New Leader for CIOCAN Calgary Chapter

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At the recent meeting of the Calgary Chapter Board, long-time board member Thomas Schmidt was elected President, effective immediately. Thomas said “I am very pleased and proud to take on the President role from John (Vince).  His leadership, diligence, and hard work have positioned the chapter to continue on its journey of excellence and represent …

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Welcome Paul Witherow

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Paul Witherow is the Consulting Partner at MNP LLP. His career focuses around Financial Business Performance Mgmt, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, Strategy and Innovation.

Welcome Adnan Hussain

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Adnan Hussain is the Information Technology Manager at Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation. A highly motivated individual with ability to communicate and foster change at all levels. Skilled in managing 24x7x365 IT operations, leverage technology to bring competitive leadership advantage to organizations.

Welcome Tadhg Healy

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Tadhg Healy is the Director Digital Platforms at City of Vancouver. His wide ranging professional experience includes working as an Optical Research Engineer, as a Project Manager with a non-profit in Ghana and currently as the Digital Services Manager with the City of Vancouver.

Welcome Peter Jorritsma

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Peter Jorritsma is the Manager IM, ICT, & Facilities Manager at Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. His career focuses around IT Architecture, IT Infrastructure and Supplier Relationship Mgmt.

Welcome Sean Macleod

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Sean Macleod is the Director of IT at Saje Natural Wellness . His career focuses around Business Alignment/Relationship Mgmt, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation.

Welcome Philip MacDonald

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Philip MacDonald is the CIO at Farrow . His career focuses around Business Alignment/Relationship Mgmt, Business Process Alignment/Support, Planning & Program and Project Mgmt.

Welcome Doris Simcich

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Doris Simcich is the Head of IT at AstraZeneca . Her career focuses around Business Alignment/Relationship Mgmt, Business Process Alignment/Support, Planning & Program and Project Mgmt.

Canadian ICT Predictions 2019: Business Innovation, Accelerated Infrastructure and the Future of Work

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By Claire Dobbin, January 24th, 2019 Adhering to what has now become a long-standing annual tradition, the Toronto Chapter welcomed the International Data Corporation (IDC) and association members to the Telus Tower in downtown Toronto to reveal this year’s ICT predictions. The highly anticipated event spurred thought-provoking discussion amongst audience members and left attendees with …

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What happens when technology knows more about us than we do?

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The theme of TED2018 was “The Age of Amazement”. It took place in Vancouver over 2 days in April and brought together 132 speakers from 57 countries. Poppy Crum was one of them. The CIO Peer Forum is thrilled that she will be joining us in April in Toronto as a keynote speaker. The TED …

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Welcome Cam Telford

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Cam Telford is the Director of IT, College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia . His career focuses around Financial Business Performance Mgmt, IT Competencies/Culture, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation and Supplier Relationship Mgmt.

Welcome Christina Crabtree

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Christina Crabtree is the Chief Information Officer, at City of Maple Ridge. Her career focuses around Business Alignment/Relationship Mgmt, Business Intelligence, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Architecture, IT Competencies/Culture, IT Infrastructure, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation.