The blockchain future Don Tapscott wants for his grandchildren #CIOPeerForum

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By: Brian Jackson, Editorial Director, IT World Canada.   In the 12 hours before taking the stage to deliver his keynote speech at the CIO Peer Forum in Toronto, author and Blockchain Research Institute co-founder Don Tapscott learned of two new grand-children brought into the world. And they weren’t twins. Tapscott’s son Alex (the other co-founder …

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Shaun Guthrie | Edmonton Chapter President | CIO Association Canada

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Shaun Guthrie is a passionate and experienced technology executive with a proven record of delivering business-driven technology solutions gained through hands-on and leadership roles in professional services, engineering, automotive, and retail industries.  He is currently the President and Principal Consultant at Avantium a strategic consulting organization and President of the Edmonton Chapter of the CIO …

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Northeastern University Toronto

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Northeastern University Toronto is the intuition’s first international campus and the first comprehensive research university to receive approval to operate in Ontario without a local education partner. The degree programs offered at the Toronto campus are tailored to the GTA’s economic development needs and designed to be accessible to working professionals. Members of the CIOCAN …

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Rotman School of Management – University of Toronto

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Acquire new professional skills, exceed your goals and gain competitive advantage. Rotman’s cutting-edge roster of executive education programs maximize your personal impact while limiting your time away from the office. With over 15 years of established expertise helping organizations transform, Rotman is a trusted partner to organizations around the world. Our award-winning faculty are active, …

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Welcome, Surinder Koml

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Surinder Koml is the Director General and CIO at Library and Archives Canada. His career focuses around Business Intelligence, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation.

Welcome, Gerry Papararo

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Gerry Papararo is the Director, BIS at Horizon North Logistics. His career focuses around Business Alignment/Relationship Mgmt, Business Process Alignment/Support, IT Competencies/Culture, Planning & Program/Project Mgmt, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation.

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.