Vancouver Chapter

Join us in Vancouver

The Vancouver Chapter is the vibrant founding chapter of the CIO Association of Canada. Our community of senior IT professionals is a hub of trusted peers, education, and career development. Connect with us at our in-person professional development events, online, and/or at our informal monthly gatherings (“Beers with Peers”). You will be welcomed by friendly faces who understand your unique challenges. You will not regret it.

Dianne Lapierre
Past Chapter President

The CIO Association of Canada has made a huge impact on my success as a CIO, through networking, information sharing and thought leadership. The role of CIO can be a lonely one in organizations – our peers are really our customers and it’s tough to ask for support from them when challenges arise. The contacts I have made in my 6 years of association and involvement with CIOCAN and the local Vancouver Chapter have been invaluable in my career and my personal growth.

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Welcome, David Olson

David Olson is Director of Technology Experience at Copperleaf Technologies Inc. Check out David’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Alvin Punzalan

Alvin Punzalan is Director of IT at EarthDaily Analytics. Check out Alvin’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Farzaan Nusserwanji

Farzaan Nusserwanji is the CIO and Executive Director, Digital Solutions for SD62 Sooke School District . Check out Farzaan’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Sam Shaabani

Sam Shaabani is the Director of IT and Cyber Security for Svante. Check out Sam’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Grant Fengstad

Grant Fengstad is Director, Information Technology for the City of Richmond. Check out Grant’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Andrew Mahoney

Andrew Mahoney is a self-employed Creative Engineer. Check out Andrew’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Winnie Low

Winnie Low is the Senior Manager of Learning Technology, Learning Design and Media Development, and Strategy and Operations at the University of British Columbia. Check out Winnie’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Ashvanee Bissonath

Ashvanee Bissonath is the Head of the IT Department at Legal Aid. Check out Ashvanee’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Andreas Fick

Andreas Fick is the Director of ERP at Kardium. Check out Andreas’ LinkedIn.

Welcome, Danny Bandiera

Danny Bandiera does Information Communications & Technology for the City of Coquitlam. Check out Danny’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Dave Hirsch

Dave Hirsch is the Senior Software Development Manager at Powerex. Check out Dave’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Farshad Nasimi

Farshad Nasimi is the Vice President IT Operation and Security at Northland Properties Cooperation. Check out Farshad’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Alon Goldberg

Alon Goldberg is the Chief Information Officer at iON United Inc. Check out Alon’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Michael Dobson

Michael Dobson is the Director, Information Security at West Fraser. Check out Michael’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Pradeep K. Nair

Pradeep Nair is the Chief Information Officer at TRIUMF. Check out Pradeep’s LinkedIn.