Welcome, Johnathan McFarlane

Johnathan McFarlane is the Director of Information Systems and Technology at Waiward industrial. Experienced Director, Information Systems and Technology with a demonstrated history of working in various industries. Skilled in IT Strategy, Business Strategy, Systems Analysis, and strong leadership qualities. Strong administrative professional with a Bachelor of Technology focused in Business and Technology Management from …

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Welcome, Jason Sheldon

Jason Sheldon is the IT Manager at Manitoba Harvest. As the IT Manager at Manitoba Harvest, Jason coordinates the activities of the IT team to meet the business needs of Manitoba Harvest, ensuring the technology configurations meet best practice and are right-sized to the business. He places a high emphasis on relationship management both within …

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Where did the Hacker Go? “Dunno, He just Ransomware”

Navigating Geopolitical Risk in Cybersecurity By Dr. Thomas P. Keenan, FCIPS, I.S.P., ITCP in collaboration with Ron Murch, I.S.P., ITCP – both with the University of Calgary. In a session conducted by David Masson, Director of Enterprise Security, Darktrace and moderated by Martin Kyle,  CISO of Payments Canada,  a group of CISOs explored the globalization …

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Welcome, Shaifa Kanji

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Shaifa Kanji is the CIO at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Accomplished professional with 20+ years of extensive and diverse experience in private and public sector organizations. An influential leader, with strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective cross-functional teams, managing partnerships, providing value and excellent service to clients. Awarded ‘Top Global Chief Digital …

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Welcome, Todd Warnell

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Todd Warnell is the Chief Information Officer at Bruce Power. Todd is an incredibly energetic, thoughtful, focused and inspiring technology and change leader, currently leading the Information Technology Division as Bruce Power’s Chief Information Officer. He pulls the best out of those he works with by providing a safe place for all team members to …

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Welcome, Steven Boyle

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Steve is currently the Director of Operations and Information Technology Services at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. In this role, Steve oversees Information Technology Services, Enrolment Services, Instructor and Program Services, and the Comparative Education Service. Steve received his Master of Engineering from McMaster University in 1998. Steve’s professional career spans 20 …

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Welcome, Raj Benedict

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Raj Benedict is the Director of Information Technology at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). His career focuses on IT Architecture, IT Competencies/Culture, IT Infrastructure, Service Management, Solution Delivery/Support, Strategy and Innovation.

Identity Access Management White Paper – August 2020

Identity Access CISO

In May and June 2020, the CIO Association of Canada convened some of Canada’s top experts in information security for a series of frank online discussions. These programs were under the Chatham House Rule, so speakers (except for the two presenters) are not identified by name or title. Still, we can peek over their shoulders …

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Welcome Tyler Woodworth

Tyler Woodworth is the Senior Manager of IT Operations at Seaspan Corporation.

Welcome, Ivan Yao

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Ivan Yao is CIO at Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Award-winning accomplished management professional with over 20 years of large dollar value program, contract and project management experience in the Ontario Public Service. Leads the genesis, design, and implementation of health and safety, healthcare, technology, and program initiatives. Proven leader with particular capabilities in …

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Welcome, Ravi Ramharak

Ravi Ramharak is the Chief Information Officer at MSP Corp. Experienced technology professional with in-depth knowledge of MSP best practices and procedures. Strong understanding of BCP & DR planning as well as system policies for backup/cyber-security & risk compliance. Successfully built and exited two companies in the past. Currently working with MSP Corp on a …

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Welcome, Thusi Hettigama

Thusi Hettigama is the Director of Business Operations at Lunavi. Technology and business Leader with over twenty years of experience, a broad background in technical solution delivery and project management. LinkedIn