I bring a unique perspective to digital transformation - one that combines hands-on technical expertise in artificial intelligence with strategic leadership in the public sector. My career has been driven by a passion for using technology to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful results.

The Path

2017 - Present

Department of National Defence

Leading Records and Data Management Services, providing direct support to military operations and managing the cyber environment for National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.

2015 - 2017

Treasury Board & Department of Justice

Shaped IM/IT governance strategies, led business analysis teams implementing GCDOCS, and coordinated the alignment of IM/IT demand and supply across federal departments.

2010 - 2015

Employment and Social Development Canada

Managed a team of 30+ employees delivering records management services, and developed departmental IM policy instruments supporting 25,000+ employees.

2009 - 2010

Canada Border Services Agency

Led business analysis to develop intelligent risk assessment modules using AI to improve threat detection and streamline border operations.

2000 - 2010

Private Sector Innovation

As Director of R&D at Nstein Technologies and founder of Linguistic Tecknowledgies, I developed cutting-edge solutions in text mining, enterprise search, machine translation, and AI - managing multidisciplinary teams and bringing innovative products to market.

What Drives Me

Collaboration

Building bridges between technical teams and business stakeholders

Innovation

Finding creative solutions to complex challenges

Integrity

Leading with ethics and accountability

Results

Delivering outcomes that matter

The Unique Advantage

My background in developing AI and machine learning technologies gives me a distinct perspective when leading digital transformation initiatives. I understand both the technical possibilities and the organizational realities. This allows me to translate complex technical concepts into strategic initiatives that deliver real value - whether it's improving information management practices, implementing new technologies, or reengineering business processes for the digital age.