Senior Health Economist

• Dec 2022 - Present

Executive Director, pan-Canadian Health Data Strategy

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2022

Catalyzed Expert Advisory Group for a pan-Canadian Health Data Strategy to provide advice to all levels of government on action to improve collection, access, sharing and use of health data Facilitated engagements with the public, health leaders, researchers, and industry to solicit feedback on priority areas for action in a health data strategy to learn and demonstrate trustworthiness Orchestrated time-limited task group including provincial, territorial, and federal partners to write specific commitments and action plan for a Pan-Canadian Health Data Strategy for review and endorsement by senior health leaders Influenced organizations advancing data initiatives and strategies across Canada by connecting experts, sharing thought leadership, and accelerating change Show less

Executive Director, Data Governance Strategy

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

Synthesized pan-Canadian and international expertise to publish a framework and toolkit for health data and information governance by actively listening to more than 150 thought leaders Provided expertise to Health Canada on virtual care, artificial intelligence, and data and information governance through partial secondment Enhanced CIHI’s data and information governance practices by identifying strengths, opportunities, and priorities leading to creation of enterprise roadmap to achieve desired target state in pragmatic, value-added steps Influenced pan-Canadian and international data and information governance standards by active leadership and involvement with Data Governance Standardization Collaborative and International Standards Organization Uncovered opportunities for improved data fluency among health systems leaders by engaging CEOs and Board Chairs to determine how to best recognize and utilize data as a strategic asset Co-chaired and co-facilitated symposia and working groups to achieve common aim of improved use of health data and information for a healthier Canada while ensuring appropriate protections are in place Show less

Lecturer / Course Designer, Big Data and Predictive Analytics / Privacy Risks in Digital Enterprise

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2018

Introducing mature students to the data and analytics value chain, Big Data use cases, basic regression, and emerging technologies such as Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Introducing mature students to the data and analytics value chain, Big Data use cases, basic regression, and emerging technologies such as Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence

Director, Information Management Strategy and Policy

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

Revitalized information management for Health Care in Ontario while modernizing governance, privacy, and insights Energized action to develop a modern Information Management Program for Health Care in Ontario across all consumers, including patients, clinicians, researchers, system planners, and other Ministries, soliciting input from over 200 professionals, and achieving buy-in to proceed with a multi-year vision and supporting business case Improved trust, capabilities, and profile of team including developing new legislation and policies for communication and reporting of privacy breaches, and provincial reporting in sensitive subject areas. Show less

Vice President, Finance, Audit, and Strategic Sourcing Technology

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

Modernized business capabilities while overseeing operation of legacy platforms and addressing currency issuesLed a team of 70+ technology professionals and $40M+ budget responsible for maintaining technology platforms in support of Finance, Audit, and Strategic Sourcing (Provisioning). Accountable for developing strategic roadmap to revitalize platforms including procurement, ledger, and decision support systems identifying opportunities for simplification, automation, modernization and risk reduction across an inherently complex regulatory environment. Significantly improved relationship between business and IT, developing a true partnership with agreed metrics and transparent processes. Show less

AVP, Executive Data Steward, Finance

• May 2013 - Jan 2015

Built foundation for sustainable trust in financial data while working with Chief Data Officer to deploy enterprise strategyLed a small team of data professionals to establish data governance practices for Finance for TD while assisting with the establishment of the enterprise Chief Data Officer. Drove change through a transformative program - to reduce the number of ledgers - taking accountability for the data activities including mapping, conversion, validation, and analytics / reporting in a complex and political environment. Established a credible program that achieved immediate short-term benefits with the introduction of powerful and inexpensive analytic tools and a long-term view on how to achieve strong sustained data governance. Show less

AVP, Treasury & Balance Sheet Management Strategic Initiatives

• Aug 2011 - May 2013

Led creation of business and technology target state for Treasury & Balance Sheet ManagementSpearheaded creation of Strategic Initiatives team in Treasury and Balance Sheet Management to address two key issues - the technology and business processes were antiquated in need of an update and the technology teams' processes were subject to an audit finding for failure to comply with bank practices. Cleared the audit finding by building a technology delivery playbook that adhered to bank standards while enabling the flexibility required by Treasury and secured agreement on a multi-year roadmap to modernize and simplify the underlying business and technical architecture. Show less

AVP, Trading Risk Services Strategic Initiatives

• Jul 2008 - Aug 2011

Led three-step process to ensure effectiveness of controls for assessing and reporting Trading Risk for TD (primarily in Capital Markets). Performed wide-reaching assessment of controls creating a series of recommendations, implemented those recommendations to close the control gaps, and established a program to revitalize the business and technology architecture target state.Through driving the change, all control gaps were closed and a new architecture was created that would serve as the foundation for Trading Risk for years to come including anticipating new regulatory changes (i.e. Volcker, Fundamental Review of the Trading Book) that would make those implementations easier to achieve. Show less

AVP, Lead Data Steward, Transaction Data

• Jan 2007 - Feb 2009

Led creation of data governance discipline for transaction data in TD Securities (all types of capital markets products). Initial focus on regulatory compliance with Basel 2, then used the learnings and credibility from that experience to expand to a broader strategic program.Successfully complied with Basel 2 regulation including identifying opportunities for reduction of capital by improving data quality. Broader strategic program was curtailed by challenges from rogue trader, leading to Trading Risk Review. Show less

AVP, Process Improvement Group

• Mar 2006 - Dec 2006

Advocated for the adoption of a continuous improvement mentality in TD Securities. Learned Lean and Six Sigma techniques and coached others including developing a course to encourage the adoption of "Appreciative Inquiry" and "Open Space" practices in problem solving.Attained Six Sigma green belt and delivered course for People Change Management to identify opportunities for improvement across TD Securities.

AVP, Program Manager, Calypso System Integration

• 2004 - 2006

Rescued program to implement new keystone application for TD Securities, taking on the existing program team and managing through the leadership change. Secured buy-in from senior management for a more collaborative approach across all teams, seconding additional qualified resources as needed. New trading system was implemented, legacy systems were decommissioned. The platform has subsequently been expanded across other asset classes.

Risk Analytic Technology Solutions

• 2000 - 2004

Led team (80+) accountable for creation, support, and enhancement of Market and Credit Risk technology for TD Securities. Managed annual budget of $18MM. Established strong governance practices within the team and with our partners for change, triage, and communication. Focused on creating a positive working environment with energy and creativity.Delivered North American-leading counterparty credit risk technology, resulting in significant capital savings and established new strategy to merge platforms together to realize computing synergies and increase cohesion in results. Show less

Senior Manager, Equity Derivatives System Implementation

• Sep 1999 - Sep 2000

Rescued project to urgently implement new platform for equity derivatives to replace excel as primary platform. Project leadership was transitioned to a new team where I was accountable for project management, testing, and training in international offices.Successfully delivered project on time and to the satisfaction of traders, back office employees, senior management, and regulators.

Manager, Risk Management Systems Project

• Nov 1996 - Sep 1999

Led project management stream within project to implement market risk system for TD Securities. During project execution also assisted with business analysis, architecture, and coding. Sought by other project teams to help assist them with the set of their project plans.Project finished on time, on budget and was accepted by the regulator as meeting their requirements.

Equity Derivatives Analyst

• Feb 1996 - Nov 1996

Performed daily processes to verify the profit and loss of equity derivative traders, managing contractual agreements and accounting for the results on a monthly basis with Finance. Over 8 months, started with one portfolio and ended with three, identifying and realizing opportunities for common processes. Though automation, was able to reduce time by 90% - down to 2 hours for one person to run all 3 books without any audit or stakeholder concerns. Also ensured processes were effectively documented. Show less