Michel Legendre
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Hoda Mahdi
Michel is one of the best managers I have ever met. Wise, efficient, independent and great expert. Smart, goal oriented and very good team player - his wonderful work flow, skills, knowledge and understanding of IT is a great asset to this CAS agency. Although extremely technically minded Michel has the ability to communicate with simple, friendly language with a great sense of humour.
John Griffin
I have had the pleasure to work with Michel, over many number of years, on a variety of projects. Together, we negotiated the first Microsoft Enterprise Agreement in Quebec. We tackled a variety of initiatives ranging from the maturation of IT Service Management processes, Cost Allocation methodologies and practices for IT Services, Corporate Policies for IT Service Management and Continuous Service Improvement initiatives. Michel’s strong business acumen and pragmatic approach allows him cut through the clutter and provide effective solutions to meet business requirements. Further, Michel is skilled and highly effective at building and managing teams composed of members from across multiple disciplines and levels, both within and external to, the organization. Strong leadership and work ethic, focus on results and excellent up-to-date knowledge of IT management issues and technology trends make Michel a highly regarded senior leader. I highly recommend Michel in a senior position within IT Infrastructure/Operations.
Hoda Mahdi
Michel is one of the best managers I have ever met. Wise, efficient, independent and great expert. Smart, goal oriented and very good team player - his wonderful work flow, skills, knowledge and understanding of IT is a great asset to this CAS agency. Although extremely technically minded Michel has the ability to communicate with simple, friendly language with a great sense of humour.
John Griffin
I have had the pleasure to work with Michel, over many number of years, on a variety of projects. Together, we negotiated the first Microsoft Enterprise Agreement in Quebec. We tackled a variety of initiatives ranging from the maturation of IT Service Management processes, Cost Allocation methodologies and practices for IT Services, Corporate Policies for IT Service Management and Continuous Service Improvement initiatives. Michel’s strong business acumen and pragmatic approach allows him cut through the clutter and provide effective solutions to meet business requirements. Further, Michel is skilled and highly effective at building and managing teams composed of members from across multiple disciplines and levels, both within and external to, the organization. Strong leadership and work ethic, focus on results and excellent up-to-date knowledge of IT management issues and technology trends make Michel a highly regarded senior leader. I highly recommend Michel in a senior position within IT Infrastructure/Operations.
Hoda Mahdi
Michel is one of the best managers I have ever met. Wise, efficient, independent and great expert. Smart, goal oriented and very good team player - his wonderful work flow, skills, knowledge and understanding of IT is a great asset to this CAS agency. Although extremely technically minded Michel has the ability to communicate with simple, friendly language with a great sense of humour.
John Griffin
I have had the pleasure to work with Michel, over many number of years, on a variety of projects. Together, we negotiated the first Microsoft Enterprise Agreement in Quebec. We tackled a variety of initiatives ranging from the maturation of IT Service Management processes, Cost Allocation methodologies and practices for IT Services, Corporate Policies for IT Service Management and Continuous Service Improvement initiatives. Michel’s strong business acumen and pragmatic approach allows him cut through the clutter and provide effective solutions to meet business requirements. Further, Michel is skilled and highly effective at building and managing teams composed of members from across multiple disciplines and levels, both within and external to, the organization. Strong leadership and work ethic, focus on results and excellent up-to-date knowledge of IT management issues and technology trends make Michel a highly regarded senior leader. I highly recommend Michel in a senior position within IT Infrastructure/Operations.
Hoda Mahdi
Michel is one of the best managers I have ever met. Wise, efficient, independent and great expert. Smart, goal oriented and very good team player - his wonderful work flow, skills, knowledge and understanding of IT is a great asset to this CAS agency. Although extremely technically minded Michel has the ability to communicate with simple, friendly language with a great sense of humour.
John Griffin
I have had the pleasure to work with Michel, over many number of years, on a variety of projects. Together, we negotiated the first Microsoft Enterprise Agreement in Quebec. We tackled a variety of initiatives ranging from the maturation of IT Service Management processes, Cost Allocation methodologies and practices for IT Services, Corporate Policies for IT Service Management and Continuous Service Improvement initiatives. Michel’s strong business acumen and pragmatic approach allows him cut through the clutter and provide effective solutions to meet business requirements. Further, Michel is skilled and highly effective at building and managing teams composed of members from across multiple disciplines and levels, both within and external to, the organization. Strong leadership and work ethic, focus on results and excellent up-to-date knowledge of IT management issues and technology trends make Michel a highly regarded senior leader. I highly recommend Michel in a senior position within IT Infrastructure/Operations.
Experience
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IT Director
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Retired
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
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Canada
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information Technology Manager
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2023
The Children’s Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry protects children from abuse and neglect, while supporting the safe and healthy development of children in their families and community. The Information Technology Manager has the responsibility of ensuring proper IT operation of the IT department by providing IT planning, leadership, support throughout the organization and oversee the IT security with the goal to ensure the efficiencies and confidentially of the societies IT systems. www.cassdg.ca Show less
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Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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ITNG Chair
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Jan 2014 - Sep 2021
Co-lead provincially the "ITNG" Information Technology Networking Group in providing a united and proactive approach for IT. Co-lead provincially the "ITNG" Information Technology Networking Group in providing a united and proactive approach for IT.
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CAE
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Türkiye
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Wholesale Import and Export
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Global IT Client Technology & Operations
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2013 - 2013
CAE is a global leader in simulation and training for civil aviation and defense operating at 100 sites and training locations in 30 countries. CAE's business is diversified, ranging from the sale of simulation products to providing comprehensive services such as training and aviation services, integrated enterprise solutions and crew sourcing in order to help customers enhance safety, improve efficiency, and maintain readiness. www.cae.comReporting to the CIO, overall direct regional responsibility for the global helpdesk, end-user computing and IT Operations. Manage a multicultural team of up to 100 employees.• Established and reorganized the regional IT reporting from the Business P&L to a single Global IT shared service structure resulting in higher synergy in support of evolving the IT strategic plan and sustaining the IT Operations below the industry cost benchmark.• Operationalized a Global IT Governance methodology proven instrumental at sustaining synergies and project delivery.• Implemented and centralized the desktop ever-greening program and standard image provisioning which resulted in an efficient lite touch deployment strategy. Show less
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Director, Global IT Infrastructure & Operations
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2007 - 2013
Reporting to the CIO, assure overall responsibility for global corporate infrastructure, end-user computing, operations, and application lifecycle management. Manage a team of up to 110 employees.• Managed an annual expense budget of over $40 M and maintained lower budget per employee year-over-year.• Standardized the collaboration and unified communications solutions within the enterprise globally.• Successfully integrated and consolidated 12 worldwide locations within 100 days and on budget from the acquisition of Oxford Aviation in Europe within CAE’s IT Infrastructure. • Centralized Mission Control Center and Data Centers resulting in a 30% reduction in reported incidents via a global dashboard and a single Disaster Recovery plan.• Evolved the IT Strategic Plan and Infrastructure which resulted in over 60% server virtualization within a centralized high availability data center.• Negotiated global agreements with Microsoft, Dell, HP, IBM, Oracle, and T-Systems, among others. Agreements included an IBM Storage deal to support a centralized global infrastructure resulting in significant savings. Show less
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Manager, IT Corporate Infrastructure & Security
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2003 - 2007
Reporting to the CIO, assure overall responsibility for IT security, global corporate infrastructure and the lifecycle management of all client hardware and software. Manage 85 technical staff in a complex defense and civil environment with heterogeneous computer systems.• Negotiation experience in Global IT Outsourcing agreements as IT Infrastructure Lead with CGI, Xerox, T-Systems and others.• Participated in negotiating the first Global ERP implementation agreement with Oracle, as IT Infrastructure Lead, resulting in significant licensing discounts and lower year-over-year maintenance costs.• Acted as Chairman of the Information Security Committee which led to a successful track record of successful government, security and supplier audits.• Oversaw major acquisitions and divestitures from the US, Europe, Middle-East, India and Asia on time and on budget. Show less
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Manager, Computer Support Services
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1996 - 2003
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Information Technology
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1985 - 1995
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Education
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1982 - 1985
St. Lawrence College
Eng., Microcomputer Engineering
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