Business Manager

• Jan 2019 - Present

Systems & Finance Support

• Aug 2016 - Present

Managing fiduciary responsibilities for the medical practice and maintaining systems for optimal performance. Managing fiduciary responsibilities for the medical practice and maintaining systems for optimal performance.

Project Manager & Vice-Lead for Project Management Office (PMO)

• Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

Reported to the President of the Council - Managed the delivery of a portfolio of programs and projects slated for the Diamond Jubilee Canada initiative. ● Delivered readiness presentations to local/national executives across Canada on program performance (provided updates on strategic plans, the status of project deliverables, mitigation strategies for risks/issues, and summary of performance metrics). ● Developed standards, protocols, KPI metrics, and policies for functional leads to enable effective planning and execution of programs/projects. ● Ensured integration across more than 20 cross-functional delivery groups through activities such as stakeholder facilitation, team communications, the tracking of project deliverables (schedule/scope/budget), and the mitigation of risks. ● Coached project managers and functional leads in the use of project management standards, including the adoption of corporate level guidelines for tracking projects and monitoring performance (milestone tracking, risk identification, dependency management, issue resolution, etc.). ● Supported recruitment of several thousand volunteers and deployed resources on the ground for over a dozen multi-disciplinary process areas. Also, facilitated lessons learned exercises across multiple process owners, resulting in the sharing of best practices across the country. ● Managed several events, including a signature event in 2018 involving 19,000 attendees and over 3,500 volunteers (facilitated project charter discussions, reviewed project plans, refined work breakdown structures, defined processes for managing risks, monitored scope/timelines, and resolved issues).

Project Advisor & Consultant

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2017

Reported to the Vice President of Finance - Provided strategic guidance on information systems and technology platforms used by the process safety industry to assess risk. ● Consulted on a Research and Development (R&D) funding project that automated the delivery of risk analysis services using a Software as a Service (Saas) technology platform. ● Analyzed five key departments to discover the pain-points faced by company personnel and mapped out the information technology (IT) components used by the corporation. Provided long-term actions required to sustain the efficacy of the corporate IT portfolio.

Project Manager & Portfolio Manager

• Jan 1990 - Mar 2017

Portfolio appointments include various advisory positions within the Council for the Prairies (Youth and Sports Portfolio, ITREB Education Board, etc). Provided strategic/operational guidance on projects for youth and directed programs that were designed to enhance the welfare and educational needs of targeted segments. More recently with IMARA Canada, reported to the Chairperson of the National Team (Mar 2013 to Nov 2017). Steered asset management projects for several multi-million dollar facilities across Canada. ● Collaborated with the executive team and other program leads to establish standards, plan strategies, execute key initiatives, and drive changes in the corporate culture. ● Developed the foundation for a 25-year strategic roadmap that will be used to plan future facilities across Canada. ● Piloted an asset management information system for maintenance of 21 facilities within Canada that will proactively mitigate facility risks, enable long-term planning of budgets, and standardize maintenance activities. ● Created a SharePoint collaboration site for managing the status of projects and sharing documents, including the use/design of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking progress.

Senior Project Manager and Director of Strategic Initiatives

• Nov 2009 - Jul 2015

Reported to the President and CEO - Identified new product opportunities, created business partnerships, developed internal capabilities, and delivered projects ranging in size from $30,000.00 to $2M. This included overseeing key accounts in Western Canada and managing vital customer relationships with clients in surface oil sands mining, pipeline integrity, etc. ● Consulted with over 20 clients to help their organizations gain strategic insight into their operations. As a result, customers realized significant improvements in process efficiencies, a lowering of operating costs, and overall reduction in risks. ● Delivered 12 key customer projects within the negotiated timeframe and budget by engaging with customers, managing scope, coordinating project activities, and proactively mitigating risks. ● Generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in new revenue per year through product deliveries and opportunity-building activities. ● Led a team of 7 to 10 personnel consisting of data scientists, software developers, R&D personnel, product leads, quality assurance personnel, and other specialists to deliver on customer promises. ● Beta-tested and commercially launched a new web-enabled analytics product line, which is currently generating sales in Canada, Europe, North America, and South America. ● Deployed product solutions to detect bitumen content in oil sands (using near-infrared modeling) and created a platform for real-time analysis of plant data. ● Directed a variety of technical solutions, using tools and advanced concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analytics (leveraged Java, C#, VBA, MATLAB, relational databases, web-based frameworks, client-server architectures, and data historians such as OSIsoft PI/AF to support deliveries to various clients).

Planning & Business Development Consultant

• Sep 2008 - Jan 2009

NeuroArm is the world’s first MRI-compatible neuro-surgical robot. ● Reported to the acting CEO to prioritize business development strategies for a surgical robot, resulting in over $100,000.00 of new research funding opportunities. NeuroArm is the world’s first MRI-compatible neuro-surgical robot. ● Reported to the acting CEO to prioritize business development strategies for a surgical robot, resulting in over $100,000.00 of new research funding opportunities.

Continuous Improvement & Process Management Consultant

• Apr 2004 - Dec 2008

Reported to the Chief Financial Officer - Drove organizational wide change initiatives to improve on the execution of internal business practices and the delivery of customer services. ● Conducted gap analysis and mapped out business processes across 5 corporate divisions, 18 business units, and more than 10 service units. Identified current/desired states, defined functional requirements, and prioritized go-forward strategies resulting in improvements in efficiency and workflow. ● Delivered presentations and recommendations to the senior management (CEO, CFO, and Divisional VPs) on corporate development initiatives designed to improve service deliveries for the business units and functional support groups. ● Drove the acquisition of a multi-million dollar Enterprise Resource Planning system (MS Dynamics AX) that integrated the Project Management, Human Resource Management, and Financial Management business functions. ● Deployed Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Project Management (PM) processes used to train engineers/scientists on engagement strategies with customers and the efficient delivery of projects. ● Advised the Chief Financial Officer on the transitioning strategy, allowing the team to more seamlessly dovetail existing business practices with the system.

Project Manager and Program Manager

• Aug 1999 - Mar 2004

Reported to the VP of Engineered Products and Services - Led a business unit and program area that supplied customized software/analytic solutions to clients in the oil & gas, power, utilities, environment, pipeline, agriculture, manufacturing, security, labor economy, and health sectors. ● Established a Center of Excellence practice area in industrial analytics for science and engineering applications. ● Optimized business operations and profitability through activities such as strategic planning, revenue management, client engagement, performance reporting, talent development, and process improvement. ● Drove the delivery of more than 10 industry projects, using a disciplined approach in project management and tight collaboration with cross-functional teams. ● Promoted partnerships with internal business units and marketed analytic services to external Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) seeking to establish a competitive advantage. ● Mentored/coached 7 to 10 staff members consisting of software engineers, data scientists, and business development personnel to hone their skills and deliver on business goals. ● Developed proofs-of-concept demonstrations, acquired intellectual property, and manage product licenses in conjunction with SMEs. Generated new investment opportunities for SMEs totaling over $2M dollars. ● Directed the technical development of custom software applications for industry clients using C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and other 3rd party platforms used in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field.

Software/Firmware Designer and Team Lead for Radio Gateway

• Aug 1993 - Jun 1999

General Dynamics Canada (GDC) is a leading space and defense system integrator that supplies hardware and communication capabilities for mission-critical systems. ● Led software engineering activities for the radio gateway sub-system, resulting in the delivery of a secure $1.4 billion dollars telecommunications system for the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND). Also led R&D activities for a demonstration system targeted for the U.S. Marines (Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicles). ● Assessed the “software capability maturity” of General Dynamics Canada (GDC) and recommended improvement initiatives, which resulted in a certification status that opened doors to other large contracting opportunities.

Application Consultant

• 1992 - 1993

Designed and developed software for telephony applications. Designed and developed software for telephony applications.

Application Programmer - Artificial Lift Systems

• 1988 - 1992

Developed software applications for Beam Unit Design and Fluid Level Analysis. Developed software applications for Beam Unit Design and Fluid Level Analysis.