Experience

IDC | Canada

• Canada
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Vice President

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Director, Data Integration Software

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2022

  Leader of IDC's practice focused on quantitative and qualitative research of the data integration software market, uncovering insights that can be shared with global technology providers, financial analysts, venture capital firms and consumers.



Info-Tech Research Group

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Enterprise Integration, Data and Business Intelligence

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  I am responsible for the development and delivery of research products, and advisory services focused on Enterprise Integration, Data, and Business Intelligence research. As part of the delivery, I am focused on leading the team responsible for development of the project oriented research to ensure high quality, practical advice for our customers.Field experience has been invaluable to my work as an industry analyst; leading, stewarding and delivering research on data, application, process, and business-to-business integration. As part of the research team, I work with management, peers and junior researchers to develop a research agenda, workshops, and research products that deliver practical advice for member organizations.Research projects completed include “how-to” guides that help members: Set Application, Data and Process Integration Strategies; Develop Data Governance and Management Strategies; Develop Enterprise level Big Data, Data and Integration Architectures; Implement Master Data Management, Enterprise Service Buses, and Business Process Management Suites. I have also completed several iterations of vendor evaluations in the data integration, application integration, managed file transfer and business process management software markets.I am actively sought out by customers for project assistance, and my contribution to their success has been validated through high levels of satisfaction feedback. Many of the vendors I cover in market research have validated my analyst skills through repeated, return invitations to conferences, and speaking engagements. I am sought by the press, and have been featured in magazine articles related to Big Data and Business Process Management.I am also responsible for managing, coaching, mentoring, and delivery of performance reviews to junior and senior analyst team members. I also provide support to sales initiatives, demonstrating the depth and breadth of knowledge held within the research organization. Show less

• Senior Consulting Analyst

  • Nov 2011 - Sep 2014

  Senior Consulting Analyst, Enterprise Integration. My role includes contributing to world class research and delivery, involving leading the development of project blueprints, vendor landscapes, and delivery of workshops in the Data, Application Integration and BI space. I am responsible for agenda planning and execution in a timely and relevant manner for our customer base in today's fast paced world of IT change.I am also involved in mentoring and coaching junior team members in the technical aspects of my taxonomy, and in the development of their research craft skills.I have become a valued member of the Info-Tech Research Group team, earning P-Club and numerous other awards for quality deliverables, and exceeding customer expectations in delivery of on-site workshops. I am sought out by leading vendors in the areas of technology that I cover, and provide them with feedback on the types of features my customers are looking for in their products. Show less



Invoice Delivery Service

• Canada
• Medical Practices

• V.P. Information Technology

  • Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

  I was the V.P. of Information Technology for a Cloud services company that facilitated electronic invoicing between suppliers and their customers. The company went to market focused on the U.S. HealthCare industry and expanded into the higher education market. I was responsible for designing the technical solution, building the development and support teams, and executing hundreds of connections to the service. I learned how to adapt to rapidly changing requirements, budgets, and drivers associated with a startup. Show less



IBM

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior IT Architect

  • Aug 2000 - Mar 2010

  Stewart was involved in the creation of the Canadian EI Practice in the fall of 2000 and further assisted in business development efforts to grow the practice to 40+ people. Stewart’s customer focused project work at IBM included: Enterprise Integration Assessment and Strategy work for multiple customers, including a major Canadian Airline; Canadian Telecommunications companies; Electronics Manufacturing companies; Healthcare Service providers; and an east coast Oil and Petroleum Company. Stewart’s strategy work often led to follow-on solution development engagements to implement the strategic roadmap initiatives A Business and Technology Transformation project at one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. Integration Solution Architecture, Design and Implementation projects for an Aerospace and Defense aircraft manufacturer; several projects for a Major Canadian Airline; an Electronic Component Manufacturer; Canadian Provincial and Federal Government agencies; a Federal Agency in the United Kingdom; a Canadian Telecommunications company; and, the Ontario’s Smartmeter initiative. Steady State Application Service Delivery Management in a shared IBM hosting environment. His responsibilities included managing: solution implementation; solution change and configuration; resources; monthly invoicing, cost, GP %; and customer relationships. Stewart’s Profession Achievements at IBM include: IBM Certified IT Architect, Bravo Awards in 2001, 2006 and 2008, Speaker at 2004 Professional Leadership Exchange. Poster sessions at: 2004 TechConnect; and 2005 Academy of Technology Annual Meeting. Show less



Canopy International

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Consultant

  • 1996 - 2000

  Stewart was a key technical resource in the beginning and growth of a spin off NEC company focused on application integration. Stewart’s customer project work while at Canopy included: An integration solution implementations for a leading on-line retailer in the US; a leading Department Store retailer in the US; a Cement and Aggregates Producer in the Midwest US; an Oil and Chemical refinery in Texas; and, one of Canada’s largest Mining Companies. Stewart was a key technical resource in the beginning and growth of a spin off NEC company focused on application integration. Stewart’s customer project work while at Canopy included: An integration solution implementations for a leading on-line retailer in the US; a leading Department Store retailer in the US; a Cement and Aggregates Producer in the Midwest US; an Oil and Chemical refinery in Texas; and, one of Canada’s largest Mining Companies.



Town of Oakville

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Analyst

  • 1993 - 1996

  Stewart’s responsibilities included Financials and business applications support. Solution design and development. System programming. and Database design. His projects included developing a market value assessment tax system; fax-on-demand system; emergency response dispatch system using GIS; and an election results data capturing and presentation application. Stewart’s responsibilities included Financials and business applications support. Solution design and development. System programming. and Database design. His projects included developing a market value assessment tax system; fax-on-demand system; emergency response dispatch system using GIS; and an election results data capturing and presentation application.