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About Me

Location
Ontario, Canada
Languages
English

As an experienced technology leader with over 15 years in consulting, I have an established track record of helping businesses grow through strategic advisory, securing government incentives, and managing complex regulatory processes.

I have held several senior management positions delivering sourcing and engineering services, most recently as Senior Manager at Deloitte where I guided clients through SR&ED credits and other funding opportunities. With a background in both computer science and electrical engineering, I understand the technical requirements of innovators while also speaking the language of business.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multi-million dollar project portfolios, securing over $10M in awards for clients through meticulous research and experience liaising with tax authorities. Whether it’s maximizing a technology SME’s growth potential or ensuring a major corporation’s compliance, my leadership has produced quantifiable results. With a drive to build high-performing teams and penchant for taking businesses to the next level, I am well-equipped to deliver value for your organization as well.

 

 

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Experience

Career Highlights

  • Over 15 years of experience in leading technology consulting organizations and delivering SR&ED and government funding services.
  • Proven track record of success managing multi-million dollar claim portfolios and securing tens of millions in funding awards.
  • Extensive expertise in a wide range of industries including CS/IT, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom and more.
  • Strong technical background in computer science and engineering paired with business acumen developed in executive roles.
  • Career history including senior positions at top consulting firms such as Deloitte, PwC, MNP, BDO and independent consulting.
  • Established reputation working directly with CRA on complex reviews and audits to favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

  • Electronics Engineering Technician Diploma – Electrical Engineering Technology from Confederation College (2007)
  • Bachelor of Computer Science from Lakehead University (2003)
  • Additional post-secondary courses in areas such as software engineering, algorithms, automation, networking, and computer architecture

Leadership Experience

  • Over 15 years of progressive leadership roles within consulting organizations, growing successful practices and managing high-performing teams.
  • Extensive experience managing clients through complex CRA review and audit processes.
  • History of leadership in both academic and extra-curricular roles as a student, including as President of the Confederation College Student Union and CEO of the College Student Alliance.
  • Management of multi-million dollar budgets and large employee bases, including hundreds of staff, as shown through roles at Superior Telecom and National R&D Inc.
  • Demonstrated ability to build new organizations from the ground up in current role as CEO of Cyber Security Global Alliance.

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Career Highlights

  • Over 15 years of experience in leading technology consulting organizations and delivering SR&ED and government funding services.
  • Proven track record of success managing multi-million dollar claim portfolios and securing tens of millions in funding awards.
  • Extensive expertise in a wide range of industries including CS/IT, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom and more.
  • Strong technical background in computer science and engineering paired with business acumen developed in executive roles.
  • Career history including senior positions at top consulting firms such as Deloitte, PwC, MNP, BDO and independent consulting.
  • Established reputation working directly with CRA on complex reviews and audits to favorable outcomes.

Education

  • Electronics Engineering Technician Diploma – Electrical Engineering Technology from Confederation College (2007)
  • Bachelor of Computer Science from Lakehead University (2003)
  • Additional post-secondary courses in areas such as software engineering, algorithms, automation, networking, and computer architecture

Leadership Experience

  • Over 15 years of progressive leadership roles within consulting organizations, growing successful practices and managing high-performing teams.
  • Extensive experience managing clients through complex CRA review and audit processes.
  • History of leadership in both academic and extra-curricular roles as a student, including as President of the Confederation College Student Union and CEO of the College Student Alliance.
  • Management of multi-million dollar budgets and large employee bases, including hundreds of staff, as shown through roles at Superior Telecom and National R&D Inc.
  • Demonstrated ability to build new organizations from the ground up in current role as CEO of Cyber Security Global Alliance.

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