Bio
I am a transformational leader who is highly skilled at aligning vision with business strategic goals. I bring with me nearly two decades of progressive experience in leading Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity and Risk Management across various sectors, including higher-education, health, policing, compliance and telecom. I have a keen interest in transforming IT and organizations toward digital optimization and transformation. With special interests in Cyber Security, I am passionate about leading and inspiring teams and organizations to adopt the principle of ‘security by design’.
I currently hold position as the Cyber Security Officer at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), BC’s largest post-secondary institution. As a Cyber Security Officer, I provide leadership and oversight over all aspects of enterprise cyber security, including IT GRC, policy formation and application. Prior to joining BCIT, I severed as a Director of IT for British Columbia Medical Association providing leadership and oversight over all aspects of Enterprise IT.
I am dedicated to the profession and thrive on challenges in both professional and personal life. I am also an active member of, and participate in, various local, national and international Information Technology, Cybersecurity, IT governance, and Risk management communities. I also serve on few boards, namely ISACA Vancouver Chapter and Evanta CISO Governing Body (Vancouver) where I provide strategic leadership and direction to their programs.
I hold a Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech with distinction) in Technology Management from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), and various top industry certifications: Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).