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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

I help secure the financial future of Ontario's healthcare workers by developing and leading a best-in-class geo-strategic intelligence program. My department's mandate focuses on implementing HOOPP's geopolitical, macroeconomic, and global government relations strategy. Notably, the unit supports the organization's expanding international presence while advancing a framework to collect and disseminate relevant geo-strategic research to key stakeholders. My team also leads on enterprise-wide strategic risk projects and is actively developing a robust domestic and international research/intelligence sharing network.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Led CIBC's Operational Threat Intelligence team, tasked with monitoring and analyzing cross-pillar threats to the Bank's assets, staff, and operations. My team utilized a fusion security model, providing intelligence on geopolitical, cyber, financial, and physical security threats. I was responsible for coaching and mentoring the unit's diverse array of intelligence professionals while providing strategic direction for the team. I also facilitated the intelligence program's continued expansion and development.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Managed a high-performing team tasked with collecting and analyzing all-source intelligence on a wide variety of geopolitical and physical security threats. Specifically, my team sought to mitigate risks to Scotiabank's domestic and international assets, staff, and operations. I also supported the Bank’s macroeconomic, financial intelligence, travel security, geospatial, and cyber security programs.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Examined potential geopolitical, physical, and financial security threats to Scotiabank's high-risk global operations. I was also primarily responsible for the collation and synthesis of information into actionable intelligence, which was then delivered to the Bank’s decision makers. My responsibilities also included developing the department’s geospatial threat mapping program and onboarding new technology and security vendors.

Ancaster, Ontario, Ca

Board member and security chair for a startup political consulting firm. I provided security analysis and geopolitical commentary for a wide variety of corporate and government clients. Likewise, I assisted in directing and governing Breithorn’s internal corporate policy, continued expansion, and overall risk appetite.

Waterloo, On, Ca

Engaged in strategic research on a wide variety of international and domestic security issues. Drafted research reports on behalf of Global Affairs Canada (GAC), primarily focusing on Canadian expat and travel security. Notably, I also examined threats posed by both state and non-state actors to Canadian citizens and corporate entities travelling abroad.

Waterloo, Ontario, Ca

Analyzed Russian weapons systems and tactics, as well as various countermeasures implemented during recent armed conflicts. I coordinated research with government analysts and provided research to the Department of Defence (DoD). I also published research for Jane’s Defence and the RAND corporation. This experience gave me an extensive and well researched understanding of the private security industry and defense sector in Canada and abroad. I completed tasks independently while adhering to strict deadlines; developing refined written and verbal communication skills in the process.

Waterloo, Ontario, Ca

Managed course curriculum and instructed undergraduate seminars. Courses topics included political economics, international relations, and conflict studies.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Political Science (International Relations And Security Studies)

Honours Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science Specializing In International Relations