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As a seasoned Senior IT Professional with over 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, I bring a wealth of expertise in providing strategic leadership for Information Management Solutions. My journey spans various organizations, with the last five years dedicated to shaping the digital future of Breakthrough T1D Canada (formerly JDRF Canada) as the Executive Director, Information Technology.My core strengths lie in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and robust program management. Throughout my career, I've successfully navigated complex multi-stakeholder environments, aligning business objectives with operational priorities. My strategic planning skills have been instrumental in driving innovation and leading significant modernization projects, ensuring they align with organizational priorities.In my current role at Breakthrough T1D Canada, I serve as the Executive Director, IT, reporting to the CFO. I lead a dynamic team, focusing on developing and delivering an information technology strategy, roadmap, and portfolio aligned with organization's strategic priorities. My responsibilities encompass everything from strategic planning and program development to cybersecurity and vendor management.Prior to Breakthrough T1D Canada, I held key positions at organizations such as Plan International Canada, Alzheimer Society of Ontario, World Animal Protection, CAMH Foundation, Trillium Health Centre Foundation, CNIB, and Appleby College. These roles involved managing enterprise applications, overseeing IT solutions, and implementing data governance practices.Education-wise, I hold a Project Management Certificate from the University of Toronto and completed the Information Technologies Support Services-Coop program at Sheridan College. As a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) since 2011, I continually seek to enhance my skills and stay abreast of industry trends.My technical proficiency includes expertise in Blackbaud CRM applications, Microsoft SQL, Windows Systems, Microsoft Office 365, Crystal Reports, and more.I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change and foster digital innovation within organizations. Looking forward, I am excited to contribute my skills, experience, and leadership to drive future success in the IT landscape.Let's connect to explore collaboration opportunities and discuss how my strategic vision and hands-on experience can benefit your organization.#ITLeadership #DigitalInnovation #StrategicPlanning #ProjectManagement #InformationTechnology
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Executive Director, ItBreakthrough T1D Canada | Percée Dt1Toronto, On, Ca
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Executive Director, ItBreakthrough T1D Canada | Percée Dt1 Apr 2023 - PresentToronto, Ontario, CanadaReporting to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Executive Director, IT will play a pivotal leadership role in leading the next chapter of JDRF’s evolution, helping to shape a culture of digital innovation and transformation. The role has a mandate to drive technological change at JDRF, leveraging contemporary technology solutions and delivery models, while maintaining a stable, robust, and secure IT environment underpinning core organizational processes. In this role, the incumbent will lead and oversee a highly effective team, while developing, maintaining, and delivering an information technology strategy, roadmap, and portfolio of initiatives, including significant modernization projects, that are aligned to JDRF’s overall strategic priorities and initiatives.
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National Director, ItBreakthrough T1D Canada | Percée Dt1 Sep 2018 - May 2023Toronto, Canada AreaAs an expert in the field of Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Data and Services, the National Director, IT is responsible for aligning the organization’s use of Internet, Intranet and digital fundraising technologies to support the Foundation’s fundraising activities and provide our stakeholders with the relevant tools to grow overall revenue. While staying abreast of the latest trends and enabling technologies, the incumbent will work in a fast paced collaborative environment providing a variety of solutions and services which interface with both internal and external stakeholders including donors, volunteers, government agencies, staff, board members and the community at large. >> Act as the senior advisor on all of JDRF’s online fundraising platforms i.e. AKA Raisin, Donor Drive, Clearview >> Direct the work of the Data Analyst and Business Analyst to translate business requirements to data and reports and vice versa>> Manage the relationship with MSP to deliver excellent onboarding and ongoing experience for employees, ensure we have access to our systems 24/7, have sufficient space on our servers; sufficient internet bandwidth and that our data is protected>> Manage the work with a wide range of vendors, to provide clear objectives and ensure the successful delivery of all services/projects>> Ensure all systems and processes associated with digital technologies are documented with a focus on security, data flows, data integrity, user experience and maximum uptime>> Provide innovative solutions in connection with the digital technologies solutions to meet evolving business needs>> Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and systems operations and development>> Ensure system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines meet the needs of our internal and external stakeholders>> Work with MSP to troubleshoot hardware, software and the network operating systems
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Senior Manager, Enterprise Data & ApplicationsPlan International Canada Apr 2018 - Sep 2018TorontoReporting to the VP, IT, the Senior Manager, Enterprise Data and Applications is an integral member of the Information Technology team and will have an opportunity to influence and execute part the team’s strategy to build a thriving organization as part of our overall organizational strategy. Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of application managers, software developers and data analysts to coordinate, implement, and maintain an enterprise data architecture that serves the information needs of the organization. Work closely with business stakeholders to constantly align business objectives with the operational priorities and project timelines of the IT team.>> Managed the day to day operations of the application support, development and business intelligence resources to ensure that activities closely align with strategic project delivery and operational business goals>> Met with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to understand / define immediate and long-term application and reporting requirements / goals>> Stayed current with market trends / advancements and proactively recommends technology solutions to address business needs and requirements>> Coordinated all aspects of applications development projects, from planning through implementation>> Managed the delivery of operational development / information requests including project scope, prioritisation, resource allocation and delivery schedules >> Worked closely with the IT senior management and the project delivery team to balance operational support with strategic project delivery>> Worked proactively to establish informational needs and fosters an environment of collaboration and sharing of best practices Problem Solving/Project Management>> Provided strategic solutions and alternatives to complicated and evolving technical requirements utilizing analytical skills and creative problem solving -
Manager, It SolutionsAlzheimer Society Of Ontario 2016 - 2018Toronto, Canada AreaReporting to the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, participated in the architecture, design, implementation and maintenance of database management systems. Was responsible for investigating, evaluating and recommending services and technologies to increase the systems security, functionality and privacy of data. Responsible for developing, implementing and enforcing policies, rules and controls to ensure that data entered and contained in the database(s) is accurate; establish and maintain structure within the database(s) to effectively identify data for business intelligence, analysis and reporting purposes; ensure that the technology and tools required are current to improve profitability and performance sustainability, train staff on Raiser's Edge and other software as well as manage information system projects within the organization.>> Develop and implement data entry standards and auditing processes for contact information to ensure all donor and prospect records are accurately captured, maintained and meet privacy standards>> Establish and maintain a structure within the database(s) to effectively identify specific segments of data for various analyses and reporting, i.e. Implement appeal coding standards for easy, up-to-date revenue tracking>> Develop and implement campaign tools to track appeals and campaigns; these tools will track key performance metrics>> Implement database mining processes, in collaboration with applicable internal teams, according to the insights derived from the existing donor analysis and campaign tools. >> Liaise with vendors, consultants and partners in providing and acquiring various donor-related information>> Manage information system projects within the organization, including major projects which include planning, selection, and implementation of new software and hardware. -
Database And Analytics ManagerWorld Animal Protection Canada 2014 - 2016Toronto, Canada AreaReporting to the Director, Development led the development of short term and long term strategies via database related activities, donor analysis and donor segmentation. Was responsible for ensuring that the systems, tools and technology required by the fundraising team are optimized to improve profitability and promote performance sustainability. Maintained oversight over direct report ensuring the implementation plans and tactics are grounded in best practice and in line with the overall strategy. >> Managed all database strategies and execution within the Canadian Office>> Liaised with the global database and digital team (international and regional offices)>> Collaborates with all fundraising, communication and finance teams in the Canadian Office>> Responsible for managing relevant external agencies and suppliers>> Developed database strategies and tactics that align with the overall fundraising strategy.>> Monitors expenses for designated portfolio and ensures expenses are on track.>> In conjunction with the fundraising teams, managed the targeting, segmentation, pre/post data analysis and results reporting of all fundraising campaigns.>> Managed and develops all World Animal Protection Canada’s online program with respect to optimizing the systems, tools and technology required to execute the online tactics.>> Develops database strategies and tactics that align with the overall fundraising strategy>> Implements plan and budget to ensure systems, tools and technology required for fundraising are maintained>> Recommends, creates and implements strategies and systems for coding and tracking of donations in database>> Develops efficient procedures to manage gift processing activities and data inputting>> Recognizing and extracting critical indicators from large and complex data sets and being able to interpret and express those indicators in a business context>> Chair the Raiser’s Edge User Group committee with internal team -
Senior Systems And It ManagerCamh Foundation 2012 - 2014Toronto, Canada AreaReporting to the VP Finance & COO led the development and implementation of the overall Foundation technology plans. Oversaw all aspects of the fundraising database and worked with two direct reports to lead the strategic application of data into the database system.>> Led the resource and space planning projects for the Foundation with the hospital’s Facilities Management and created office spaces for the new hires.>> Collaborated with business units to align technology solutions with business requirements.>> Maintained organization-wide integrity of the data by ensuring that data cleansing procedures are implemented and followed according to plan.>> Supported organization-wide business intelligence applications/database and the optimization of business intelligence tools.>> Identified and leveraged opportunities to continually improve the governance of data management systems, processes, policies and standards.>> Led the analysis and development of all new functionality and technology initiatives which supported technology expansion plans (Papersave, SharePoint, Sphere, Convio, etc.).>> Worked with the Database Manager & Online Content/Digital Marketing Specialist to integrate NetCommunity into the Raiser’s Edge and strategize with fundraising staff regarding the setup, structuring and coding of information within existing systems.>> Developed and implemented a training plan that will provide internal and external training for all information systems requirements.>> Led the adherence and development of technology policies, procedures (SOPs) and business rules and ensured standardization across Foundation teams. -
Database AdministratorTrillium Health Partners 2011 - 2012MississaugaActed as a systems architect and oversaw all aspects of the fundraising database, as directed by the VP, Finance & Administration and in accordance with related policy and procedure.>> Conducted regular Raiser’s Edge user group meetings and strategize with fundraising staff regarding the setup, structuring of information and integration within existing systems; worked collaboratively to achieve ongoing relevance of the database and developed new policies and procedures.>> Maintained data integrity by establishing regular system checks.>> Handled global changes, importing, and other global database functions.>> Led the database cleanup process and continuously maintain data cleanup.>> Worked with the Blackbaud Hosting Team to ensure server integrity, backups, and upgrades.>> Performed regular data extractions for direct mail and other Fundraising programs based on the criteria provided.>> Created and assisted with the production of Crystal Reports to migrate all receipting functions from existing system. -
Senior Application Support SpecialistCnib 2008 - 2011Toronto, Canada AreaProvide in-depth Raiser's Edge technical support for Raiser's Edge at the systems level and at the application level.>> Provide user support and first and second line trouble shooting for all Raiser's Edge users coast to coast. Produce reports at the request of management. >> Work with vendors to streamline receipting processes.>> Monitor, audit, and provide data clean-up reports/tasks to data entry staff in order to maintain the accuracy, consistency and integrity of the volunteer database. >> Perform application upgrades and/or patches as required. >> Monitor scripts and performance of jobs. Ensure technical stability of the application. Ensure integration with other related applications. Log and document all technical modifications. -
Database AdministratorAppleby College 2000 - 2008Blackbaud Database Administrator and 2nd Level Support >> Develop and / or provide the necessary reports, queries and exports, for the various regular monthly, weekly and ad-hoc communications, applications and requests. >> Developed and maintained user accounts. >> Maintained data integrity and provided data analysis. >> Main point of contact on all aspects of the Blackbaud application.>> Review, test and manage the implementation of new releases to maintain current versions of the applications with minimal disruption to users. Blackboard and SharePoint Administrator>> Created and managed user accounts. >> Responsible for providing second level support on issues concerning Blackboard. >> Project lead on migrating data from Blackboard to SharePoint as a new document management system
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Avi Garrett works for Breakthrough T1d Canada | Percée Dt1
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Avi Garrett's current role is Executive Director, IT.
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Avi Garrett's email address is ag****@****jdrf.ca
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Avi Garrett attended University Of Toronto Mississauga, Sheridan College.
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