Barnard is the Co-CEO of Datatel Inc & Datatel Communications Inc, one of North America’s leading providers of IVR Payments, Payment Technology, and secure communications software. With more than 30 years of technology industry experience, he has worked with hundreds of leading businesses, organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers to help them become more agile, secure, profitable, and successful. Building new secure payment tech to help businesses and organizations address the new realities of commerce. ** Make A Difference Together to Help Homeless and Trafficked Youth in Our Cities! **On November 21, 2024, I will once again participate in the Covenant House Sleep Out Executive Edition, giving up the comforts of home to spend the night outdoors, enduring the cold and harsh conditions. This effort is part of my ongoing commitment to raise awareness for the nearly 6,000 young individuals in our community who face homelessness every night.Last year, on November 16, 2023, I took part in this meaningful cause, and the experience only strengthened my resolve to continue supporting these vulnerable youth. The need for action remains urgent, and I invite you to join me in this mission.Please visit my personal 2024 fundraising page: https://covenanthousetorontoevents.ca/ui/SOEE2024/p/barnardcrespiAs a technology entrepreneur, Barnard is also involved in a multitude of business ventures and academic initiatives:2012 - present: Board of Directors and Advisor, Influicity (www.influicity.com). Influicity technology runs the influencer operations of brands, ad agencies, PR firms, media buyers, publishers, talent agencies, and others. Backed by a group of notable, well-connected investors, Influicity is a high growth organization, with a fierce dedication to client success.2008 - present: Organizing Committee Member, MIT Sloan CIO Symposium (www.mitcio.com). Roles have included, Marketing Strategist, Chair of Marketing. Responsible for planning and executing global marketing strategy and engaging global CIOs, IT and business leaders.In the 1990s, Barnard’s early work focused on the development of staffing technology, specifically the development of scientifically based career management, psychometric screening, and selection software tools. As a principal advisor to dozens of global corporations, Barnard helped early adopters recruit, screen, and career manage hundreds of thousands of job applicants and employees using on-line software.