Blair Attard-Frost Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

• Spring 2024 & Fall 2024: Designed and delivered PPG2016 (Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Public Policy)

• Spring 2024: Designed and delivered INF1005 (Artificial Intelligence Policy)

• Fall 2022: Teaching assistant for INF2176 (Information Management in Organizations - Models & Platforms)• Spring 2022: Teaching assistant for INF2210 (Human Values in Data Science)• Fall 2020 - Spring 2021: Research assistant for SSHRC-funded project "Seeking and Avoiding Information in a Risky World," supervised by Dr. Chun Wei Choo• Fall 2019: Teaching assistant for INF1003 (Information Systems, Services, & Design)

• Co-developed a plan for organizational transformation and growth that resulted in the company scaling up its service delivery to over 10 institutional clients and breaking even on its operating costs.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Established a seed-stage company's presence in the Canadian market by recruiting a team of 5 local employees, engaging with the local tech community, building a sales funnel, and launching custom AI development projects with 3 institutional clients.• Developed and implemented a global operating model, recruitment strategy, and business development strategy in collaboration with a multinational team.• Built and maintained strategic relationships with local innovation hubs, government agencies, investors, business partners, and communities of practice.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Co-managed 7 research projects for the Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation, co-authored research papers, and reported on the Centre's research portfolio to governance committees and funders.• Designed, implemented, and maintained an information and knowledge strategy across a portfolio of 60 research projects. Redesigned research information systems to better fit the needs of internal teams, senior management, committees, and ministerial partners.• Developed project proposals, business plans, and organizational transformation plans in collaboration with other research associates, managers, and committees.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Evaluated 44 enterprise information systems and over 200 information resources for University of Toronto, conducted interviews with 30 stakeholders, and developed a plan for digital transformation and information strategy.• Advised on CRM system procurement and implementation for University of Toronto.• Advised PigeonLine on business strategy, product strategy, and stakeholder relations.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Researched legislation, case law, internal policies, and best practices in order to recommend disclosure decisions on over 300 freedom of information requests.• Analyzed records and liaised with external program areas, ministries, governments, and businesses as part of the case research required to issue disclosure decisions.• Co-designed new information management processes and trained new FOI staff.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Evaluated enterprise systems and applications, reported on functional gaps.• Modelled key information resources and processes, identified quality gaps, and recommended information management solutions.

Toronto

• Co-founded a peer-reviewed student journal; recruited and coached a cross-functional team of 15 members, led the team to launch a website and publish the journal's first volume.• Chaired Editorial Board meetings, helping to form and guide the journal's editorial standards, web strategy, and governance structure.• Established relationships with faculty advisors, university staff, and external reviewers.

Toronto

• Evaluated the design of each of the Institute’s research programs and public service quality benchmarking tools.• Evaluated the Institute’s body of knowledge, identified knowledge gaps, and recommended knowledge management and research strategies for future projects.

Toronto

• Analyzed sales and market data to provide actionable information about sales trends, business growth, and product lifecycles.

Sault Ste. Marie

• Took calls from customers, dispatched appropriate roadside assistance service providers.• Liaised with insurance providers, vehicle manufacturers, dealerships, and 911 operators when necessary.

Phd Candidate, Information Studies

Master Of Information (Mi), Knowledge & Information Management

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief at The iJournalKey courses: Information Systems, Services, & Design - Information Architecture.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts (Ba Hons.), English, Writing & Rhetoric

Activities and Societies: Associate Editor at IDIOM, Associate Editor at The University College ReviewKey courses: Science Fiction.