Reporting to the CIO, this role provides leadership , strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of UPEI IT operations and infrastructure. Working collaboratively with the campus community, this role is responsible for delivering innovative and sustainable IT systems and services to UPEI in support of the strategic plan.This role is directly responsible for the following areas of ITSS (Information Technology Systems and Services) and the campus at large:IT infrastructure and networkUPEI IT Operations, including:Client/Desktop servicesIT Service deskAudio Visual SystemsEnterprise systems operationsComputer purchase programSecurity operationsPrinting servicesParticipating in IT Budgeting and Strategic planningRelated project management and RFP development

CUCCIO offers a Leadership Development program to aspiring IT Leaders within its member institutions. This program provides a bespoke program specifically focused on encouraging and mentoring the next cohort of Canadian Higher Ed IT leaders. Participants are nominated by their IT leaders and, once accepted, they are committed to attending three in-person sessions coinciding with the CUCCIO meetings in the spring, fall and winter semesters. Augmenting the 3 onsite visits, regular online learning modules using face-to-face web conferencing tools are held in between the in-person meetings, ensuring ongoing learning throughout the year.The in-person interactions at each of the CUCCIO regular meetings help the cohort to come together to build a strong relationship with each other, while also actively interacting with current CIOs to gain insights into current issues, challenges and successes taking place at universities across Canada. They get a unique opportunity to be ‘at the table’ while their CIOs interact, share and collaborate around key issues.Focus areas for the program material include: Leadership in the Academy Upon completion of this module, participants will have a broad understanding of the context in which universities operate, and in particular, of the unique aspects of working in this environment. IT Strategy and IT Governance This module will provide participants with the skills required to align business needs and organizational vision in order to develop and deliver a future IT vision (big-picture thinking), along with how to facilitate prioritization and buy-in from stakeholders and senior administration. Leading Institutional Change through Higher Ed IT This module provides participants with skills and understanding of how IT can lead institutional Change Management, Relationship Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management and more.

● Chair of the board of directors. Responsible for all aspects of governance, operations, policy and strategic planning● Responsible for all operations and financial stewardship of the PEI United Way● Providing leadership in all areas of the PEI United Way including the annual fundraising campaign, government and community relations, and all other aspects of the organization● Initiated the implementation of a province wide 211 system (currently working its way through the PEI government budgeting process)

Manager of Systems Support Team. This four person group is responsible forthe core IT enterprise systems within Holland College (e.g. student system,corporate web site, financials, learning management and human resourcessystems)Chair of the NB/PEI Educational Computer Network Technical Committee(ECN)

Managed twelve member team responsible for providing Aliant wide e-commerce service and support (eStore Solutions, EDI, Custom/Dedicatedhosting) including a rollout of similar services to Bell Canada