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Leading a team that is focused on digital innovation and enabling the drawing of valuable business insights from internal and external data leveraging data science, visualizations, self-serve analytics and artificial intelligence for the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

- Developing a business plan that demonstrates business value in Big Data and Advanced Analytics.- Demonstrating business value and capabilities via a Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions in the fields of data science, advanced analytics, IoT and artificial intelligence.

- Led a team of up to 40 staff and 30 consultants that delivered on numerous solutions development and acquisition initiatives valued at over $25M, while providing continuous maintenance and support to over 70 applications for MTO’s Provincial Highways Management, Policy & Planning, and Corporate Services Divisions- Provided comprehensive I&IT advice and guidance including strategic, tactical and operational planning - I&IT Project Director for numerous large I&IT projects- Developed strong partnerships with various partners and service providers at executive levels- Fostered a culture of excellence, creative problem solving, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility - Member of several I&IT committees and leadership teams such as Cluster Project and Architecture Review Board, Cluster Project Advisory Committee, MTO Information Management Committee and Cluster Leadership Team

- Provide I&IT advice to Provincial Highways Management (PHM) Division on I&IT strategies- Manage and build relationships with PHM business clients and staff- Ensure that staff build relationships with PHM business clients- Develop, monitor and update PHMPU operational and capacity plan- Responsible for delivery of numerous large concurrent complex I&IT projects valued at over $50 million- Monitor project plans, status, risks and issues and ensure appropriate action is taken- Oversee budget, scope, and timelines for acquisition and development projects, enhancement projects, maintenance and support- Manage the maintenance & support of over forty PHM portfolio applications valued at over $40 million- Lead, manage, mentor, hire, plan and prioritize workload of up to twenty direct reports- Directly and indirectly manage and hire up to thirty consultant, maintenance and support, and software contracts- Organize and promote team building- Create and review business performance and training plans with staff, identify and act on opportunities for staff development- Ensure that all cluster and corporate standards, guidelines, and processes are followed across PHM- Participate in office, branch and cluster management meetings- Report to senior management, I&IT senior management and other project stakeholders on progress at various stages throughout- Act on behalf of Senior Manager when required

- Led a team of up to 40 staff and 30 consultants that delivered on numerous solutions development and acquisition initiatives valued at over $50M, while providing continuous maintenance and support to over 70 applications for MTO’s Provincial Highways Management, Policy & Planning, and Corporate Services Divisions- Provided comprehensive I&IT advice and guidance including strategic, tactical and operational planning - I&IT Project Director for numerous large I&IT projects- Developed strong partnerships with various partners and service providers at executive levels- Fostered a culture of excellence, creative problem solving, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility - Member of several I&IT committees and leadership teams such as Cluster Project and Architecture Review Board, Cluster Project Advisory Committee, MTO Information Management Committee and Cluster Leadership Team

- Provide I&IT advice to Provincial Highways Management (PHM) Division on I&IT strategies- Manage and build relationships with PHM business clients and staff- Ensure that staff build relationships with PHM business clients- Develop, monitor and update PHMPU operational and capacity plan- Responsible for delivery of numerous large concurrent complex I&IT projects valued at over $50 million- Monitor project plans, status, risks and issues and ensure appropriate action is taken- Oversee budget, scope, and timelines for acquisition and development projects, enhancement projects, maintenance and support- Manage the maintenance & support of over forty PHM portfolio applications valued at over $40 million- Lead, manage, mentor, hire, plan and prioritize workload of up to twenty direct reports- Directly and indirectly manage and hire up to thirty consultant, maintenance and support, and software contracts- Organize and promote team building- Create and review business performance and training plans with staff, identify and act on opportunities for staff development- Ensure that all cluster and corporate standards, guidelines, and processes are followed across PHM- Participate in office, branch and cluster management meetings- Report to senior management, I&IT senior management and other project stakeholders on progress at various stages throughout- Act on behalf of Senior Manager when required

- Lead the creation of the OPS .NET Standards Governance Committee, which was responsible for the establishment of OPS technology standards, directions, toolsets, and procurement technical requirements pertinent to .NET design and development- Managed the design, development, and implementation of OPS framework, code generators, training, and orientation packages- Established, moderated and promoted an active collaborative community of practice across the OPS development community- Developed relationships with internal and external stakeholders- Reported to senior management, I&IT senior management and other project stakeholders on progress at various stages throughout.- Managed section staff

- Manage and build relationships with Highways Standard Branch (HSB) business clients and staff- Develop, monitor and update ESU operational and capacity plan- Lead, manage, mentor, hire, plan and prioritize workload of direct reports- Organize and promote team building- Create and review business performance and training plans with staff, identify and act on opportunities for staff development- Manage the maintenance & support of approximately thirty HSB portfolio applications- Ensure that all standards, guidelines, and processes are followed across ESU- Manage consultant, maintenance and support, and software contracts, create work assignments, monitor progress, and ensure quality of work- Participate in office and branch management meetings- Manage budget, scope, and timelines for development projects, enhancement projects and support- Chair project scope meetings, workshops, planning meetings, and status meetings with business leads and stakeholders

- IT Project Manager on several concurrent mission critical projects- Manage, plan, and prioritize work for teams of staff involved in projects, maintenance, and support- Manage and build relationships with business clients and staff- Create estimates and manage budget, scope, and timelines for development projects, enhancement projects and support- Chair project scope meetings, workshops, planning meetings, and status meetings with business leads and stakeholders- Develop key project deliverables with staff, business leads, and stakeholders- Ensure that all standards, guidelines, and processes are followed- Create, monitor, and maintain project plans and complete monthly project reports for management, participate in operational planning- Hire and manage consultants, create work assignments, monitor progress, and ensure work quality- Founding member of the I&IT Employee Recognition Program committee (XL Awards), Member of the HBSASB Social Events Committee, Secretary at branch management meetings

- Provide support, maintenance and data administration for large and complex business critical application- Develop requirements documents, monitor consultants, and participate in projects- Achieve and ensure business sign off on all system changes (bug fixes, minor enhancements, data administration)- Development tools include Centura, SQL Navigator, Oracle, Visual Basic, Crystal Reports and Visual Source Safe- Member of Software Engineering Process Group

- Design, implement, deploy and maintain numerous two tier and three tier systems required to support over 350 stores and 150 head office staff- Conduct code, design reviews, and installation reviews for all developers- Research new technologies, develop company coding standards- Experienced in C++, Visual Basic, J++, HTML, ASP, DCOM, SQL, ATL, ADO, MFC, VBSCRIPT, and JSCRIPT