Martin Simard Email and Phone Number

Major Martin Simard joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in July 2002 as a Signal Operator. Over his 14-year career as a non-commissioned member, he deployed to Haiti in 2004 and Afghanistan in 2009. Commissioning in 2016, he has since held various leadership roles, culminating in his current position within the Canadian Army Headquarters’ Office of Digital Transformation, which he joined in 2022.In December 2022, Major Simard embarked on an AWS journey that led to the institutionalization of Cloud TAK, introducing the use of cloud technology at the tactical edge. His work focuses on delivering modern command-and-control capabilities to the Canadian Army while ensuring interoperability with other government departments and agencies. This initiative has enhanced situational awareness, operational efficiency, and the ability to integrate seamlessly with domestic and international partners during joint operations.Academically, Major Simard recently completed a Specialized Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Public Safety Organization Management from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) and is pursuing a master’s degree aimed at shaping the future of the communications trade to enable the Canadian Army’s ongoing digital transformation. His research emphasizes innovation and adaptability to maintain operational superiority in an era of rapid technological advancement.