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I have over 30 years of experience in technology-enabled business transformation…
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Collaborating to build resilient and innovative economies
Collaborating to build resilient and innovative economies
Canada’s future depends on how we adapt, collaborate, and innovate. Recently, I had the privilege of delivering the…
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Navigating AI and Digital Innovation in Ontario
Navigating AI and Digital Innovation in Ontario
Last week, I had the privilege of joining a tech leaders roundtable hosted by the Honorable Stephen Crawford, bringing…
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Visualizing your "Hole in 1"
Visualizing your "Hole in 1"
The power of visualization and having a deliberate mindset cannot be understated. In the hustle of life, the cadence of…
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Digital Dave’s COVID Nightmare
Digital Dave’s COVID Nightmare
In 2013 I took on a leadership role in Accenture Digital when the new business unit was created. I was very excited to…
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Three variables to help leaders manage their teams’ wellbeing in a remote-working world
Three variables to help leaders manage their teams’ wellbeing in a remote-working world
Think back a couple of years. What did your daily working routine look like? Probably something like this.
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Stepping into the New Normal
Stepping into the New Normal
In one of my previous blogs I introduced the four potential scenarios we’ve identified for how the pandemic plays out…
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5G & Smart Cities: Augmenting the Urban Landscape
5G & Smart Cities: Augmenting the Urban Landscape
Written by David Telka, Brian Wong, and Jacob Sawyer Note: Before reading on, if you need a quick refresh on what 5G is…
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Outmaneuvering uncertainty: Bringing predictability to the crisis
Outmaneuvering uncertainty: Bringing predictability to the crisis
During periods of crisis we often struggle to interpret and understand the impacts hitting us. To make sense of our…
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Autonomous Vehicles and Smart City Technologies have arrived in Ottawa
Autonomous Vehicles and Smart City Technologies have arrived in Ottawa
On May 17th, Invest Ottawa, lead economic development agency for Canada's Capital for knowledge-based industries…
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Lessons on Loyalty and Customer Experience (minus the Digital)
Lessons on Loyalty and Customer Experience (minus the Digital)
I spend a lot of time with my clients talking about the digital experience and the impact of technology on our various…
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I’m excited to share that I’ve joined WSP in the U.S. as SVP and National Business Growth Director for Advisory & Planning. This role brings…
I’m excited to share that I’ve joined WSP in the U.S. as SVP and National Business Growth Director for Advisory & Planning. This role brings…
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It’s January 2, 2026. I woke up early, my favourite time of day. The quiet morning is where I reflect, sit in silence, and get clear. As the moon…
It’s January 2, 2026. I woke up early, my favourite time of day. The quiet morning is where I reflect, sit in silence, and get clear. As the moon…
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Happy New Year!! Reflective time for me, I recently packed up my office at Calian and for the first time in my 43 year career (yes I started working…
Happy New Year!! Reflective time for me, I recently packed up my office at Calian and for the first time in my 43 year career (yes I started working…
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Experience
Education
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Carleton University
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Activities and Societies: Carleton Career and Counselling Services (New Student Orientation Program Lead, Transitions Program Lead), New Student Government representative
1995 Recipient of the Henry Marshall Tory Award for Community Leadership and Academic Achievement.
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Volunteer Experience
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Strategic Advisor to the Board of Directors
Invest Ottawa
- Present 5 months
Economic Empowerment
I provide strategic direction and advice to the Board of Directors and I also chair the Strategic Committee
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Chair of the Ontario Board Of Directors
TECHNATION
- 4 years 3 months
As Canada’s national ICT business association, TECHNATION (formerly ITAC) champions the development of a robust and sustainable digital economy in Canada. A vital connection between business and government, TECHNATION provides members with the advocacy, networking and professional development services that help them to thrive nationally and compete globally.
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Founding Member
U.S.-Canada Innovation Partnership
- 2 years 3 months
The U.S.-Canada Innovation Partnership will work together to increase cross-border collaboration, foster ideas to develop the workforce of the future, and cultivate a shared values-based approach utilizing policy tools where possible to promote the adoption and acceleration of emerging technologies, innovations, and research. Through contributions to binational progress, the Partnership will benefit from close engagement with the Consul General and U.S. Consulate Toronto team, the U.S. Mission…
The U.S.-Canada Innovation Partnership will work together to increase cross-border collaboration, foster ideas to develop the workforce of the future, and cultivate a shared values-based approach utilizing policy tools where possible to promote the adoption and acceleration of emerging technologies, innovations, and research. Through contributions to binational progress, the Partnership will benefit from close engagement with the Consul General and U.S. Consulate Toronto team, the U.S. Mission in Canada, the U.S. Ambassador, and other senior U.S. government officials.
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Data Utility Advisory Committee Member
Guelph-Wellington Food Future
- 2 years
Guelph-Wellington were one of the recipient cities of the Federal Government's Smart Cities Challenge. Guelph-Wellington focused on 'Our Food Future' and one of the aspects of their vision is a circular food economy. To build a circular food economy, they are striving to help organizations across the supply chain connect and collaborate, including the sharing of data. Food organizations need a trusted third party space to host and enable this data collaboration.
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Marketing/Communications Committee
United Way/Centraide Ottawa
- 4 years
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Revenue Management Committee
United Way/Centraide Ottawa
- 3 years 1 month
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Co-Chair, Community Insights Task Force
United Way/Centraide Ottawa
- 1 year 1 month
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Volunteer
West End Wolverines Hockey Association
- 3 years 7 months
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Volunteer
Canada Defence Military Family Services
- 3 months
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Committee Member
Wellington Village Safe Streets Community Group
- 1 year 11 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Vice President of the Board
Glebe Cooperative Nursery School
- 10 months
Education
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I’m pleased to share that I will be assuming the Chairperson role for the CSA Group CAV Technical Committee and look forward to an active 2026 as…
I’m pleased to share that I will be assuming the Chairperson role for the CSA Group CAV Technical Committee and look forward to an active 2026 as…
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As a high school dropout, I never imagined letters after my name. But today, I was honoured to be named to the Order of Canada by Governor General…
As a high school dropout, I never imagined letters after my name. But today, I was honoured to be named to the Order of Canada by Governor General…
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Ottawa to Orbit: Telesat Powering our Global Defence Innovation Hub in Canada's Capital Region • Learn more: https://www.telesat.com/ • Explore…
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As we start to wind down for the holiday season, I am reflecting on the past 8 weeks with TECHNATION. It has been filled with 50+ member and…
As we start to wind down for the holiday season, I am reflecting on the past 8 weeks with TECHNATION. It has been filled with 50+ member and…
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TECHNATION was pleased to be a guest panelist at the #G7 roundtables week in #montreal on behalf of the #TECH7. In both the business roundtables and…
TECHNATION was pleased to be a guest panelist at the #G7 roundtables week in #montreal on behalf of the #TECH7. In both the business roundtables and…
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Meet ANVIL: Ottawa’s Next Defence Unicorn Today, we had the incredible opportunity to visit ANVIL, one of Ottawa’s most exciting, fast-scaling…
Meet ANVIL: Ottawa’s Next Defence Unicorn Today, we had the incredible opportunity to visit ANVIL, one of Ottawa’s most exciting, fast-scaling…
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So pleased that Lisa will join us on the TECHNATION board. She has been a leader in the sector and a great contributor to Technation over the years…
So pleased that Lisa will join us on the TECHNATION board. She has been a leader in the sector and a great contributor to Technation over the years…
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Last week’s Economic Warfare and Strategic Competition in the #Arctic Conference underscored how hybrid threats, from GNSS spoofing to financial…
Last week’s Economic Warfare and Strategic Competition in the #Arctic Conference underscored how hybrid threats, from GNSS spoofing to financial…
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Ottawa is saying YES to housing. Today, I signed a $400-million affordable housing agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Mayor’s…
Ottawa is saying YES to housing. Today, I signed a $400-million affordable housing agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Mayor’s…
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Great morning at the Ottawa Board of Trade Mayor’s Breakfast! It was a pleasure to join colleagues, business leaders, and community partners for an…
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