Presented By
Former Clerk of the Privy Council
KCB, CBE, Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO, and a former senior British Army Officer
Deputy Minister at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the Chief Information Officer of Canada
Digital / Chief Of Combat Systems Integration (CCSI)
Vice President, Toronto, Institute on Governance and Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Chief Executive Officer, ThinkOn
Director of the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University
VP Sustainability Solutions, Salesforce
National Marketplace Growth Lead, Earnscliffe Strategies
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Forcepoint
Managing Director, Strategy & Consulting for Canada Public Service, Accenture
Senior Policy Lead, Public Policy Forum
Senior Director, Global Cloud Transformation Strategist, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Solution Architect, Software, Security and Cloud, Purelogic IT Solutions
Senior Manager – Service Development, Decisive Group Inc.
Project Manager, Net Zero Atlantic
Security Evangelist, NetApp
Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Fortinet
Director of Digital Strategy, Salesforce
Executive Director, Citizen First - Institute for Citizen Centred Service (ICCS)
Global Director of Identity & Access Management: Enterprise Security, RBC
Professor, Dalhousie University
Assistant Professor of Law and Management, Dalhousie University
President, Toby Fyfe Consulting
President and Founder,
Esri Canada
Security Architect – Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks
Director General of Partnerships and Risk Mitigation, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Acting Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Information Officer, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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General Sir James Everard
KCB, CBE, Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO, and a former senior British Army Officer
James Everard commissioned in 1983, joining the 17th/21st Lancers in Germany on the Chieftain Main Battle Tank. Having commanded at every level - including the Queen’s Royal Lancers, 20th Armoured Brigade, 3rd (UK) Division and the UK Field Army - he ended his career in September 2020 as the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (and Operation Commander European Union Operation ALTHEA, Bosnia-in-Herzegovina). As a Major General he served as the Assistant Chief of the General Staff, and as a Lieutenant General as the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Strategy & Operations) based in the UK Ministry of Defence, London.
James Everard is President of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and took up the appointment of Lead Senior Mentor for NATO Allied Command Operations in January 2021. The Senior Mentors provide high-level coaching, advice and support to NATO Commanders, and assist decision-makers in unlocking and implementing solutions to current strategic and operational challenges, to ensure that Alliance forces remain as responsive, as resilient and as lethal as possible. He is committed to finding a sustainable solution to the digital skills challenge in Western militaries.
Michael Wernick
Former Clerk of the Privy Council
Michael retired in 2019 after a 38-year career as one of the key leaders of Canada’s world-class Federal public service, culminating in his appointment in 2016 as the 23rd Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet. He is currently working with MNP as a Strategic Advisor Associate on their Ottawa Federal Government Consulting team and is a Fellow at Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration.
Brad Graham
Vice President, Toronto, Institute on Governance and Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto
Brad Graham is Vice President, Toronto, at the Institute on Governance (IOG) and a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. Brad’s recent focus includes trust in government, municipal government, and distributive governance. Brad Graham spent 25 years in the Ontario Public Service in a variety of senior leadership positions, including as Assistant Deputy Minister in the Ministries of Health, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Infrastructure, and Research and Innovation. Brad was awarded Ontario’s Amethyst Award for excellence in public service as well as several awards for his work from external organizations. His areas of expertise include public sector governance, public policy, economics, health, finance, and urban planning. He holds a BA Economics from Dalhousie University.
Craig McLellan
Chief Executive Officer, ThinkOn
As the Chief Executive Officer of ThinkOn, Craig McLellan is a forward-thinking business leader who has been at the forefront of technology innovation and data security in Canada and the U.S. for the past twenty-five years. Under Craig’s leadership, ThinkOn has grown both organically and through strategic acquisition, currently placed in the Deloitte Fast 50 in Canada.
As a pioneer for cloud, his organization was one of the first companies in the world to receive VMware Cloud Verified certification and most recently was recognized as VMware’s sovereign cloud partner for Canada. ThinkOn is proud to be the only Canadian company with the contracted ability to provide secure workload hosting for the Federal Government.
Craig currently sits on several industry advisory boards including Veeam, Hitachi and VMware, where he helps to guide strategy. Craig is also a passionate advocate for Innovate Cities – a first-of-its-kind, cloud-based Community Hub that promotes Smart City innovation.
A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, Craig is a sought-after speaker on security, data privacy and design for High Availability applications.
When he's not growing ThinkOn, Craig enjoys playing hockey and spending time with his family, either in the city or at the cottage.
Dr. Lori Turnbull
Director of the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University
Dr. Lori Turnbull is the Director of the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University and Deputy Editor of Canadian Government Executive.
Catherine Luelo
Deputy Minister at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the Chief Information Officer of Canada
Prior to her appointment as CIO in July 2021, Catherine was the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Air Canada, where she was responsible for the Information Technology systems that support and enable Air Canada’s global business. She additionally led innovation in the artificial intelligence space while managing the security and reliability of Air Canada’s worldwide systems in an operational landscape that substantially shifted during the global pandemic.
From 2001-2017, Catherine held senior management and executive roles at major Canadian companies, including Enbridge Inc., WestJet Airlines Ltd., and TELUS Communications.
Catherine holds an MBA from Athabasca University in Alberta and a BSc from the University of Alberta.
From 2018-2021, she served on the Board of Directors for Scale AI, the Montreal-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) supercluster that aspires to increase competitive advantage for Canada globally in the field. She served as a Board Member for Creative Destruction Labs and as a Chair for Health Canada’s Industry Advisory Roundtable on COVID-19 Testing, Screening, Tracing and Data Management.
Catherine is a proud mother of two children and is a fierce advocate for mental health. In March 2020, she was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation and participates regularly as a panelist and speaker on Mental Health in the workplace.
Georges Smine
VP Sustainability Solutions, Salesforce
Georges is VP Sustainability Solutions at Salesforce leading go-to-market execution for sustainability products. His mission is to help customers meet their net-zero targets, embed sustainability in their business, and execute their ESG programs. Georges had previously launched Salesforce’s workplace giving, volunteering, and digital fundraising solutions, bridging the interests of business and nonprofits to achieve social impact, and help organizations and their employees align behind shared values and goals. He joined Salesforce in 2018 with 20+ years of experience in developing and marketing technology products.
Velma McColl
National Marketplace Growth Lead, Earnscliffe Strategies
Velma McColl blends her deep understanding of business, government and policy to create opportunities for her clients. Velma works on a range of economic and social issues including M&A, innovation, energy, environment and emerging technologies. She has been a driving force in the growth and diversification of Earnscliffe’s business.
Prior to joining Earnscliffe in 2004, Velma advised Federal Cabinet Ministers on political strategy, policy and communications. She has also worked provincially in British Columbia and Alberta. She has worked to find creative solutions across federal/provincial/territorial, North American and international boundaries. Her career includes success as an entrepreneur and experience working collaboratively with business, academia, think tanks, not-for-profit organizations and the public sector.
A proud mother and Westerner with twenty years’ experience in Ottawa, Velma studied at the University of British Columbia and the Banff School of Management. She is a co-founder of the Canadian Clean Technology Coalition and Women in GR. She has taken leadership roles with several organizations including Smart Prosperity, the Ryan’s Well Foundation and EcoTrust Canada.
Corey Kiesewetter
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Forcepoint
Corey Kiesewetter is Forcepoint’s Product Marketing Manager for cloud security products, with a focus on SASE and Zero Trust applications. Corey has been directly helping IT practitioners realize best practices in datacenter operations for the past decade and holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Texas.
Dave Telka
Managing Director, Strategy & Consulting for Canada Public Service, Accenture
Dave Telka is the lead for Accenture's Strategy and Consulting Industry Practice for Public Service in Canada. He brings fresh perspectives and cutting-edge solutions to public sector clients on the intersection of technology, data and insights, and digital services to enhance outcomes for both their citizens and employees.
Throughout his 26-year career at Accenture, Dave has held various leadership positions and worked across several industries. Dave has helped organizations with their transformation programs across a broad spectrum of industries including Natural Resources (Mining and Steel), Retailers, Financial Institutions and has spent a substantive portion of his career working with all levels of Government (Federal, Provincial and Municipal). Within these industries, Dave has addressed their most complex transformational initiatives, technology adoption, digital solutions, and workforce strategies.
As a community and ecosystem builder, Dave is active across a number of organizations such as Chair of TECHNATION’s Ontario Board of Directors, the United Way, and the US-Canada Innovation Partnership.
Katherine Feenan
Senior Policy Lead, Public Policy Forum
Katherine Feenan has been a Senior Policy Lead with the Public Policy Forum since May 2018. She has held a variety of positions in the public and private sectors, including roles in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada with the member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, and with the polling firm Angus Reid Public Opinion. Katherine’s interest in politics and elections led her to work overseas with the National Democratic Institute and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, serving as an election analyst, observer and trainer.
Sean Foley
Senior Director, Global Cloud Transformation Strategist, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Sean Foley is a senior director and worldwide transformation strategist for HPE’s Advisory and Transformation practice. He is a seasoned technology and business strategist with more than 25 years of experience in solving growth and transformation challenges for enterprises globally. Currently, he focuses on providing digital transformation leadership and guidance in the adoption of modern operating models and technologies for Fortune 100 companies. Sean is also chartered with evolving the Edge to Cloud Adoption framework, which is a holistic methodology that co-development of an actionable transformation strategy for clients, focusing on meeting their business objectives.
Previously, Sean led the Cloud Transformation practice for Cloud Technology Partners, which was acquired by HPE in 2018. Prior to joining HPE, Sean ran global technology strategy for a $90B hedge fund for 15 years before becoming an independent CTO and growth consultant serving both startups and Fortune 1000 companies. He holds an MBA from Boston University and BA from Skidmore College.
Shane Lafreniere
Solution Architect, Software, Security and Cloud, Purelogic IT Solutions
Shane is a seasoned Solution Architect with 25+ years of (pre/post) sales engineering and has a record of solving tough business and technical problems, especially within the operational monitoring, cybersecurity, and automation area. Specializing in designing and implementing enterprise IT, Telco Service Management, and Military-based process and technology solutions, Shane is well versed in the application of appropriate process and technology solutions to business problems, focusing on the resolution of real business needs.
He has worked in a wide variety of roles, across a broad spectrum of businesses, in each case providing the best possible services and solutions for the customers' needs. He has worked equally with CxO’s as well as Directors and ‘shirt-sleeves’ managers in the formulation and translation of Strategic to Tactical solution architectures. He is also well-versed in the current solution technologies in this area and leads the enterprise software and cyber security solutions within PureLogic IT.
Daniel Watts
Senior Manager – Service Development, Decisive Group Inc.
Dan is responsible for spanning the void between sales and security operations, ensuring prospective clients get a realistic view of what they are buying, and that existing clients receive solutions that meet or exceed expectations. Dan’s roles at Decisive have spanned service definition and sales enablement, technical pre-sales, and project/technical account management—always fulfilling an integral role in the customer lifecycle.
A 19-year IT veteran, Dan has extensive experience in a range of positions, which have collectively given him a pragmatic approach to security that looks at problems from all angles.
Kathleen Mifflin
Project Manager, Net Zero Atlantic
Kathleen supports the creation of knowledge and resources that can enable effective decision-making towards net zero emissions as Project Manager at Net Zero Atlantic – a non-profit organization working to advance a sustainable and inclusive transition to a carbon-neutral Atlantic Canada. Research projects that Kathleen currently manages include the Atlantic Canada Energy System model, an open-source resource developed by Net Zero Atlantic to allow policymakers, industry, and academia to analyze the costs and benefits of distinct pathways to net zero.
Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Global Development Studies and a Master of Environmental Studies, Kathleen approaches her work within the energy sector through an interdisciplinary lens, incorporating diverse perspectives and focusing on issues of equity and inclusion.
Jaime Chanagá
Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Fortinet
An innovator in the technology and security industry, Jaime Chanagá serves as Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Fortinet for Latin America and the Caribbean. He is passionate about helping private, public, and social sector organizations to address their most critical security challenges ensuring their business success. In this role, he serves as an expert, speaker, and cybersecurity advisor for organizations in the region.
Jaime brings a strong track record as a trusted advisor for cybersecurity strategies to customers in Latin America and the Caribbean, coupled with deep experience in international markets, establishing global strategic partnerships and leading digital transformation programs. He is an expert information security professional with an exceptional 20+ years track record in information security, technology, privacy, audit, IT architecture, regulatory compliance, and IT governance. Throughout his career, he has been privileged to serve and advise some of the world’s most admired organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.
His writing includes collaboration as a co-author of the book Corporate Security in the Information Age (Aspatore). Presently, Jaime serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for SC Magazine, a leading information security and technology industry publication. He is also member of InfraGard, a partnership between the FBI and the private sector. InfraGard includes businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United States.
He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). He is also a graduate of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Citizens Academy, is a Fusion Liaison Officer for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) North Texas Fusion Center (NTFC) and is a member of the United States Secret Service (USSS) Cyber Fraud Task Force (CFTF). Jaime speaks fluent Spanish, Portuguese, and English. He is also an enthusiastic pianist.
Loren Krieger
Director of Digital Strategy, Salesforce
Loren Krieger is a citizen experience enthusiast. With over 15 years serving the Federal, State/Provincial and Municipal public sector, he understands the challenges that governments face when trying to deliver exceptional citizen experiences. He has been on the ground delivering business transformation for large government agencies as well as advising public officials on the successful patterns of digital transformation. Today, Loren helps Salesforce customers realize the promise of a digital platform for change through innovative engagement and guided discovery. Loren and his family reside in the mountains of Utah where he enjoys skiing, backpacking, and cycles almost everyday.
Matt Trudewind
Senior Technical Marketing Engineer (Security), NetApp
Now on his 2nd tour at NetApp across 10 years, Matt is a Security Evangelist with a primary focus on ransomware prevention and recovery, cyber resiliency, and data-centric portfolio security. This includes but is not limited to: Zero Trust, Data Governance and Privacy Frameworks, Security Tools, and Security Best Practices. Prior to this, Matt held the dual role of Product Manager and Technical Marketing Engineer for ONTAP Security driving the latest security features and capabilities into NetApp’s flagship product.
He has also held the position of Staff Engineer at NetApp during which he focused on ONTAP Product Supportability, specifically in the areas of networking and SMB/CIFS. In between NetApp stints, Matt worked with a NetApp partner (Eze Castle Integration) for 7 years as pre sales/post sales storage architect focusing on early 7-mode to cDOT migration. He has also focused on Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Exchange, SQL and VMware during his 23 years of IT experience with 17 of those years coming in the storage industry. Prior to NetApp and ECI, Matt worked a contract at Microsoft as a Technical Support Engineer.
Dan Batista
Executive Director, Citizen First - Institute for Citizen Centred Service (ICCS)
Dan joined Citizen First - ICCS in April 2015. He leads a dynamic team that helps public sector organizations pursue service excellence through research, learning, collaboration and professional development. Previously, Dan worked for the Government of Canada as a Senior Director leading a number of innovative teams that provide services to small businesses and entrepreneurs including the Canada Business Network and BizPaL. Dan has a Master of Public Administration degree from Carleton University and a Master of Electronic Commerce degree from Dalhousie University. Dan received a 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Institute for Citizen-Centred Service 2013 Ralph Heintzman Leadership Award for his commitment and leadership to developing and delivering client-centric services across all levels of government.
Denny Prvu
Global Director of Identity & Access Management: Enterprise Security, RBC
Denny is a trusted Security Advisor, Speaker, and Panelist focusing on protecting identities and data in the virtual, cloud, mobile and on premise worlds. He is also an executive advisor to numerous organizations in the public and private sector, aiding in the mapping of business requirements and technical abilities. He is also an active member of Kantara, the e-Gov WG, Identity Professionals, National Standards Council, DIACC, and numerous boards.
An industry leader in Cyber Security, Denny has been providing thought, leadership and consulting services to Fortune 100 clients globally for over 20 years. Helping organizations build cyber security programs, he has led many complex cyber transformation initiatives such as: developing Enterprise Security Architecture, Data Protection programs, Cyber Security Strategy & Governance and Identity & Access Management. His client portfolio includes Fortune 100 companies in the Financial Services, Health Care, Public Sector, Retail, Consumer Goods, Telecommunication, High Tech and Aerospace. He is also a frequent speaker on various cyber security topics.
Isabelle Caron
Professor, Dalhousie University
Isabelle Caron is a Professor at the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on human resource management, diversity, intersectionality, control, performance and integrity in the public sector. From 1999 to 2012, she worked at the Privy Council Office, the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada, Health Canada and Canadian Heritage as a senior policy analyst.
Dr. Sherry Pictou
Assistant Professor of Law and Management, Dalhousie University
Dr. Sherry Pictou is a Mi’kmaw woman from L’sɨtkuk (water cuts through high rocks) known as Bear River First Nation, Nova Scotia. She worked as an Assistant Professor in the Women’s Studies Department at Mount Saint Vincent University with a focus on Indigenous Feminism (2017-2020). She is also a former Chief for her community and the former Co-Chair of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples. She is a member of the IPBES Task Force on Indigenous and Local Knowledge. Her research interests include decolonizing treaty relations, Social Justice for Indigenous Women, Indigenous women’s role in food and lifeways, and Indigenous knowledge and food systems.
Toby Fyfe
President, Toby Fyfe Consulting
Toby is a seasoned senior executive with experience in both the public and not-for-profit sectors. He brings a practical understanding of complex organisations that serve a public purpose. As a federal government executive for 19 years, he led central agency and line department organizations, developing expertise in program design and implementation, corporate services and corporate communications. He is a hands-on, collaborative and results- oriented leader with change management experience: when President and CEO of the Institute on Governance he rebuilt the team, met financial and operational goals, and steered the Institute successfully through two crises including the COVID-19 pandemic.
He has extensive experience in government processes and procedures including multi-year strategic planning, government operations, organizational design and capacity building, organizational performance and governance.
Throughout his career, he has engaged with a wide-range of senior-level stakeholders and partners including Ministers, Deputy heads, CEOs and international organizations such as the OECD and the government of Iraq.
Toby has strong interpersonal and facilitation skills having presented at national and international conferences and led executive leadership programs in Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax and Iraq.
David J. Anderson
Digital / Chief Of Combat Systems Integration (CCSI)
Mr. David Anderson is a Consultant on Digital Transformation. He is a retired Brigadier-General who served in the CAF from 1980 to 2020, spanning 8 years as a reservist in the Canadian Grenadier Guards, and 32 years in Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Mr. Anderson commanded at every level in his regiment, and was the Commander of 1 CMBG from 2012-2014.
Staff postings of note include COS of the Army in the West, and from 2014-2016 he was the Chief of Defence Staff Liaison Office to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in Washington DC. His operational experience includes deployment to Cyprus as a Duty Officer in the Joint Operations Center, Company Commander in Bosnia with the Royal Green Jackets, and on a second tour with 3 PPCLI. He was the Chief of Staff of Task Force Afghanistan in 2005-2006 in Kabul and Kandahar, and in 2016-2017, he deployed to Iraq as the Director of the Ministerial Liaison Team and as CJ7 of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve. Upon his return from Iraq he was appointed Chief of Staff Readiness at the Canadian Joint Operations Command, and retired in 2020. As an EX-02 in the Public Service, in 2020/2021, Mr. Anderson held the position of Director Digital Transformation for the CAF, working for the Chief of Combat Systems Integration.
Mr. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Military Arts and Science from Royal Military College, and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University in Washington DC.
Alex Miller
President and Founder, Esri Canada
Alex Miller is president and founder of Esri Canada, the leading geographic information system (GIS) company in Canada, founded in 1984. Mr. Miller is a pioneer in transforming geography and mapping into a 21st century digital tool used by millions around the world. His work has helped people see location as a unifying lens through which land and resources are understood.
Donald Tedrow
Security Architect – Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks
Don Tedrow, a security engineer at Unit 42, has more than 20 years of experience helping organizations assess and improve their security posture. Specializing in security auditing, assessment, compliance, security program development, and remediation, he is highly skilled in training information security teams on staying ahead of evolving threats and keeping their data and networks safe from attack.
Don joined the Unit 42 team in 2021 after two years as a core systems engineer with Palo Alto Networks. Prior to that, he was a security solutions architect for the cybersecurity company FireEye, where he engaged with the company’s clients to resolve complex security challenges and assist them in the set-up and configuration of security solutions. Previously, he was with Westinghouse Electric, where he was a principal engineer serving as technical lead for the company’s cyber security services group, advising on security challenges and developing product solutions for nuclear power plants. In that position, he developed a security program and provided training on implementing an information security program to major Japanese utility in the wake of the 2011 Fukashima disaster.
Before that, Don supported the security aspects of Respironics’ integration into Philips following its acquisition by the Dutch multinational. This work included managing security vulnerability scans, firewall changes, system hardening, and upgrades to wireless infrastructure encryption.
Earlier in his career, Don was a senior security analyst for the University of Pittsburgh and a technology risk management professional for the consulting firm Jefferson Wells.
Don received his bachelor’s degree in information technology, information assurance, and security from Capella University. His associate in specialized technology degree is from Pittsburgh Technical Institute. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Core Impact Certified Professional (CICP). He has also earned GIAC certifications in Security Essentials (GSEC), Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks (GAWN), and is a GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), and Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).
Michèle Mullen
Director General of Partnerships and Risk Mitigation
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Michèle is the Director General of Partnerships and Risk Mitigation at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. The Partnerships and Risk Mitigation directorate is responsible for providing IT security advice, guidance and services to Canadian critical infrastructure organizations and for advancing collaborative relationships with private industry to strengthen cyber security practices in Canada.
Michèle previous roles include serving as the Executive Director of the Canadian Committee on National Security Systems (CCNSS) and External Compliance, Director of the Canadian Special Liaison Office in Washington DC in April 2015. Here, she represented the Communications Security Establishment as the Senior Canadian at the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command. She also represented CSE at the Embassy of Canada as an integral part of the Canadian Security & Intelligence Community abroad, and represented Canada’s cryptologic mission with the US Intelligence Community. She was also the Director, Architecture and Technology Assurance in the IT Security Branch at CSE, and prior to that she served as Director, Program Management in the Chief Information Officer Branch at CSE. Before that, she served for three years as Director, Governance Operations in the Government Operations Sector (GOS) of the Treasury Board Secretariat, and was preceded by five years of consulting work as an IT executive in the private sector. Michèle began her career as a logistics officer in the Canadian Forces, as an Air Transportation and Movements Specialist, and was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) in 1999.
Rina Lorello
Acting Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Information Officer, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Rina has over 20 years of experience in the Information Management (IM) / Information Technology (IT) field and currently leads an operational and strategic sector within IRCC of more than 1,000 staff, who specialize in and oversee the department’s transformation journey. This includes the IM/IT portfolio, overarching digital strategy, and development and management of digital transformation projects.
Her expertise in the IM/IT field is also ensuring stewardship of a department that is at the forefront of the Government of Canada’s digital transformation via work on cloud enablement, digital workspace solutions, incident management, IT security operations, and application development.
Throughout Rina’s career she has worked as an IT Executive leading IT enabled projects, managing data centers, and providing client facing digital solutions, which have allowed her to understand the importance of championing innovation. Ultimately, her work has shaped her views on maintaining a positive culture and remaining connected to what you are passionate about.