Ducks Unlimited Canada

As Director, Information Technology of Ducks Unlimited Canada, I am responsible for budgeting, planning, implementation, and maintenance of DUC’s information technology infrastructure, systems, security, and processes. I lead a large, disperse team across Canada for all areas of information technology including infrastructure, security, governance and risk, cybersecurity, data analytics, geographic information systems (GIS), software development, system(s) integrations, public and private cloud, data centres, backup and disaster recovery. Additionally, I coordinate with various industry partners and all levels of provincial and federal governments facilitating regional and national scale wetland mapping projects and their associated funding through grants.

Director, Information Technology

As Manager, Information Technology I supported the CIO in managing and delivering DUC’s information technology infrastructure, conservation technology, cyber security, and geographic information systems (GIS). During this time DUC overhauled all its Business Systems and IT network topology as part of a multi year business systems transformation project. This vast project covered all departments such as finance, human resources, CRM, ERP, IT, conservation science, distribution, warehousing, and marketing & communications. The new technology systems now consist of products such as Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, Salesforce, and ADP.

Manager, Information Technology

As the Manager Conservation Technology & GIS I coordinated and provided technical support, training, analysis and developed and maintained DUC’s geospatial data, applications, and products that supported DUC's vision, strategies and business objectives. Additional responsibilities included the research and development of strategic Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to integrate innovative technologies into DUC’s conservation and education business lines which culminated in the creation of a new IoT water monitoring platform and several technology grants to fund the project.

Manager, Conservation Technology & GIS 

As a Head GIS Specialist I coordinated and provided technical support, training, analysis and developed and maintained geospatial data, applications, and products that supported DUC's vision, strategies and business objectives.  I designed and implemented GIS projects and products in consultation with staff and partners to meet user needs.  Lead or participated in the development of GIS based partnerships that supported DUC's mission and business goals. Provided supervision and coaching to local GIS team members.  I was responsible for DUC's Enterprise GIS Architecture including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, desktop and developing web applications for staff and partners including the Canadian Wetland Inventory progress map.

Head GIS Specialist

As a GIS Specialist, I provided technical support, training, analysis, development and maintained GIS databases, online mapping applications, and cartographic products that support DUC's vision and strategies. I was responsible for ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop and developing web applications for staff and partners including the Canadian Wetland Inventory progress map.

GIS Specialist

Digitized Ontario's Mallard Ecology Study Assessment sites from aerial photo's into SPANS and ArcView.

Aerial Photogrammetrist 

Actively involved in the implementation, delivery and evaluation of conservation plans for target areas within the province, that address objectives related to one or more goals of the regional conservation strategy. Provide knowledge in biology, agrology and ecology to the conservation team.

Conservation Programs Specialist

Seasoned Information Technology Leader with 30 years of experience working in the non-profit, environment and agriculture industry. Demonstrated proficiency in leading infrastructure, software development and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) teams to implement corporate IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, public and private cloud, data governance and enterprise GIS. As a highly organized and detail-oriented professional, I am adept at tracking spending, identifying trends, managing large department budgets and securing donations and grants through the creation of compelling proposals which resonate with funders.

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