Shay Byrne

I’m a global technology executive with over 25 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale transformation across Fortune 100 organizations, complex infrastructure environments, and high-growth operations. My focus is on building resilient platforms, aligning technology to business strategy, and leading teams through modernization at scale. As CIO & CTO, I oversee enterprise technology, engineering, cybersecurity, and customer delivery—driving platform maturity and operational efficiency across global deployments. This includes modernizing cloud architecture, implementing secure digital ecosystems, and integrating systems that support both internal and customer-facing outcomes. Previously at Microsoft, I led national IT operations and strategic technology delivery for Microsoft Canada, including the design and execution of its flagship HQ and multiple regional campuses. I was also a trusted advisor to enterprise clients as a Global Account Technology Strategist, leading cloud transformation and identity modernization for major Canadian banks including TD and BMO. At Intel, I developed global systems for infrastructure monitoring, supported 500,000+ devices, and implemented automation across international manufacturing operations. Let’s connect around technology leadership, digital infrastructure, or enterprise transformation.

Home Automation

Outside of the corporate world, I have a real passion for home automation — especially using Home Assistant. For me, it’s the perfect blend of technology, efficiency, and user experience, all coming together to create smarter, more intuitive living spaces. I’m constantly experimenting with new ways to make my home smarter and more efficient through automation. Along the way, I’ve also helped others with home automation projects, Unifi network installations, and similar tech setups. If you’re interested or need a hand with a project, feel free to reach out, I can be found in the Home Assistant Community — I’m always happy to share what I’ve learned.

Woodworking and Home Renovations

My passion for woodworking and home renovations started back in my teens in Ireland, where I trained as a carpenter. My father taught me the skills I still use today, and every project I take on feels like a connection back to those early lessons.

Whether it’s building custom furniture or taking on a home renovation project, woodworking gives me a creative outlet that balances out my work in technology. There’s something incredibly satisfying about working with my hands and seeing a project come to life.

Over the years, I’ve also done a few commission pieces by request. My time is limited, so I can’t take on every project — but it never hurts to ask!



Examples of my Work

Collaborative Work

I’ve had the pleasure of working with some incredible creative teams to bring digital experiences to life. Creating memorable customer and employee experiences has always been at the heart of my ideas and creative instincts.

Collaborating with talented teams like Red Paper Heart and The Taylor Group has made the process even more rewarding.



Digital Lake

The Digital Lake was an interactive and immersive digital experience created in partnership with The Taylor Group. It showcased unique interactive experiences representing each of Canada’s provinces, blending technology and storytelling into a truly engaging installation.

DAY

One of the most exciting collaborations of my career was bringing building data to life by visualizing a day in the life of an office.
In partnership with the incredible team at Red Paper Heart, we used real-time building sensor data to create an immersive and interactive customer experience.