Enterprise Technology Executive
Digital Transformation & Cloud Strategy | CIO / CTO
Executive Summary
Global IT executive with 25+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation, cloud strategy, and operational excellence across Microsoft, Intel, and growth-stage ventures. Known for aligning technology to business outcomes, building high-performing teams, and driving modernization at scale.
Key Strengths & Impact
- Business-Aligned IT Strategy: Led $200M+ initiatives including transformation of Microsoft Canada HQ and multiple campuses.
- Transformation & Innovation: Delivered cloud migrations, automation, and smart building projects with measurable ROI.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Built resilient, cross-functional global teams with a focus on growth and delivery.
- Customer Experience Focus: Designed systems that improve satisfaction through data insights and agile service.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance: Drove enterprise security strategies and compliance with evolving frameworks.
Executive Experience
CubicFarms Systems Corp., Toronto, ON
Chief Information and Technology Officer (Feb 2024 – Present)
- Led all enterprise technology, project delivery, engineering, IT operations, and cybersecurity strategy.
- Developed tech roadmap to support scale-up of vertical farming systems and commercial deployments.
- Aligned IT/engineering with revenue goals and acted as executive sponsor for implementations.
Vice President of Technology and Operations (Jan 2023 – Feb 2024)
- Achieved 35% OPEX savings through vendor consolidation and contract optimization.
- Advanced Microsoft 365 automation, Azure governance, and engineering support systems.
Director of Technology and Operations (Apr 2022 – Dec 2022)
- Automated core cloud tools: M365, Intune, Teams, SharePoint, Azure AD, PowerApps.
- Upgraded infrastructure across facilities to enhance connectivity and service availability.
Microsoft Canada Inc., Toronto, ON
Principal Regional IT Director (2016 – 2022)
- Managed national IT operations across 10 campuses for 2,000+ staff including AV, helpdesk, and networking.
- Directed 7 real estate and infrastructure projects including flagship HQ with smart workplace technology.
- Delivered 40+ CxO-level briefings on digital workplace, cloud, and infrastructure strategy.
Global Account Technology Strategist (2012 – 2016)
- Led cloud architecture and identity modernization for TD, BMO, and other major banks.
- Directed Microsoft 365 E5 deployment (TD – 96K mailboxes) and Azure MFA rollout (BMO).
- Generated $100M+ in licensing revenue through enterprise transformation initiatives.
Additional Experience
- Specops Software (2009 – 2012): Director of IT, Technical Evangelist — Delivered 20+ speaking engagements; led product cycles for Specops Deploy, Inventory, and Password; managed pre-sales and enterprise rollouts across North America.
- CMS Consulting (2008 – 2009): Senior Manageability Infrastructure Consultant — Designed and deployed Microsoft System Center (SCCM, OpsMgr, App-V) for government, healthcare, and finance sectors.
- Independent Consultant (2007 – 2008): Infrastructure Architect — Led Active Directory and System Center migrations for large enterprise environments in Ireland.
- Intel Corporation (1992 – 2007): Senior Systems & Manageability Architect — Directed global SCOM strategy and architecture, enabling fault detection, service health monitoring, and telemetry across 500K+ endpoints. Built dashboards and analytics improving visibility and uptime across global operations.
Education & Credentials
- BA Technology Management, IT Tallaght
- Cert. Electronic Engineering, RTC Dundalk
- Cert. CAD, Senior College Ballyfermot
Certifications
- MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Technology & Platforms
Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Endpoint Manager, Active Directory, System Center
Tools & Services: PowerApps, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, PowerShell, Group Policy, Specops, App-V, MDT, Docker
Security & Compliance: Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Zero Trust, Endpoint Protection
Languages & Scripting: PowerShell, Python, YAML, Jinja