Dan Fortier
Almonte,Canada
Summary
Results-driven, financially astute, enthusiastic, and accomplished Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer with over three decades of experience. Acknowledged for having outstanding leadership ability, strong technical and business acumen. Forward-thinking, influential professional, highly regarded for having the ability to translate technical vision and strategy into actionable plans, and for providing effective leadership to cross-functional teams.
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Information Technology (IT) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Ottawa International Airport Authority
05.2021 - Current
- Comprehensive management of the organization's information technology, information management, and cybersecurity operations
- Developing and executing IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure security, efficiency, and effectiveness of technology and security infrastructure.
- IT strategic plan development, people, process, technology and cyber security
- Cyber security and enterprise architecture strategy development.
- Risk Management and risk mitigation development.
- Complex project management oversight.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs
CIO & Senior Director, IM/IT/IT Security/PMO
Standards Council of Canada
07.2019 - 04.2021
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- Providing strategic and operational leadership across all activities related to information technology, information management, and cyber security.
- Introducing a Cloud-first strategy and driving strategic IT/IM architectural evolution and modernization roadmap.
- Developed terms of reference for IT steering committee and chaired the meeting.
- Represented Standards Council of Canada at the ISO technology review committee.
- Researched new technologies and chose best options for company priorities and cost-effectiveness.
- Worked closely with vendors and technology partners on integrations, infrastructure and enterprise solutions.
- Built IT infrastructure to support key business strategies and evolving processes.
- Determined best methods for IT to support key business objectives.
- Accountable for departmental expenditures, project schedules and team performance and progress.
- Aligned IT solutions and deliverables with company strategic vision.
- Groomed team talents through robust professional development program and training opportunities.
- Established positive relationships with industry leaders to gain insight into innovations and trends.
- Evaluated IT capital budget to measure and monitor fixed asset proposals.
- Reported monthly to senior executive and Board of Directors on budget, in-flight initiatives and upcoming projects.
- Analyzed financial investment in IT systems, potential return on investment and impact on productivity
- Created long-range IT plan to support projected growth and requirements for added capacity.
- Polled department heads to assess current and projected IT needs.
Director and Head of Information Technology / IT Security & PMO
Defence Construction Canada
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Direct accountabilities for IM/IT and IT security
- Conducting comprehensive interviews and assessments to improve IT support
- Developing and implementing IT strategic plan and key performance indicators.
- Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues.
- Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
- Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
- Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities.
- Performed regular audits and tests of infrastructure and applications.
- Implemented, created and tested disaster recovery and business continuity plans and maintained appropriate back-up system.
- Developed and maintained service level agreements for strategic applications and measured performance against objectives.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
Director of IT Operations / Security Operations
Canadian Payments Association
04.2008 - 04.2016
- Operational accountability for Canada's financial clearing and settlement systems
- Managing infrastructure, application development, and security operations
- Leading strategic planning, project execution, and compliance programs.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
Vice President Technology & CIO/acting
Canadian Payments Association
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Direct responsibility for the organization's information and technology division
- Shaping strategic planning, enterprise risk management, and transformational projects
- Managing application development, infrastructure services, IT operations, security operations, and information management.
- Built IT infrastructure to support key business strategies and evolving processes.
- Designed internal dashboard for at-a-glance system and project status reporting
- Established positive relationships with industry leaders to gain insight into innovations and trends.
- Evaluated IT capital budget to measure and monitor fixed asset proposals.
- Analyzed financial investment in IT systems, potential return on investment and impact on productivity.
- Reported monthly to senior executive and Board of Director on budget, in-flight initiatives and upcoming projects.
- Created long-range IT plan to support projected growth and requirements for added capacity.
- Developed and led large-scale technology initiatives for long-term strategic plans and solutions.
- Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
Education
Professional Certificate in Management Skills -
Sprott School of Management - Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada01.2009
Diploma, Law & Security - Corrections -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Canada01.1986
Skills
- IT/Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data Center Operations
- Disaster Recovery
- Contract Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Strategic Negotiation
- Outsourcing
- Project Management
- Enterprise Architecture / Digital strategy
- Change Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Vice President of Information Technology (IT) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Ottawa International Airport Authority
05.2021 - Current
CIO & Senior Director, IM/IT/IT Security/PMO
Standards Council of Canada
07.2019 - 04.2021
Director and Head of Information Technology / IT Security & PMO
Defence Construction Canada
04.2016 - 07.2019
Vice President Technology & CIO/acting
Canadian Payments Association
06.2014 - 01.2015
Director of IT Operations / Security Operations
Canadian Payments Association
04.2008 - 04.2016
Professional Certificate in Management Skills -
Sprott School of Management - Carleton University
Diploma, Law & Security - Corrections -
Algonquin College
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