Daryl Silva
Kelowna,Canada
Summary
Experienced Indigenous leader with a strong background in program management, Indigenous education, and community engagement. Proven track record in strategic planning, organizational development, and advocacy, with a commitment to ending gender-based violence and empowering Indigenous communities. Recognized for cultural sensitivity, integrity, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams, the next step is to complete a PhD in Education Technology online learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Education | IT Development
First Nations Technology Council
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Spearheaded anti-racism and cultural safety training, enhancing community participation and satisfaction
- Designed and implemented culturally responsive educational programs for Indigenous communities, increasing engagement by 22%
- Developed and delivered programs focused on Indigenous safety and wellbeing, including digital awareness and cybersecurity
- Collaborated with Indigenous leaders to develop curricula aligned with community needs, including cultural safety training
- Supported student success through mentorship, recruitment initiatives, and customized learning plans
Trades and IT Instructor
Okanagan College
09.2017 - 03.2024
- Developed and delivered courses focused on employability and technical skills for Indigenous students, including women in trades
- Led workshops on gender-based violence prevention and cultural safety in educational settings
- Fostered community partnerships to enhance student career opportunities and program outreach
IT Director Trades
Okanagan Training & Development Council
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Manage the IT department's operations, including infrastructure, data management, and security
- Lead compliance efforts related to data privacy
- Create and execute strategic IT plans aligned with organizational goals
- Examples: IT Director for educational institutions, non-profits
- Directed program design and implementation, including the BC Hydro-funded Utility Arborist Program
- Oversaw training delivery for over 300 Indigenous students across multiple Trades programs
Security and Network Specialist
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
09.2000 - 08.2001
- Delivered training and technical support to Indigenous communities across BC
- Ensured network security compliance with government policies
Education
Master of Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence
08.2024
GPA: 3.91
Provincial Instructor Diploma -
05.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Systems
12.2004
GPA: 3.93
Red Seal Electrician -
01.1991
Skills
- Program and Project Management
- Indigenous Community Engagement
- Gender-Based Violence Prevention
- Stakeholder Relations & Advocacy
- Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
- Grant Writing & Budget Management
- Policy Development & Compliance
- Leadership & Team Mentorship
Certification
- PIDP Provincial Instructor Diploma
- Cisco CCNA ITN (instructor level)
- Cisco iT essentials ITN (instructor level)
- Cisco CCNA
- Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- CompTIA Certification A+
- Microsoft Certification Professional
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Accomplishments
- Co-led creation of an anti-racism and cultural safety program, doubling community engagement and satisfaction., 2024
- Developed an Indigenous AI application for scanning, reading, displaying, and sounding out items., 2024
- Secured $1.18M in funding for two community programs., 2018
- Delivered the first-ever Indigenous public works technician training for the West Band First Nation.
Relevant Course Delivery Experience
- Cyber Threat Management & Ethical Hacking
- Cultural Safety and Anti-Racism in Indigenous Communities
- Digital Awareness & Online Safety
- Leadership and Strategic Planning for Indigenous Organizations
- Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Educational Settings
Community Engagement And Leadership
- Anti-Racism and EDI Training, University of Calgary, 2024
- Two-Day Anti-Racism Workshop, BCNPHA, 2022
- Developed and implemented cultural safety programs within Indigenous communities.
Created first ever Ai application for Indigenous Language Reclamation
My Ai app can scan items in an indigenous language (Squamish Nation) and then can share that scanned item in the native language chosen
Timeline
Director Education | IT Development - First Nations Technology Council
01.2020 - 01.2025
IT Director Trades - Okanagan Training & Development Council
09.2018 - 09.2019
Trades and IT Instructor - Okanagan College
09.2017 - 03.2024
Security and Network Specialist - Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
09.2000 - 08.2001
VCC - Provincial Instructor Diploma,
BCIT - Bachelor of Technology, Computer Systems
BCIT - Red Seal Electrician,
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - Master of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
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