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Corporate Experience
Risk Management Experience
Executive Roles And Affiliations
Philanthropy And Social Entrepreneurship
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TYLER ARGUE

TYLER ARGUE

Calgary

Summary

I am the President and CEO of Westbridge Ventures Canada LP and a premier provider of business risk services. I work in surveillance, investigation, audit, and cybersecurity.

Work History

President & CEO

Westbridge Ventures Canada LP
  • Westbridge Canada is a premier risk management firm specializing in modern, innovative, and strategic solutions for businesses with a focus on safety, security, risk controls, investigation, audit, and business continuity
  • We frequently participate in speaking engagements to provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership on matters of business risk.

Chief Information Security Officer & Chair, Strategic Advisory Board

Gray Wolf Analytics Inc.
  • In 2019, my services were retained by the founder of Gray Wolf Analytics, Dr
  • Dhirendra Shukla, to provide a security assessment of their startup and recommend necessary mitigations
  • Because of their financial posture as a startup, I joined as a shareholder and chair of the strategic advisory board in exchange for my ongoing work as a cybersecurity advisor
  • Since then, I have developed a close relationship with the Gray Wolf team and have built an ecosystem of advisors who represent our SAB internationally.

Regional Manager, Business Development (Prairies)

Paladin Security Group Ltd.
  • I began working for Paladin at the launch of their subsidiary, Paladin Risk Solutions Inc., where I joined as Manager of Investigation Services
  • Through building out their investigative service lines (cybersecurity, risk management, investigations) I was promoted and took a lead role as Regional Manager of Business Development with the parent company, Paladin Security Group Ltd
  • My role expanded across the prairies as I oversaw a portfolio of $350M annual revenue between eight office branches
  • My portfolio consisted of significant contracts such as in the aviation and aerodrome industries and a provincial healthcare contract with Alberta Healthcare Services (AHS).

Education

Certificate - Fire Investigation

Canadian Association of Fire Investigators
Calgary, AB
06.2019

Certificate - Professional Investigations

Columbia College
Vancouver, BC
05.2017

Certificate - Applied Police Sciences

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Depot - T Division Training Academy
05.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, Maine USA
05.2007

Corporate Experience

  • President & CEO, Westbridge Ventures Canada LP, As President and CEO, I work with clients from across various industries and jurisdictions while establishing a rapport and trust that is imperative to my role as a consultant. I advise businesses on matters of cybersecurity, risk mitigation, investigation, and information security. I am also regularly engaged to provide risk management workshops to law firms, insurers, and corporate entities, including public speaking engagements with the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, Alberta Technology Symposium, Green Shield Canada, and the Canadian Bar Association.
  • Chief Information Security Officer & Chair, Strategic Advisory Board, Gray Wolf Analytics Inc., In 2019, my services were retained by the founder of Gray Wolf Analytics, Dr. Dhirendra Shukla, to provide a security assessment of their startup and recommend necessary mitigations. Because of their financial posture as a startup, I joined as a shareholder and chair of the strategic advisory board in exchange for my ongoing work as a cybersecurity advisor. Since then, I have developed a close relationship with the Gray Wolf team and have built an ecosystem of advisors who represent our SAB internationally.
  • Regional Manager, Business Development (Prairies), Paladin Security Group Ltd., I began working for Paladin at the launch of their subsidiary, Paladin Risk Solutions Inc., where I joined as Manager of Investigation Services. Through building out their investigative service lines (cybersecurity, risk management, investigations) I was promoted and took a lead role as Regional Manager of Business Development with the parent company, Paladin Security Group Ltd. My role expanded across the prairies as I oversaw a portfolio of $350M annual revenue between eight office branches. My portfolio consisted of significant contracts such as in the aviation and aerodrome industries and a provincial healthcare contract with Alberta Healthcare Services (AHS).

Risk Management Experience

Delivered risk management and cybersecurity workshops to law firms and healthcare insurance providers., Participated in many public speaking engagements, panels, and forums on the topics of risk management, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology., Developed and implemented comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the organization's critical assets and mitigate security risks., Leads a team of risk mitigation professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations to ensure high levels of productivity and engagement., Collaborated with executive leadership to align security initiatives with business goals, ensuring information security considerations were integrated into the overall corporate strategy., Oversaw the design and implementation of cybersecurity controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data loss prevention, and endpoint protection solutions, to safeguard the organization's infrastructure and data assets., Conducted regular security and risk assessments and vulnerability testing, identifying, and remediating potential weaknesses in the organization's systems and networks., Developed and managed incident response plans, ensuring swift and effective responses to security incidents and minimizing the impact of potential breaches., Implemented security awareness and training programs to educate employees on best practices, minimizing human error vulnerabilities., Interfaced with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.

Executive Roles And Affiliations

  • Shareholder & Chair, Strategic Advisory Board - Gray Wolf Analytics Inc.
  • Executive Director (Alberta & NWT) - Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI)
  • Vice President, Highwood Constituency Association
  • Past Vice President - Calgary Crime Stoppers Association
  • Member - Canadian Association of Special Investigation Units (CASIU)
  • Member - ASIS International, Calgary Chapter 162
  • Member - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Calgary Chapter
  • Ambassador, Gems for Gems

Philanthropy And Social Entrepreneurship

Born from personal experiences as a young child, I have a strong commitment to mentoring young people and fostering trusting relationships that help impact their lives and decision making. I am currently enrolled as a volunteer mentor to a young Inuit teenager with Home Base, a nonprofit in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. My mentee has no supporting family and resides at the Home Base dorms with other youths., Over my career, I have witnessed firsthand the impacts of generational abuse, trauma, addictions, and homelessness in Canada's north. I was proud to position Westbridge as a provider of Trauma-Informed courses for leaders, caregivers, and first responders. We ultimately believe that everyone should be treated with kindness, compassion, and empathy. We are involved with many nonprofit organizations who's work combats domestic violence, abuse, addictions, and homelessness. I am committed to reinvesting a portion of our profits to philanthropic work that has life changing effects on the lives of young people in our communities.

Business Profile

As a seasoned executive, I have a broad range of experience in the fields of risk management and cybersecurity, specializing in Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ISO 27001 standards. With a proven track record in leading and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies, I have successfully navigated the complex landscape of risk mitigation to safeguard critical assets for organizations across various industries, including healthcare, banks, law firms, energy, and agriculture. It is my highest pleasure to foster collaboration between strategic partners with mutual synergies., President & CEO, Westbridge Ventures Canada LP, Westbridge Canada is a premier risk management firm specializing in modern, innovative, and strategic solutions for businesses with a focus on safety, security, risk controls, investigation, audit, and business continuity. We frequently participate in speaking engagements to provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership on matters of business risk., Board Chair & Shareholder, Gray Wolf Analytics Inc., Gray Wolf Analytics is a cybersecurity company that builds blockchain solutions to help teams navigate complex networks and surface actionable intel. My role has been as the Chief Information Security Officer, shareholder & Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board since 2019.

Timeline

President & CEO

Westbridge Ventures Canada LP

Chief Information Security Officer & Chair, Strategic Advisory Board

Gray Wolf Analytics Inc.

Regional Manager, Business Development (Prairies)

Paladin Security Group Ltd.

Certificate - Fire Investigation

Canadian Association of Fire Investigators

Certificate - Professional Investigations

Columbia College

Certificate - Applied Police Sciences

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

Northern Maine Community College
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