About me
Jeff is a distinguished executive renowned for his strategic leadership and technical expertise in cybersecurity. With a career spanning over two decades, Jeff has left an indelible mark on the cybersecurity landscape, notably as a double-tenured Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at two of Canada's top universities and a visionary leader in the finance sector. In these roles, Jeff has accrued over a decade of executive experience.
Jeff's career trajectory is defined by his unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, which is evident in his pivotal role in spearheading transformative initiatives with national impact. As the architect behind creating a groundbreaking national cybersecurity program for a collection of supercomputing and high-performance computing sites across Canada, Jeff demonstrated unparalleled leadership in navigating complex interdependencies and fostering collaboration among government agencies, research institutions, and industry partners. Under Jeff's stewardship, this pioneering program established robust cybersecurity standards, protocols, and best practices tailored to the unique challenges of high-performance computing environments, fortifying Canada's critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. Jeff's strategic vision and technical acumen were instrumental in advancing Canada's cybersecurity posture, positioning the country as a global leader in high-performance computing security. Jeff has twice been recognized nationally for his work.
In addition to his groundbreaking work in cybersecurity, Jeff has also played a pivotal role in the finance sector, where he led transformative initiatives to integrate wealth and investment management systems while mitigating technology risks associated with mergers and acquisitions. His cloud-first strategy secured over 2000+ plaƞorms, further cementing his reputation as a trailblazer in cybersecurity innovation.
As a virtual CISO and executive consultant with Glasshouse Systems, Jeff continues redefining cybersecurity excellence's boundaries, partnering with esteemed organizations, including global banks, to fortify their cybersecurity posture and elevate technical risk management strategies to new heights.
Jeff's remarkable career is a testament to his unwavering dedication to advancing cybersecurity nationally, his strategic foresight in navigating complex cybersecurity landscapes, and his relentless pursuit of excellence in all endeavours. Jeff is also a veteran of the Afghanistan conflict.
