Business: Cloud platform
Born: Ottawa
Biggest business achievement: After growing the AWS enterprise business in New York and Boston, I returned to Canada as the first AWS Canada employee tasked with building out the AWS Canada business and solutions architecture practice coast to coast.
OBJ360 (Sponsored)

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa includes a 150-room hotel, expanded gaming facilities, restaurants and performance spaces. The transformation of the Rideau Carleton Casino into the Hard Rock Hotel

Experience full service strategic property management with Sleepwell Property Management
Since 2005, Sleepwell Property Management has been at the forefront of residential and commercial property management in Ottawa and the surrounding regions. What began as a local venture has grown
Biggest obstacle overcome: Building out the global AI/ML solutions program, hiring a new team and opening up an office partnered with Invest Ottawa at Bayview Yards.
Biggest influences: My kids are slowly becoming my biggest influence. Seeing the world through their eyes really helps me focus on what really matters, understand what’s really possible and be grateful for what I have.
Biggest lesson learned during COVID-19: We don’t really have to fly around the globe as much as we used to in order to drive meaningful business and impact.
Charitable involvement: Bishop Hamilton Montessori School
First job: Delivering the Pennysaver door to door
Advice I’d give the younger me: Your choices are your most powerful weapon; choose wisely.
Favourite pastime: There’s nothing better than building Lego with Thing One and Thing Two!