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.
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Montreal-born finance professor Howard Nemiroff says he didn’t necessarily expect to take a leadership role after returning to Canada in 2006, following several years abroad. Nemiroff says he was content
The Merkley Legacy: Building a healthier tomorrow
More than 125 years ago, three brothers founded Merkley Brothers Limited, and for the last century, the company has been providing expertise and high-quality building supplies throughout the region. Robert
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!
