Business: Technology
Born: Ottawa
Biggest business achievement: Making partner at IBM at the age of 29.
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Biggest influences: My grandmother was one of the kindest – and strongest – people I have ever known.
Biggest lesson learned during COVID-19: How resilient, patient and strong people can be.
Charitable involvement: IBM’s Employee Charity Fund
First job: Working at a local grocery store, bagging groceries
Advice I’d give the younger me: Working hard while being passionate and kind to people is at the heart of many of life’s accomplishments.
Favourite pastime: Traveling with my wife and young kids, Emmett and Stella.


