Reinhard Boland
About Reinhard Boland
Reinhard Boland serves as the Director of the Technical Risk and Audit Program at Alida Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he has worked since 2017, contributing to various committees and leading initiatives in risk management and compliance.
Work at Alida
Reinhard Boland has served as the Director of the Technical Risk and Audit Program at Alida Inc. since 2017. In this role, he has been instrumental in managing the Enterprise Risk Management program, which involves updating current risks and collaborating with the executive team to address organizational needs. Boland actively participates in the Security, Privacy, and Compliance leaders committee, focusing on the requirements of proposed feature changes. He has also led initiatives to streamline change management and production user access processes, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, he has contributed to the AI Governance team, addressing both current needs and future directions for artificial intelligence within the company.
Education and Expertise
Reinhard Boland's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Geology from Brock University, which he completed from 1983 to 1986, followed by an Honours Bachelor of Science in Geology from 1983 to 1988. He also studied Computer Science at the Institute for Computer Studies, achieving qualifications in Computer Programming and Systems Development in 1992. His expertise spans technical risk management, compliance, and audit processes, supported by extensive experience in IT advisory and risk consulting.
Background
Prior to his current role at Alida Inc., Reinhard Boland held various positions in the field of IT and compliance. He worked at KPMG LLP for a total of seven years in roles related to IT advisory and cyber security. His earlier experience includes serving as a Senior IT Auditor and Corporate Compliance Manager at MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates, and as a Project Manager at Northern Health Authority. Boland also worked as a Senior Technical Specialist at Placer Dome for six years, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of technical and compliance issues.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Reinhard Boland has made significant contributions to compliance and risk management at Alida Inc. He performed the role of Data Privacy Officer for six months, demonstrating his commitment to data protection and privacy standards. Boland has also mentored and trained corporate IT staff and junior employees on compliance-related issues, fostering a culture of awareness and adherence to regulatory requirements. His involvement in the Procurement Committee further highlights his role in vendor and risk assessment reviews, ensuring that organizational practices align with compliance standards.