Chad Potts
About Chad Potts
Chad Potts is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in project management and security solutions, currently working at Domtar since 2019. He has held various senior roles in notable companies such as IBM Canada, Fairstone, and Ericsson, focusing on implementing security protocols and managing privileged access solutions.
Work at Domtar
Chad Potts has held the position of Senior Project Manager at Domtar since 2019. His responsibilities include implementing security solutions and managing projects related to Privileged Access Management (PAM). He previously worked at Domtar in a similar role from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he developed service processes and procedures for PAM and created policies for managing privileged accounts, enhancing the company's security protocols.
Experience at IBM Canada Ltd.
Chad Potts worked at IBM Canada Ltd. as a Senior Project Manager from 2005 to 2007 and again from 2007 to 2012. His total tenure at IBM spanned seven years, during which he managed various projects and contributed to the company's operational efficiency. His experience at IBM provided him with a strong foundation in project management and technical expertise.
Previous Roles at Other Companies
Chad Potts has held various project management roles at several companies. He worked at Bombardier Inc. as a Project Manager for one year in 2003-2004. He also served as a Senior Project Manager at Fairstone for one year in 2017-2018 and at Aeroplan for a total of 11 months in 2014 and 2014-2017. Additionally, he worked at Intact Financial Corporation as a Senior Project Manager and Application Architect from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Chad Potts studied at Champlain College, where he earned a DEC in Computer Science from 1991 to 1994. His educational background in computer science has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in project management and system implementation, particularly in security solutions like Privileged Access Management.
Achievements in Privileged Access Management
Chad Potts has made significant contributions to the field of Privileged Access Management at Domtar. He implemented a centralized PAM solution using CyberArk, enhancing security for both on-premise and cloud resources. He conducted an initial discovery to secure privileged accounts and integrated the PAM solution with a security information and event management (SIEM) system to analyze security alerts. Additionally, he trained and onboarded multiple global teams on the PAM solution.