Ellis Barefoot
About Ellis Barefoot
Ellis Barefoot is a P3 IT Specialist at the Government of Canada, with extensive experience in IT security and infrastructure management. He has held various managerial roles within the government and has a strong educational background in engineering and IT.
Work at Government of Canada
Ellis Barefoot has held multiple positions within the Government of Canada. He served as Manager IM/IT Security from 2009 to 2011, focusing on information management and IT security. He later worked as Manager, IT Infrastructure and Information Systems Delivery for Canada's Cyber Center from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he was Manager, Network Operations and Modernization Project from 2013 to 2018. Currently, he is employed as a P3 IT Specialist since 2021, contributing to IT initiatives in both Ottawa and Montreal.
Education and Expertise
Ellis Barefoot studied at the Royal Military College of Canada, earning a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from 1986 to 1989. He furthered his education at Dalhousie University, where he completed a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Photonics from 2000 to 2002. He also participated in the IT Executive Development Program at Queen's University. His expertise includes threat risk assessment, IT security certification, accreditation, governance structure design, and business process engineering.
Background
Ellis Barefoot's career includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked at Defence Research and Development Canada as Project Director for the DRENet Reset from 2011 to 2013. He also held the position of Senior IM/IT Strategist from 2007 to 2009. His early education included studies at College Militaire Royal de St-Jean, where he achieved a CEGEP in Engineering from 1984 to 1987. He has chaired multi-organizational and international committees and working groups.
Career Aspirations
Ellis Barefoot aspires to advance to an executive-level role, specifically aiming for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) position within a large governmental or multinational organization. His extensive experience in IT management and security positions him well for such leadership roles.