Neil Polowin
About Neil Polowin
Neil Polowin serves as the Director of Application Portfolio Management and IT Evergreening at the Government of Canada, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in various director roles within the government, focusing on web solutions, student loans, and pension systems.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Neil Polowin serves as the Director of Application Portfolio Management and IT Evergreening / Technical Debt Remediation at the Government of Canada. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the management and optimization of application portfolios. His role focuses on ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of IT systems within the government framework.
Previous Positions at Government of Canada
Prior to his current role, Neil Polowin held several key positions within the Government of Canada. He was the Director of Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and Payment Solutions from 2012 to 2016. He also served as the Director of Canada Student Loans and Grants Systems from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as the Director of Web Solutions and Client Access from 2016 to 2019, all based in Gatineau, Quebec.
Education and Expertise
Neil Polowin earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business, studying from 1991 to 1993. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry from Carleton University, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in management and technical solutions.
Career Timeline
Neil Polowin's career at the Government of Canada spans over a decade, with significant roles in various departments. He began as the Director of Canada Student Loans and Grants Systems from 2009 to 2012, followed by a four-year tenure as the Director of CPP, OAS, and Payment Solutions until 2016. He then transitioned to the role of Director of Web Solutions and Client Access until 2019, before taking on his current position in Ottawa.