Thomas George
About Thomas George
Thomas George serves as the IT Portfolio Manager for Technical Debt Remediation at the Government of Canada since 2021, bringing extensive experience in IT management and problem-solving. He is also the founder of Kite Technology Solutions Inc, which he established in 2013, and has held various roles in the public and private sectors, emphasizing collaboration and user-centered IT implementations.
Work at Government of Canada
Thomas George has held various roles at the Government of Canada, starting as a Database Developer for Mainframe Applications from 2015 to 2018. He then served as a Process Automation Specialist in Financial & Capacity Planning for four months in 2018. Following this, he worked as a Team Leader for Change & Release Management and Process Improvement Initiatives for five months in 2019. In 2020, he was a Subject Matter Expert in Problem Management for one year. He briefly served as a Procurement Advisor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in 2021. Currently, he is the IT Portfolio Manager, focusing on Technical Debt Remediation, a position he has held since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Thomas George has a robust educational background in business and technology. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management from Toronto Metropolitan University, completing the program in 2014. He furthered his studies with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Bath, which he completed in 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Enterprise Architecture from the University of Toronto in 2021. His expertise includes simplifying complex technology, modernizing IT infrastructure, and focusing on user-centered IT system implementations.
Background
Thomas George has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He founded Kite Technology Solutions Inc in 2013, where he has been active for over a decade. His early career included positions such as a Technical Consultant at Bedside Clinical Systems and a Business Consultant at InnoVyne Technologies. He has also held roles in the financial sector, including positions at CIBC and John Hancock Financial Services. His experience spans project management, technical analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas George has demonstrated a commitment to collaborative problem-solving and stakeholder empowerment. He has emphasized the importance of strengthening relationships with stakeholders to facilitate change. His advocacy for user-centered approaches in IT implementations has contributed to achieving buy-in and adaptability among users. His roles have allowed him to influence various initiatives within the organizations he has worked for, particularly in the realm of technology and process improvement.