Vaden Ellsworth
About Vaden Ellsworth
Vaden Ellsworth serves as the Chief of Problem Management at the Government of Canada, where he has worked for 25 years. He holds a Computer Science degree and has extensive experience in IT management and quality assurance across various government departments.
Work at Government of Canada
Vaden Ellsworth has been serving as the Chief of Problem Management at the Government of Canada since 1999. In this role, he has held various progressive positions and has been a Certified Lead Auditor. His responsibilities include overseeing root cause investigations and managing the national problem management team. He played a significant role in helping Shared Services Canada achieve ISO 20K certification for their IT Service Management System, marking a notable accomplishment in government IT service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Vaden Ellsworth pursued his education at multiple institutions, including University College of the Fraser Valley, where he studied Micro-computer in Business and achieved a Computer Science Degree. He also studied at CDI College, earning a Computer Technician & Support Diploma. His educational background spans from 1993 to 1998, during which he gained expertise in computer science and technology, contributing to his professional roles in IT and management.
Background
Vaden Ellsworth has a diverse professional background in information technology and management. He began his career as a Computer Specialist at London Drugs from 1995 to 1999. He then transitioned to various roles, including Network Administrator at the RCMP and IT Secret Network Support Technician at the Department of National Defence. His experience also includes serving as an Information Services Officer at Health Canada, where he worked across multiple provinces and territories.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Vaden Ellsworth has achieved several notable milestones. He chaired nine separate Quality Management business meetings as a Quality Assurance Officer and developed a computerized drawing and inventory management system for Ty-Crop's Engineering Department. Additionally, he modified and implemented an inventory database program for the Mission Museum and designed, marketed, and published the 'Continuing Education and Recreation Central Fraser Valley' magazine. He also led the iGrafx Network Application Rollout Project, successfully completing it in March 2012.
Professional Roles and Contributions
Vaden Ellsworth has held various leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as a Steward and President of several branches and sub-groups at PIPSC IPFPC from 2003 to 2014. His contributions to these organizations reflect his commitment to professional development and advocacy within the IT sector.