Val Trudeau
About Val Trudeau
Val Trudeau serves as the Director of Enterprise and Mid-Range Servers and Storage at the Government of Canada, specializing in mainframe capacity planning and costing. He has over three decades of experience in strategic planning and project management related to mainframe systems.
Work at Government of Canada
Val Trudeau has been employed at the Government of Canada since 1990, where he currently holds the position of Director, Enterprise and Mid-range Servers and Storage. His role involves overseeing the management and strategic direction of enterprise server systems. In addition to this position, he has served as the Director of Strategic Planning and Project Management for Mainframes at Shared Services Canada since 2014. His responsibilities include software license renewals and negotiations for next-generation mainframe leases, as well as mainframe software rationalization.
Education and Expertise
Val Trudeau has a strong educational background with degrees from multiple institutions. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy and Political Science from the University of Ottawa from 1984 to 1987. He later attended Carleton University, where he completed a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from 1992 to 1995, followed by a Master's degree in Social Sciences, focusing on Legal Studies, from 1997 to 2003. Additionally, he studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology from 1973 to 1976. His expertise includes mainframe capacity planning and costing, particularly with zOS and zLINUX systems.
Background
Val Trudeau's career spans over three decades, primarily focused on the management of enterprise server systems within the Government of Canada. His extensive experience includes strategic planning and project management in the realm of mainframes. His educational journey has provided him with a solid foundation in public policy, legal studies, and social sciences, contributing to his professional capabilities in the public sector.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Val Trudeau has been responsible for significant initiatives related to mainframe software rationalization at Shared Services Canada. He has played a crucial role in handling software license renewals and negotiations for mainframe leases, contributing to the efficient management of resources within the Government of Canada. His long tenure in various roles highlights his commitment to enhancing the operational capabilities of enterprise and mid-range server systems.