David Wilkins
About David Wilkins
David Wilkins is a Security Architect at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, where he has worked since 2005. He specializes in ensuring compliance with legal and policy requirements through effective security measures and provides leadership in a multi-project environment.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
David Wilkins serves as a Security Architect at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. He has held this position since 2005, contributing to the security framework within the ministry. His role involves ensuring that various ministries comply with legal and policy requirements by implementing appropriate security measures. He provides leadership to both Fee for Service Architecture consultant resources and full-time employees in a multi-project environment.
Educational Background
David Wilkins studied at Queen's University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from 1986 to 1989. He also attended St. Lawrence College, where he studied IT Systems and achieved a qualification in Microcomputing Science in 1970. His educational background combines humanities and technology, equipping him with a diverse skill set relevant to his current role.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, David worked as a Local Systems Officer at the Ontario Ministry of Solicitor General from 1998 to 1999. In this position, he gained experience in system management and security within the public sector. His career has been marked by a focus on security architecture and the implementation of IT solutions across various ministries.
Security Architecture Expertise
David Wilkins possesses advanced knowledge of legislation, government directives, standards, and policies related to IT security. He has expert knowledge of IT security principles and security management services. His responsibilities include providing strategic advice and educating management and staff on security architecture, policies, and standards.
Initiatives and Contributions
In his role, David coordinates initiatives across ministries and collaborates with private and public sector partners to assess the impact of emerging technologies on service delivery. He has developed business-driven, cluster-wide, and inter-ministerial architectures for the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Additionally, he has experience in performing threat risk and privacy impact assessments, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.