Andrew Johnston
About Andrew Johnston
Andrew Johnston serves as the AVP of Standards Development and Industry Relations at Interac Corp. in Toronto, Ontario, and has extensive experience in technology and identity security across various industries.
Work at Interac
Andrew Johnston serves as the Assistant Vice President of Standards Development and Industry Relations at Interac Corp. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing industry standards and fostering relationships within the sector. His tenure at Interac spans four years, during which he has contributed to the organization's strategic initiatives in the payments industry.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Johnston studied Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Waterloo from 1989 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in technology. He has developed expertise in designing and implementing authorization systems, application integration strategies, and mobile and web applications.
Background
Andrew Johnston has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries, including telecommunications, healthcare IT, and banking. He co-founded emailtopia and devtopia, where he served as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Principal, respectively. His experience also includes positions at TELUS Mobility and TELUS, where he held roles as Application Architect and Principal Technology Architect.
Achievements
Andrew Johnston has held significant leadership roles in various organizations. He is currently the Chair of the Trust Framework Expert Committee at the Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada and has served as Co-Chair and Co-Vice Chair of the Innovation Expert Committee. Additionally, he is the Vice-Chair of the Technical Committee for Trust and Digital Identity at the CIO Strategy Council, contributing to the development of digital identity standards.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Interac, Andrew Johnston is actively involved with Kantara: Global Trust Framework & Spec Commons as Treasurer and Director At Large. He has been serving in these roles since 2021 and 2022, respectively. His responsibilities include guiding the development of trust frameworks and specifications that enhance digital identity and security.