Chris Mc Millan
About Chris Mc Millan
Chris McMillan serves as the Senior Director of IT Operations at J.D. Irving, Limited, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Technology and a Master of Technology Management from Memorial University of Newfoundland and has extensive experience in technology and operations across various companies.
Current Role at J.D. Irving
Chris Mc Millan serves as the Senior Director of IT Operations at J.D. Irving, Limited. He has held this position since 2022 and has contributed to the company's IT strategy and operations in Canada for two years. His role involves overseeing IT infrastructure and ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives.
Previous Experience at J.D. Irving
Prior to his current role, Chris Mc Millan worked at J.D. Irving, Limited as the Director of Operational Technology for a brief period in 2022. He also served as the Manager of Facilities and Manufacturing Systems/Technology from 2016 to 2017, where he focused on optimizing operational processes and technology integration.
Career Background
Chris Mc Millan has a diverse career in technology and operations. He worked at BHP as Principal Project Delivery from 2018 to 2022, and previously held the position of Principal Studies at BHP for one year in 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes eight years as ICT Supervisor at PotashCorp and three years as Senior Systems Engineer at Centerbeam.
Educational Background
Chris Mc Millan studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) and a Master of Technology Management (MTM) in Engineering and Applied Science. He also attended New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), focusing on Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Chris Mc Millan possesses a broad understanding of technology and business domains, which aids in effective communication across various organizational levels. He has expertise in integrating disruptive technologies, including Digital Twins and Industry 4.0 initiatives, into major capital projects. Additionally, he has intermediate-level proficiency in French, enhancing his communication capabilities in multilingual environments.