Eddie Hacala
About Eddie Hacala
Eddie Hacala serves as the Vice President of IT at J.D. Irving, Limited, a position he has held since 2018. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in IT leadership roles, he has contributed to various organizations including WestJet and Canadian Tire Corporation.
Current Role at J.D. Irving
Eddie Hacala serves as Vice President - IT at J.D. Irving, Limited, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees IT operations in Halifax, Nova Scotia, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in technology. Additionally, he has been the Director of IT Business Solutions at Halifax Shipyard since 2015, where he has focused on enhancing IT services within the shipbuilding sector. His extensive experience in IT management supports the company's objectives in innovation and efficiency.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before his current roles at J.D. Irving, Hacala held several significant positions in IT management. He worked as a Project Director at J.D. Irving, Limited for one year from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he was the Director of IT Service Delivery at WestJet from 2003 to 2012, where he managed IT services for the airline. He also served as AVP - IT Delivery at Canadian Tire Corporation for nine months in 2013-2014, and as Director of IS Infrastructure and Governance at SMART Technologies for one year in 2012-2013.
Educational Background
Eddie Hacala studied at Dalhousie University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Engineering and Math. His education spanned from 1991 to 1997, providing him with a solid foundation in technical disciplines that have supported his career in IT and management.
Early Career in Technology
Hacala began his career in technology as a New Product Engineer at Nortel Networks, where he worked from 1997 to 2003. This role allowed him to develop his engineering skills and gain experience in product development. He also briefly worked at Long View Systems as Director of Shared Services in 2012 for three months, further diversifying his experience in IT operations.