Kristin Wilkes
About Kristin Wilkes
Kristin Wilkes serves as the Vice President at Long View Systems in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she has worked since 2021. With a robust background in IT management across various organizations, she emphasizes a culture of engagement and excellence in customer service.
Work at Long View Systems
Kristin Wilkes has served as Vice President at Long View Systems since 2021. In this role, she is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her focus is on fostering a culture of engagement and high performance among professionals. She emphasizes integrity, competence, value, and enjoyment within the workplace. Additionally, she is committed to delivering excellence in customer service.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Prior to her current position, Kristin Wilkes held various roles in IT management. She worked as Senior Manager of IT Services at the District of West Vancouver from 2016 to 2019. Before that, she served as Manager of Infrastructure & Client Services at the City of North Vancouver for one year in 2013. Her experience also includes positions at the City of Penticton, where she was Technical Services Supervisor from 2008 to 2010 and Manager of Information Technology from 2010 to 2013.
Educational Background
Kristin Wilkes holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Victoria, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of the Fraser Valley, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she obtained a Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate from Okanagan College in 2010.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Kristin Wilkes was the Owner and Chief Strategist at Fairtide Consulting from 2017 to 2021. In this role, she provided strategic consulting services, leveraging her extensive background in information technology and management. This experience contributed to her expertise in building effective teams and enhancing service delivery.
Early Career in IT
Kristin Wilkes began her career in information technology with roles such as Network Technician at Tycrop Manufacturing and Network Administrator at SMS Equipment. She also worked as a Helpdesk Specialist for the Correctional Service of Canada. These early positions laid the foundation for her extensive career in IT management and services.