Steve Palubiski
About Steve Palubiski
Steve Palubiski is the Manager of Contingency Planning & Resilience at MD Financial Management, with extensive experience in business continuity and disaster recovery. He has held various roles in organizations such as IBM Global Services, BlackBerry, and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, where he developed comprehensive frameworks and training programs.
Current Role at MD Financial Management
Steve Palubiski serves as the Manager of Contingency Planning & Resilience at MD Financial Management since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of strategies that enhance organizational resilience. His work involves facilitating governance committees and forums to support the adoption of the Business Continuity Management Program across the organization.
Previous Experience in Business Continuity Management
Prior to his current position, Steve Palubiski held several roles in business continuity management. He worked as a Business Continuity Program Manager at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan from 2014 to 2015, where he developed a comprehensive contingency framework. He also served as a Senior Disaster Recovery Specialist at Metrolinx from 2015 to 2017 and as an Enterprise Business Continuity Specialist at BlackBerry from 2010 to 2014.
Career Background in Technology and Support
Steve's career began in the technology sector, where he worked at IBM Global Services as a Software Support Specialist from 1998 to 2003 and later as a Disaster Recovery Specialist from 2003 to 2008. He also served as a Senior Technical Consultant at Syntax.net from 2008 to 2010. His extensive experience in technology support has contributed to his expertise in business continuity and resilience.
Educational Qualifications
Steve Palubiski holds a Diploma in Computer Programming and Analysis from Seneca College, which he obtained from 1995 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Criminology from the University of Windsor, studying from 1989 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technology and business continuity management.
Achievements in Business Continuity and Resilience
Throughout his career, Steve has developed and executed a Business Continuity Management Awareness and Training Program across various enterprises. He has analyzed industry landscapes and conducted external benchmarking to implement leading global resiliency practices. Additionally, he has engaged in external committees and forums to enhance the maturity of Business Continuity Management programs.