Darrel Popowich
About Darrel Popowich
Darrel Popowich is the Managing Director at Online Business Systems, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in IT management and strategy, having held various roles at TransAlta and H&R Block Canada, and he serves on the Board of the Business Relationship Management Institute.
Current Role at Online Business Systems
Darrel Popowich serves as the Managing Director at Online Business Systems, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the organization. His leadership focuses on aligning IT capabilities with business objectives to enhance value delivery. Based in the Calgary, Canada Area, he contributes to the company's mission of providing innovative solutions to clients.
Previous Experience at TransAlta
Darrel Popowich has extensive experience at TransAlta, where he held several key positions. He worked as a Systems Analyst from 1999 to 2002, followed by roles as Supervisor of IT Support from 2002 to 2006, and Manager of IT Business Operations & Governance from 2006 to 2011. He also served as Manager of IT Enterprise Services for a brief period in 2010 to 2011. His tenure at TransAlta spanned over a decade, during which he developed expertise in IT service management and governance.
Experience at H&R Block Canada
Darrel Popowich served as the Vice President of Information Technology at H&R Block Canada from 2011 to 2019. During his time in this role, he was responsible for leading IT initiatives and managing technology strategies that supported the company's operations. His leadership contributed to the enhancement of IT services and the alignment of technology with business needs.
Educational Background
Darrel Popowich has a solid educational foundation in information technology. He studied at Mount Royal University, where he earned an Information Systems Diploma from 1995 to 1997. He furthered his education at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), achieving a Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology from 1997 to 1999. This academic background supports his expertise in strategy building and IT service management.
Involvement with BRM Institute
Since 2016, Darrel Popowich has been an active member of the Business Relationship Management Institute (BRM Institute), serving as a Board Member and on the BRMI Executive Council. His involvement reflects his commitment to advancing the field of business relationship management and enhancing collaboration between IT and business functions.