Findlay Hilchie
About Findlay Hilchie
Findlay Hilchie serves as the Director of Enterprise Projects at OpenWater, Inc., where he focuses on building startups and expanding company departments. He has extensive experience in project management and consulting, along with a strong academic background in entrepreneurship and technology.
Current Role at OpenWater
Findlay Hilchie serves as the Director of Enterprise Projects at OpenWater, Inc., a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In this role, he focuses on overseeing enterprise-level initiatives and projects, utilizing his extensive experience in project management and consulting.
Previous Experience at OpenWater
Prior to his current role, Findlay Hilchie held several positions at OpenWater, Inc. He worked as Senior Manager of Enterprise Consulting and Special Projects from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Director of Project Management and Consultation from 2017 to 2018, and as Project Manager for a brief period in 2016. His tenure at OpenWater reflects his involvement in various aspects of project management and enterprise consulting.
Career Background and Startups
Findlay Hilchie has a diverse career background that includes both startup creation and departmental expansion within established companies. He co-founded Hustle & Grind, where he worked from 2014 to 2016. His experience also includes roles at Equals6.com, where he contributed to digital strategy and product management from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Findlay Hilchie holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Saint Mary's University, which he completed from 2005 to 2012. He also earned a Master's degree in Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation from the same institution between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, he studied Web Programming at Nova Scotia Community College, achieving a qualification in Information Technology from 2014 to 2016.
Teaching Role at Saint Mary's University
In addition to his work at OpenWater, Findlay Hilchie has been a Contract Lecturer at Saint Mary's University since 2019. In this role, he shares his knowledge and expertise with students, contributing to their education in entrepreneurship and technology.