Thai Javate, MBA, Cipm
About Thai Javate, MBA, Cipm
Thai Javate, MBA, CIPM, is the Manager of Privacy & Innovation at TELUS's Data & Trust Office in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has extensive experience in privacy, risk management, and compliance, having previously worked at Enbridge and the Government of Alberta.
Company
Thai Javate is currently employed at TELUS as the Manager, Privacy & Innovation, Data & Trust Office in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The role involves promoting privacy and data governance within the organization, particularly focusing on data trust initiatives and innovative practices that align with TELUS's strategic priorities.
Title
Thai Javate holds the title of Manager, Privacy & Innovation, Data & Trust Office at TELUS. In this capacity, he engages with various business units to support operational changes, assesses regulatory impacts, and ensures the ethical use of data across the company’s operations.
Work at Enbridge
Thai Javate has a rich history with Enbridge, where he held multiple positions over several years. From 2018 to 2020, he served as Senior Advisor, Privacy Office. Earlier, from 2015 to 2018, he worked as Senior Advisor, Ethics & Compliance. He began his tenure at Enbridge from 2013 to 2015 as a Risk Management Consultant in the Liquids Pipelines Risk Advisory Services.
Work at Government of Alberta
Thai Javate worked at the Government of Alberta in various capacities. He served as Manager, Enterprise Risk Management from 2011 to 2013 and was a Regional Planner from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he fulfilled the role of Project Officer from 2008 to 2009 and Policy Advisor from 2004 to 2008.
Education and Certifications
Thai Javate earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta, from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he studied Project Management at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) from 2008 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Alberta, which he attained between 1998 and 2003. Additionally, he is a Certified Privacy Program Manager (CIPM) through the International Association for Privacy Professionals.