Christopher Ejbich
About Christopher Ejbich
Christopher Ejbich is an IT Manager at Wealthsimple in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a background in cybersecurity and extensive experience in IT management and operations.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Christopher Ejbich has been serving as an IT Manager at Wealthsimple since 2018. His responsibilities include reorganization of the IT department from one team into five specialized teams: Helpdesk, Operations, A/V, Engineering, and Project Management. This strategic restructuring has aimed to enhance operational efficiency and communication. He oversees the hiring, training, and mentoring of co-op students from leading Canadian colleges and universities. Additionally, he has managed IT needs and operations for five major office transitions across Canada and the UK, ensuring uninterrupted service.
Professional Background at Apple
Prior to his current role, Christopher Ejbich worked as a Genius at Apple from 2014 to 2018 in the Toronto area. His role primarily focused on customer support and technical troubleshooting. During his tenure, he contributed to enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and technical expertise.
Early Career at Mountain Equipment Co-op
From 2008 to 2013, Christopher Ejbich worked as a Management Trainee at Mountain Equipment Co-op in Toronto. This early career role involved various management responsibilities, where he gained foundational experience in team leadership and operational management within the retail sector.
Education and Cybersecurity Training
Christopher Ejbich has a diverse educational background. He studied Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at BrainStation, achieving a Cybersecurity credential in 2022. In 2008, he attended NOLS, where he earned a Wilderness Educator qualification. Additionally, he completed his high school education at City Academy, specializing in Cybersecurity from 2004 to 2007.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Christopher Ejbich has led numerous key projects in his career. At Wealthsimple, he implemented a zero-touch deployment model for onboarding during a global chip shortage, working with third-party partners to manage stock levels offsite while maintaining cost and security standards. He played a crucial role in business continuity planning and adapting technology for remote work during the pandemic, supporting transitions in various Wealthsimple locations across Canada, the UK, and the USA.