Craig Boivin
About Craig Boivin
Craig Boivin is the Chief Technology Officer at Highland Bank, with extensive experience in technology and financial services.
Company
Craig Boivin is currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Highland Bank. In his tenure, he has led several key technology initiatives, including the decentralization of the bank's operations center into branches. This effort resulted in a $200,000 annual reduction in operating expenses, showcasing his strategic impact on the financial institution.
Title
Craig Boivin holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Highland Bank, where he has been serving since 2007. He has also held significant roles such as Chief Information Officer at Excel Bank, Manager at KPMG, Program Manager for Financial Services at Kellogg Company, and Director of Information Services in Latin America.
Education and Expertise
Craig Boivin earned his B.Sc. in Computer Science from Lakehead University, completing his studies from 1984 to 1987. With decades of experience in technology and management roles, Boivin has developed expertise in implementing secure and efficient IT systems, managing large-scale migrations, and improving disaster recovery capabilities.
Background
Craig Boivin has a robust professional background in technology and management. Before joining Highland Bank, he worked at Excel Bank as Chief Information Officer and KPMG as a Manager. His experience spans various roles at Kellogg Company, including Senior Technology Analyst/Programmer and Computer Operations Manager. He also served as Director of Information Services in Latin America.
Achievements
Craig Boivin has numerous notable achievements. At Highland Bank, he led the technology and data processing migration during the acquisition of Ridgedale Bank and implemented a secure, standardized desktop environment using CITRIX. Additionally, he managed the relocation of the bank's computer data center to a SAS 70 collocation facility and implemented MPLS network and EqualLogic SANs with replication to enhance disaster recovery capabilities. His implementation of Oracle Financials for Kellogg’s across eight countries in Latin America is another significant achievement.