Ernest Solomon
About Ernest Solomon
Ernest Solomon serves as the Chief Information Officer at LAWPRO in Toronto, Ontario, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in IT leadership roles across various companies, including Roche and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and holds an Executive Masters of Business Administration from Ivey Business School.
Work at LAWPRO
Ernest Solomon has served as the Chief Information Officer at LAWPRO since 2019. In this role, he leads the design and execution of the IT roadmap, focusing on Application, Workplace, Infrastructure, and Security Modernization. He acts as the primary liaison for technology vision and execution, communicating directly with the Board of Directors. Solomon has developed a three-year technology roadmap that aligns the brand vision with a tailored strategy. He drives a holistic digital transformation at LAWPRO, emphasizing the elimination of technical debt and the creation of a multi-cloud strategy to enhance digital experiences.
Previous Experience
Before joining LAWPRO, Ernest Solomon held several key positions in the technology sector. He worked at Roche as the Head of IT Americas - Operations & Vendor Management from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where he served as Account Delivery Manager for the CIBC Account and later as Account Delivery Executive for the AVIVA Account. He also held the position of Quality Assurance Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he worked at BMO Financial Group as Director & Head of Service Delivery from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Ernest Solomon has a strong educational background in business and technology. He earned an Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) from Ivey Business School at Western University, focusing on Leadership, Strategy, Finance, and Economics from 2015 to 2017. He also studied Organizational Leadership at Schulich Executive Education Centre and completed a program in Innovation & Leadership at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business. Furthermore, he holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Centennial College, which he attended from 1994 to 1998.
Advisory Role
In addition to his role at LAWPRO, Ernest Solomon has been an Advisory Board Member at The IT Media Group since 2019. In this capacity, he provides insights and guidance on technology trends and strategies, leveraging his extensive experience in IT management and digital transformation.
Digital Transformation Initiatives
At LAWPRO, Ernest Solomon has implemented several initiatives aimed at modernizing IT processes. He has revamped legacy IT processes and introduced agile methodologies, including source code management and deployment. His efforts also include driving a multi-cloud strategy and establishing a modern architecture practice to support new digital experiences.