I am a Management Information Systems and Technology professional with 25+ years of experience leading complex IT and infrastructure projects across energy, financial services, telecommunications, oil and healthcare sectors. I excel at planning, execution, monitoring, and balancing resources in matrix environments, delivering on-time and on-budget outcomes while aligning IT strategy with business goals. My expertise spans cyber risk and security, governance, risk assessments, project coordination, security policy development, and hands-on infrastructure management. I thrive on building strong teams, communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and turning ambiguous requirements into concrete, value-driven solutions.

Joe White

I am a Management Information Systems and Technology professional with 25+ years of experience leading complex IT and infrastructure projects across energy, financial services, telecommunications, oil and healthcare sectors. I excel at planning, execution, monitoring, and balancing resources in matrix environments, delivering on-time and on-budget outcomes while aligning IT strategy with business goals. My expertise spans cyber risk and security, governance, risk assessments, project coordination, security policy development, and hands-on infrastructure management. I thrive on building strong teams, communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and turning ambiguous requirements into concrete, value-driven solutions.

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I am a Management Information Systems and Technology professional with 25+ years of experience leading complex IT and infrastructure projects across energy, financial services, telecommunications, oil and healthcare sectors. I excel at planning, execution, monitoring, and balancing resources in matrix environments, delivering on-time and on-budget outcomes while aligning IT strategy with business goals. My expertise spans cyber risk and security, governance, risk assessments, project coordination, security policy development, and hands-on infrastructure management. I thrive on building strong teams, communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and turning ambiguous requirements into concrete, value-driven solutions.

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Work Experience

Senior Information Technology Service Management Consultant at ATB Financial
July 1, 2022 - Present
Senior ITSM consultant providing governance, risk and compliance oversight, information security administration, access management, and continuous monitoring across ATB environments; coordinates with CISO and internal audit teams.
Sr. Cyber Security Compliance Manager, Technology & Data Enablement at ATB Financial
August 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Oversee periodic internal reviews of policies, controls; manage remediation of compliance issues; coordinate with the Office of the CISO; ensure documentation and reporting for audits and certifications.
Sr. Cyber Security Risk Specialist, EAC & Security at ATB Financial
December 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Facilitate risk and control assessments, report on KRIs, conduct scenario analyses, stay abreast of cyber threats; contribute to development of a proactive cyber program and standard risk processes.
Sr. Corporate Security Governance Manager / Sr. SME & CSM at TELUS
December 31, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Provide consultation to Tier 1 enterprise clients; governance of enterprise security, risk management, resource management, and performance delivery; develop security operations roadmaps.
Owner/ IT Management Consultant at CIT Consulting Services
February 1, 1994 - Present
Independent IT management consultant delivering analysis, reporting, BRP, network security, infrastructure, project management and client engagements across Calgary area.
Project Manager/ PMO Coordination at Bantrel Co. (Canadian division of Bechtel)
July 31, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Enterprise Windows 7 & Office 2010 upgrade; SCCM 2012 deployment; image creation; application packaging; XenDesktop implementation for legacy apps; IT project governance.
Project Management, Commercial Applications Services at Nexen Energy
April 27, 2012 - October 13, 2025
Project management for commercial applications services; coordination with PS/IS PSA; Windows 7 & Office 2010 deployment readiness and BR activities.
IT/IS Manager at Norfolk Mobility Benefits (MSH International Insurances)
December 31, 2009 - October 13, 2025
Implementation of core infrastructure; data migration; AD integration; global IT liaison; Citrix/VMware deployments; network and security provisioning.
AM- Electronic Business Banking, Manager Tech at Royal Bank of Canada
December 31, 2003 - October 13, 2025
Technology evaluation; RFPs; deployment of electronic transfers and payment applications; client support across Western Canada.
VISA – Calgary, AB at Royal Bank of Canada
December 31, 1998 - October 13, 2025
Consulting for RBC Visa clients; web development and design for Visa clients.
Corporate Director / VP Sales & Marketing at UWanna.What InterMedia Inc.
December 31, 1998 - October 13, 2025
Web development, Oracle database development, corporate financing and revenue modeling.
Senior Information Technology Service Management Consultant at ATB Financial
July 1, 2022 - Present
Overseeing IT service management initiatives, information security assessments and enterprise project management. Focus areas include governance, controls, and security management to enable reliable IT operations across multiple locations.
Sr. Cyber Security Compliance Manager, Technology & Data Enablement at ATB Financial
August 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Within Security Compliance and the Office of the CISO, responsible for secure operation of systems, hosting third-party audits, and maintaining certifications. Leads internal reviews, risk assessment coordination, and compliance reporting.
Sr. Cyber Security Risk Specialist, EAC & Security at ATB Financial
December 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Facilitates risk and control assessments, develops scenario analyses, and monitors cyber threat trends. Contributes to a proactive cyber security program and ensures first line of defense challenges are addressed.
Sr. Corporate Security Governance Manager / Sr. SME & CSM at TELUS
January 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Consultation and governance for enterprise security, risk management, resource management, and value delivery for top enterprise clients. Advises on endpoint protection, email security, perimeter protection, and security operations roadmaps.
Owner / IT Management Consultant at CIT Consulting Services
February 1, 1994 - Present
Independent consulting focusing on IT management, infrastructure analysis, network security, and project management for small to mid-sized Calgary-area companies.
Project Management, Commercial Applications Services at Nexen Energy
October 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Project management engagements covering commercial applications services during project lifecycles.
Contract - Project Management, Windows 7 / Office 2010 Desktop Upgrade at Suncor Energy Inc. (Oil & Gas)
December 31, 2011 - October 13, 2025
Business readiness coordination and PMO support for desktop upgrade initiatives across multiple sites.
Project Manager / PMO Coordination at Bantrel Co. (Bechtel Canada)
July 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Lead Windows 7 / Office 2010 upgrade program, SCCM 2012 deployment, and application packaging to enable corporate desktop lifecycle.
ITS Support Analyst at Bank of Montreal & Loblaws (Western Canada)
February 1, 2011 - October 13, 2025
Delivery of Windows 7 / Office 2010 upgrades, application packaging, and support across branches.
ITS Analyst at Deloitte Canada – Calgary (DT)
December 31, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Information technology systems support and project consultation related to IT infrastructure readiness.
IT Management / Business IT Consulting Services - Contractor at CIT Consulting Services
April 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Contract-based IT management consulting for various clients; focus on infrastructure, security, and business readiness.
IT/IS Manager - Canadian Operations at Norfolk Mobility Benefits (MSH International Insurances)
December 31, 2009 - October 13, 2025
Enterprise IT leadership for data capture, AD integration, data migration, Citrix/VMware, and cross-border IT delivery.
Network/Systems Operations Contractor at City of Calgary
January 1, 2005 - October 13, 2025
Network operations, monitoring, backups, and weekend/night maintenance.
Installation & Integration Project Manager at CV Technologies
March 1, 2004 - October 13, 2025
Senior project management for IT infrastructure and data center initiatives, including backup data center delivery.
AM- Electronic Business Banking, Manager of Technology at Royal Bank of Canada – Calgary Western Canada
December 1, 2003 - October 13, 2025
Technology evaluation, project management, and deployment of electronic banking applications.
RBC Visa – Consultant at Royal Bank of Canada – VISA
December 1, 1998 - October 13, 2025
Technical development and integration work for Visa client deployments.
Corporate Director / VP Sales & Marketing at U.Wanna.What InterMedia Inc.
December 1, 1998 - October 13, 2025
Leadership in corporate financing, web development, and client services for external clients.
Sr. Cyber Security Compliance Manager, Technology & Data Enablement at ATB Financial
December 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee periodic internal reviews or audits of policies, controls and processes; assess compliance issues; coordinate with the Office of the CISO; develop and implement system security administration and user access based on centralized controls and industry-standard practices; maintain documentation and prepare compliance reports; liaise with risk and management stakeholders to drive remediation and awareness.
Sr. Cyber Security Risk Specialist, EAC & Security at ATB Financial
December 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Facilitate risk and control assessments for business lines; report on key risk indicators; conduct scenario analyses; monitor emerging cyber threats; contribute to a proactive, integrated cyber program and provide challenge to the 1st line of defense including pen testing and phishing tests.
Sr. Corporate Security Governance Manager / Sr. SME & CSM at TELUS Business & Security Solutions
October 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Provide consultation and guidance to TELUS Enterprise clients; govern enterprise security programs across Strategic Alignment, Risk Management, Resource Management, Performance Management & Value Delivery; advise on endpoint protection, email security services, server infrastructure and perimeter protection; develop security roadmaps and short/long-term security operations plans.
Owner / IT Management Consultant at CIT Consulting Services
September 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Independent IT management consultancy delivering analysis, reporting and business-case development for network security, infrastructure and BRP for a variety of clients; provided project management, technical liaison with vendors, and IT infrastructure delivery and upgrades.
ITS Analyst at Deloitte Canada – Calgary (DT)
December 31, 2010 - October 13, 2025
ITS Analyst focusing on Windows 7 and Office 2010 upgrade and deployment; planning, packaging and deployment readiness; supported SCCM-based deployment and testing across multiple sites; led application compatibility assessments.
Network/Systems Operations Contractor at City of Calgary
January 1, 2005 - October 13, 2025
Network monitoring and system maintenance; off-hours support; backups and reporting.
IT/IS Manager - Canadian Operations at MSH International / Norfolk Mobility Benefits
January 1, 2009 - October 13, 2025
Lead core infrastructure projects for North American operations; data migration, Active Directory integration, data center and network upgrades; coordinate with overseas teams.
Contractor – IT/Desktop Upgrade & Deployment at Norfolk Mobility Benefits / MSH International
December 31, 2010 - October 13, 2025
Lead Windows 7 and Office 2010 upgrade deployment; manage SCCM packaging and deployment of new corporate desktop images; coordinate across multiple sites.

Education

Management Development Extension Certificate at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Pillars of Management Certificate at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Principles: Information Security Firewall & Network Security at SAIT
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Network + Security at SAIT
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Security + Fundamentals (ITIL Framework – KnowledgeWorks) at SAIT
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Network / System Analyst (Support Specialist) – 2-year condensed program at SAIT (in association with SHL Systemhouse)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Drafting & Design at Community College
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1976
Management Development Extension Certificate at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Pillars of Management Certificate at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Principles: Information Security Firewall & Network Security at SAIT
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Network + Security at SAIT
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
ITIL Framework – KnowledgeWorks at KnowledgeWorks
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Network / System Analyst (Support Specialist) at SAIT
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Drafting & Design at Community College
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1976
Management Development Extension Certificate at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Pillars of Management Certificate at Mount Royal University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Firewall & Network Security (Information Security) Certificate at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Network / System Analyst (Support Specialist) – 2-year condensed program at SAIT
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Drafting & Design at Community College
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1976

Qualifications

Corporate Cybersecurity Management
April 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Cybrary Security Assessment & Testing Skill Certification
April 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
ITIL Foundations v3 - ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
July 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
ITIL Foundations v3 - ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
July 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Corporate Cybersecurity Management Certification
April 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Cybrary Security Assessment & Testing Skill Certification
April 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Corporate Cybersecurity Management
April 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Cybrary Security Assessment & Testing Skill Certification
April 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
ITIL Foundations v3 - ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
July 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare