Stephen Abraham

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About Stephen Abraham

A dynamic and multifaceted professional with extensive experience in a variety of sectors including education, high-stakes assessment, insurance, software development, telecommunications, and consulting. Skilled in providing client-focused leadership and developing innovative solutions in complex environments. Proven track record of leading technical change and driving organizational change. An initiative-taker, enthusiastic, collaborative, entrepreneurial and resourceful self-starter who enjoys management and technical challenges. Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders. Currently a part-time Professor in the School of Business at Algonquin College, a Board Member of the Queensway Carleton Hospital and the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, and a community volunteer with a local food bank and with Habitat for Humanity. Experience- VP, Software Development - Chief Information Officer - Chief Technology Officer - Director of IT Services - Director of Assessments - Consultant - Software Developer - Business Unit Supervisor - Manager - College Professor - Founder and CEO of an Internet Startup Skills- Development and implementation of multi-year IT strategic plans in support of corporate objectives - IT project portfolio management; change management - IT client services; developing positive relationships with stakeholders - Technical staff development and retention - Development of effective IT governance, ensuring IT activities align with business goals - Development of innovative enterprise systems, ongoing support, maintenance, development - Financial management and analysis - Vendor management - Establishing IT policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols - Collaboration with partner organizations - Strong communication skills