Jason Bunston

The Vice-President of Technology will plan, lead and implement technology projects and programs in support of business operations of the chapter. In addition, the individual will provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives that will result in operating efficiency and value add to chapters membership.

1. Responsible for overseeing other volunteers that may assist with the technology functions
2. Responsible for implementing… Show more

The Vice-President of Technology will plan, lead and implement technology projects and programs in support of business operations of the chapter. In addition, the individual will provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives that will result in operating efficiency and value add to chapters membership.

1. Responsible for overseeing other volunteers that may assist with the technology functions
2. Responsible for implementing technology-related projects
3. Provide staff training of the technology available to volunteers
4. Keep abreast of changes in technology and evaluate and promote emerging technologies that can improve education or efficiency.

2020 Accomplishments:

Commissioned Virtual Events Support Services
Starting with a rebuilding of onsite event support technology process and hardware requirements. Tested across events spanning Oct 2019 - Jan 2020. Delivers a more professional product for standalone onsite AV, or Onsite + Web Streaming.

Revamped Virtual Collaboration Services.
Delivered upgraded Professional Virtual Events. Upgraded the PMI Toronto's ability to scale to any size virtual event. Standardized on Cisco Webex and Webex teams with a 7000-seat user education license implementation.

Review and Rebuild of Service Desk
Rebuilt the existing OSS Service Desk tools into an enterprise class Open Source Service Desk. This resulted in faster Service Desk intake processes, delivering better intake and request flow automation with KPI reporting, while allowing the PMIT to conserve funds in the process.

Technology Rationalization and Review.
Documenting all services and technologies in use, ensure all PMIT activities maps to known solutions, with process documentation to support chapter operations. This will ensure all improvements delivered can be repeated again, altered as needed, and delegated to the next generation of volunteers with minimal loss of institutional knowledge. Show less

Athletics Ontario is Ontario's Provincial Sport Organization for track and field and cross country running. The Not-For-Profit Corporation services a large membership of athletes, coaches and officials.

The Board of Directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of Athletics Ontario.

Athletics Ontario recognizes that it must attract, develop, and retain association members by raising its profile and offering value based services, while… Show more

Athletics Ontario is Ontario's Provincial Sport Organization for track and field and cross country running. The Not-For-Profit Corporation services a large membership of athletes, coaches and officials.

The Board of Directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of Athletics Ontario.

Athletics Ontario recognizes that it must attract, develop, and retain association members by raising its profile and offering value based services, while sourcing additional funding in order to develop or improve member programs and amenities. The Committee reviews, researches and investigates matters relating to marketing, communications, fundraising and membership and makes recommendations for policies and actions by the board. Show less

Athletics Ontario is Ontario's Provincial Sport Organization for track and field and cross country running. The Not-For-Profit Corporation services a large membership of athletes, coaches and officials.

The Board of Directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of Athletics Ontario.

Athletics Ontario recognizes that it must attract, develop, and retain association members by raising its profile and offering value based services, while… Show more

Athletics Ontario is Ontario's Provincial Sport Organization for track and field and cross country running. The Not-For-Profit Corporation services a large membership of athletes, coaches and officials.

The Board of Directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of Athletics Ontario.

Athletics Ontario recognizes that it must attract, develop, and retain association members by raising its profile and offering value based services, while sourcing additional funding in order to develop or improve member programs and amenities. The Committee reviews, researches and investigates matters relating to marketing, communications, fundraising and membership and makes recommendations for policies and actions by the board. Show less

My role was to assist the team as a subject matter expert in high-performance training and competition, supporting the efforts of the team Coaches and other staff throughout the season.

Marketing and Communications Lead for the PMI TORONTO Government Community in all
duties for organizing events (face to face and virtual).

I will be assisting the PMI in the execution of local Chapter events, and PMI SOC business in various roles. The primary goal is to help recruit team talent and help plan bigger and better local events for the PMI. Further roles TBD as planning progresses.

In brief, my core responsibilities were as follows:

• Voting / reporting responsibilities to itSMF Canada Board
• Establishment and management of BTM Agenda with the assistance of the Branch Secretary
• To manage the development, approval and execution of the Branch business plan
• To be independent of any interest groups to act in an impartial manner at all times
• To chair the Branch Management Team meetings
• To monitor execution of all Branch activities
• Oversee… Show more

In brief, my core responsibilities were as follows:

• Voting / reporting responsibilities to itSMF Canada Board
• Establishment and management of BTM Agenda with the assistance of the Branch Secretary
• To manage the development, approval and execution of the Branch business plan
• To be independent of any interest groups to act in an impartial manner at all times
• To chair the Branch Management Team meetings
• To monitor execution of all Branch activities
• Oversee that Branch complies with local, national and international objectives, goals and strategies
• To chair the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• To ensure that the responsibilities of the itSMF Branch Management Team members are consistent with the objective of the organization and that they are executed and managed
• To maintain an active liaison with the itSMF Canada Board of Management and other itSMF Canada Branches;
• To coordinate the activities of the Branch Management Team functions and working groups
• To coordinate the setting of strategic and tactical direction and objectives for the organization
• To act as the public spokesperson for the Branch or delegate a Board member to do so
• Manage outstanding issues (issue log)

itSMF Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and facilitating the recognition and growth of our members in Service Management. We promote the certification, adoption and application of ‘Best Practice’ frameworks and standards, such as ITIL, ISO20000, CoBIT and many others. Operating through our Branches located across Canada, we provide the vital and vibrant network of peers, mentors, and industry experts needed by our growing community of IT Service Management professionals Show less

Reporting to the itSMF Branch President, I was a member of the branch senior management team.

I was responsible for the development of the itSMF Toronto's communication strategy and will contribute to the branch's organizational strategic planning process.

My goal was to advance the organization’s position within the broader IT Service Management community, as well as to boost awareness and support for the organization. I also managed the branch newsletters and other print… Show more

Reporting to the itSMF Branch President, I was a member of the branch senior management team.

I was responsible for the development of the itSMF Toronto's communication strategy and will contribute to the branch's organizational strategic planning process.

My goal was to advance the organization’s position within the broader IT Service Management community, as well as to boost awareness and support for the organization. I also managed the branch newsletters and other print publications; web, e-news and other online communications; media and public relations.

itSMF Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and facilitating the recognition and growth of our members in Service Management. We promote the certification, adoption and application of ‘Best Practice’ frameworks and standards, such as ITIL, ISO20000, CoBIT and many others. Operating through our Branches located across Canada, we provide the vital and vibrant network of peers, mentors, and industry experts needed by our growing community of IT Service Management professionals Show less

Reporting to the itSMF Branch President, I was a member of the branch senior management team.

I was responsible for the development of the itSMF Toronto's communication strategy and will contribute to the branch's organizational strategic planning process.

My goal was to advance the organization’s position within the broader IT Service Management community, as well as to boost awareness and support for the organization. I also managed the branch newsletters and other print… Show more

Reporting to the itSMF Branch President, I was a member of the branch senior management team.

I was responsible for the development of the itSMF Toronto's communication strategy and will contribute to the branch's organizational strategic planning process.

My goal was to advance the organization’s position within the broader IT Service Management community, as well as to boost awareness and support for the organization. I also managed the branch newsletters and other print publications; web, e-news and other online communications; media and public relations.

itSMF Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and facilitating the recognition and growth of our members in Service Management. We promote the certification, adoption and application of ‘Best Practice’ frameworks and standards, such as ITIL, ISO20000, CoBIT and many others. Operating through our Branches located across Canada, we provide the vital and vibrant network of peers, mentors, and industry experts needed by our growing community of IT Service Management professionals Show less