Monique Brideau is an experienced technology leader with a strong background in insurance and project management, currently serving as AVP of Engineering for Individual Insurance at Manulife since April 2012. Monique has successfully led IT professionals in transforming insurance technology and has filled several key roles within Manulife, including Lead Technical Program Manager and Business Systems Consultant. Monique's experience also includes significant contributions at Gore Mutual Insurance as a Senior IT Business Analyst, where responsibilities involved leading projects for broker and client experiences. An earlier career at Manulife Financial featured roles as a Business Analyst and Training Consultant, focusing on project management and training development. Monique holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Criminology from the University of Waterloo - St. Jerome's University and completed further training in adult education at Conestoga College.