Bba Scott Gosse

Director, Information Technology at Office of the Auditor General of Ontario

Scott Gosse has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Scott currently holds the position of Director of Information Technology at the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, a role they have been in since August 2021. Before that, they worked as the Manager of Information Technology at the same organization from September 2017 to August 2021.

Prior to their time at the Office of the Auditor General, Scott held various positions at Crane Supply, starting as a Web Designer/Developer at CBC in June 2000 before transitioning to a Web Developer at CYBERWORLD International Corporation from September 2000 to April 2001.

At Crane Supply, Scott served as both a Systems Administrator and a Manager of Technical Services. As a Systems Administrator, they supported mobile users with wireless access, managed antivirus, and backup systems, and updated desktop and laptop images. In their role as Manager of Technical Services, they oversaw a migration project to move the Exchange Server environment and BES to Office 365 and other cloud services, consolidated telecommunication vendors for cost savings, and reduced the server farm through virtualization technology.

Overall, Scott Gosse brings a range of IT expertise and leadership experience to their current role as the Director of Information Technology.

Scott Gosse, BBA, ITIL has a strong educational background in business, commerce, and computer science. Scott obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Yorkville University in 2014, with a focus on business and commerce. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Entrepreneurship from Ryerson University from 2010 to 2012.

In addition to their business education, Scott also has a background in project management and computer science. Scott completed a Project Management degree at Ryerson University from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, they studied Computer Studies at Keyin College from 1998 to 1999.

Scott's educational journey started at Queen Elizabeth Regional High School, where they completed their high school education from 1991 to 1994.

Apart from their formal education, Scott has also obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Scott earned the ITIL Foundation certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice in May 2017. Additionally, they hold multiple certifications from Microsoft, including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCPS) and various Microsoft exams such as 70-290, 70-270, 70-215, and 70-210, obtained in different years ranging from 2002 to 2006. Moreover, they also hold a Proofpoint Certified Security Awareness Specialist certification obtained from Proofpoint in July 2023. Scott has also obtained a Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from Link To Life Emergency Training in February 2019.

In summary, Scott Gosse, BBA, ITIL has a diverse educational background in business, commerce, project management, and computer science. Scott has completed a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Project Management degree. Scott also holds various certifications from Microsoft, ITIL, Proofpoint, and Link To Life Emergency Training.

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  • Director, Information Technology

    August, 2021 - present

  • Manager Information Technology

    September, 2017