Paul Athaide

Paul Athaide has extensive work experience in the field of information technology. Paul is currently the Director of Information Technology at the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) since 2020. Prior to this role, they held various positions at the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, including Senior Manager of Support and Infrastructure Services from 2018 to 2020, Manager of Infrastructure Services from 2010 to 2018, Manager of IT Operations from 2001 to 2010, Network Administrator from 1996 to 2001, and IT Volunteer from 1995 to 1996. Additionally, they served as the Chair of In Kind Canada from 2006 to 2009.

Paul Athaide's education history can be summarized as follows:

- Paul attended Schulich School of Business at York University in 2021 to develop a strategic mindset, but did not obtain a specific degree.

- In 2012 to 2013, they pursued an Advanced Certificate in Project Management at McMaster University.

- From 2009 to 2011, they earned an Associates Certificate in Project Management from McMaster University.

- In 2008, Paul received a Leadership Essentials training from MS Society Leadership Training.

- In 2005, they completed several courses at CDI Training Centers, including Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2003, Implementing, Managing and Maintaining Exchange Server 2003, and SQL Server 2000 Administration.

- In 2000 and 2001, they acquired certifications in Administering Pivotal eRelationship 2000 and Customizing Pivotal Agents from Pivotal Training Centers. Additionally, they obtained certifications in Citrix Metaframe 1.8 and XP Server Administration, as well as Citrix Nfuse Administration from Knowledgeability Training Centers.

- In 1996, Paul completed a course in Windows NT Server Administration and Core Technologies at Trios Training Centers.

- Paul attended Humber College from 1990 to 1996, earning a degree in Technology with a focus on Computer Information Systems.

- Paul Athaide attended Philip Pocock Catholic High School from 1985 to 1989, but did not obtain a specific degree.

In addition to their education, Paul has also obtained a certification in Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED from the Canadian Red Cross in February 2019.