Brian Hawyrsh

Brian Hawyrsh has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Brian is currently working at OPTrust as the Director of Program Data since January 2022. Prior to this role, they served as a Senior Manager of Member Experience from August 2018 to February 2022. From January 2013 to August 2018, Brian worked as the Manager of the Data Management Group, where they managed a large team of analysts responsible for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on pension data for over 90,000 members of the OPSEU Pension Plan. Brian also had previous roles as a Senior Data Analyst and Analyst at OPTrust.

Outside of OPTrust, Brian briefly held the position of Managing Director and Owner at Spring Realty Inc. from September 2011 to February 2016. During this time, they provided strategic direction for the corporation and developed and maintained a Virtual Office Website (VOW) using multiple Real Estate Transaction Standard (RETS) data feeds.

Brian's work experience begins with their time as a student at the University of Western Ontario from 1997 to 2001.

Brian Hawyrsh graduated from Ryerson University in 2005 with a degree in Information Systems Management. Prior to that, they attended Western University from 1997 to 2001 and earned a Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies with a focus on Finance, Economics, and Administration. In addition to their formal education, Brian has obtained various certifications, including a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance in 2018 and an Unconscious Bias certification from LinkedIn in 2023. Brian also holds a certification in Information Systems Management from Ryerson University, which they obtained in 2006. Although the exact dates are not provided, Brian has studied Pension Administration at Humber College. No specific degree or certification is mentioned for this field of study. Lastly, there is mention of a Claritas Investment Certificate, but no details regarding its institution or completion.