Michael Swan

Michael Swan has had a diverse and accomplished career spanning over several decades. Michael started as a Software Engineer at Nortel in 1989 and eventually took on roles such as Director of Sales Engineering and Director of Global Alliances. In 1994, they became a Partner at Marinbridge before transitioning to Ingres as a Premium Support Specialist. Michael then returned to Nortel and served as the Senior Manager of Technology. From 2009 to 2010, they worked as a Management Consultant before joining RBC, where they held various leadership positions such as Head of IT - Business Alignment and Director of Unified Communications Services. From 2017 to 2022, they served as the Vice President of Research and Development at Portfolio+, leading their technology strategy and product management. In 2022, they briefly became the Chief Technology Officer at JANA Corporation before moving on to Xodiac Inc. as a Growth Advisor and Business Development Executive. Currently, they are the Chief Technology Officer at Paidiem, a position they have held since 2023. Overall, Michael Swan has demonstrated expertise in technology, business development, and leadership throughout their career.

Michael Swan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick from 1985 to 1989. In 2000, they attended the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School for Executive Education. Michael also holds additional certifications in Agile Thinking from Xodiac Inc. and DevOps Foundations: Value Stream Management from LinkedIn, both obtained in 2023. There is no available information regarding their field of study or degree name for their second stint at the University of New Brunswick.