Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Volunteer Position: Appointed one of 60 Host City Ambassadors for the Toronto portion of the FIFA World Cup 2026, supporting tournament operations through a coordination role based at the Toronto Volunteer Centre. Responsible for assisting and supporting volunteer teams deployed across World Cup locations throughout the city. The role focuses on operational readiness, role clarity, and consistent service delivery, ensuring volunteers are well‑prepared to represent Toronto during a major global sporting event. Drawing on a background in football administration, digital platforms, and leadership, I act as a point of reference for volunteers, answering questions, resolving issues, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and consistency. Key Responsibilities Serve as an on‑site ambassador at the Toronto Volunteer Centre Advise and support volunteers assigned to various city locations Provide guidance on roles, expectations, and operational processes Support coordination between volunteer teams and event leadership Represent Toronto with professionalism during FIFA World Cup 2026 operations Proud to contribute leadership, organisational experience, and long‑standing involvement in football to the successful delivery of FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
Software Asset Manager with deep experience supporting a leading global engineering company, specialising in the governance, licensing, and compliance of high‑value engineering and design software across global, multidisciplinary environments. Expert in managing complex license models used in CAD, CAE, BIM, geospatial, and industrial engineering software, ensuring contractual compliance while enabling engineers to work efficiently and without disruption. Strong focus on balancing risk mitigation, cost optimisation, and operational continuity in technically demanding environments. Core Responsibilities & Expertise Engineering Software License Management & Compliance Global Technology & Software Governance Enterprise & Project‑Based License Models Software & Vendor Contract Management Engineering Software Audits & Vendor Reviews IT Asset Management (ITAM) & SAM Process Design License Usage Analysis & Optimization Stakeholder engagement with Engineering, IT, Legal, and Procurement Tools, Platforms & Licensing Technologies SAM / ITAM Platforms: Sassafras KeyServer (now TeamDynamix ITAM) Lansweeper License Managers & Enforcement Technologies: FlexLM / FlexNet Publisher RLM, Sentinel, HASP, CodeMeter, CrypKey Engineering Software & Vendor Portals: Bentley, Siemens, Hexagon, Microsoft licensing ecosystems Known for translating complex engineering license terms into clear, enforceable governance, improving license utilization across global project teams, and maintaining strong, credible relationships with major engineering software vendors.
Web Design & Hosting | Invision Power Board | WordPress : A long‑running side project developed alongside my work as Founder and Publisher of CaleyThistleOnline.com, responsible for design and site maintenance.
Founder | Digital Media & Community Platforms Established in 1994, CaleyThistleOnline.com is a pioneering fan‑driven digital platform supporting Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC. It evolved into a central hub for news, discussion, and media, and operated as the club’s official website for a time. Worked in close affiliation with the club to assist with the development of ICTFC.com and to help shape the club’s early digital and social media strategy, including content delivery across Twitter, Facebook, and multimedia formats. Led site design, platform maintenance, audience growth, and digital engagement initiatives.
Assisted in the implementation of the online web support role at globeandmail.com. answered newspaper and online subscriber technical issues, developed boilerplate templates for multiple scenarios. managed active mailbox to ensure customers or commenters answered in a timely and appropriate fashion.