Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
I specialize in the high-stakes last mile of technology — the moment when a 4,000-device rollout, a cloud migration, or a cybersecurity deployment has to actually work in the hands of real people. 20+ years. Government. Energy. Healthcare. AI infrastructure. I've delivered the programs others called too complex, too political, or too far gone to recover. $5M+ infrastructure programs for ICBC, BC Health, BC Liquor Board — 95% client satisfaction CyberArk & Zero Trust deployments across regulated environments — 40% reduction in security incidents Hardware refresh + M365 migration for 1,500+ users — 95% adoption, zero service disruption AI data pipeline governance for frontier LLM training — RLHF annotation quality at scale PMP-certified (valid 2027). MBA from SFU Beedie. ICF Level 2 Coaching certification. Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery across Energy, Government, and Healthcare sectors. What separates my delivery is what happens inside the team. I bring executive coaching frameworks directly into the PMO — not as a separate program, but as the operating layer that keeps people performing under pressure, through ambiguity, and past the point where most teams fracture. That's not a soft skill. In complex, high-friction programs, it's the difference between on-time and derailed. Outside the PMO: I'm an ultramarathoner with 85+ races completed and the author of Resilience+Rise™ — because the discipline to finish what others can't doesn't stay at the starting line. Open to contract, interim, and permanent Senior PM roles across regulated sectors. Let's talk: [email protected]
Contribution to knowledge to the AI Deep Research model in the management consulting domain Developing training data for large language models by formulating coding problems that models could not resolve, and subsequently documenting the correct solutions. Maintained high accuracy and throughput in large-scale annotation workflows, contributing to reliable training data for AI model fine-tuning. Developed and implemented cloud solutions for startups, including migration readiness plans, data storage frameworks, and supply chain optimization strategies. Managed project lifecycles for diverse clients (1-10 employees) across various industries (manufacturing, shipping, supply chain, startups). Ensured successful project delivery by creating detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and aligning project plans with client-specific needs and service level agreements (SLAs). Highlights: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid environment. Proven experience in streamlining operations and optimizing workflows for startups. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering client-centric solutions.
Helping High-Achieving Executives Redefine Success & Reignite Purpose I coach ambitious leaders and high-performers who are silently burning out behind impressive titles. My clients are VPs, Directors, Founders, and Professionals who feel like they’ve won the game—but lost themselves along the way. Through the Resilience+Rise™ Framework, I help them: ✔ Rebuild clarity, energy, and emotional resilience ✔ Create personal operating systems for fulfillment and flow ✔ Develop a values-aligned definition of success ✔ Turn inner friction into meaningful forward momentum What Makes This Work Different? It fuses the mindset of a marathoner, the strategy of a project manager, and the emotional depth of a life rebuilt from within. It’s not just coaching—it’s an intentional, structured, transformative journey. Signature Program: The Resilience+Rise™ Journey ✅ 1:1 Personalized Coaching for Executives ✅ Strategic Tools to Master Energy, Focus & Fulfillment ✅ Values Mapping, Goal Setting, and Mindset Training ✅ Supportive yet Challenging Conversations That Drive Real Change Clients Served: • Senior Executives in Tech, Finance, Healthcare, and Consulting • High-Achievers in Career Crossroads or Mid-Life Pivots • Founders & Professionals Seeking Purpose Beyond Performance Author: Resilience+Rise: 26.2 Transformative Miles 🎧 Host: Resilience+Rise Podcast 🏅 85x Marathoner & Ultra-Marathon Finisher 🎓 MBA | PMP | ICF Certified Coach “This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.” Book a 20-minute discovery call at thomasscaria.com
“I didn’t just write this book—I ran through every word of it.” www.resiliencerisemindset.com Authored and published the bestseller Resilience+Rise: 26.2 Transformative Miles to Unleash Your Marathon of Life Mindset. Developed a proprietary leadership framework focused on burnout prevention and peak performance for ambitious professionals. Keynote speaker and podcaster on organizational resilience, bridging the gap between mental health and corporate project delivery. Utilized the period to sharpen high-level strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills. Resilience+Rise isn’t just a book. It’s a movement. A tribute to the human spirit, and a reminder that your next breakthrough could be just one mile away.
Supported client systems remotely by analyzing data, user requirements, and process workflows. Developed and implemented cloud solutions (Google Cloud Platform) for startups, including migration readiness plans, data storage frameworks, and supply chain optimization strategies. Managed project lifecycles for diverse clients (1-10 employees) across various industries (manufacturing, shipping, supply chain, startups).
Published author of Resilience+Rise™ — a leadership framework for sustainable performance and burnout prevention adopted by corporate professionals and executives across North America. Delivered executive coaching engagements using the GROW model and Erickson ICF methodology, specializing in mid-career reinvention, team performance, and high-stakes decision-making. Hosted 120+ guests on the Resilience+Rise podcast, building a platform at the intersection of endurance athletics, mental toughness, and operational leadership.
Reporting to the Director, Client Services, and working closely with IT and business groups to ensure projects are successfully planned, implemented and handed over to business operations. Led the M365 transition and hardware refresh, modernizing the municipal technology stack for enhanced security and collaboration. Orchestrated EOC planning and vendor RFQs for critical community safety infrastructure. Managed Steering Committees and cross-functional teams using a Servant Leadership approach, resulting in high stakeholder endorsement.
Collaborated closely with business groups, reporting to the Director of Client Services, to ensure successful project planning, implementation, and project closure. Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, including agile and waterfall, while overseeing all phases of the project lifecycle, prioritizing quality and completeness of deliverables. Orchestrated Project Steering Committees and subcommittees, proficiently facilitating discussions, preparing materials, and delivering comprehensive project status reports to stakeholders. Maintained accountability for project delivery, meticulously documenting and reporting on project issues, decisions, dependencies, and risks, while implementing effective resolutions and escalations.
Contracted with Compugen (https://www.compugen.com/en/) Provide project technical leadership, working closely with teams to monitor and ensure the project accomplishes all goals and deliverables, on time and budget; Manage a broader range of projects through the lifecycle – solution design, implementation, and commissioning – for data center and cloud, network and cybersecurity, modern workspace, and transition services including resources based on the scope of the assigned projects; Deliver Project Services under using PMO governance as a framework; Review and approve the project IT Infrastructure deliverables and artifacts, ensuring accuracy and completeness Develop/distribute regular project status reports and lead/attend regular client project status meetings Prepare project change requests FortisBC: Canadian-owned, BC-based company delivering natural gas, electricity, and innovative energy solutions to approximately 1.2 million customers in 135 communities throughout BC. FortisBC owns and operates approximately 49,000 km of natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines and 7,260 km of electric transmission and distribution power lines.
Provide project technical leadership, working closely with teams to monitor and ensure the project accomplishes all goals and deliverables, on time and within budget. Manage a broader range of projects through the lifecycle – solution design, implementation, and commissioning – for data center and cloud, network and cybersecurity, modern workspace, and transition services including resources based on the scope of the assigned projects.