ABOUT
Discover Technata Unlocked is a series of VIP events for a curated group of students from Eastern Ontario’s leading post-secondary institutions. Attendees will get the chance to enhance their knowledge of Kanata North companies and engage with executives from around the Tech Hub by guest lectures and networking opportunities. All events are being held at Hub350, the Gateway to Canada’s largest technology park. Refreshments will be available to guests.
WHEN
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
WHERE
Hub350
350 Legget Drive
Kanata, Ontario
HOW
Click the register now button to sign-up
Tracey Allen
VP, IT Procurement & Vendor Management
Nokia
Bio:
Tracey’s main focus has been to reshape the way Digital Office manages Supplier engagements, in order to support business owners and IT solution teams to deliver better value and digitalization to Nokia.
She is Human centric business leader with deep experience in building & motivating high performing teams, developing, growing key talent while delivering best in class results to her stakeholders. Tracey has a strong business background with a passion in unlocking maximum potential and growth in her people. She has 23 years of business experience and expertise in negotiation, strategic planning, procurement & supply chain.
Tracey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a Major in Finance and Economics. She is bilingual in French and English. She lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her husband and children.
Andy Thompson
Head of NI Business Operations and Ottawa Site Lead
Nokia
Bio:
Andy started his career at IBM, and then Celestica before joining Nokia through the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent. He was previously VP, ION Procurement, and has held a number or procurement management roles across Nokia. In his present role, Andy is responsible for Real Estate and IT for NI, as well as leading some of the major NI business transformation projects like Ngerp.Education: Andy holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters in Public Administration from Dalhousie University in Canada.