Scott is a seasoned municipal technology leader with over thirty years of service with the City of Brantford. His career reflects a deep understanding of municipal operations, having started in Public Works before transitioning into IT Services, where he progressively took on leadership roles supporting the organization’s evolving technology needs.
Now serving as Chief Information Officer, Scott brings a pragmatic, hands-on leadership style. While operating at the executive level, he remains closely connected to the work, regularly rolling up his sleeves to support his team and help solve complex challenges. This approach has earned him a reputation as a collaborative leader who values trust, accountability, and shared success.
Scott is passionate about the unique nature of municipal technology, where a wide and diverse range of systems and platforms are required to enable city staff to deliver effective and efficient services to residents. This variety keeps the work dynamic and continually fuels his commitment to learning and improvement.
Since stepping into the CIO role, Scott’s primary focus has been on strengthening cybersecurity and advancing digital transformation across the organization. More recently, artificial intelligence has become a key area of interest as he explores how emerging technologies can responsibly enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and decision-making in the public sector.
Driven by a genuine passion for technology and public service, Scott remains focused on building resilient, secure, and forward-looking IT capabilities that support both city staff and the community they serve.