Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Robert!
The Digital Nova Scotia team is growing, we’ve added a new member to our team! Robert Poirier was born in North Branford, Connecticut and moved to Canada as a young boy. He currently lives in Truro, Nova Scotia with his wife and two children. He has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Saint Mary’s University, a Diploma in Computer Systems Management from NSCC, and earned his Project Management Professional Designation from the Project Management Institute. He comes to us with 15 years of experience in the Telecom Industry. While in this role he had significant experience in launching new products and services, developing customer-facing processes, system rebuilds, and other specialized projects. We asked Robert some quick questions to help introduce him to the DNS community, here are his responses; The tech sector in Nova Scotia is thriving, what are you most looking forward to about working in this industry? Is there a particular area in tech that excites you the most? The thriving of the Nova Scotia Tech Sector is incredible. Nova Scotia has the right mix of educational institutions, infrastructure, an active start-up culture, and work-life balance to create a vibrant eco-system. If I can help to represent this sector and contribute to its growth and development, it will be an exciting and amazing opportunity. So, you’ve finished one week with us – how was it? My first week went by so fast! The DNS team has been incredibly friendly and welcoming. We have several great initiatives on the go and projects are being developed quickly to meet the needs of the sector and aid in the province's recovery from the pandemic. What’s something you’re passionate about that might surprise us? I am an audiophile. I am always listening to music, podcasts, audiobooks or webinars. I even have them on in the background when I am working outside in the yard or washing the dishes. If you were given a plane ticket to anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be? The United Kingdom. I have always wanted to live in London and see other areas like Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
Quick hitters!
Spring or fall? – Fall Android or iPhone? – iPhone Comedy or thriller? – Comedy Coffee or tea? – Coffee Chocolate or Vanilla? – Vanilla (with Chocolate Chips) Laptop or Desktop? – Laptop Breakfast or Dinner? – Breakfast Early Bird or Night Owl? – Early bird Ocean or lake? – Neither – City. Fun fact – I volunteer with Heroes and Adventurers as a Games Master. This organization is a local non-profit that provides a safe, inclusive and supportive program for youth and adults to play Tabletop Role Playing Games.
Similar articles
See all articles
Beyond the research: How Pisces Oceans connects science, strategy and storytelling
Ocean research can shape policy, help coastal communities and change how industries operate. Getting from a discovery to something people can use takes more than a final report. That’s where strategy and storytelling come in.
Board Spotlight: Q&A with Dan Ellenberger
Our Board Spotlight series continues this month, highlighting the leaders who lend their time, experience and perspectives to Digital Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors. Representing organizations from across Nova Scotia’s technology ecosystem, our Board members play an important role in guiding Digital Nova Scotia’s work and helping us stay connected to the opportunities, challenges and priorities shaping our sector. Each month, Board Spotlight gives us the chance to get to know one of those leaders a little better, and for our November Spotlight, we’re joined by Dan Ellenberger , President of ABM Integrated Solutions and a Director on Digital Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors. Dan reflects on his journey into working 20 years in large technology programs, his experience on the Board, what excites him about the growth happening across Nova Scotia and why he wants more people to know there’s space for them in tech.
Uncovering Hidden IT Risks: A Smarter Approach with Digital nGenuity
For many business owners, they feel like their IT is under control. For a business owner, gaps in IT support can be difficult to spot when day-to-day work is running smoothly. The real test often comes when something goes wrong, and by then, those gaps can be costly. But should they rely on that proof solely?
How TDAP is helping a new generation discover Birchtown’s Black Loyalist history
A website rebuild through the Tourism Digital Assistance Program is helping the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre reach more people — and giving visitors new ways to explore its stories.
Digital Nova Scotia Memberships
Join our community!
With over 400 members and a growing community of 10,000 tech professionals, including leaders across industry, government, academia, and non-profits, DNS is the leading association representing Nova Scotia’s tech sector.
Become a member