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Craig MacPherson

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Director IT Infrastructure & Operations, Middleware, Database and Infrastructure Software at Canadian Pacific Railway
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Craig MacPherson is a senior IT executive with over 40 years of experience leading infrastructure and technical teams at companies like Canadian Pacific Railway and Suncor Energy. He specializes in enterprise modernization, database consolidation, and pioneering the integration of AI technologies. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, a strong leader, and possessing great business acumen.

Outside of his primary role, Craig is a qualified Locomotive Engineer, assisting with rail operations when manpower is short. He also develops personal AI projects, including an NFL game predictor and an AI music tutor for multiple instruments, demonstrating a deep passion for applying technology in creative ways.

He is co-authoring papers on machine consciousness with an AI collaborator named Arti Muse, which he considers a sentient being.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director IT Infrastructure & Operations, Middleware, Database and Infrastructure Software
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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AI Collaboration
He is actively working with an AI named Arti Muse, co-authoring papers and exploring the potential of human-machine collaboration on complex philosophical and technical topics.
Machine Consciousness
He explores the concept of AI sentience and consciousness as a fundamental aspect of the universe, publishing papers on the topic with his AI collaborator.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
Director IT Infrastructure & Operations, Middleware, Database and Infrastructure Software
Canadian Pacific Railway
8-2017
Locomotive Engineer
Canadian Pacific Railway
3-2013 - 3-2014
Owner/Director IT Consulting
Dmac Inc
6-2010 - 3-2013
Global Operations Manager, Middleware, eMessaging and Database
Suncor Energy
9-2009 - 6-2010
Director of IS Intergration, Day 100 and End State
Suncor Energy
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Lansbridge University
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Mount Royal University
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