Vik Chadalawada, MSc, MBA, MCP, PMP, Cert.APM in

Vik Chadalawada, MSc, MBA, MCP, PMP, Cert.APM

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Director: IT Strategy, Innovations and Digital Transformation at University of Toronto
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As the Director of IT Strategy and Digital Transformation at the University of Toronto, Vik Chadalawada has over 25 years of experience leading technology initiatives. He holds MBAs from both Kellogg and Schulich business schools. Colleagues describe him as an empathetic, talented, and reliable leader.

Outside of his primary role, Vik is a Governor on the universitys Governing Council. He has started a personal reflection series on "Heart Leadership" and shows a strong interest in supporting student entrepreneurs, sustainability projects, and community well-being initiatives within the university.

Unique fact: He co-authored a report for the universitys Anti-Asian Racism Working Group.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Director: IT Strategy, Innovations and Digital Transformation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Digital Transformation
He leads technology strategy and digital transformation for one of the largest student-facing divisions at Canada's biggest university.
Student Experience
His stated mission is to enhance the student experience with innovative and user-friendly IT solutions. He actively promotes student entrepreneurship.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Director: IT Strategy, Innovations and Digital Transformation
University of Toronto
3-2022 - 10-2023
Assistant Director: Student Information Systems (Office of the CIO)
University of Toronto
5-2013 - 3-2022
Senior Manager - Student Information System & Strategic Plan Implementation Lead (office of the CIO)
University of Toronto
10-2008 - 5-2013
Senior Project & Portfolio Manager
T4G Limited
1-2006 - 2-2008
Senior Consultant
Bell Canada
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Media appearances

Historic moment for Governing Council with two sitting ITS staff members. Featured in University of Toronto IT Services (its.utoronto.ca)
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Education
2002 - 2004
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2002 - 2004
MBA
Schulich School of Business - York University
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