Emerging from the Cocoon – A Tale of Two IT Managers and a Six-Month Job Swap
Blair Sawler
University of New Brunswick
Blair graduated from UNB with a Bachelor of Education. He quickly merged his love of technology and education in the early 1990s designing computer based training for the Canadian Navy. Over the past 30 years, Blair has worked with large consulting firms, School Districts, and ran his own successful consulting business. In 2012, Blair joined the UNB ITS department as the Manager, Business Support Services.In 2013, Blair took on the role of Technical Operations Manager for ITS. He managed the day to day systems, networks, and development teams. In 2018, he took on the role of Service Operations Manager for six months, leading the service desk, business support services, and desktop teams.In his spare time, Blair stays involved in the community through Scouting, Rotary and minor hockey. He and his wife have enjoyed traveling with their two boys and love to spend time at home enjoying the outdoors.
Dave Ince
University of New Brunswick
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Abstract
Just like a caterpillar, no matter how reluctant they might be to leave that nice warm cozy cocoon, one day they must break out to experience a whole new world. Our presentation will discuss the experiences of two managers... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Blair Sawler (University of New Brunswick)
- Dave Ince (University of New Brunswick)
Topic Area
People: IT staffing and organizational models
Session
D2-S5-03 » Tuesday Session 5 - 3 (15:30 - Tuesday, 19th June, DAC Upper Floor)
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