Biography
Peter Joel is a senior project manager with extensive experience in the development and management of back office systems in the financial services sector. Peter was the project manager responsible for building, staffing and commissioning a data centre for the Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd. He was also the project manager responsible for a large national system that allows registration with the provincial securities commissions.
Peter is a highly motivated teacher who can convey the ideas of project management through a wealth of experience and personal stories. He has been involved in the development of project management courses at George Brown College for more than 10 years and was recently responsible for the creation of a hybrid project management course.
Academic Credentials
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 2001
Professional Engineer, Professional Engineers Ontario, 1974
Bachelor of Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, Queen’s University, 1969
Areas of Specialization
Project Management
Computer Studies
Areas of Expertise
Database Management
Computer Operations Management
Career Highlights
2002-Present – Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business
1998-2002 – Senior Project Manager
1994-1998 – Assistant Vice President, Computer Operations
1992-1994 – Manager Systems Development
1990- 1992 – Manager Operations Support
1988-1990 – Project Manager
1985-1988 – Database Manager
