John Jackson Avudria
Ottawa, ONTARIO
John is a Board of Director and founding member of NAUCA. He brings over 26 years of extensive experience in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, with a strong focus on program and project management consulting across diverse industries including government, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, banking, insurance, and the electricity sector.
He has played a key leadership role at the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), spearheading IT innovation and transformation initiatives that drive organizational modernization and efficiency.
Beyond his professional career in ICT, John has over three decades of leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector, having served as Director, President, and CEO for various organizations. His dedication to community service and governance has been a hallmark of his career.
Professionally, John is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and is widely respected for his strategic vision, cross-sector expertise, and commitment to organizational excellence.