Sumon joined The City of Markham in November 2021 as Chief Information Officer and has over 14+ years experience as Chief Information Officer for several broader public sector organizations, including; Smith School of Business at Queens University, North York General Hospital and Sheridan College in the Greater Toronto Canada Area.  His leadership has brought his team industry recognition for innovation, leadership, and stewardship.  He has over 30 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing cutting-edge information solutions in various and diverse industries, including pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, consumer products, automotive, food, financial services, healthcare, and education.  As a highly successful Leader in Digital Transformation and Information Technology, he fully comprehends the strategic importance of digital technology, transformations and innovation in achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage in today's economic environment.  Sumon has merged disparate technologies and personnel into team-centered units with expertise in motivation, cross-functional team development, innovation, and retention of industry professionals.  Sumon has a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and a Master's in Business Administration from Wilmington University.