Date: Nov 06, 2024
The Town of Erin is pleased to welcome Asher Jaffri to the newly formed position of Manager, Information Technology and Digital Transformation, effective Nov. 12, 2024.
Asher most recently served as an Enterprise Architect for Air Canada’s Aeroplan Program and its Contact Centre operations, governing and supporting a multitude of technology platforms serving 14 million customers. Within a municipal context, Asher previously led the Application Services team at the City of Richmond Hill, overseeing technology implementations and innovation across the city, library system, and public works operations. During his time in Richmond Hill, Asher championed the re-architecture and modernization of the city’s GIS (Geographic Information System) platform and led the architecture and implementation of the City’s Customer Relationship Management System.
“Asher’s background in leading innovative technology initiatives is a great asset to the technological advancements we have planned for the Town of Erin,” said Rob Adams, Chief Administrative Officer.
Asher holds a Bachelor of Human Resources Management (Honours) from York University and various graduate certificates in Information Technology – including Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Computing from the University of Toronto and a master’s Certificate in Public Sector Leadership from the Schulich School of Business.
In his new position, Asher will lead the development and implementation of innovative digital transformation initiatives across the corporation. These initiatives will support the Town of Erin's strategic goals while ensuring that Erin’s information and technology solutions remain innovative, secure, and sustainable.