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Higher ed IT isn’t just about technology—it’s about leadership, strategy, and navigating the unique challenges of institutional culture. And we’ve seen it all. Two retired Canadian Higher Ed CIOs—and CUCCIO CIO of the Year winners—Bo Wandschneider and Dana Sanderson—bring decades of experience tackling technology, governance, and innovation in Canadian universities. In Bytes of Experience: CIOs Unplugged, they cut through the noise to discuss real challenges, real solutions, and the realities of IT leadership. Expect deep insights, candid discussions, and plenty of humor—because IT isn’t always glamorous, but it’s always interesting. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the field, join them for an unfiltered look at the digital evolution of higher ed IT.
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
In this episode of Bytes of Experience, Bo Wandschneider and Dana Sanderson talk with Martin Bernier, CIO at the University of Ottawa, about what happens when a faculty IT team joins forces with campus IT. Martin shares the story of integrating the Faculty of Medicine’s IT group into the enterprise fold—why the decision was made, how the process unfolded, and what others can learn from it.
But beyond structure and strategy, this conversation is about leadership with heart. Martin reflects on the importance of transparency, trust, timing, and people, showing how integration succeeds when leaders focus on relationships as much as reporting lines. From governance shifts to benchmarking data, and from friction points to new efficiencies, Martin’s story is a case study in leading with clarity, collaboration, and compassion.
Listeners will walk away with insights not just on IT integration, but on the kind of leadership that builds teams, inspires confidence, and makes change sustainable.
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