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David Whyte, PhD

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · 1 connection

Tidal Point Software

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About

Technology and AI innovator with 30+ years of experience securing global financial infrastructure, advancing digital transformation, and building cyber resilience across international banking, government, and research. Trusted advisor to central bank governors and executive boards on cybersecurity risk, AI governance, and digital trust.

Experience

Co-Founder & Chief Technology OfficerTidal Point Software
Oct 2024
Learning Facilitator for MIT Professional Education in Collaboration with Global AlumniMIT Professional Education
Feb 2025
Head of Corporate Security and Cyber Resilience Coordination CentreBank for International Settlements – BIS
Nov 2023 to Sep 2024
Head of Cyber Resilience Coordination CentreBank for International Settlements – BIS
Oct 2020 to Nov 2023
Head of Cyber Security and Deputy Head of Corporate SecurityBank for International Settlements – BIS
Feb 2016 to Oct 2020
Lecturer and Technical Advisor - MIT Geospatial Data CenterMassachusetts Institute of Technology Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jun 2016 to Jun 2019
Technical Director Cyber DefenceCommunications Security Establishment Canada | Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications Canada
Jul 2011 to Jan 2016
Director Cyber Defence OperationsCommunications Security Establishment Canada | Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications Canada
Jun 2010 to Jun 2011
Senior Manager Network Analysis and OperationsCommunications Security Establishment Canada | Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications Canada
Jun 2002 to Jun 2010
Senior IT Security SpecialistCommunications Security Establishment Canada | Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications Canada
May 1997 to Jun 2001
Senior Incidence Response OfficerPublic Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada
Jun 2001 to Jun 2002

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master's Degree (SM), Engineeering and Management
2014 to 2016
Carleton University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science
Carleton University
Master's Degree, Computer Science
Dalhousie University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Saint Mary's University
Bachelor's degree, Economics