DoGood Member Spotlight: Joe Abellana
Professional Bio:
Joe Abellana is a visionary IT executive with over two decades of experience leading innovation and transformation across a wide range of industries—including insurance, government regulatory bodies, hospitality, oil & gas logistics, sports entertainment, and the security and risk management sector. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence, Joe specializes in digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise-grade cybersecurity to build resilient, scalable, and secure organizations.
Respected for his ability to turn complex challenges into strategic wins, Joe has led high-impact initiatives that enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and align IT capabilities with business goals. He is also a recognized leader in building and mentoring agile, results-driven IT teams that consistently deliver enterprise solutions with lasting business impact.
Joe holds dual certifications in Cybersecurity Risk Strategy & Management from the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia, a Certificate in Business Management from Simon Fraser University, and a bachelor’s degree in Aircraft Technology from Indiana Aerospace University. He is also armed with a broad suite of IT credentials, including ITIL, PMP, AWS, Azure, and multiple Microsoft certifications—empowering him to lead confidently at the intersection of technology, risk, and innovation.
Company Name & Description:
SSRG (Scarlet Security & Risk Group) brings together the best of local expertise and national strength—offering guard services, investigations, executive protection, and tech integration. With deep Indigenous partnerships and a values-first culture, SSRG delivers unmatched service with integrity.
Company Website:
Founded:
2000
Headquarters Location:
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Primary Area of Focus:
Strategic IT Leadership, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity & Risk Management, AI and Cloud & Infrastructure Strategy
Current Projects/Initiatives:
Enterprise Digital Transformation
Cybersecurity Initiative
Cloud Migration
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Overhaul
Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) integration
Quote (on a key industry trend or initiative you're passionate about):
“The true power of technology lies in its ability to restore what matters most— human focus, creativity, and connection. I'm driven by the vision of a future where machines do the busywork and people do the meaningful work.”
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