DoGood Member Spotlight: Joe Abellana
Professional Bio:
Joe Abellana is an accomplished IT leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation and operational excellence across various industries, including insurance, government regulatory body, hospitality, oil & gas logistics, and sports entertainment. He specializes in leading digital transformation, modernizing infrastructure, and strengthening cybersecurity to support scalable, secure, and high-performing organizations.
Known for building agile, high-impact IT teams, Joe has successfully delivered enterprise solutions that improve efficiency, enhance compliance, and align technology with business strategy. His ability to translate complex challenges into practical, forward-thinking solutions has earned him the trust of stakeholders at all levels.
Joe holds a certification in Cybersecurity Risk Strategy & Management from the University of Toronto and 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 also brings a wide array of IT credentials, including ITIL, PMP, AWS, Azure, and various Microsoft certifications.
Company Name & Description:
SSRG (Scarlet Security & Risk Group)
Company Website:
SSRG – Guarding | Risk Management | Investigations | Technology Year (https://ssrg.ca/)
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.”
LinkedIn Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-abellana-2030599/
