IT Consultant · vCIO · Calgary, AB

Executive technology leadership for organizations that take their operations seriously.

I help executives align IT operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure investments with business growth, without the overhead of a full-time CIO.

20+
Years in IT leadership
$4M+
Cost savings delivered
300+
Projects led to completion
~$8M
Annual operating and capital budgets managed
Portrait of Scott Easton

About Scott Easton

Two decades guiding IT through change, growth, and the occasional crisis.

I'm a strategic IT leader with deep experience across architecture, cybersecurity, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, networking, service desk, and end-user support, for organizations ranging from SMB to enterprise.

My work sits at the intersection of business and technology: building roadmaps executives can act on, negotiating vendor relationships that actually save money, and standing up the governance and resilience required to weather modern cyber threats.

Above all, I lead the way I work with people: collaboratively, decisively, and with a focus on outcomes that matter to the business.

ITIL Foundations v.3NIST CybersecurityBusiness ContinuityVendor ManagementM&A Integration

Services

Three practice areas. One trusted advisor at the executive table.

Advisory

IT Management & vCIO Advisory

"Helping organizations align technology operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure investments with business growth and operational efficiency."

  • IT leadership at vCIO, Director, and ITM levels
  • Strategic IT planning and technology roadmaps
  • Digital and cloud transformation leadership
  • Budgeting and technology investment planning
  • Vendor management and contract negotiation
  • Project management oversight
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Resilience

"Helping organizations strengthen cybersecurity governance, operational resilience, and executive readiness against modern cyber threats."

  • Executive cybersecurity advisory
  • NIST cybersecurity program assessment and maturity
  • Cyber insurance and ransomware readiness
  • Security policy, compliance, and risk management
  • Incident response tabletop exercises
Resilience

Crisis Management Services

"Delivering crisis management and resilience consulting that helps organizations reduce risk, improve readiness, and confidently respond to high-impact operational and cybersecurity events."

  • Executive crisis management advisory
  • Crisis management leadership
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Experience

A perspective built from both sides of the IT table.

Scott has spent his career moving between corporate IT leadership and the managed services world. That dual vantage point means he understands the pressures internal IT teams face, and also knows how MSPs structure projects, negotiate contracts, and deliver outcomes. It is a rare combination that produces more effective roadmaps, sharper vendor management, and better governance.

Corporate IT Leadership

  • Strategic IT leadership for mission-critical environments
  • Enterprise infrastructure and networking oversight
  • Cybersecurity program governance and compliance
  • Budget management for operating and capital IT investments

Managed Services & Consulting

  • vCIO and IT Management consulting for client organizations
  • Vendor selection, contract negotiation, and relationship management
  • Project oversight across infrastructure, security, and cloud
  • Service delivery management for diverse client portfolios

Industries Served

Government & Land Title RegistryGovernmentGeospatial / Land Surveying ServicesTransportation & LogisticsNatural Resources & EnergyProfessional & Business Services

Testimonials

What clients and colleagues say.

I had the opportunity to work with Scott Easton at LTSA/LandSure Systems, where he consistently demonstrated strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to deliver results in complex environments. Scott brings a great balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, whether leading governance work, supporting enterprise planning, or coordinating across technical and business stakeholders. He is dependable, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering practical outcomes that create real value. I would highly recommend Scott to any organization looking for an experienced and effective IT leader or consultant.

Mick Cleveland
Manager, Workplace Technology at Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia

I worked with Scott for a number of years as his manager in oversight of the PMO and IT Management teams at Graycon Group. Scott took on the the responsibility of managing and caring for our largest on-site customer. He took the reins at a time when the customer was not satisfied with the support they were receiving. Scott went to great lengths to stabilize and improve upon the support that the customer was receiving from our services. He demonstrated a great ability to communicate and build relationships. He served as a very effective bridge between the business and the information technology environment. Ultimately, he improved service delivery and management of IT, saving the customer significant amounts of money and increasing their satisfaction as a long-term, loyal customer.

Kevin Fauth
Manager, I & T Enterprise Portfolio Planning and Governance at Enmax

I have worked with Scott at Trident Exploration Corp. since July 2014. Scott has contributed immensely to Trident's overall IT environment and infrastructure and has brought in new and fresh ideas to save the company a lot of money and to improve processes. Scott has also reacted quickly to any demands that the company has had of him and his team to integrate new acquisitions, ensure all aspects of security are top notch, and to conduct business without delays on a day by day basis. I highly recommend Scott for any current or future endeavors he may pursue during his career related to Information Technology!

Jason Baird
Vice President Finance, Trident Exploration Corp.

Get in touch

Let's talk about where your IT is, and where it should go.

Whether you need executive advisory, a cybersecurity reset, or a steady hand through a crisis, the first conversation is straightforward and obligation-free.