Father, Analyst, Storyteller
Whether work or family, I leverage insight and experience to lead the next chapter.
What I Do for Work
Implement & Manage Data Infrastructure
Across CRMs and ERPs, I make databases work for users and executives.
Translate Data to Help Guide Operations
Beyond dashboards, I look for bottlenecks, gaps, and areas of improvement in operations.
Explore New Development Opportunities
I research and test new ideas and initiatives to keep businesses moving forward.
Current Projects
What I’m working on right now.
Cape Breton University
Manager of Business Intelligence, Chair of Data Governance, Advisor on AI Research & Strategy
- Enrolment Forecasting. Using trends and current market signals to project enrolment and inform capacity, staffing, and revenue decisions.
- Real-Time Reporting. Providing visibility into performance so leaders can act with confidence as conditions change.
- Data Governance. Establishing standards, ownership, and accountability so data remains trusted, consistent, and usable over time.
- Expansion Initiatives. Assisting special projects to expand operations on AI, extended learning, graduate outcomes, and other Federal/Provincial priorities.
Outside the Office
The routines, training, and interests that shape how I think and work.
- Endurance Training & Run Events. Training for longevity and race preparation as a demonstration of my consistency, patience, and execution.
- Home DIY & Woodworking. Tackling projects that reinforce problem-solving, precision, and respect for process.
- Travel & Perspective. Experiencing new places and cultures to broaden perspective.
- Family & Legacy. Passing forward a belief in education, curiosity, and shared experiences as the foundation for what comes next.
“Build well, think long, pass it forward.”
Colin MacInnis
Manager of Business Intelligence
Cape Breton University