Turning Hard Problems Into Finished Work
I transform ideas into strategy, structure, and execution.

What I Do
Strategy, leadership, and turning ideas into execution.
Strategy & Systems
I design frameworks, processes, and structures that turn organizational complexity into clarity.
Innovation & Implementation
I build, test, and operationalize solutions that make teams more effective.
Leadership & Decision Support
I support executives and cross-functional teams with clear information, recommendations, and forward momentum.
Current Work
What I’m working on now.
Cape Breton University
Manager of Business Intelligence, Chair of Data Governance, Advisor on AI & Strategic Planning.
At CBU, I work on the high-leverage problems that shape the University’s future. My work focuses on:
- Enrolment Forecasting & Revenue Modelling. Building systems that align budgets, enrolment plans, and institutional strategy.
- Market Analysis & Conversion Insights. Understanding applicant behaviour, yield rates, and competitive positioning to guide program and recruitment decisions.
- AI & Strategic Innovation. Helping senior leadership evaluate how AI can support major institutional priorities, streamline operations, and form part of large-scale research initiatives.
- Data Governance & Institutional Clarity. Chairing the University’s data governance framework to strengthen accuracy, definitions, and decision-making across departments.


Speaking, Workshops, & Advising
I don’t regularly take speaking engagements, but I occasionally deliver focused workshops for teams that want clarity, strategy, and better decision-making. My sessions are practical, fast-moving, and built around real problems—not theory.
- Systems Thinking for Leaders. Turn ideas into repeatable processes that reduce friction and improve execution.
- AI for Non-Technical Teams. A practical session on applying AI to everyday workflows, planning, and communication.
- Strategic Decision-Making Under Pressure. How to cut through noise, find leverage, and act with clarity when it matters.
- Revenue Forecasting 101. For businesses and institutions that want to strengthen their understanding of conversion, yield, and market dynamics.
“Give me a real challenge and I’ll turn it into momentum.”

Colin MacInnis
Manager of Business Intelligence at CBU
