Sam Handa, MBA, PMP, SAFe Agilist, ITIL, CISM, CISA

Leading enterprise‑scale cybersecurity and risk programs that strengthen TD’s resilience and protect customers, colleagues, and assets. I drive cross‑functional alignment across technology, business, and risk partners to ensure security initiatives directly support TD’s strategic, regulatory, and operational priorities. My work centers on shaping & delivering end‑to‑end program and product integration strategy, accelerating execution velocity through data‑driven insights, and enabling seamless delivery across complex initiatives. I elevate TD’s security posture by advancing compliance maturity and empowering confident, evidence‑based decision‑making in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Led the successful merger of RBC and HSBC Canada by managing complex system transformations and ensuring the accurate, seamless integration of a diverse asset portfolio into RBC’s operating model. Drove operational readiness and delivered a smooth transition for clients, employees, and business partners. • Led the end to end conversion of a full Asset Management portfolio—clients, employees, and product suite—executing a zero defect, single weekend migration and ensuring full compliance with privacy and regulatory standards. • Directed complex, multi platform integrations across TA (UNITRAX), fund accounting, custody, cash settlement, and trading systems (Charles River, Bloomberg), maintaining 100% trading continuity and operational readiness post migration. • Strengthened governance and cybersecurity posture by driving cross functional and vendor alignment across Capital Markets and Wealth Management, improving disaster recovery and cyber compliance performance by 30%. • Architected the technical migration blueprint and enterprise readiness strategy—leveraging cloud, digital, AI, and IT risk capabilities—to accelerate execution, reduce critical go live issues by 40%, and enable informed executive decision making Served as a strategic partner to senior leadership, aligning business objectives, customer needs, and application functionality to enable a unified, high‑performing post‑merger environment.

As Global Head of IT Infrastructure I led global infrastructure solutions and services to accommodate 100,000+ end-users while providing the infrastructure strategy and technology direction to meet the high-volume demand. Among a range of functions I plan and manage a departmental budget of $90M. I also lead architecture design, integration, and services across multiple on-site and cloud platforms with a focus on developing cost-effective solutions. A few key achievements in this role include: ☛ Successfully planned, led, and deployed the enterprise-wide Transition and Transformation program to the new technology platforms and services. ☛Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) and improved user experience by implementing cloud-based internet proxies and Zscaler virtual private network (VPN) solution. ☛ Engineered a cost-efficient, secure, and accessible software-defined (SD) wide area network (WAN) for the company to support 450+ sites. ☛ Expanded the Enterprise data center platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for strategic applications and deployed data lakes. ☛ Spearheaded several continuous improvement initiatives to the infrastructure such as large-scale platform refreshes, increased vendor engagement, and enhanced cyber security.

As VP of Cloud Infrastructure services and Head of Data Center Services I directed operations with staff of 2,500 and business portfolio of 150+ client accounts across North America. Among a range of functions I developed and executed global strategies with a focus on automation and industrializing operations. I held P&L responsibility for an operational budget of $135M. I also prospected and pursued business and sales opportunities with new clients and Building & Promoting Talent. Working as a Change agent driving P&L Mindset, Accountability & Ownership, Industrializing Operations, Driving Strategic Initiatives & Reward for Performance. A few key achievements in this role include ✪ Delivered global transition and transformation projects for Clients/Customers driving consolidation of IT & data centers, migrating the environments on competitive cloud platforms. ✪ Collaborated with Clients/Partners on large managed services & transformation solutions – analyze and define client’s business strategy and architecture requirements to achieve their business objectives. ✪ Significant improvement in productivity (>15-40% per year) through Automation & Industrialization across the service portfolio to improve cost, compliance & quality ✪ Saved $16M in operational costs in the first year by insourcing and transitioning managed network and security services across North America and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) to India ✪ Drove operational improvements for clients with emphasis on continuous visibility and delivery. ✪ Built robust Talent Supply chain for resource fulfillment from learning academy, partners, campus hires, niche up skill programs, retention through job rotation - reduced hiring timelines & >40% reduction in recruitment cost

As VP and Head of IT Infrastructure and Managed Network and Cybersecurity, I designed and built a high-end infrastructure for the company with a budget of $27M to accommodate 33,000 end-users across 42 global sites. Among other functions I headed meetings with clients to assess business issues and develop and implement technology solutions. A few key achievements in this role include: ◆ Developed and built up network and cybersecurity capabilities from $0 to over $40M in annual revenue. ◆ On Demand IT infrastructure to support high growth enterprise, 5k to 42k users in less than five years. ◆ Established new strategic partnerships to develop direct market channel strategies and joint go-to-market programs.

Reporting to CTO, commissioned Call Center Platform for 1000 seats. Accountable for Enterprise IT design, set up and Techno-Commercial activities of the contact centre.

Launched a major portal for an Internet B2B website; end to end implementation including creation of business plan, value proposition, defining the products, developing key strategic relationships, revenue model and operating budget. Also assessed IT needs at the company’s new food-manufacturing unit