Gary Kelly
Certified Cdap Advisor - Canada Digital Adoption Program @Government Of Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Certified Cdap Advisor - Canada Digital Adoption Program @Government Of Canada
NL, CA
The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) helped SMEs modernize through digital roadmaps, funding, and advisory support. From an AI consultant’s perspective, CDAP became a launchpad — exposing organizations to structured change, governance, and technology adoption. It primed businesses for the next leap: scalable, responsible AI and digital transformation.Key contributions:Delivered digital roadmaps for SMEs across multiple sectors, guiding owners and executives through modernization initiatives.Assessed digital maturity, redesigned workflows, and implemented technologies with measurable performance improvements.Translated CDAP engagements into AI readiness frameworks, identifying high-impact use cases in automation, analytics, chatbots, RPA, and intelligent reporting.Designed adoption strategies tailored to resource-constrained environments, focusing on business value over hype — a discipline critical for successful AI transitions.Leveraged Prosci ADKAR, CCMP, and PMP expertise to build staff capability, reduce resistance, and ensure sustained uptake of new tools.Positioned SMEs to scale AI adoption safely by embedding governance, ethics, and stakeholder alignment into their strategies.
EDUCATION
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Business
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Graduate Diploma Health Professional Education
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Master of Education, Post Secondary Studies (4 of 10 courses completed)
SKILLS
ABOUT GARY KELLY
I’m an AI Transformation & Change Consultant (PMP®, Prosci®, CCMP™) with global and cross-sector experience — healthcare, government, SMEs, and commercial enterprises. I help organizations turn disruption into measurable ROI by aligning executives, embedding governance, redesigning workflows, and ensuring adoption that lasts:Enterprise Change Leadership — Directed a digital transformation, achieving HIMSS Level 6 maturity.National Health Programs — Senior consultant for Qatar’s transition from paper to electronic records, one of the largest EHR rollouts in the Middle East.Government & Public Sector — Built governance frameworks for provincial and municipal programs, including founding Executive Director of NL’s Long Range FPN.Commercial Leadership — At GSK, developed the first national sales benchmark for the CEO/VPs and led negotiations for $1B in sales objectives across Canada.SME Digital Adoption — CDAP Advisor designing digital roadmaps and AI readiness frameworks for small and mid-sized enterprises.Medical Technology — Sold and supported advanced surgical systems (Karl Storz OR1, AMO ophthalmic technologies), spending extensive time in ORs supporting adoption at the point of care.Governance & Civic Leadership — Served as City Councillor and committee Co-Chair in Corner Brook, NL, involved in budgeting, negotiations, and municipal service oversight: AI adoption, governance & ethics, stakeholder alignment, workflow redesign, program leadership, financial stewardship, and executive-level communication. I act as the translator between boards, executives, and technical teams — moving AI from vision to ROI.
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