Tracy Huitika
VP of Engineering @Symend
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WORK HISTORY
VP of Engineering @Symend
Calgary, AB, CA
I drive strategic vision, rapid execution, and scalable innovation in engineering teams. My role bridges technical leadership and business objectives, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps while fostering a culture of autonomy, accountability, and excellence.Key Responsibilities- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the engineering vision, balancing short-term wins with long-term scalability to support business growth- AI & Technical Innovation: Spearhead AI/ML-driven product development, ensuring solutions are impactful, scalable, and aligned with market needs- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product and Executive leadership to align engineering execution with company strategy- High-Performing Teams: Build, mentor, and scale distributed engineering teams, promoting technical excellence, career growth, and operational resilience- Operational Excellence: Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), enforcing best practices in architecture, security, Agile methodologies, and system reliability- Risk & Process Optimization: Proactively eliminate single points of failure, improve documentation, and implement robust processes for sustainable growth- Metrics-Driven Execution: Define KPIs for engineering performance, team health, and delivery velocity, ensuring transparency with stakeholders- Vendor & Tech Leadership: Manage vendor relationships to optimize costs and leverage cutting-edge technologies.Key Focus Areas/Achievements- Accelerating innovation through AI/ML adoption and scalable architecture- Driving execution velocity without compromising long-term sustainability- Building resilient teams through mentorship, performance coaching, and talent development- Strengthening collaboration across Engineering, Product, and Executive leadership
EDUCATION
The University of British Columbia
Post-graduate courses, Physics
Simon Fraser University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Computing Science
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Discovery Foundation, Technology Growth Strategies
University of Manitoba
BSc, Mathematics and Astronomy
Lighthouse Labs
Certificate of Completion of Web Development with Java Script, Computer Software Engineering
The University of British Columbia
Executive Education, Sauder School of Business
SKILLS
ABOUT TRACY HUITIKA
I am a positive and driven leader with 25 years of experience helping organize, build, and motivate teams in order to produce high-quality technical solutions.My experience includes devising both business and technical solutions for a wide range of organizations, and as a strong leader and communicator, I can ensure that the optimal solution is developed using the best technical approach to meet customer needs. I have an internal fire constantly challenging me to do more and to achieve more, all mixed in with an upbeat, can-do attitude.I appreciate a high-energy, dynamic workplace where bright minds work together to learn from and support one another in order to achieve their goals. My ambition is to continue to grow organizations by understanding the customer and leading and motivating employees to succeed.I am a lover of all things nerdy.Specialties: Leadership and Team Management, Strategic Planning and Execution, Team Productivity, Communication, Presentation, and Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Management, Developing Software Systems, Business/Product Development, Negotiation Skills
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