Gordon Atkin Email Address

Vice President, Technology and Business Platforms

Instructure makes software that makes smarter people. Products include Canvas LMS, Bridge and Canvas Network.

CHARISMATIC TECHNOLOGY LEADER WHO ADVISES, ARCHITECTS, UNITES, & ALIGNS STRATEGIC | GLOBAL | TRANSFORMATIONAL INITIATIVES As a globally experienced technology leader, I have a passion for creating and executing a technology strategy that’s aligned with business strategy while transforming how IT teams innovate, automate, create operational efficiency, accelerate revenue growth, and maximize profitability. My background includes CIO and executive-level roles driving strategic change by implementing transformational process improvements and technology solutions with SaaS, ERP, CRM, marketing automation, sales enablement, customer success, enterprise platforms, corporate applications, data warehousing, business intelligence, enterprise architecture, systems development, systems integration, and IT cost management. I'm well known for my ability to build world-class teams who innovate and solve complicated business problems. I focus on being a strategic and a motivational team builder, leader, collaborator, and mentor with a heavy emphasis on a growth-mindset. Some of my strengths include creating strong relationships with business leaders, improving business processes, creating customer friendly and high-performing teams, and being a tenacious and disciplined problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high pressure environment. I also have expertise in executing a wide variety of change initiatives including IT consolidation, mergers, compliance audits, risk assessments, IPO readiness, and global growth. I enjoy being a change agent and driver who knows how to manage successfully through change and consistently seeks to exceed expectations.