Ian Chan

Solving Canada's largest social-economic challenges at Blueprint

Ian Chan is the Chief Operating Officer at Blueprint, a position he has held since 2023. With over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles, Ian is recognized as a seasoned executive who focuses on operational excellence and strategic development within the organization. His primary goal is to foster an environment that maximizes employee performance, thereby enhancing Blueprint's ability to achieve its mission.1 3 5

Professional Background

Before joining Blueprint, Ian served as the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer at another organization, where he honed his skills in operational management and financial oversight.4 His extensive experience in leadership roles has equipped him with the ability to create strategic focus in fast-paced environments, making him a valuable asset to the team.2

Role at Blueprint

As COO, Ian plays a critical role in developing and executing operational functions. He is committed to building a culture that supports innovation and evidence-based practices, which are central to Blueprint's mission of addressing complex public policy issues.1 5

Ian is also noted for his leadership style, which emphasizes collaboration and strategic thinking, qualities that have earned him recognition from colleagues and peers alike.2

Highlights

Oct 25 · twitter

This reminds me of an ECE prof from school that would directly pipe source .c files to midi sound output to “listen” for code he needed to refactor. Wut.

Though in this example I’d imagine anyone with perfect pitch + training, this task would be fairly straightforward