Meet John Porter, Government of Alberta CTO — Bio + How to Reach Out

Last updated: 2025-11-21

Who is John Porter?

John Porter is the CTO of Alberta Courts and Director of Court Technology Services, with over 20 years of experience in justice and court IT innovation. He specializes in government IT leadership, cybersecurity, and strategic planning.

John Porter's Work History

John Porter has a extensive career in government IT, currently leading IT services for Alberta’s Courts and Judiciary since 2012. He has also served as interim CIO and held various senior roles in Alberta’s justice and IT sectors.

• Oct 2012 - CTO/Director, Court Technology Services, Government of Alberta
• Aug 2023 - Feb 2024 - CIO (interim), Government of Alberta
• Feb 2012 - Oct 2012 - Assistant Director of Court Technology Services, Government of Alberta
• Feb 2006 - Aug 2011 - Judicial IT Security Officer, Government of Alberta
• Apr 1999 - Feb 2006 - IT Services Manager, Government of Alberta

John Porter's Education

John Porter attended Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for Computer Engineering Technology, and completed executive leadership programs at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He also holds cybersecurity certifications from SANS Technology Institute.

• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Computer Engineering Technology in Information Technology & Electronic Design (1991 - 1993)
• Saïd Business School, University of Oxford - Oxford Executive Leadership Programme (Date not specified - Date not specified)
• SANS Technology Institute - SEC561: Hands-on Hacking Techniques (2007 - 2007)
• SANS Technology Institute - GIAC, Cyber Security (2006 - 2006)

How to Reach John Porter?

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