Andrew Dunbar

Andrew Dunbar is the Chief Information Security Officer at Shopify and has been with the company since 2012. He leads the team responsible for safeguarding the millions of merchants on the Shopify platform, educating all employees on the best security practices, and ensuring that Shopify implements innovative security techniques to meet the changing needs of commerce globally. Prior to joining Shopify, he worked as an IT Security Specialist and Programming Analyst for Global Affairs Canada (formerly known as the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development). He began his journey in this space by completing a Bachelor’s of Engineering (Software) from Carleton University.