Francis Coats

Francis Coats, Eng PSP CISSP, is an accomplished Educational Developer at École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM), focusing on instructional materials for a new MBA course on organizational security. With extensive experience as a Trainer at ÉTS Formation and an instructor at Hackfest, Francis also shares expertise through lectures for multiple organizations, including ASIS and CANASA. A Specialist Sergeant and Technology Advisor at Sûreté du Québec since 1999, responsibilities include advising on technology issues and supporting investigations involving technological components. Additional roles have included providing strategic advice on information security to the Ministère de la Cybersécurité et du Numérique du Québec and serving as a Police Liaison Officer for ASIS Montreal. Educational qualifications include ongoing pursuit of a Master of Applied Science in Innovation Management and a Baccalaureate in Electrical Engineering from École de technologie supérieure.