Michael Amato serves as Chief Information Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister of the Infrastructure Technology and Operations Division within GovTechON (Government Information Technology Ontario) in the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. He leads the province’s largest enterprise technology division, responsible for the digital and operational foundations that support the public services Ontarians use every day.

Michael oversees critical technology operations including digital infrastructure, procurement, service management, project delivery and product support. In this role, he works closely with government partners, Ontario based suppliers and the broader technology sector to deliver secure, scalable and reliable digital solutions across the province.
With more than 25 years of executive and operational leadership experience across government and the private sector, Michael is known for his collaborative, people centred leadership style and his strong focus on inclusion, service excellence and innovation. He has led major enterprise initiatives, including the introduction of the Ontario Public Service’s first artificial intelligence chatbot, helping modernize how government services respond to evolving needs.

The Infrastructure Technology and Operations Division take pride in supporting Ontario’s commitment to innovation and economic growth—ensuring digital solutions strengthen public services today while building a resilient foundation for the future.

Kara Beckles is the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Artificial Intelligence Division in Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Data at the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. As an active and experienced AI and data leader in the Government of Canada, Kara has held various executive positions across the public service, including Executive Director within the Privacy and Responsible Data Division at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Chief Data Officer and Director General of Data and Information Services at the Privy Council Office (PCO), Director General of Data Integration in PCO’s Result and Delivery Unit, and Chief Economist at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. She has also held various strategic, policy and analytical roles at Finance Canada, Treasury Board Secretariat, Statistics Canada, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and PCO. Kara holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and business from the University of Winnipeg and a Master of Arts in economics from Dalhousie University.

Daniela Spagnolo is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Cyber Security Division at the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP) within the Ontario Public Service (OPS). With over 15 years of experience across executive, operational and finance roles, Daniela is a strategic leader who emphasizes cyber security as a business imperative that enhances resilience, trust, and compliance. Known by her peers, partners and staff as a strategic, pragmatic, collaborative and visionary leader, Daniela leads a team of over 100 talented cyber security professionals, responsible for delivering a comprehensive cyber risk management program to predict, identify and defend the OPS IT network.

Roy Thomas is a seasoned technology executive and public sector leader with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale digital transformation across the Ontario Public Service.

As Assistant Deputy Minister for I&IT Enterprise Solutions Division, Roy leads a team of more than 400 professionals delivering digital services that support millions of Ontarians. He is recognized for building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams and delivering user-centric solutions that drive measurable improvements in service outcomes.

Roy continues to guide I&ITESD in ensuring that public services remain resilient, modern, and responsive to the evolving digital needs of Ontarians.

A strong advocate for agile delivery, data-driven decision-making, and human-centred design, Roy combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership. He is known for fostering collaboration, aligning business and technology priorities, and effectively navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Roy holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Toronto and has completed the Ontario Public Service Leadership Development Program. He is a recipient of the Amethyst Award for Excellence in the Ontario Public Service.