Ian Bailey was appointed as Assistant Deputy Minister of Technology Solutions on November 22, 2013. He has 28 years of experience in Information Management and Information Technology. He joined the B.C. Government in 1993 and has been the Chief Technology Officer prior to this appointment.

Ian has worked on a number of key initiatives in the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and Shared Services BC, including development of the Pan-Canadian Identity Management Strategy and the BC Services Card solution for the Province.

After graduating from the University of Victoria with a degree in Computer Science, Ian spent 10 years developing software in the Oil & Gas industry, designing submarine detection systems and ultrasonic inspection technology for the Department of National Defence, and Health care solutions for the Province of British Columbia.