Brandon Britt
ITAS Instructor and Program Co-Chair
Brandon is an alumnus of the ITAS program and has worked for 20+ years in various roles in Information Technology from systems administration, solutions architecture, consulting, and IT management. He has a strong background in datacenter and end-user virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage appliances, and Microsoft Servers applications. When he’s not plunking on keyboards or staying current in the world of IT, Brandon enjoys many of the outdoor activities Vancouver Island has to offer, such as camping, hiking, and mountain biking.
Email: Brandon.Britt@viu.ca
Allan McDonald
ITAS Instructor and Program Co-Chair
Allan studied Computer Science and Mathematics at Western University and has a Masters Degree from the University of Ottawa. As the president of his own company he contracted to a number of both private and public companies in the National Capital Region for more than 30 years. He developed a passion for teaching and taught, developed and administered Computer Science Programs at two post-secondary schools in the Outauais. He moved to Vancouver Island in 2022 and continues to pursue his passion for teaching in the ITAS program.
Email: Allan.McDonald@viu.ca
Graham White
ITAS Instructor
Graham is an alumnus of the ITAS program and worked for many years as the managing IT director of a 24/7, global online business. His experiences include designing and maintaining datacenter operations in a mixed Linux and Windows environment as well as running network operations and monitoring. Graham is a musician and enjoys performing live and song writing for various projects around the mid-island area.
Phone: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2765
Email: Graham.White@viu.ca
David Croft
ITAS Instructor
David studied Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He has worked on a diverse range of projects from helping develop a virtual reality helicopter simulator at the Department of National Defence to writing software for building modeling and simulation. David enjoys camping and boating here and there around Vancouver Island in his free time.
Phone: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2210
Email: David.Croft@viu.ca
Michelle Ashby
ITAS Instructor
Michelle graduated from the ITAS program in 2015 and has worked for various mid-island companies. For the past three years they have been with Coastal Community Credit Union, starting as their System’s Administrator but leading Automation Development starting in 2023. They also have several Microsoft Certifications and enjoy anything database related. In their free time (what free time?), Michelle likes renovating, reading, spending time with family, vacationing in Mexico, amongst many other hobbies.
Email: Michelle.Ashby@viu.ca
Chris Oaten
ITAS Instructor
Chris is a graduate of the ITAS program and is currently the Director of Research & Development at ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd. and is responsible for managing both the IT and web development teams. His career has touched on a wide range of IT-related tasks, including small business server and network administration and web development using Laravel and WordPress. Today, his role is largely project management and strategic planning with some web development on the side. He lives in Nanaimo BC with his wife and daughter, and spends his evenings and weekends playing video games and working on D&D campaigns.
Email: Chris.Oaten@viu.ca
Marcello Delcaro
ITAS Instructor
Marcello has a strong background in Cybersecurity for Software Supply Chains (C-SCRM) and Binary Analysis. He has worked on developing malware detection systems, managing complex projects, and partnering with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. As an ITAS graduate, Marcello understands how to help students build the practical skills they need for careers in the tech industry.
Email: Marcello.Delcaro@viu.ca
Darren Everleigh
ITAS Technician
Darren Everleigh is a highly accomplished technology professional with expertise in IT management, strategic planning, and Unix/Linux system administration. As the former Co-CIO and Director of Information Technology at Vancouver Island University, he provided visionary leadership, overseeing operations and setting the strategic direction. With a strong track record in rebuilding and optimizing IT infrastructures, Darren’s comprehensive understanding of system administration and technical proficiency in areas like ERP administration, and Enterprise Level IT Systems Management enable him to drive transformative projects. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science , Certified as a Red Hat Engineer and ITIL practitioner, he combines technical skills with a strategic approach to change management and IT leadership. Darren’s ability to deliver exceptional results through strategic planning and resource optimization has enabled organizations to thrive. Outside of work, he embraces an active lifestyle, enjoying running, cycling, swimming, and hiking, which further enhances his drive and solution-oriented mindset.
Phone: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2712
Email: Darren.Eveleigh@viu.ca
David Grant
ITAS Technician
Photo and bio coming soon.
Phone: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2765
Email: David.Grant@viu.ca