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Edmonton, Alberta · Proudly Canadian · Executive Technology Partner
Digital Trust. Delivered.
QTSI is Canada's AI Governance & Executive Cyber Advisory firm. We help boards and leadership teams manage AI risk, secure digital assets, upskill workforces, and optimize technology procurement.
AI Governance
vCISO Advisory
Workplace Academy
IT Procurement
Strategic Edge
Why QTSI?
Differentiated strategic leadership helping Canadian organizations govern technology and AI risk at the executive level.
Board-Level AI Governance
Deep regulatory expertise and ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor & Lead Implementer competencies to ensure compliant, safe, and accountable AI adoption.
Executive Cyber Advisory
Helping leadership teams and boards identify and mitigate cyber risk, establish governance protocols, and build trust with clients and insurers.
Business Outcomes
Technology leadership focused on what matters: resilience, transaction readiness (M&A), compliance with active frameworks, and strategic growth.
Choose Your AI Readiness Path
Three ways to understand and improve your organization's AI governance posture.
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Executive AI Governance Review
Took the free assessment? Book a call with Manav to discuss what your score means and what to do next.
- 1-on-1 with Manav Chadha, CEO
- Discuss your specific results
- No written report — conversational
PAID — $997 CAD
AI Governance Gap Analysis
Our experts review your answers and deliver a 12-page report with your Canadian regulatory exposure analysis, ISO/IEC 42001 gap findings, and an executive risk summary.
- Expert human analysis by Manav & Sami
- 12-page report — ISO/IEC 42001, PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25
- Canadian regulatory exposure register — real penalty figures
- Prioritized 90-day action plan
- Debrief call included — delivered in 5–7 days
AI Governance & Cyber Advisory
For Canadian Leaders.
Protect your digital assets, establish regulatory compliance, upskill your workforce, and source technology with absolute certainty.
Pillar 1
AI Governance
Align your AI adoption with global standards, active privacy laws, and security best practices.
Core Offering
AI Governance Assessment
Establish compliance with active regulations (PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25) and map AI usage against international frameworks like ISO/IEC 42001.
- ISO/IEC 42001 & GRC framework alignment
- PIPEDA & Quebec Law 25 compliance mapping
- Prioritized 90-day action plan & board reporting
Why AI Governance Matters
Ungoverned AI adoption exposes organizations to extreme legal liabilities, brand damage, and operational risk. Ignorance of AI use is no longer a defense.
- Fines & regulatory exposure under Quebec Law 25 & PIPEDA
- Intellectual property leaks & proprietary data exposure
- Client contract violations & professional liability exposure
AI Executive Readiness Review
A rapid, high-impact diagnostic reviewing your organization's AI posture, identifying critical gaps, and delivering immediate actionable recommendations.
- Under 8 minutes questionnaire entry
- Expert human review by Manav & Sami
- Board-ready executive risk summary & score
Pillar 2
Executive Cyber Advisory
Strategic cybersecurity leadership and board-level risk management customized to your organization's exact risk profile.
Core Offering
Fractional vCISO Leadership
Executive-level security leadership without the full-time overhead. Get a dedicated security partner to align your cyber posture, guide internal teams, and satisfy enterprise stakeholders.
- Cybersecurity Strategy & GRC Alignment
- Continuous Policy Monitoring & Audits
- Board, Client, and Insurer Representation
- Incident Response Planning & Drills
Board & Risk Advisory
Translate complex technical exposures into clear business decisions for your board of directors, ensuring strategic risk oversight.
- Executive briefs on emerging cyber regulations
- Due diligence reviews for M&A transactions
- Plain-language threat and exposure reporting
Pillar 3
Digital Workplace Academy™
Scalable, workforce-wide upskilling to eliminate human error and drive operational readiness.
Workplace Upskilling & Safety
Practical, cohort-based digital literacy, cyber hygiene, and AI awareness training designed for startups, small businesses, and newcomers. Grant-eligible, in plain language, and powered by industry-leading tools like KnowBe4.
- AI Tool Hygiene & Governance Awareness
- KnowBe4 Security & Phishing Simulations
- Cohort Programs for Startups & New Canadians
Pillar 4
IT Procurement
Direct software, hardware, and SaaS sourcing to maximize technology spending power.
Technology Sourcing & Slicing
Enterprise technology procurement backed by deep volume relationships. We help organizations source laptops, servers, security appliances, and SaaS/Microsoft 365 licensing, optimizing lifecycle planning and contract negotiations.
- Hardware: Dell, Lenovo, HP, Cisco, Fortinet
- SaaS & M365 Subscription Audits & Optimization
- Lifecycle Procurement Sourcing Channels
Engagement Models
Two Strategic Pathways
We structure our engagements around your organization's scale, immediate risks, and long-term governance requirements.
Pathway A
Executive AI Journey
A targeted, fast-track engagement path designed to identify immediate vulnerabilities, map regulatory exposures, and implement standard guardrails.
- Free Executive Assessment: Instant maturity check & initial risk index scorecard.
- Gap Analysis: Structured, 12-page expert human diagnostic with potential penalty exposure register ($997 flat fee).
- Implementation Roadmap: Remediation, control alignment (ISO/IEC 42001), and guardrail setup.
Pathway B
Strategic Partnership Journey
A comprehensive strategic program designed for organizations requiring continuous compliance, cyber resilience, and board-level risk management.
- Executive Advisory: Direct consultation to scope risk profiles, board structures, and transactional targets.
- Fractional vCISO Leadership: Ongoing expert cyber advisory, incident response, GRC controls, and insurer reviews.
- Workplace Academy Integration: Workforce-wide training & phishing simulation setup to secure operational layers.
- Long-Term Governance: Continuous board oversight, ISO/IEC 42001 certification readiness, and vendor audits.
Capabilities
Extended Technology Capabilities
Delivered directly by QTSI or through carefully selected technology partners depending on project scope and specialization.
Managed IT Services
Proactive operations, SLA helpdesk, security patching, and full device lifecycle management.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Azure and AWS tenant engineering, migration plans, secure remote work, backup, and recovery systems.
Web & Custom Software
Enterprise-grade web application architecture, custom portal design, and secure database APIs.
AI & Automation
Automated invoice capture, customized AI agents, workflow slicing, and data extraction pipelines.
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Meet the Founder
Manav Chadha
Founder & CEO, QTSI
vCISO & Cybersecurity Leader
GRC Strategist
Extensive
Experience
Dozens
of Organizations Served
Canadian
Proudly Edmonton, AB
A technology and cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience delivering secure, innovative, and business-aligned solutions that drive measurable results. Through QTSI, Manav helps Canadian organizations modernize their infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity maturity, simplify technology decisions, and build secure, scalable digital foundations.
"Technology should not only support business growth — it should protect it, accelerate it, and make it stronger."
— Manav Chadha, Founder of QTSI
Cybersecurity
vCISO
Governance & Risk
Compliance
Digital Transformation
Cloud Strategy
IT Operations
Security Awareness
Security That Operates at the
Executive Level.
QTSI delivers cybersecurity leadership, risk governance, and compliance strategy that aligns your security posture with business objectives — not just IT checklists.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Structured GRC frameworks that reduce organizational risk, satisfy regulatory requirements, and give leadership clear visibility into security posture.
- Security policy & framework development
- Risk register & assessment programs
- Regulatory compliance readiness
- Board-level security reporting
vCISO
Virtual CISO Leadership
Executive-level cybersecurity leadership on a flexible engagement model. Get the strategic direction of a seasoned CISO without the full-time overhead.
- Security strategy & roadmap ownership
- Vendor & third-party risk management
- Incident response planning & tabletop
- Security program maturity assessment
Security Awareness & Culture
Turn your workforce into a security asset. Structured awareness programs, phishing simulations, and education campaigns that build lasting security culture.
- Phishing simulation programs
- Role-based security training
- Acceptable use policy rollout
- Security culture measurement
Data Protection
Encryption, access controls, and data governance aligned with Canadian privacy law.
Threat Detection
Monitoring, alerting, and response plans that minimize dwell time and blast radius.
Digital Trust
Security posture that builds client confidence, enabling business growth without risk.
Compliance Readiness
Audit-ready documentation, policies, and evidence collection for regulatory frameworks.
67%
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of Canadian SMBs have zero cybersecurity plan in place. (Source: CIRA 2023)
A breach doesn't ask for your readiness.
Frameworks & Standards
IT Procurement
The Right Technology,
The Right Technology,
Sourced Strategically.
QTSI acts as your trusted procurement partner — cutting through vendor complexity to source business-grade hardware, software, and cloud subscriptions that fit your operational needs and budget.
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Assess & Scope
We audit your existing assets, identify gaps, and define requirements aligned to business goals.
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Source & Evaluate
Vendor-agnostic sourcing across trusted partners — comparing specs, pricing, and total cost of ownership.
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Deploy & Support
Delivery, configuration, and lifecycle management — so technology arrives ready to work.
Endpoints
Laptops, desktops, workstations, thin clients
Servers & Storage
Rack, tower, NAS, SAN, and hyperconverged
Networking
Switches, routers, access points, firewalls
Software & Licensing
Microsoft, Adobe, security tools, enterprise SaaS
Cloud Subscriptions
Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, cloud backup
Security Hardware
UTM firewalls, MFA tokens, encrypted drives
Enterprise-Grade Solutions from Trusted Partners
Dell Technologies
HP
Lenovo
Cisco
Fortinet
VMware
Microsoft
Ubiquiti
Move Faster. Work Securely.
Scale Without Limits.
QTSI modernizes your workplace and infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and multi-cloud environments — with security embedded at every layer.
Numerous
Cloud Projects Delivered
High
Uptime & Reliability
Significant
Efficiency Improvement
24/7
Managed & Monitored
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
AWS
Secure Hybrid
Cloud Migration
Plan, migrate, and validate your on-premise workloads to cloud environments with minimal disruption and maximum security.
- Workload assessment & migration planning
- Azure & AWS lift-and-shift execution
- Post-migration optimization
Modern Workplace
Deploy and manage Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune for a secure, productive, and connected modern workplace.
- Microsoft 365 deployment & licensing
- Intune device management & policies
- Secure remote work architecture
Backup & Recovery
Immutable backups, tested recovery procedures, and business continuity planning that ensure your organization never loses critical data.
- Cloud & hybrid backup architecture
- Ransomware-resilient data protection
- RTO/RPO planning & DR testing
Built for What
Comes Next.
QTSI builds your technology foundation so that every system — portals, ERP, ticketing, procurement, AI, and executive reporting — connects into one secure, intelligent digital ecosystem when you're ready to scale.
Client Portal
Phase 3
ERP Integration
Phase 4
Ticketing System
Phase 3
Asset Management
Phase 3
Procurement Workflow
Phase 4
Executive Dashboard
Phase 5
AI Knowledge Base
Phase 2
CRM Integration
Phase 2
Automation Layer
Phase 5
1
Website & AI Assistant
QTSI Copilot, brand presence, and lead capture — the foundation is live.
Active2
Knowledge Base AI
Intelligent documentation, onboarding, and internal knowledge systems.
Planned3
Customer Portal
Ticketing, asset management, project tracking, and secure client communication.
Future4
ERP & Procurement
Procurement workflows, vendor management, and financial operations in one platform.
Future5
Executive Intelligence
Unified reporting, AI-driven insights, and technology advisory at the executive layer.
VisionFuture integration ecosystem
Not Your Typical IT Company.
Your Technology Partner.
Most IT providers react to problems. QTSI anticipates them. We embed at the executive level and treat your technology as a strategic business asset — not a support ticket.
Plain-English Advisory
No jargon. No vendor-speak. QTSI translates complex technology decisions into clear business language your leadership team can act on.
Security-First Mindset
Every recommendation, every deployment, every procurement decision is evaluated through a security lens before it reaches your organization.
Canadian Business Focus
We understand Canadian regulatory requirements, privacy laws, and the unique technology challenges facing organizations across Alberta and beyond.
Scalable Solutions
Technology designed to grow with you. Whether you're at 10 employees or 500, QTSI's architecture scales without costly re-platforming.
Executive-Level Leadership
You get founder-direct engagement. Not a junior tech. Not a ticketing system. Strategic technology leadership from someone who understands your business goals.
Long-Term Partnership
QTSI doesn't disappear after deployment. We embed as a long-term technology partner — proactive, accountable, and invested in your outcomes.
Procurement Expertise
Vendor-agnostic sourcing with real market knowledge. QTSI secures business-grade hardware and software at competitive pricing with full lifecycle support.
Operational Reliability
Predictable, accountable IT operations that keep your business running. SLA-backed delivery, proactive monitoring, and documented processes you can audit.
Real Organizations.
Measurable Outcomes.
These engagements reflect the kind of technology transformation QTSI delivers — strategic, secure, and built for the long term.
Managed IT & Security
Secure IT Foundation
Professional Services · 45 Employees · Alberta
Compliance-Ready
in under 90 days
Challenge
A growing professional services firm was operating on a patchwork of unmanaged devices, no security policies, and an IT infrastructure that had never been formally audited. Compliance exposure and a lack of visibility into their own environment created significant organizational risk.
Approach
QTSI conducted a full infrastructure audit, deployed Intune-based device management across all endpoints, hardened the Microsoft 365 environment, implemented next-generation firewall policies, and delivered a documented security baseline aligned to organizational risk tolerance.
Outcome & Impact
The organization achieved a fully documented, compliance-ready IT estate. Leadership gained real-time visibility into their technology posture for the first time. Attack surface reduced. Staff onboarding time cut significantly with standardized device provisioning.
IT Procurement
Procurement Modernization
Logistics & Operations · 80 Employees · Western Canada
Significant Cost Reduction
in annual IT spend
Challenge
An operations-focused business was purchasing hardware ad hoc across departments with no central inventory, inconsistent vendor relationships, and significant over-spend on software renewals and legacy licensing that no longer served the business.
Approach
QTSI completed a full procurement and licensing audit, established a vendor consolidation strategy, built a standardized hardware catalogue, renegotiated cloud subscription structures, and implemented an asset lifecycle tracking process tied to the annual planning cycle.
Outcome & Impact
Annual IT procurement costs were significantly reduced. A complete asset register was established for the first time. Renewals are now tracked proactively, eliminating surprise expenses. Leadership has full spend visibility and a predictable technology budget.
vCISO & Awareness
Cybersecurity Readiness
Healthcare-Adjacent Services · 120 Employees · Canada
Zero Phishing Incidents
in the 6 months post-program
Challenge
The organization had experienced multiple phishing attempts with no formal security awareness program, no incident response plan, and a leadership team that lacked the language and frameworks to manage cybersecurity risk at the board level.
Approach
QTSI engaged as vCISO, delivered a phishing simulation baseline, deployed a role-based security awareness program, built an incident response playbook, and established a GRC framework with quarterly executive reporting aligned to organizational risk appetite.
Outcome & Impact
Zero successful phishing incidents in the six months following program rollout. Staff security awareness scores improved measurably across all roles. Leadership now receives structured quarterly briefings. The organization has a defensible security posture and documented IR capability.
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56 recommendations.
Earned, not collected.
Manav Chadha has 56 LinkedIn recommendations from clients and colleagues built over 20+ years of relationship-first work across Alberta and Canada.
Manav doesn't just understand technology — he understands what keeping my business safe actually means to me as an owner. He explained our cybersecurity posture in plain language and built a plan we could actually execute. No jargon, no scare tactics. Just clarity and a clear path forward.
Zero phishing incidents — Proven Record and counting
I've worked with a lot of IT consultants over the years. Most explain what they've done after the fact. Manav explains what he's about to do and why — and he's always right. That kind of proactive, strategic thinking is rare. QTSI has been running our IT and security for two years and it's never been smoother.
Managed IT + vCISO — 2+ years, zero critical incidents
When our startup needed to pass a security review for our first major enterprise contract, QTSI got us ready in three weeks. Manav knew exactly what the client's procurement team would ask and prepared us for every question. That contract closed. The ROI on that engagement was over 40×.
Enterprise contract secured — $240K over 2 years
Our energy operations needed a partner who understood both OT environments and enterprise compliance. QTSI's depth — the CISM credentials, the ITIL background, the real-world energy sector experience — made them the obvious choice. They've handled everything from our security posture review to hardware procurement.
Full security posture review + ongoing vCISO advisory
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