Eastern Ontario, Canada

Nick Oda

Entrepreneur, technology leader and community builder. I help organizations use technology confidently, and I work to make our regional business community stronger, more connected and more inclusive.

Professional portrait of Nick Oda
Founder and CEOGinga Technology Solutions
EntrepreneurshipFounder and CEO, Ginga Technology Solutions
Business leadershipPresident, Clarence-Rockland Chamber
Regional advocacyVice-President, Hawkesbury and Region Chamber
CommunityPresident, Prescott-Russell LGBTQ+ Allies Group

About Nick

Technology expertise with a community mindset.

I believe leadership means turning ideas into practical results, communicating clearly and showing up for the people and organizations around you.

I am a bilingual entrepreneur and technology executive based in Eastern Ontario. I founded Ginga Technology Solutions in 2020 to give growing organizations access to dependable, personal and security-focused IT leadership.

My career spans more than two decades in networking, servers, virtualization, cloud platforms and cybersecurity. That technical foundation shapes how I approach business and community work: understand the real problem, build the right team and own the outcome.

Outside Ginga, I contribute to regional economic development, business advocacy, inclusive community initiatives and public education about technology and cybersecurity.

20+Years in technology
2020Ginga founded
EN + FRBilingual leadership
BITNetworking specialization

Leadership

Building businesses and stronger regional networks.

My roles connect entrepreneurship, economic development, technology and community service across Prescott-Russell and Eastern Ontario.

01

Ginga Technology Solutions

As founder and CEO, I lead a growing managed IT services company supporting organizations across Eastern Ontario and Gatineau with secure, reliable technology.

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02

Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce

As president, I support local entrepreneurs, stronger business connections and a constructive voice for the Clarence-Rockland business community.

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03

Hawkesbury and Region Chamber of Commerce

As board vice-president, I help advance regional collaboration, member value and economic opportunities for businesses in Hawkesbury and the surrounding region.

Meet the board
04

Prescott-Russell LGBTQ+ Allies Group

As president, I advocate for welcoming, respectful and inclusive communities that reflect the bilingual and rural realities of Prescott-Russell.

Learn about the group
Nick Oda speaking at a regional business event
Speaking with regional business leaders in Prescott-Russell.

Entrepreneurship

Technology should move the business forward.

Ginga was built around a simple idea: business owners should be able to focus on their organizations without constantly worrying about technology. Today, our team supports clients with managed IT, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, networks, communications and physical security.

I am particularly proud of our experience supporting clinics, medical offices and other organizations where reliable, secure systems directly affect the people they serve.

Managed ITCybersecurityCloud and Microsoft 365Networks and infrastructureBusiness strategy

Community involvement

Showing up locally, advocating regionally.

Community leadership happens in meeting rooms, at local events and in the larger conversations that shape the future of Canadian business.

01

National advocacy

Bringing Eastern Ontario business perspectives into wider Canadian discussions, including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in 2025.

02

Regional development

Connecting entrepreneurs, municipalities and community partners to create practical opportunities.

03

Inclusive communities

Helping people feel represented, respected and welcome throughout Prescott-Russell.

04

Public education

Making technology and cybersecurity practical for everyday audiences in English and French.

Media and speaking

Making complex technology understandable.

I regularly speak about technology, cybersecurity, AI and the realities facing small and mid-sized organizations.

Radio

Tec Tuesday

Practical French-language conversations about technology, digital safety and emerging trends for regional listeners.

Listen and learn
Public education

Cybersecurity awareness

Clear guidance that helps businesses and families recognize scams, reduce risk and make better technology decisions.

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Speaking

Business and community events

Available for panels, presentations and media commentary on entrepreneurship, managed IT, cybersecurity and regional business issues.

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How I lead

Practical values, consistently applied.

Good leadership is not a title. It is a pattern of decisions, actions and accountability.

Own the outcome

Take responsibility, stay engaged and finish what was started.

Communicate clearly

Make complex issues understandable and keep people informed.

Secure by default

Build trust and resilience into every technology decision.

Care about the community

Use business leadership to create opportunity beyond the business itself.

Connect

Let’s build something useful.

For business collaborations, community initiatives, speaking opportunities or media requests, reach out directly.