Steven Barry joins the Canadian Internet Registration Authority to manage and maintain the .CA domain

OTTAWA, Oct. 28, 2014 /CNW/ - The Canadian Internet Registration Authority today announced that Steven Barry has joined the organization in the role of Director of Information Technology. Barry will be responsible for leading the IT team responsible for the .CA domain name registry, a critical component of Canada's national Internet infrastructure. Barry will also manage CIRA's software development and information management efforts, taking responsibility for the delivery of new products and services.

Barry has more than 20 years of experience as an IT executive in both the private and not-for-profit sectors, including tenures at DataKinetics, NAV CANADA, among others. Barry is a graduate of Carleton University and holds industry certifications in software testing and quality assurance.

About CIRA
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) manages the .CA top-level domain, Canada's online identifier, on behalf of all Canadians. A Member-driven organization, CIRA also facilitates the development of a better Internet for all Canadians, and represents the .CA registry internationally.

SOURCE: Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)

For more information or interview requests: Ryan Saxby Hill, Communications Manager, CIRA, [email protected], 613-316-2397