Frank Hoogendoorn is a technology executive with many years of experience in leading the development and commercialization of data-centric products and services. As a data-focused IT strategist, Frank loves to work at the intersection of technology and business and is passionate about creating data-driven solutions that improve sustainability.

Frank is responsible for implementing the digital strategy at MineSense, as well as for growing the company’s data capabilities by building a team of data professionals that includes data scientists, data engineers, and geoscientists.

An entrepreneur at heart, Frank co-founded Cognera Corp. in 2002, which as EVP Business Solutions, he helped grow into one of the largest companies of its kind in Canada. Prior to joining MineSense, Frank worked as an independent IT Management Consultant, where, in addition to helping clients craft and implement IT strategies, he led the development of several data-centered product and service offerings. Frank holds a Business Administration Diploma with a major in Accounting, and a Business Management Degree with a double major in Finance and Management Information Systems (MIS).