Summary
Sean Boots is an Open Government Program Manager based in Whitehorse, Yukon with 16 years of experience bridging digital policy, user-centred design, and public-sector delivery. He has led open government and digital policy work at the Government of Yukon and previously shaped national digital service initiatives as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Canadian Digital Service. Trained in public and international affairs (MA) and political studies (BA Hons), he combines policy analysis with hands-on product and UX experience from roles at VOTO Mobile and web development in federal departments. Sean’s background uniquely blends frontline web development and UX design with senior policy-making, enabling practical, citizen-focused open data and digital service strategies. He also brings academic engagement as a Public Servant-in-Residence, reflecting a commitment to mentoring and evidence-informed public sector innovation.
16 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
MA, Public and International Affairs, MA, Public and International Affairs at University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa
BA (Honours), Political Studies, BA (Honours), Political Studies at University of Saskatchewan