About Us
Our way of thinking
Sometimes we get caught up in our own perspective, and it’s helpful to learn new skills or bring in new advice. Looking at the numbers is one of our favourite ways of doing that, along with communicating our findings in clear accessible language.
There is rarely only one correct solution to a problem or obstacle. With this in mind, our approach is to work in parallel with you to develop the best solution for you. Like in calculus, we will integrate across the multiple dimensions associated with your particular challenge to arrive at a complete solution.
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, we have been working with local organizations — and a few across the country — to improve business insight and help hone skills to better address challenges. Parallel Integration can work with you to improve your processes, policies and governance.
- Professional Specialists
- Decades of experience
- Real-world application
- Connected to your work
Our Expert Team
Scott Penner
Scott is a Professional Engineer, with a PhD in Optical Sciences and an MBA in Management of Technology. He holds his Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Honeywell and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt from Smarter Solutions. Scott’s educational background is complemented by over fifteen years of industry experience throughout the United States and Canada as well as nearly a decade of delivering Lean Six Sigma training. He has a proven track record of success and provides a unique perspective that bridges the gap between technical and business perspectives to advance your business’ strategic objectives. PhD, BASc, P.Eng., MBA, LSS MBB
Heather Edwards
Heather is a strategic policy leader with nearly two decades of experience. She provides strategic advice on emerging policy issues and what they mean to your business goals. With extensive experience in the government sector, she has worked with teams at all levels, focusing on bridging gaps between organizations through collaboration, negotiation, research and building communities of interest. She is an expert in translating between subject matter experts and executives, and charting paths forward through complex problems. BA(hons), MA.
Rose
Team Mascot. Always ready to provide a dose of enthusiasm, energetic tail wags and free barks for delivery trucks. Rose is a major proponent of walks in all weather, taking time for self-care (especially tummy rubs) and consuming kibble in the most efficient manner possible. Her in-the-moment assessments are generally spot on, and serve as a reminder that making a connection is essential to reaching your goals, no matter what your level of literacy or numeracy.
Our Logo
Arrows: While we appreciate abstract theory and numerical patterns in their own right, the arrows remind us that we are using our skills to take us someplace.
Parallel Lines: We are working in parallel with you to improve your business and its processes. Our solutions represent the alignment of many methodologies and approaches working together to deliver optimal results.
Circle: Learning is an iterative process, a cycle that keeps renewing and building.
Colours: NASCAR uses a blue and yellow striped flag to signal that faster cars are coming up and that slower cars should pull over as they are about to be lapped. Our hope is that Parallel Integration can help you be in the fast lane.
