The transformational powers of data science and AI in Canadian health care come from a balance of pragmatism and innovation, rooted in our values and measured in the impact we have on patients, staff and the system.

Derek Beaton

EY Manager, AI & Data

Working to identify impactful and meaningful data science and AI transformations and opportunities in Canadian health care. Often found hiking the trails and running the streets of Toronto.

Derek is a Manager in EY Canada’s AI and Data practice, with a focus on health. He has led and overseen both innovative and practical data science and AI solutions for clinical, operational, administrative, and research workflows. His work at Baycrest Health Sciences and Unity Health Toronto provides a holistic perspective of the meaningful impact of data science in health care from patient to provincial settings.

Derek has a PhD and an MS in Cognition & Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Dallas, as well as a MS and BS in Computer & Information Sciences from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.

How Derek is shaping the future with confidence

The future of health care is shaped through open, collaborative and inclusive teamwork that delivers lasting patient impact, elevates workforce satisfaction and improves health care system outcomes.

Derek's latest thinking

Contact Derek