About Us

We Envision A World That Sees
The People Behind The Numbers

Indigenous-affiliated. Data-driven. Human-centered.

Our Story

Data Science That Serves Communities

iTOTEM Analytics was founded with a clear vision: to democratize data science and make it accessible to organizations that serve communities. As an Indigenous-affiliated firm, we understand the importance of trust, transparency, and seeing the human impact behind every data point.

We combine cutting-edge AI technology with deep respect for the communities our insights affect. Every model we build, every visualization we create, is designed to help organizations make better decisions that benefit real people.

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Indigenous-Affiliated

Our Indigenous affiliation shapes how we approach data — with respect, reciprocity, and a commitment to serving communities. We believe data sovereignty matters, and we work to empower organizations with their own insights.

Our Values

What Guides Us

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Hyper-Local Focus

We believe impact happens at the local level. Our analysis zooms in to show exactly where and how decisions affect real communities.

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Trust & Transparency

Every insight we provide is backed by rigorous methodology. We explain our work so stakeholders can trust and verify our findings.

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People First

Behind every number is a person, a family, a community. We never lose sight of the human dimension in our analysis.

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Rigorous Methods

We apply academic-level rigor to practical problems. Our models are built to withstand scrutiny from regulators and auditors.

Our Team

The People Behind iTOTEM

A diverse team of data scientists, engineers, and strategists united by a passion for meaningful impact.

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Colleen Sweet

Founder & CEO

Visionary leader driving iTOTEM's mission to humanize data science.

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Paritosh Sharma

Executive Director of Data Science

Leading our data science practice with expertise in predictive analytics and AI.

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Jessica Chapman

Chief Engineer & ESG Officer

Bridging technology and sustainability with innovative engineering solutions.

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Li Song

Senior Full Stack Architect

Architecting robust platforms that power our analytics solutions.

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Caleb Griffin

Senior Manager Technology

Ensuring our technology infrastructure delivers reliable, scalable solutions.

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Erfan Shahnam

Data Scientist & AI Engineer

Developing AI models that transform raw data into actionable insights.

+ additional talented team members across data science, engineering, and operations

Join Our Mission

Whether you're looking to partner with us or join our team, we'd love to hear from you.