Adrian J. Ebscins

“Adrian directly managed me at AON3D. Under his leadership, we saw numerous impressive gains in marketing performance. He is a diligent manager with a keen eye for detail. He knows how to lead but more importantly, listen and coach you to your goals while also ensuring the wider organization sees your contribution. I would not hesitate in the slightest to recommend Adrian as a manager and felt his contribution to my career growth has been stellar. He is effective, empathetic, highly focused and I am continuously impressed by his ability to get the job done regardless of circumstances. ”

“I had the pleasure of listening to Adrian speak at Social Media Camp 2014. Incredibly intelligent, thoughtful and passionate, Adrian inspired me to think differently about my relationship with technology. Adrian was generous with his time and insights after his presentation. We spoke for hours on end about surveillance, artificial intelligence, wearable technology, singularity and other topics that this young futurist introduced to the conversation. I eagerly look forward to Adrian's next presentations, publications and ideas about where we're going.”

“Adrian has spoken at two Social Media Camp events in the last three years. His talk the first year received such great feedback that we invited him to come back the following year, and Adrian did not disappoint. Adrian's talks are very well researched and delivered with enthusiasm and authority. Adrian knows his subject matter and keeps the audience engaged. If you are looking for a dynamic, thought-proving talk delivered with enthusiasm, I would recommend Adrian without reservation. ”

“Adrian is a sharp social media manager and strategist. His knowledge of the social media landscape is impressive and his quick thinking is key in a job where things move fast. Adrian is always willing to provide advice, find new solutions and help recommend and curate bilingual content. He also works efficiently under pressure and with multiple requests coming from various stakeholders. He has put into place processes to help streamline uOttawa's social media practices. He's not afraid to share his wealth of knowledge and get the job done. I would definitely like to work with Adrian again.”

“I design about a dozen business conferences a year and Adrian has spoken for me several times. He bring a real enthusiasm to the topic of the impact of technology on business, government and our personal lives. He has great insights into what's coming next in the world of technology and connects this brilliantly with its broader social impact. His high energy and passion for the issues make him a great choice as a conference presenter.”

“In 2014, I attended a seminar on Social Media & Digital Communication Strategies. One of the presenters was Adrian Ebsary, Online Community Specialist, University of Ottawa. I found his presentation enlightening, relevant and timely. His social data archival strategy demonstrated what can be done and which tools are required to perform what seemed to be impossible tasks. Adrian truly understands data, processes and technologies - but more importantly what to do with it. I look forward to attending more of his sessions at any opportunity. Philippe Renoir A/Executive Director, Strategic Policy Sector Industry Canada / Government of Canada”

“I have seen Adrian present twice now and both times I blown away by the wealth of information that he conveyed during his speech relating to the world of data science. He is also one of those rare individuals that is able to find practical digital life hacks relating to his field, which allow him to easily help others optimize their digital engagement efforts. I have recommended Adrian for speaking before and you can bet that I will again!”

“One of the most interesting and stimulating presentations I've seen at Social Media Camp. I'd highly recommend attending any session that Adrian's speaking at.”

“Adrian Ebsary, from UOttawa presented "Bilingualism in online communities: Exploring ways to connect with Canadians through social media" during a forum attended by over 150 participants. Adrian is an excellent speaker and has a vast and thorough knowledge of social media that was greatly appreciated by all. Adrian Ebsary de UOttawa a présenté "Le bilinguisme dans les communautés en ligne : explorer les façons d’interagir avec les Canadiens et les Canadiennes grâce aux médias sociaux" lors d’un forum regroupant plus de 150 participants. Adrian est un orateur passionné qui possède une connaissance approfondie de la matière, ce qui a été apprécié de tous. ”

“Adrian is a great collaborator during the project design phase, and also a personable and knowledgeable presenter of the final product. He customized a social media workshop for students of the Capital DJ Academy, and the results in the following weeks have been very impressive. Learning from a humble yet knowledgeable specialist was very rewarding for both students and instructors at the Academy alike!”

“Adrian has a passion for the intrigues of attention economics and it shows. He has and an uncanny understanding of the behaviors and attitudes of the human attention span as it relates to social and other types of media. Adrian's knowledge and research in the field of attention economics is unique and extremely valuable in academia and marketing alike. I'd have no hesitation recommending Adrian to anyone seeking to better understand the economy of attention.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Adrian during the summer of 2012 as a Student Online Community Manager. Throughout this student job experience, Adrian encouraged me to independently manage various social media properties for the University of Ottawa, including Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as help him to compile a report on Twitter activity with regards to the university community. It was a great learning experience for me, as I was able to draw on Adrian's extensive data analysis and social media policy expertise to execute my work, and he really encouraged me to take on new projects that would ensure I got marketable job experience for the future. It became clear to me over the course of my work term that Adrian is an indispensable asset to the campus online community, as he has been a central resource for community managers across all University of Ottawa departments and services, and he implemented social media best practises & policies that engender fast, efficient and quality customer service. He provides exceptional customer service on the university's social media properties, responding quickly and providing appropriate resources to questions and concerns, often addressing feedback from community members that isn't directly communicated to university officials. Adrian demonstrates an infectious passion for all of his work, an eagerness to engage dynamically with members of the uOttawa community, as well as a desire to continuously build upon and improve structures for digital communications at the university. I have no hesitation in saying that working with him has been one of the most personally and professionally gratifying experiences of my career so far.”

“If you're in the communication sector -- public relations, marketing, journalism, etc. -- you've watched the importance (and the perceived importance) of social media and online platforms skyrocket over the past 15 years. The problem is that very few people are able to identify meaningful metrics about online interaction and what that means for your various communication goals. In other words: who is looking at something? Who is talking about it? And does that help me? Adrian is one of a handful of specialists who is taking the time to create and assess online analytic tools, bringing critical thinking skills (and technological expertise) to bear on some of the most fundamental -- and challenging -- questions facing the communication sector. For example: how can I tell if all of this online effort is working? I like Adrian's work ethic, his thoughtful approach to problem-solving and his willingness to collaborate. I look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.”

“Adrian understands more about new media, social media, and communications than I will ever know. I've learned an enormous amount from discussions of these issues with him. And his writing on the web reflects that knowledge and understanding. I recommend him highly.”