Ellery was born and raised in Manitoba and is pursuing his PhD studies in Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba. His research focuses on the use of computer vision, machine learning, and visual plant performance assessment methods to support the optimization of inputs in agricultural crops and future digital-twin-enabled food production systems.
He completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at the Royal Military College of Canada, graduating with honours and distinction. After graduation, he served as an engineering officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, including a deployment to Afghanistan, where he received the Commander’s Medallion for outstanding leadership.
Ellery has spent much of his career working at the intersection of engineering, agriculture, operations, and technology commercialization. He has held senior leadership roles in food production, procurement, manufacturing, and agricultural innovation. Within industry, he is involved in the development of technologies such as CleanTrace and GrainTracker, which focus on livestock traceability, grain movement tracking, and data-driven agricultural systems.
Ellery is Métis, a veteran, a professional engineer, and a firefighter. His work is shaped by a commitment to practical innovation, sustainable agriculture, and technologies that can improve food security and create long-term value for communities.
Outside of his academic and professional work, Ellery is actively involved in his community and has coached youth hockey. He also continues to serve as a volunteer in the fire service.