About Cognisense

Cognisense is a specialized team of experts dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex regulatory, legal, and industry standards. We focus on identifying the right technology, applications, and processes to ensure compliance while maintaining effective risk mitigation.

Meet Robert Day, Managing Director

Robert Day brings decades of experience in high-risk industries, combining deep regulatory knowledge, investigative expertise, and a passion for protecting lives.

His career began as a military firefighter, where he learned firsthand the importance of risk management and life safety. Since then, he has conducted risk assessments for insurance companies, directed hazardous materials response teams, advised law firms on regulatory compliance, and worked with multinational organizations to shape industry standards.

‍Robert has contributed to global safety and compliance initiatives, including:

Serving as Special Advisor to the Chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 Standard for health, safety, and environmental training, addressing emergency concerns related to AI and online training integrity.
Participating in the IACET AI Task Force, ensuring AI enhances—rather than undermines—continuing education and training.
Has held certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), and licensed investigator, bringing both operational and regulatory expertise to his work.

A Mission to Strengthen Compliance & Safety

Over a decade ago, Robert was deeply impacted by a refinery explosion that left two workers with life-altering burns. During the prosecution of their employer, it was revealed that the training had been conducted by a supervisor—an inherent conflict of interest that led to compliance failures. This experience reinforced Robert’s belief in independent, verified training as a necessity for preventing workplace tragedies.

Determined to drive meaningful change, Robert:

Led the development of a Learning Management System (LMS) and assessment engine designed to measure regulatory compliance and competency in high-risk industries.
Spearheaded the creation of proctoring technologies now used globally to uphold training integrity and compliance verification.
Robert continues to advocate for organizations to adopt rigorous, technology-driven compliance strategies that align with legal and industry standards.

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