A highly skilled Information Technology Infrastructure Professional with many years of deep insight, hands-on experience and management expertise. Passionate about learning and evolving with the ever-changing landscape of IT. Unrelenting commitment to solving the most complex IT Infrastructure challenges. Like an Iron Chef with great experience, adaptability and attention to detail, I am able to think on the fly and bring together all elements that go in to completing complex IT projects and solve the most challenging problems. Delivering wisdom driven winning results.Expertise: • 15+ years’ broad experience within IT infrastructure architecture, technical support and leadership• 15+ years' experience of contributing to the success of a range of midsize-to-large initiatives with above-average levels of complexity and business criticality• 6 years’ experience with Microsoft Office 365, Exchange Online and SharePoint Online (Cloud)• 4 years’ experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS (Cloud)• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills• ITIL Certified• A team player with a great sense of humor• Architecture, deployment, operation, maintenance and management of:o Cloud: Microsoft Office 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and Azure IaaSo Mail Systems (Office 365 Exchange Online Hybrid with AD sync, Exchange Server, IIS SMTP)o Windows Server Enterprise and Datacenter versions 2000 - 2016 (AD multi-domain multi-site forest, file, print, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, DFS, GPOs, WSUS)o Windows Desktop OS, all versions including Windows 10o HPE server architecture including Blade Serverso Server Virtualization Platform (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Azure IaaS)o Remote Access Platforms (Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop with NetScaler Gateway, Cisco ASA SSLVPN)o Web Site and Secure FTP Server Administrationo Private WAN and Public WAN using IPseco Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Wireless, Load Balancers and VPNs (Cisco, HP/Aruba, Juniper Networks)o Desktop/Server Imaging and Deploymento Backup, Recovery and Replication (Veeam, Unitrends, NetBackup, Commvault, ArcServer)o Storage Technologies (NetApp, Qnap, Synology, LeftHand Networks, EMC, OSS Omega, HPE MSA and DSA) iSCSI, NFS, fiber channelo Multi-factor Authentication, Duo and Okta integrated with Citrix NetScaler and Cisco ASA SSLVPNo Monitoring and logging (PRTG, Nimsoft and CatTools)o Ticketing systems (OTRS and ManageEngine)o Scripting (batch, VBScript, PowerShell)o Security (Symantec, FireEye ETP, Websense/Forcepoint with SSL Decrypt)o Thycotic Secret Server
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Cana Group Of CompaniesCalgary, Ab, Ca -
Technical AnalystCana Group Of Companies Apr 2024 - PresentCalgary, Alberta, Ca
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Career TransitionContract Jan 2024 - Apr 2024Taking some time off before looking for opportunities
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Technical Lead Infrastructure And CloudContract Jun 2023 - Jan 2024
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Systems AdministratorCalfrac Well Services Nov 2021 - Jun 2023Calgary, Ab, Ca -
Senior Windows Server EngineerThe Iteam Jan 2020 - Dec 2021Calgary, Ab, Ca -
It, Infrastructure, Team LeadRockpoint Gas Storage Feb 2011 - May 2019Calgary, Alberta, CaDay to day operation, maintenance and management of all IT infrastructure across 7 location. Lead and mentored the IT infrastructure and Helpdesk team. Researched, conceptualized, evaluated, recommended and implemented new systems to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. • Key player in migrating Exchange server to Exchange Online, plus mailbox migrations• Established an Azure tenancy with an IPsec VPN for use with Azure Cloud backup and IaaS. Deployed Azure Cloud backup• Deployed DR replicas of all mission critical server in Azure IaaS• Migrated NetBackup to Unitrends disk-based backup and then later to Veeam backup• Key player in implementing Office 365 on 175+ PCs• Upgraded Microsoft AD to newer versions 3 times• Created a new AD domain with 2-way trust and moved many servers to the new domain • Upgraded Windows servers at 6 remote sites 3 times, along with shared folder and printer migrations • Replaced legacy Cisco router-based IPsec L2L VPNs with Cisco ASA IPsec L2L VPNs at 6 remote sites• Implemented Websense Web filtering and later upgraded to Forcepoint with SSL Decrypt• Migrated NetApp FAS to a newer platform 3 times. VMware migrated all virtual disks to the new storage• Migrated VMware fiber channel connected NetApp LUNs to 10 Gbps Ethernet connected NetApp NFS datastores. This allowed for the fiber channel network to be decommissioned, reduced the storage network complexity and increased the speed• Migrated NetApp CIFS to Microsoft DFS on server 2008 R2 and later migrated to DFS 2012 R2• Upgraded VMware ESXi and vCenter server 3 times• Upgraded Symantec Endpoint Protection to newer versions 3 times• Migrated Citrix XenApp 4.1 to XenApp 6.0 and then to XenDesktop 7.6• Migrated Citrix NetScaler to newer versions 4 times • Implemented Duo and Okta MFA integrated with NetScaler Gateway and Cisco ASA • Implementing PRTG monitoring• Replaced all Ethernet switches with modern HP Aruba switches twice -
Senior Technical ArchitectSmart Technologies Oct 2007 - Feb 2011Calgary, Ab, CaResearched, conceptualized, evaluated, recommended and implemented new systems to meet corporate objectives.• Key player in choosing and deploying HPE Blade Sever infrastructure• Key player in choosing and implementing CommVault Backup and Recovery• Key player in choosing and implementing Nimsoft (CA Unified Management) monitoring• Key player in choosing and implementing Juniper Networks Load balancers• Implemented Cisco Enterprise WiFi with RADIUS server based WPA2 authentication• Implemented Websense web filtering at HQ and 6 remote sites• Implemented Fortigate Web filtering at 6 remote sites to replace Websense• Key player in choosing a modern Cisco network infrastructure for the newly constructed HQ• Implemented VMware ESXi with vCenter server for running virtual test/dev servers• Implemented Thycotic Secret Server role-based access control -
Manager Information Systems / System And Network AdministratorSmart Technologies Sep 2000 - Oct 2007Calgary, Ab, Ca• Managed a multi-million-dollar IT budget• Hired, mentored, lead, set objectives and KPIs for 8 direct reports and completed yearly performance reviews• Ensure security of all network resources and compliancy of network usage policy guidelines• Established, audited and enforced operational policies and processes and ensured continuous improvement• Monitor, manage and implement systems to ensure adequate IT infrastructure capacity and availability.• Ensure stability and reliability of all IT infrastructure systems.• Ensure adequate backup and recovery procedures are in place and tested on a regular basis• Implemented Symantec Endpoint protection server and deployed AV to all endpoints• Upgraded Microsoft Active Directory from version 2000 to 2003 and then to 2008• Key player in upgraded Exchange server from version 5.5 to version 2000 to 2003 and then to 2007• Implemented Citrix Metaframe with all business-critical applications published• Upgraded Microsoft Active Directory from version 2000 to 2003 and then to 2008• Key player in upgraded Exchange server from version 5.5 to version 2000 to 2003 and then to 2007• Implemented Citrix Metaframe with all business-critical applications published• Deployed IPsec site-to-site VPNs from HQ to six remote site using Cisco ASA firewalls• Deployed a network and Window servers at 6 remote sites for AD, file and print services
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System AdministratorWeston Bakeries Dec 1994 - Sep 2000Etobicoke, Ontario, Ca• Deployment, administration, operation and support of Windows NT, Windows 2000 and NOVEL servers• Administration, upgrading and support of MS Mail and Exchange servers• Full support and maintenance of user desktops and laptops• Local and wide area network deployment, administration and maintenance
Brian Hamm Skills
Brian Hamm Education Details
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Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology (Sait)Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Hamm
What company does Brian Hamm work for?
Brian Hamm works for Cana Group Of Companies
What is Brian Hamm's role at the current company?
Brian Hamm's current role is Technical Analyst.
What schools did Brian Hamm attend?
Brian Hamm attended Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology (Sait).
What skills is Brian Hamm known for?
Brian Hamm has skills like Powershell And Vbscript, Itil Certified, Windows Server, Internet Information Services, Cisco Systems Products, Duo Security, Netapp, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Active Directory, Unitrends Backup, Cisco Access Points, Hpe Servers.
Who are Brian Hamm's colleagues?
Brian Hamm's colleagues are Jace Jonson, Jamie Coates, Diego Franco, Bronwen Schmidt, Kevin Gloer, Rse, Ncso, Greg Kober, Catlin Olstad.
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