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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Saskatoon, Sk

- Implement and support clustered, virtualized environments on MS Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 through 2019 using Hyper-V Manager and Virtual Machine Manager (VMM.)- Manage production, development and test workload in AWS using several services including EC2, VPC, EBS, S3 and more across multiple regions. Researched and tested workloads on Microsoft Azure and VMware.- Implement, manage and support OpenVPN AS.- Manage backups in MS Data Protection Manager (DPM) for files, VM's and MS SQL.- Manage backups in CommVault for SAP HANA instances.- Manage backups in SAP Remote Support Platform for SAP HANA schemas (companies) and instances.- Script offsite backups to Backblaze B2 from SLES/Ubuntu Linux.- Provide technical support to clients through Zendesk.- Support Dell hardware using OpenManage.- Support and configure Pure Storage hardware with iSCSI.- Manage Microsoft/Office 365.- Configure networking using SonicWALL routers and Dell switches. Configured WiFi using Ubiquiti UniFi AP's.- Deliver published applications with RDS on Windows Server 2008 R2 through 2019 and web apps on IIS in AD domain. Deployed and maintained MS SQL on Windows Server.- Deploy, manage and support SAP HANA 1 & 2 on SLES 11 & 12 on VMware, AWS EC2 in a VPC and MS Azure for use with SAP Business One.- Support MacOS, Windows and Ubuntu Linux desktop environments.- Develop simple monitoring tools using PHP, SQL and REST.- Work with websites/landing pages using HTML/CSS and some jQuery/PHP/SQL. Implemented and managed Drupal/WordPress websites.- Worked with print/digital graphics in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.- Developed social media strategies and content for LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. - Managed and analyzed Google AdWords campaigns to decrease costs and increase conversions.- Used SEO techniques and tools including Google Analytics, Webmaster Tools and Keyword Tool to increase organic search traffic with optimized content.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

· Organised semi-annual member meeting and produced powerful powerpoint presentations.· Developed long term social media and web site strategies using Joomla!/Drupal content management systems. Developed and implemented web advertising strategies.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Resident store computer technician.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Did layout design with Adobe InDesign and some ad production and photo touchup in Adobe Photoshop.

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

· Implemented universities new $80,000 digital signage system using Mac OS X Leopard and Wirecast. Also responsible for ongoing maintenance of system and production of recorded and live content.· Branded and developed print marketing and social media, for student bar and orientation concert. Produced communications materials, including press releases, for faculty strike.- Implemented OpenBravo POS for on-campus pub utilizing Ubuntu Desktop 8.04 LTS for 3 tills and 1 server and MySQL for database. Ensured redundancy using RAID 1 and database backups.

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

- Started writing stories and eventually managed publication.- Lead board meetings and assisted with strategic direction.- Designed and produced layout for print newspaper with Adobe InDesign.- Wrote and edited articles.- Contributed content for web site.- Designed advertising.

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

- Worked customer service resolving customer issues and shipping product for warranty repair.- Sold additional warranties at point of sale for commission.

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

- Started as a stockman, moved up to a cashier, then to layaway, customer service and finally customer service manager.- Supervised and supported front end staff and provided escalated support for customers when necessary.

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

· Managed iMediaTouch adding music and producing schedules. Managed on-air volunteers.· Produced and delivered a live 4 hour morning show with news, sports and weather.- Edited audio podcasts with Audacity and uploaded and produced related XML.

Media Production Diploma, Communications

Produced student-led TV newscast, live on-location events, volunteered at college radio station.

Education record

Activities and Societies: The Quill Newspaper, Brandon University Students' Union, Knowles-Douglas Building Commission, SUDS Bar Board.

High School, Academic & Electronics

Moved to this school from Kildonan-East Collegiate in 2001. Achieved a dual-diploma in electronics and academics.