Chris D.

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Partial Load Professor @ Canadore College
Barrie, ON, CA
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Barrie, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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With over 25 years of experience in technology, I have founded, grown, and transformed businesses across various industries, such as real estate, education, research, and publishing. I am a data-driven innovator and disruptor, who leverages data and technology to create value and solve challenges for organizations and customers.In my most recent role as the Head of Advisory Services for AI, Data and Analytics, and Enterprise Architecture at Info-Tech Research Group, I managed a team of highly experienced advisors who worked strategically with C-level executives on topics such as data trends, AI services, ML, NLP, GAN, application frameworks, and API development. I led the team through a growth of 40% and decreased admin time by 45% by introducing KPI dashboards and reports that provided actionable metrics from Salesforce. I also used my expertise in cloud, agile, CRM, and 5G to deliver cutting-edge solutions and insights for our clients. My mission is to empower and enable organizations to harness the power of data and technology to achieve their goals and transform their businesses.

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Canadore College

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Barrie, ON, CA
Chris D. Work Experience Details
  • Canadore College
    Partial Load Professor
    Canadore College
    Barrie, On, Ca
  • 823 Digital Solutions
    Chief Executive Officer
    823 Digital Solutions Oct 2023 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Info-Tech Research Group
    Head Of Advisory Services For Ai, Data And Analytics, And Enterprise Architecture
    Info-Tech Research Group Nov 2022 - Sep 2023
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Manage a team of highly experienced advisors who work strategically with C-level executives on various topics in AI, Data, Analytics and Enterprise Architecture – Strategy, Governance, Platforms and Architecture.• Personally advised on Data Trends, AI services, ML, NLP, GAN, application frameworks, and API development• Led the team through a growth of 40% and decreased admin time by 45% by introducing KPI dashboards and reports that provided actionable metrics from Salesforce mined… Show more • Manage a team of highly experienced advisors who work strategically with C-level executives on various topics in AI, Data, Analytics and Enterprise Architecture – Strategy, Governance, Platforms and Architecture.• Personally advised on Data Trends, AI services, ML, NLP, GAN, application frameworks, and API development• Led the team through a growth of 40% and decreased admin time by 45% by introducing KPI dashboards and reports that provided actionable metrics from Salesforce mined from email reports, SharePoint, and MS Azure SQL Server instances. Show less
  • Info-Tech Research Group
    Head Of Research For Ai, Data And Analytics, And Enterprise Architecture
    Info-Tech Research Group Feb 2022 - Nov 2022
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Metrohomes Real Estate Group
    Chief Technology Officer (Virtual)
    Metrohomes Real Estate Group Dec 2021 - May 2023
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Led a team of developers to build productivity software for real estate brokers using ASP.NET and Azure. • This product was completed within a year at 45% of the traditional development costs, saving $200K.• Advised on strategy, platform, implementation, partners, and requirements.
  • Sairyō
    Cloud Insights Lead
    Sairyō Jul 2020 - Feb 2022
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Managed a group of programmers to develop go-to-market AI and Cloud solutions Go to market positioning and working with cloud vendors - Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud PlatformProvided professional services and advisory support to the senior leadership team
  • Georgian College Research & Innovation
    Research Faculty Lead
    Georgian College Research & Innovation Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
    Typical technologies are .NET, C#, React, Angular, NodeJS, Python, REST, Azure SQL Server, Hadoop, and Spark, Cloud platforms - Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon AWS. Used standard project management practices like scope definition, business and functional requirements documentation, SDLC, GANTT Charts, Kanban to maintain control of projects. Developed research proposals for projects (<$200K) suitable for grant funding through relationships with NRC/IRAP, Mitacs, Ontario Centres… Show more Typical technologies are .NET, C#, React, Angular, NodeJS, Python, REST, Azure SQL Server, Hadoop, and Spark, Cloud platforms - Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon AWS. Used standard project management practices like scope definition, business and functional requirements documentation, SDLC, GANTT Charts, Kanban to maintain control of projects. Developed research proposals for projects (<$200K) suitable for grant funding through relationships with NRC/IRAP, Mitacs, Ontario Centres of Excellence, Health Technology Fund (HTF). Show less
  • Georgian College
    Program Coordinator For Big Data Analytics
    Georgian College Sep 2017 - Dec 2021
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
    Supervised and mentored 300+ research projects related to Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Web and Mobile applications, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, FinTech, and Business Analysis, that engaged students in real-world experiential learning. Professor for non-technical practices in Business Processes, Project Management and DevOps for Big Data projects, and Data Governance using GDPR, PCI, HIPPA, PHIPA and PIPEDA compliance standards. Promoted to full-time Program Coordinator for Big… Show more Supervised and mentored 300+ research projects related to Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Web and Mobile applications, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, FinTech, and Business Analysis, that engaged students in real-world experiential learning. Professor for non-technical practices in Business Processes, Project Management and DevOps for Big Data projects, and Data Governance using GDPR, PCI, HIPPA, PHIPA and PIPEDA compliance standards. Promoted to full-time Program Coordinator for Big Data Analytics by demonstrating a passion for student success, and an ability to grow opportunities for students through real-world projects and persistent promotion. Founded the Big Data Insights Conference, which takes place each semester and attracts between 300 and 400 industry professionals and students to the college. Recruit, coach, and lead a diverse group of educators to fulfil a challenging role that demands tolerance, patience, expertise, and real-world competence. Built and maintained relationships with 100+ local government and community organizations, international vendors and corporate partners including, Microsoft, SoftServe, Tableau, Salesforce, Esri Canada, SAS, IBM, Nvidia, Payments.ca, City of Barrie and Simcoe County, to develop real-world projects and careers opportunities for students and graduates. Acted as the Senior Project Manager for 40 concurrent Big Data Analytics projects every semester Expanded the Big Data Analytics program from a mere 30 students in 2016 to 300+ students from six continents in 2021 and a projected 420 students by the end of 2022Formed a Program Advisory Committee comprised of 30 industry professionals in Big Data who contribute their expert knowledge throughout the year through regular meetings to keep us informed of current trends in Big Data; their recommendations are incorporated into the upcoming academic year. Show less
  • Georgian College
    Professor Of Big Data Analytics
    Georgian College Aug 2016 - Dec 2021
    Barrie, Ontario
    Professor for technical courses related to Data Systems Architecture, Data Encoding and Encryption, Aggregation, and Transmission, Data Interchange File Formats (CSV, TSV, SVG, JSON and XML, HTML and CSS), ETL, JS chart visualizations. In general, these technologies are used, C#, Python, JavaScript, REST and API, Hadoop, Hive, SQL Server, Virtual Machines on Azure and Amazon, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
  • Georgian College
    Professor
    Georgian College Jan 2016 - Sep 2019
    Barrie, Ontario
    Professor for topics related to Data Systems Architecture, Data Encoding and Encryption, Aggregation, and Transmission, Data Interchange File Formats (CSV, TSV, SVG, JSON and XML, HTML and CSS), JS chart visualizations. In general, these technologies are used, C#, Python, JavaScript, REST and API, Hadoop, Hive, SQL Server, Virtual Machines on Azure and Amazon, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.Promoted to full-time Program Coordinator for Big Data Analytics by demonstrating a… Show more Professor for topics related to Data Systems Architecture, Data Encoding and Encryption, Aggregation, and Transmission, Data Interchange File Formats (CSV, TSV, SVG, JSON and XML, HTML and CSS), JS chart visualizations. In general, these technologies are used, C#, Python, JavaScript, REST and API, Hadoop, Hive, SQL Server, Virtual Machines on Azure and Amazon, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.Promoted to full-time Program Coordinator for Big Data Analytics by demonstrating a passion for student success, and an ability to grow opportunities for students through real-world projects and persistent promotion.Business Processes, Project Management and DevOps for Big Data projects.Data Governance using GDPR, PCI, HIPPA, PHIPA and PIPEDA compliance standards.Using these technologies- Hadoop, Hive, Map Reduce, Pig, Oozie, Spark, Impala, Hue, Apache Ambari- Amazon AWS, Azure, HDInsights, VMWare, Virtual Box - Shell Scripting, Linux HDFS- C#, Java, J2E, JDK, jQuery, Node.js- HTML5, CSS, XML, JSON- SQL, MySQL, SSMS, HQL, Pig Latin- Visual Studio, Eclipse Show less
  • Lakehead University
    Professor
    Lakehead University Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
    Barrie, Ontario, Canada
    Professor for topics related to .NET Framework, Web, Mobile, API, Desktop applications, and the fundamentals of C# and Entity Framework.
  • Proserveit
    Senior Software Architect
    Proserveit Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
    Mississauga
    Built an ASP.NET Web Application that manages Health and Safety Forms for Construction Sites. Managed a small team of Junior Developers. This was a challenging project with many Tables and Relationships. The site is hosted on Azure and is managed through Azure DevOps.
  • Freelance Software Developer
    Software Development Consultant
    Freelance Software Developer "Self Employed" May 1995 - Jul 2017
    Ontario And North America
    Software Architect or Team Lead for 50+ companies to produce high-availability Microsoft .NET stack projects with revenues of more than $750K and as many as 30 developers and engineers.Websites Technologies - ASP.NET Core and MVC Entity Framework, REST, API, JSON, AJAX, XML, HTML 5, JQuerySocial Media API - LinkedIn, Twitter, Google, Facebook Graph, and API development using OData, OAuth, and JWTDatabase - Hadoop, Hive, Azure SQL Server, NoSQL, CosmosDb, MySQL, XML… Show more Software Architect or Team Lead for 50+ companies to produce high-availability Microsoft .NET stack projects with revenues of more than $750K and as many as 30 developers and engineers.Websites Technologies - ASP.NET Core and MVC Entity Framework, REST, API, JSON, AJAX, XML, HTML 5, JQuerySocial Media API - LinkedIn, Twitter, Google, Facebook Graph, and API development using OData, OAuth, and JWTDatabase - Hadoop, Hive, Azure SQL Server, NoSQL, CosmosDb, MySQL, XML, ODBC, JDBCSoftware Languages - C#, Java, Swift, NodeJS and JavaScript, C++, Visual Basic and VBA, XSLTVirtual Machines - VMWare, Azure, Amazon, Google Cloud PlatformOperating Systems - Windows, Linux, MAC OS, iOS, AndroidProductivity Applications - SharePoint, MS Project, MS Visio, all other office applicationsBusiness Intelligence, Processes, and Analysis - Tableau, PowerBIDatabase Development and Administration - SSMS and Azure Data StudioCloud Services - Windows Azure and AWSIoT and Robotics - Arduino, RaspberryPi, Lego Mindstorms NXT Show less
  • Nuvolaresume
    Founder, Senior Software Architect
    Nuvolaresume Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
    Architect and developer of NuvolaResume from concept to completion using Visual Studio, .NET Framework, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL Server and XML, XSLT, Metro UI CSS Framework, ASP.NET Identity User Authentication Developed, conceived and architected NuvolaResume from concept to completion
  • De La Salle College
    Computer Science And Robotics Teacher
    De La Salle College "Oaklands" - Toronto Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
    Toronto, Canada Area
    Managed 140 students in a variety of grade levels from 5 - 12. Instructed high schools students using a university preparation curriculum outline provided by the Ministry of Education (2008 - The Ontario Curriculum Grades 10 to 12 - Computer Studies). Annually prepared grade 10-12 students to compete in the University of Waterloo Canadian Computing Competition (CEMC) using Java and Object-Oriented Programming principles.
  • Oxford University Press
    Ebook And Software Technology Consultant
    Oxford University Press Sep 1999 - Nov 2012
    Toronto, Canada Area
    Contracted to manage the successful completion and commercial release of OUP's most popular K-12 textbooks. My involvement allowed OUP to hit the ground running with multiple electronic delivery platforms including CD-ROM and online. We used Javascript, XML, MS Word, HTML and SVG to develop these products.• Provided strategic eBook development support to the President and CEO of Oxford University Press• Managed the design, development and production of 50 commercial eBook products… Show more Contracted to manage the successful completion and commercial release of OUP's most popular K-12 textbooks. My involvement allowed OUP to hit the ground running with multiple electronic delivery platforms including CD-ROM and online. We used Javascript, XML, MS Word, HTML and SVG to develop these products.• Provided strategic eBook development support to the President and CEO of Oxford University Press• Managed the design, development and production of 50 commercial eBook products including the Oxford World Atlas and Oxford English Dictionary• Provided proposals, estimates and quotes, delivered products on time and on budget Show less
  • The Ultimate Handymen
    Owner, Senior Project Manager
    The Ultimate Handymen Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
    Proposed on commercial and residential renovations contracts up to $500K in scope Launched startup business based around the construction project management for residential renovations Managed all aspects of accounting, P&L, budgeting, marketing, advertising Coordinated various trades and vendors to acquire and execute deliverables Secured partnerships with local Real Estate agents, Mortgage Brokers, and Construction Contractors to build and maintain a reliable flow of business… Show more Proposed on commercial and residential renovations contracts up to $500K in scope Launched startup business based around the construction project management for residential renovations Managed all aspects of accounting, P&L, budgeting, marketing, advertising Coordinated various trades and vendors to acquire and execute deliverables Secured partnerships with local Real Estate agents, Mortgage Brokers, and Construction Contractors to build and maintain a reliable flow of business and high-quality customer service Show less
  • Scotiabank
    Manager Of Projects And Investigations, International Business Solutions & Services
    Scotiabank May 2011 - May 2012
    Toronto, Canada Area
    Managed the scope of business analysis and information technology integration during the merger of the Caribbean's largest bank with ScotiaGlobe, which encompassed data analysis, workstations and server connections, satellite connections and terminals, and communications technologies. Performed and coordinated QAT and UAT on International Banking Systems. Developed test cases and best practices for execution. Analyzed data from an AS400 mainframe cluster in both live and test scenarios.… Show more Managed the scope of business analysis and information technology integration during the merger of the Caribbean's largest bank with ScotiaGlobe, which encompassed data analysis, workstations and server connections, satellite connections and terminals, and communications technologies. Performed and coordinated QAT and UAT on International Banking Systems. Developed test cases and best practices for execution. Analyzed data from an AS400 mainframe cluster in both live and test scenarios. Used a mainframe terminal to query and enter data. Built productivity tools that automated data entry and processing confirmation. Show less
  • Genisoft Development Corporation And Information Services
    Vice-President And Co-Founder
    Genisoft Development Corporation And Information Services Oct 1994 - Nov 2010
    Pickering, Ontario, Canada
    Pioneered a new industry by building tools for publishers to convert print into electronic media and became well known as an international ePublishing expert. Developed production processes for 44 different eBook platforms and Data Management solutions for large information storage for eBook publishers Wrote proposals for government grants for funding up to $250K Developed relationships with many of the top industry experts in North America, including Pearson Education, Simon &… Show more Pioneered a new industry by building tools for publishers to convert print into electronic media and became well known as an international ePublishing expert. Developed production processes for 44 different eBook platforms and Data Management solutions for large information storage for eBook publishers Wrote proposals for government grants for funding up to $250K Developed relationships with many of the top industry experts in North America, including Pearson Education, Simon & Schuster, Oxford University Press, Thompson Consumer Electronics (RCA), IDG ("for Dummies"), McGraw Hill Ryerson, Allyn & Bacon Publishing, AOL Time Warner, Microsoft, GemStar (now LG), NIST National Institute for Standards in Technology, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Gage Publishing, Nichols Publishing, and OverDrive Software architect for search engine solutions, which resulted in collaborations with Microsoft to improve their search and reference software and with Apple and RCA/Thomson to develop a better eBook Reader. Project Manager for large projects with a scope of $2.5M and 30+ people Show less
  • Extreme Fitness
    Manager Of Business Systems
    Extreme Fitness Jan 2009 - May 2010
    Toronto, Canada Area
    Managed the migration and integration of over 2 million records of data into ERP and CRM software that governs all aspects of an organization's data infrastructure and activity. This included 50K members, 75 reports, 30 analysis queries, and SQL database optimization for a $75 million company with over 1,000 employees. Technical liaison with all levels of the corporate structure to gather mission-critical information for technical documentation and business process optimization. Conduct… Show more Managed the migration and integration of over 2 million records of data into ERP and CRM software that governs all aspects of an organization's data infrastructure and activity. This included 50K members, 75 reports, 30 analysis queries, and SQL database optimization for a $75 million company with over 1,000 employees. Technical liaison with all levels of the corporate structure to gather mission-critical information for technical documentation and business process optimization. Conduct scheduled staff training workshops with up to 50 employees for new software implementations. Show less
  • Extreme Fitness
    Director Of Health Centre Operations
    Extreme Fitness Jan 2004 - Apr 2009
    Toronto, Canada Area
    Coordinated the entire operation of the health centre, which includes fitness consultants, personal training, nutrition, customer service, human resources, sales, and financial reporting. In a fast-paced environment, I was in charge of a workforce of 50 people. Sales targets of $200K/month in health centre services sales were consistently met on a regular basis. Hosted regular staff education sessions for sales, practical skills, and personal development.
  • Genisoft Development Corporation
    Vice-President / Consulting Partner
    Genisoft Development Corporation Sep 1993 - Jul 2002
    • Operated as an independent consultant and partner for software development solutions and project management resources to large multi-national content publishers and mid-sized companies• Managed the start-up and successful operations for 9 years• Developed web application tools that would be considered SaaS applications, user authentication, thin clients and server side transactions• Cultivated and managed relationships that produced $900,000/yr in revenues. Top clients: IDG ("For… Show more • Operated as an independent consultant and partner for software development solutions and project management resources to large multi-national content publishers and mid-sized companies• Managed the start-up and successful operations for 9 years• Developed web application tools that would be considered SaaS applications, user authentication, thin clients and server side transactions• Cultivated and managed relationships that produced $900,000/yr in revenues. Top clients: IDG ("For Dummies"), Oxford University Press, Pearson Education, McGraw Hill Ryerson, Microsoft, IBM, SAP, Allyn & Bacon Publishing, AOL Time Warner, GemStar (now LG), NIST National Institute for Standards in Technology, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Gage Publishing, Nichols Publishing, OverDrive, Pearson Education, Simon & Schuster• Project Manager large project with a scope of $2.5M and 30+ people• Managed the completion of contracts using multiple outsourced venders and contractors, BPO• Set up a 24/7 call centre for large distribution products with >500,000 subscriptions, servers, routers, switches and telephony• Wrote proposals for government grants and responded to RFP and RFQ from various government agencies• Directed day-to-day operations, budgets, P&L, sales marketing strategies, product development• Software architect for search engine technology solutions that led to partnerships with Microsoft to enhance their search and reference software and Apple and RCA to build a better eBook Reader• Provided expert knowledge in the development of OEB ("Open eBook") mark up standard now known as ePub• Developed production processes for 44 different eBook platforms, developed Data Management solutions for large information storage for book publishers• Steered editorial and technology teams to deliver ad products, SEO, public relations materials, online media kits, campaign management, inventory calculations, and campaign reports Show less
  • Virtual Exhibitor
    Owner, Director Of Sales And Marketing
    Virtual Exhibitor Jul 1999 - Sep 2001
     Provided a premium service to Trade Show and Event promoters to add new media markets to their ad revenue. Top clients: Reed Expo, DMG, Book Expo Canada and USA, Connect IT, Toronto Venture Group Developed and executed on business plan to aide Trade Show event planners to develop new marketing and revenue streams Managed 3 advertising sales professionals that generated revenues of $50,000 per show Secured partnership with Reed Expo to provide cross promotional services with… Show more  Provided a premium service to Trade Show and Event promoters to add new media markets to their ad revenue. Top clients: Reed Expo, DMG, Book Expo Canada and USA, Connect IT, Toronto Venture Group Developed and executed on business plan to aide Trade Show event planners to develop new marketing and revenue streams Managed 3 advertising sales professionals that generated revenues of $50,000 per show Secured partnership with Reed Expo to provide cross promotional services with GeniSoft Development Corporation giving access to Trade Show real estate in return for development of CD-ROM show guides Show less
  • Se@Rch Magazine
    Owner, Director Of Sales And Marketing
    Se@Rch Magazine Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
     Published a ground breaking magazine promoting electronic media solutions to the publishing industry produced on CD-ROM
  • Codecomp Inc.
    Managing Director
    Codecomp Inc. Jan 1996 - Sep 1996
     Facilitated the successful sale of $2,000,000/yr of end of lease computers from vendors in Canada to buyers in North Africa, Ghana and Tanzania Managed start-up and business development and communicated financial data to parent company Code Incorporated in Ottawa Secured partnerships with major computer equipment leasing companies to provide refurbished computers at no or very low cost
  • Confederation Leasing
    Electronic Document Analyst
    Confederation Leasing Jul 1989 - Jul 1990
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Chris D. Skills

Systems Analysis Software Development Application Development Content Management Cash Flow Sharepoint Ms Project Software Project Management Databases Web Services Ios Development Sales Opportunity Planning Sales Cycle Management Proposal Development Trade Shows And Conferences Cold Calling Experience Business Networking Product Development Product Management Advertising Marketing Communications Marketing Sales Management Saas Plm Client Presentation Web Development Business Development New Business Development Business Analysis Enterprise Software Software Deployment Api Development Project Management Lead Generation Operating Budgets Mobile Applications Budget Publishing Ebooks Iphone Cms Software Consulting Asp.net Mvc Bpo Itil Process Directorship Entrepreneurship Rfp Experience

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Chris D. works for Canadore College

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Chris D.'s current role is Partial Load Professor.

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Chris D. attended Georgian College, Georgian College, Courses 4it, Scotiabank, Scotiabank, Skillsoft, Internet Direct, Centennial College, Microsoft Via Objectarts, Durham College, Brock University, George Brown College, Member And Officer Of The World Wide Fraternal Order Of Freemasons.

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