David Cloutier is a learning technology leader with experience in leadership, IT, and education technology.David has practice in teaching and learning through technology, applied design thinking, systems thinking approaches to problem solving, business process optimization through IT, systems migration (On-premise to Cloud), and end-user training & support.David holds a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Athabasca University with a focus in both Work, Organization, and Leadership, and in Educational Studies; a Bachelor of Education from Mount Royal University; and a Teacher Leadership (LQS) Certificate from the University of Calgary. He is a past candidate for Calgary-Shaw with the Alberta NDP in the 2023 Alberta election, and has been actively involved in several nonprofit boards.💻 TECHNICAL SKILLS› Project management and implementation experience at a school division level, including needs assessments, vendor selection and negotiation, and technical implementation leadership› Experience with user identity management and MDM tools including Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Google Workspace, JAMF, and Mosyle› Experience with networking including firewalls, routing, VPNs, and VLAN management› Experience with virtualization including vSphere and Hyper-V, including storage solutions for virtualization using iSCSI› Familiarity with object oriented programming, able to use foundational skills to work with new languages (regular use of PHP, SQL, PowerShell, JavaScript); proficient in developing, understanding, and debugging code for automating tasks› ETL experience, including with APIs and SFTP data, to connect systems like with PowerSchool, Libib, and Google › Batch data automation experience, including TSV/CSV automated imports and exports and related batch procedures› Database management experience, including custom queries and reports in PowerSchool› Experience with remote and desk-side client service support🧠 SOFT SKILLS› Proven project management from consultation to implementation, including using design thinking approaches to problem solving› Excited about change and organizational improvement through measured and vision driven change› Adaptive to organizational needs, including high pressure situations› Passionate about mentorship, and open to coaching› Collaborative problem solver› Formal and informal leadership competencies