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Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia

• Contributed to the migration to Azure, creating a secure and scalable cloud foundation.
• Worked with my peers to build and automate robust Azure IAAS, PAAS & SAAS services.
• Championed clear documentation to foster knowledge sharing and smooth operations.
• Established secure IT infrastructure by enforcing best practices and managing critical services.> Eliminated single points of failure, improved disaster recovery, and enabled location-based caching with a hybrid.

Victoria, British Columbia

• Contributed to numerous IT projects for various clients, implementing Citrix, VMware, Microsoft, and Ivanti solutions.
• Optimized server environments using virtualization for better scalability and efficiency.
• Proactively monitored systems and applications to ensure optimal user experience.
• Empowered clients with technical guidance and support for successful technology adoption.
• Delivered IT projects, along with clear documentation for smooth implementation and knowledge transfer.> Enabled a client to deliver virtual desktops with Citrix XenDesktop, saving the client capital costs on physical.

Victoria, British Columbia

• Kept Lester B. Pearson College's network running smoothly by managing hardware, software, and security.
• Supported faculty and staff as the college's go-to IT expert.
• Co-ordinated the upgrade of the college's wired, wireless, and microwave networks with external vendors.
• Improved IT efficiency by implementing and managing the SysAid Help Desk system.
• Ensured cost-effective technology purchases by bridging the gap between college needs and vendors.> Transformed an insecure server environment into a secure server room, extending hardware lifespan and improving.

Victoria, British Columbia

• Delivered professional, technical support to a diverse clientele of IBM clients in Victoria, BC (banking, government, retail).