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Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Edmonton, Alberta, Ca

Providing leadership in the delivery of information management and information technology services for the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP).

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Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Responsible for leading strategic planning and implementation of all enterprise Information systems, infrastructure and telecommunications; solutions that are secure and reliable. Work closely with staff and management to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES ● Coaching, mentoring and performance management ● Managing contractors, consultants ● Project management ● Strategic infrastructure planning, procurement, implementation, maintenance (VOIP telephony, network, SAN, backup, virtualization, security, redundancy/business continuity, disaster recovery) ● Strategic enterprise application planning, procurement, license management, consulting and support● Management of ITIL service desk system● Management of desktops, laptops and mobile devicesNOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS● Led ERP selection process.● Upgraded Intranet from SharePoint 2010 to 2013.● Upgraded Servers from Windows 2008 to 2012.● Upgraded Office 2013 to Office 365.● Implemented redundancy on critical infrastructure.● Modified server room to ensure adequate cooling, humidity, and power capability.● Developed IT Steering Committee to ensure alignment of IT Strategy to Business Strategy.● Reduced IT costs and strengthened IT capability through strategic vendor partnerships.● Deployed web-based, enterprise reporting technology for custom reporting.● Sourced and negotiated co-location data centre for offsite back-up/disaster recovery.● Deployed enterprise VPN solution for remote workers.● Deployed unified communications and instant messaging.● Deployed large file-transfer portal for customer and vendor file sharing.● Implementation of PDM/PLM enterprise system for engineering.● Deployed building access control/security system.● Deployed infrastructure monitoring system.● Designed and managed deployment of IT infrastructure for new office location from construction phase.

Toronto, On, Ca

In 2009, Aecon acquired Lockerbie & Hole (my former company). As a result of this acquisition, I was promoted to Manager of Enterprise Applications. Aecon needed an IT manager who could transform the applications department into an “enterprise-grade” operation.MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES - Direct Reports 4● Coaching, mentoring and performance management● Developing job descriptions and hiring staff to fill those roles (Total team size: 17) ● Managing contractors, consultants ● Establishing MSAs with external partners ● Budgeting and forecasting ● Ensuring ongoing, relevant training is happening within department ● Managing project time lines and deliverables. ● Interfacing with clients and ensuring technical information is simplified in a way that non-technical clients can easily understand. ● Contributing, developing, reviewing and enforcing corporate IT policies and procedures IT AREAS OF MANAGEMENT● Business Intelligence - Enterprise reporting, dashboards and analysis using the following technology: IBM Cognos ● Custom Client/Server Development - team of developers in Edmonton and Toronto that have expertise in the following technologies: .NET Windows, .NET Web Applications, SharePoint, VB6, RPG on AS400, SQL Server (T-SQL), DB2. ● QA/QC - Manage a team to ensure quality of deliverables ● Compliance Monitoring (Bill 198) - monitoring changes to financial system databases NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS● Implemented standardized System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)● Implemented standardized System Testing Life Cycle (STLC) ● Assisted with establishment of Project Management Office (PMO) ● Deployed an extranet using SharePoint which enabled the company to collaboratively work with external clients/partners ● Converted a company to a new ERP system● Deployed Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 across entire development team.● Deployed Microsoft Test Manager 2010 to manage all test assets, test execution and defect management.

Ca

I was promoted to Application Development Manager so that I could build out a development team and department within the IT organization. Direct Reports: 4MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES● Lead a team of developers in the development of custom applications using .NET and SQL. ● Performing performance reviews with staff to evaluate their performance and establish "S.M.A.R.T" goals and objectives (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-bound) ● Interviewed and hired team members with human resource support ● Established priorities for the team and resource allocations for projects/support ● Developed a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to describe a repeatable approach to software development within the organization ● Developed an on-boarding "Programmer Challenge" which is used to train new developers to prepare them to work on the custom applications in use by the company ● Implemented an electronic bug tracking system (FogBugz) NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS● Integrated Construction Management System (ICMS) - this is the flagship application of my career at Lockerbie & Hole. This application is used to manage many aspects of construction projects. ● Commercial/Industrial Estimating Summary - these applications were calculators that applied final mark-ups and presented the data in a consolidated fashion for bid reviews with clients.

Ca

After a successful implementation of the tool tracking system at Lockerbie & Hole, I was promoted to application developer.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES● VB.NET and SQL Server development (N-Tier architecture) ● Created reports using Crystal Reports and Microsoft SSRS ● Documentation of programming standards and guidelines for SDLC ● Created training and technical documentation NOTABLE DEVELOPMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ● Outside Rentals Manager - Application tracked all purchase orders for external rental companies. ● Fixed Asset Manager (FAM)- Application calculated depreciation of assets. ● Applicant Tracking Manager (ATM) - Application stored resumes electronically in a searchable database.

Ca

I was hired by Lockerbie & Hole to upgrade and implement a new version of their warehouse tool tracking software. This project involved reviewing processes, cleansing data, performing a data conversion and implementing new barcode scanning technology.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES● Analyzed legacy system and processes in preparation for conversion to new system ● Prepare data for data conversion (data cleansing) ● Installed ASP application on IIS web server and configured ● Installed and configured wireless devices ● Imported data into SQL Server and facilitated/co-ordinated cut-over to new production system

This job was an application support role. This was a very interesting opportunity for me because it was my first exposure to working for a software development company. This job also gave me significant experience in working with a commercially offered software application.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES● Client training and support for a tool tracking system ● Analysis of client data to troubleshoot problems (SQL Queries) ● Installation of software and wireless systems for clients ● Packaging of release notes and training guides ● Maintaining customer CRM and customer knowledge base NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ● Implemented a bug tracking tool for the company (Bugzilla) ● Developed an installer package for hand-held devices ● Created a custom application to find data issues in client databases

This position was a great foundation for my career and has given me a very logical understanding of how the underlying hardware, operating systems and drivers work together in a functioning computer system. I was promoted into this role when an opportunity presented itself. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES● Building custom computers for clients to their specifications ● Installation of operating systems and device drivers ● Troubleshooting and repairing computer systems with hardware/software malfunctions

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Mba, Master Of Business Administration

Cst, Computer Systems Technology

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