Resumé
Summary
Over 8 years of experience in IT including Web Development, Graphic Development, Desktop Support, Windows Server Administration, Business Intelligence, and Software Quality Assurance
Technology Overview
- Web Development using Dreamweaver 2x/3x/4x/8x/CSx (Over 12 years)
- Graphic Development using Adobe Products (Over 10 years)
- Web Content Management using You@Web and Red Dot (Over 1 year)
- Business Intelligence with Crystal Reports 8 and Cognos 8 BI (Over 1 year)
- Desktop Support in a Windows Environment (Over 3 years)
- Windows Server Administration (Over 3 years)
Technical Experience
Web Development |
Years of Experience |
| X/HTML | 12.0 |
| CSS | 10.0 |
| JavaScript | < 1.0 |
| XML / XSL | 1.0 |
| PHP | 1.0 |
Development & Design Tools |
Years of Experience |
| Adobe Dreamweaver | 10.5 |
| Adobe Photoshop | 10.5 |
| Microsoft Front Page | 3.0 |
| Corel Draw | 1.0 |
| Adobe Freehand | 1.0 |
| Adobe Fireworks | 7.0 |
| Quark Xpress | 1.0 |
| Adobe Acrobat | 2.0 |
| Visual Studio | < 1.0 |
Web Content Management |
Years of Experience |
| You@Web | 1.0 |
| Red Dot | 1.0 |
Database |
Years of Experience |
| SQL | 1.0 |
Desktop Support |
Years of Experience |
| Windows Desktop | 10.0 |
| Windows Server 2000 | 2.0 |
| Windows Server 2003 | 2.5 |
| Microsoft Office Suite 95 – 2007 | 13.0 |
| Symantec Ghost | 2.5 |
Server Software |
Years of Experience |
| IIS | 3.5 |
| Microsoft Exchange | 2.5 |
| BrightStor Arcserv | < 1.0 |
| Active Directory | 2.5 |
| Novell Netware | 1.0 |
Business Intelligence Tools |
Years of Experience |
| Crystal Reports | 1.0 |
| Cognos BI | 1.0 |
Work History
Western Economic Diversification Canada, SASKATOON, CANADA Nov 2007 to Present
Business Officer
Responsibilities
- Report creation using Crystal Reports and Cognos Business Intelligence.
- Management of 321 community projects valued at $45 Million
Accomplishments
- Developed new reports using Cognos BI. This allowed easier access to complex data for non-technical users.
Technical Environment
- Crystal Reports 8, Cognos BI
Western Economic Diversification Canada, SASKATOON, CANADA Mar 2006 — Nov 2007
Informatics Technician / Desktop Support
Responsibilities
- Desktop Support for Saskatoon office plus 3 satellite offices located in Saskatoon and Regina
- Server Administration including Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange and Novell Netware
- Maintenance and recover of data using BrightStor Arcserve
- Creation and deployment of disk images using Symantec Ghost
- Installed Server and Desktop updates
Accomplishments
- Team member in the Microsoft Exchange 5.0 — 6.0 and Outlook 2003 migration. Minimal interruption to the users was provided as migration was implemented according to plan.
Technical Environment
- Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, MS Exchange, Symatec Ghost, Brightstor ARCserve
Western Economic Diversification Canada, SASKATOON, CANADA Dec 2000 — Mar 2006
Web Technician
Responsibilities
- Published and maintained 6000+ pages on the departmental websites
- Modified photos for the departmental websites
- Administered Lotus Notes databases and user accounts
- Consulted on the redesign of the departmental websites
- Trained non technical staff on the use of graphic and web development software
Accomplishments
- Participated in redesign and deployment of the website to match common look and feel standards. I received the Assistant Deputy Minister’s Award of Excellence for completion of project in a limited timeframe.
- Took on responsibility for Lotus Notes Administration with little training due to a shortage of staff. This allowed the use of the Lotus client to continue without requiring additional staff to be hired.
- Developed departmental logos using Adobe Freehand. This allowed the department to avoid expensive design contractor costs.
Technical Environment
- Windows 2000, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Freehand, Adobe Fireworks, Lotus Notes, IIS, Windows Server 2000
Correctional Services Canada, SASKATOON, CANADA Jul 2003 — Nov 2004
Informatics Technician (on Assignment)
Responsibilities:
- Provided technical support to IT Staff throughout the Western Reqion with the rollout of Windows XP
- Performed software quality assurance testing within the Windows networked environment
- Published and maintained documents on the Intranet for Prairie Regional Headquarters
Accomplishments:
- Rolled out Windows XP to Regional Headquarters and supported the rollout in satellite offices and centers throughout the Prarie Region. This was completed in a very short time preventing cost overruns and minimal interruption to users.
Technical Environment
- Windows 98, Windows XP, Front Page 98, Microsoft Office, Symantec Ghost,
PNN ITLC, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Jan 1999 — Dec 2000
Designer
Responsibilities
- Designed and delivered several campus websites
- Consulted with faculty on daily basis dealing with the technology needs enabling new education resources
- Developed projects to implement new technology into current education methods
- Designed full color instructional and business brochures
Accomplishments
- Succesffully debugged JAVA applet without prior knowledge of JAVA. This allowed applet to be put into use on time even after change in staff threatened release date.
Technical Environment
- Windows NT, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Studio, Java
Health Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK May 1998 — Aug 1998
Website Designer
Responsibilities
- Conducted client interviews to determine project requirements
- Designed and delivered Student Healthcare website
- Consulted with users on daily basis dealing with the technology needs
Accomplishments
- Successfully designed and implanted new website in a very limited timeframe.
Technical Environment
- Macintosh, Front Page 98
Classics Department, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON Sept 1994 — Apr 1995
Teaching Assistant
Responsibilities
- Facilitated discussion in seminars
- Assisted students with difficulties on their assignments and course work
- Proctored and marked exams
Education
- B.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- B.A. in Classics from Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
Technical Profile
- X/HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, SQL You@Web, Red Dot
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Dreamweaver, Quark Xpress; Corel Draw; Adobe Freehand; Adobe Acrobat
- Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Novell Netware
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Open Office Suite
- Microsoft Exchange; BrightStor ARCserve Backup, IIS 6.0, Active Directory, Symantec Ghost, FTP
- Crystal Reports, Cognos 8 BI
Training
- Cognos 8 Business Intelligence Report Authoring Part 1 by Cognos
- Crystal Reports X1 R1/R2 Report Design I and II by Nexient Learning
- RedDot CMS™ Project Builder by RedDot
- Foundations of Novell Networking: Netware 6.5 by Nexient Learning
- Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment by Nexient Learning
References
- Available upon request