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Abstract
Over fifteen years experience in the integration of information technologies into financial, utilities, and government
environments. Substantial experience in leading and implementing secure enterprise-wide information technology projects
throughout multiple mainframe, mini, micro, and wide/local area network platforms. Best practices in Server OS Hardening and
Network Security. In-depth development experience with VB.Net, Windows Forms, ASP.Net, and DevExpress XPO ORM Tools.
Strengths
Ability to effectively analyze, and communicate complex technical concepts in a straightforward manner.
Ability to design, implement, and deploy complex projects across time zones and international borders.
Laboratory experience in secure operating system builds; OS hardening; and wide area networking.
Superior analytical, programming, and network design skills.
Public speaking, and classroom instruction.
Work Experience
Consultant Contract software development projects utilizing Microsoft .Net Jan 2003 to Present
Software Developer Framework, Visual Studio, and MS Office integration (VSTO).
Substantial exposure to VB.Net development, Windows Forms, ASP.
Project Manager Developed disaster recovery plans, document search strategies, and Nov 1998 to Jan 2001
Wolrige Mahon network/workstation security to U.S. Navy standards. This also
Vancouver, BC included deploying automated hardware and software rollout
procedures using ZenWorks; and directory services using NDS.
Senior Analyst Canadian project manager for the international rollout of servers and Jul 1996 to Nov 1998
HSBC workstations. Responsibilities included: analysis, design , testing, and
Vancouver, BC implementation of a large, complex, three million dollar I.T. project.
Included with the successful rollout of this international network, the
first ever 'acceptable' security audit for this major international bank,
of any I.T. project.
I. T. Manager As part of the management team in a chartered accounting firm, Jan 1994 to Jul 1996
Wolrige Mahon completed migration of office DOS applications to integrated
Vancouver, BC Windows for Workgroups, MS Office solutions, and Novell Directory
Services.
Principal In conjunction with an associate, operated a consulting partnership May 1992 to Mar 1993
Mirage Computing Systems for the implementation and support of networked systems for diverse
Vancouver, BC clients. This included: initial business setup, marketing strategies,
development of clients, accounts payable, accounts receivable and all
functions necessary for the operation of a small business.
Support Systems Analyst Senior member of an implementation team responsible for migrating Sep 1990 to Apr 1992
The District of North all municipal information technology systems from a legacy Unisys
Vancouver and Wang mainframe/mini platform to a hybrid IBM AS/400 and
North Vancouver, BC Novell architecture.
Technical Support Specialist As part of the management team, responsibilities included liaising Feb 1988 to Aug 1990
B.C. Central Credit Union with vendors, the negotiation of outside contracts for diverse services,
Vancouver, BC and the research, evaluation, dissemination, and training of
appropriate information technologies, specifically with regard to the
financial services industry.
Education Formal
University of Alberta Bachelor of Science program with specialization in Computer Sciences
Nexient Learning Inc. Programmer/Analyst program with specialization in Systems Analysis and
Design
Miscellaneous
Leadership seminars, project planning, communication skills, Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio
re-reading: "The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering" (Frederick Brooks)
Worked in environments that used Halon as a fire supressant
Christopher Leadership Course