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ad3x9a@r.postjobfree.com • Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 2G1 • 613-***-****

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience with object-oriented and functional programming languages

Familiar with MIPS processor design, FPGA technologies, and embedded systems programming

Experience with SQL and NoSQL database management systems

Familiar with Linux/Unix, and MAC OS X system administration

Familiar with version control systems for software development

Proficient with cloud platforms: Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure

Programming Languages: C/C++, VHDL, Verilog, Python, BASH, PowerShell.

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (2019) - MS865QQC3JEQ1BC2

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (2019) - YDG1P1HKGMV41R39

AWS Certified Developer - Associate (2020) - HNJ82KQKPMV11BKG

EDUCATION

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON

2014 Master of Science in Engineering: Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.Sc. ECE)

Graduate Courses: Software Evolution, Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, Computer Security.

Thesis: Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation in CDMA-based Passive Optical Networks

Research interests: Access Networks, P2P and Internet Streaming Technologies.

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON

2010 Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering (B. Eng)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

January 2019 – Present Systems Analyst Ottawa, ON

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada(AAFC)

Classification: CS-02 Indeterminate

Branch: Information Systems Branch (ISB) - Cloud Centre Of Expertise

As part of the Cloud Centre of Expertise(CCoE) Team, we advise and implement cloud solutions in Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure for our clients.

Provided on-going technical support for AWS/Azure services by analyzing, tracking, verifying and responding to client issues and requests.

Created scripts to automate repetitive tasks in the cloud using PowerShell Runbooks(Azure), Python lambda functions(AWS).

As a cloud system administrator, I created and managed user accounts/groups on both AWS and Azure.

Created alerts/notifications using CloudWatch(AWS) and Alerts(Azure).

For Infrastructure as code(IaC), environments were maintained using Terraform, CloudFormation(AWS), Templates(Azure).

Provided developer support on container technologies in the cloud(AWS and Azure): Docker.

December 2017 – December 2018 NCR Deployment Support Ottawa, ON

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada(AAFC)

Classification: CS-02 Term

Branch: Information Systems Branch (ISB) - CDOEM

As part of the Common Desktop Operating Environment Migration (CDOEM) Team, we initiated the upgrade of all AAFC network attached Windows 7 devices to Windows 10.

As a system administrator, we managed AAFC assets using Active Directory.

Determined the upgrade readiness of Windows 7 devices by analyzing the software and hardware compatibilities using the Microsoft Operations Management Suite (OMS).

Used Microsoft Azure Log Analytics to track application readiness of workstations.

Developed and maintained PowerShell Scripts that generated daily reports for management.

Designed and developed a Microsoft Access database that aggregated and consolidated data from Active Directory, OMS and Symantec Management Platform(SMP)for the purposes of deployment scheduling.

Used Assyst ticket management system to track issues related to CDOEM project.

June 2015 - October 2016 Network Administrator Ottawa, ON

Statistics Canada (STATCAN) –Census 2016

Classification: CS-01 Term

Branch: Collections Systems Division (CoSD)

As part of the Census Applications and Systems Support Team (CASST), we ensured that all desktop/laptops, databases and web services were operational for all census operators throughout production.

Created and maintained PowerShell scripts that automated repetitive tasks through Active Directory and Microsoft Access.

Used JIRA and HEAT for bug tracking and issue tracking.

Investigated issues in the Census Processing System (CPS) and created tickets in JIRA/HEAT, if needed.

Provided technical support to census operators by promptly answering requests either through JIRA/HEAT, e-mail or telephone.

September 2014 - May 2015 Desktop Support Specialist Ottawa, ON

Statistics Canada (STATCAN) – Deployment

Classification: CS-01 Causal

Branch: Information Technology Operations Division (ITOD)

Provided technical support by installing software, replacing/upgrading computer hardware, and troubleshooting computer related issues.

Captured Windows Vista user profiles with USMT.

Encrypted hard drives using BitLocker Drive Encryption.

Backed-up and restored workstation profiles.

As a system administrator, managed STATCAN assets using Active Directory.

Ensured that tickets were addressed in a timely and professional manner.

May 2013 –August 2013 Installation Technician (FSWEP Student) Ottawa, ON

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Branch: Information Management and Information Technology

Member of Windows 7 Rollout Team for CFIA that deployed workstations across the Ottawa region.

Provided technical support on Microsoft Windows 7 upgrade initiatives by installing software, hardware and troubleshooting computers.

Imaged workstations using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).

Managed CFIA assets using Active Directory.

Backed up and restored workstation personalities with Altiris PC Transplant and Symantec Norton Ghost software suite.

September 2010 –April 2012 Graduate/Research Assistant Thunder Bay, ON

Lakehead University

Assisted several professors in the following courses: Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Electrical Machines II, Computer Organization and Material Science.

Instructed lab sessions.

Graded assignments, quizzes, and lab reports.

Invigilated midterm and course exams.

August 2006 –April 2007 Internet Technical Support Ottawa, ON

Storm Internet

Assisted customers troubleshoot their Internet connection (wireless, DSL, Dial-up).

Assisted customers in configuring there e-mail clients and routers.

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