Experience

2004 » 2012, 8 years - Co-Founded I.T. Foundry Inc. (Mississauga, ON)

Established I.T. Foundry / protogenLabs within a team framework, providing IT solutions to small and medium businesses. We love working with our clients in the form of a beneficial partnership. Our focus is mainly on web design and development, building many sites that are specific to our clients' needs, enabling them to secure a further reach in the digital realm. We manage projects efficiently with the use of structured planning, source control, constant contact, and efficient deployment.

2001 » 2003, 2 years - Systems Integrator at End to End Networks (Markham, ON)

As a junior systems integrator, my job responsibility was to create and maintain business solutions for multiple clients. The internal company portal was one of my main duties, which I designed and maintained. In this position, I strived to obtain a wealth of infrastructure knowledge which has enabled me to expand my capabilities in this area and other aspects of technology.

Web Design + Development

Client Side

• User Interface (UI) design expertise
• HTML5, CSS3, jQuery Frameworks
• Adobe Photoshop (mockup design creation)
• Adobe Dreamweaver, Notepad++ (implementation/conversion of mockups into valid web code)
• Mobile-based detection and layout
• SEO, Image Optimization, Analytics
• WordPress, TextPattern, ExpressionEngine
• Microsoft Sharepoint

Server Side

• ASP.NET, SQL, PHP, MySQL integration
• Microsoft IIS Web Server Management
• Domain Name Services (DNS)
• SmarterMail, MDaemon, E-Mail Servers
• Subversion and SourceSafe Code Repositories
• Excellent knowledge of Windows and Android
• Moderate knowledge of Linux
• Hardware Management and Diagnostics

Project Management

• Extensive planning and communication
• Structured organization of project resources
• Leadership qualities involving all team members
• Evaluation of possible improvements
• Technical and fundamental documentation writing

Personal Skills

• Driven and highly motivated to succeed
• Effective problem solving skills
• Strong desire to continually learn and develop skills
• Very personable and friendly
• Enamoured with modifying tablets and phones (creating custom themes, etc.)
• Staying active and fit with hockey, snowboarding, and other physical activities

Studies

2000 » 2004 - York University (Glendon Campus)

• Graduate with a (Bilingual - French) Bachelor of Arts

1995 » 2000 - St. Michael's College School

• OAC Graduate
• Member of the yearbook committee
• Participant of intramural hockey

References

Available upon request