Summary
Senior IT leader with 25+ years across infrastructure, team leadership, and technical operations. Currently CTO at a manufacturing company. Background in healthcare IT, telecommunications, construction tech, and independent development. Builder of trading bots, AI tools, workflow automation, and creative projects.
Experience
Chief Technology Officer
ChilliBoys Manufacturing · June 2024 – Present
- Leading technology strategy and digital transformation for manufacturing operations.
- Overseeing IT infrastructure, systems architecture, and operational technology.
- Driving automation and data-driven decision making across production and business units.
IT Manager
ZS2 Technologies · April 2022 – June 2024
- Led IT operations team while maintaining 24/7 system availability.
- Implemented enterprise-wide CRM solution and integrated third-party applications.
- Managed critical infrastructure including servers, networks, and security systems.
- Developed IT policies, procedures, and strategic technical guidance.
Senior Analyst
Saskatchewan Health Authority · 2001 – April 2022
- Managed enterprise-level server infrastructure and security protocols.
- Administered Windows server environments, SharePoint farms, and PowerBI systems.
- Led technical deployments for COVID-19 patient monitoring under emergency conditions.
- Maintained high-availability systems and disaster recovery procedures.
- Provided escalation support for complex technical issues across facilities.
Senior Helpdesk Team Leader
Access Communications · 1997 – 2001
- Sold B2B cable and internet solutions to enterprise clients across Saskatchewan.
- Developed a commercial WiFi tool deployed in hotels and hospitality venues.
- Led technical support team and managed client relationships.
- Developed training programs and coordinated technology deployments.
Selected Projects
- The Smart Bet Field Guide — How We Beat the MLB Lines — and How You Can Too. A data-driven sports betting strategy book.
- The Smart Bet Field Guide: Preseason CFL 2026 Edition — How We Beat the CFL Lines — and How You Can Too. CFL-specific betting frameworks and analysis.
- Time Traveler's Turf Guide — A field guide blending history, geography, and storytelling for the chronologically adventurous.
- Juan's World Engineering Handbook — A comprehensive engineering reference for real-world problem solvers.
- The Therapeutic Power of Coloring — Research thesis on coloring as a wellness practice and art therapy.
- Custom Coloring Books — Original hand-drawn illustration collections for all ages.
- COBOL Expense Tracker — Terminal-based expense, deposit, and crypto-stake tracking application built entirely in COBOL with GnuCOBOL. Features flat-file data architecture, formatted reporting, and classic mainframe interaction patterns.
- Python Trading Platform — Automated crypto futures trading on Hyperliquid with ML-optimized strategies.
- 2026 YYC Tax Sale Reporting — Real-time data platform tracking $31M+ in Calgary property tax auction values.
- Storyboard AI — AI-powered storyboarding tool for visualizing creative concepts.
- Workflow Automation — Electronic workflow systems for healthcare, construction, retail, and real estate.
- Cloud Migrations & Hybrid WANs — Hybrid cloud and wide-area network design for SMBs.
- Virtualization Services — Legacy migration to VMware, Azure, Proxmox, and serverless architectures.
- SharePoint Legacy Support — Modernizing and extending enterprise SharePoint environments.
- 3D Printing Services — FDM/resin printer setup, training, and 2D-to-3D illustration manufacturing.
- Media & DJ Services — Crowd-powered DJ tools and custom audio experiences for events.
Education & Certifications
- Network Systems Diploma (Honors) — CDI College
- CompTIA A+ Certification
Skills
Windows Server / AD
Exchange / Teams / SharePoint
Linux / Shell Scripting
VMware / Hyper-V / Proxmox
Azure / Hybrid Cloud
Network Security
Business Continuity / DR
Python Development
Web3 / Crypto APIs
AI / Machine Learning
Project Management
CRM Implementation