Experience

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  Pluralsight

  • Author

    • Oct 2016 - Present

    Author of Pluralsight course "Design Patterns with Python" at:https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/python-design-patterns

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  TD

  • Solutions Design IT Specialist,

    • Aug 2016 - Present

    SQL Server AG management; SQL Server design and consultation; .NET development; SSIS, SSRS

  • IT Specialist

    • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

    Database development, business intelligence dashboarding and reporting, SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server, MySql, C#, VB

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  G.Britton Solutions, Inc.

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Director

    • Oct 2013 - Present
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    * Discover critical business information through data mapping and mining* Build databases as foundation for business intelligence reporting* Create efficient, flexible, parameter-driven SQL Stored Procedures* Deliver timely reporting using .NET, SSIS, SSRS, Excel* Build robust, extensible solutions* Follow SDLC best practices* Python developer and instructor

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  Maritz Canada

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Senior Developer

    • Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    * Enabled more efficient customer service by extending mission-critical intranet applications using ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server* Delivered timely, program-performance reporting using SSRS

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  TD

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Business System Analyst (Contract)

    • Oct 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    * Analysed current state of IT Project Management reporting* Designed OLAP data warehouse for business intelligence reporting* Built SSIS ETL procedures using Kimball techniques* Implement automated and on-demand reporting using SSRS* Provide training to developers and users* Documented all work done for full-time team

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  MTS Allstream

  • Business Intelligence Analyst, MTS Allstream

    • 2011 - 2013

    * Reduced rebates on SLA accounts through development of more than 50 BI reports using SQL Server, VB.NET and MS Excel* Reduced report delivery time up to 20% by creating BI-specific .NET tools and Visual Studio add-ons * Improved collaboration and project tracking by lobbying for and Implementing source code revision control using Subversion* Shaved 5 days off month-end processing by automating manual tasks using PowerShell and SQL Server Agent* Cut up to 50% off run-time of existing SQL stored procedures

  • Performance Specialist

    • 2009 - 2011

    * Enabled performance tracking by developing tools following Cornerstone On Demand methodology* Eliminated 2 hours per week off executive work time by delivering report-ready business intelligence data.

  • Senior New Technology Introduction Specialist

    • 2007 - 2009

    * Ensured availability of essential tools by analyzing impact of new telecommunications products on current support staff* Ensured ability to meet requested targets by analyzing RFPs to determine impact and fit

  • Manager, Service Assurance

    • 2004 - 2007

    * Managed a team of 20 telecommunications support technicians* Met requirements for technician CISCO certification by introducing Get Certified! Campaign* Initiated and ran performance improvement program for under-performing team members

  • Supervisor, Internet Service Delivery

    • 2000 - 2004

    * Managed a team of 15 technicians setting up Internet services for MTS Allstream customers* Improved quality results to 90% by developing a quality assurance process to track results and adherence to QA goals for the team.* Improved order tracking by training team in use of web-based order management system* Eliminated wasted IP address space by developing tools to find and release them

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  Computer Associates

  • Developer

    • 1978 - 1988