Peter Buchanan

NET Developer / System Administrator at Peter W Beck Pty Ltd
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As Peter's teammate at Worldsmart for the past eight years and closely work with Peter for about 5 years, I've benefited from his creative problem-solving, tireless work ethic, and willingness to do whatever it takes to complete the project. Peter is directly responsible for Smart game application of the company, as a colleague, Peter is incredibly generous with his time and expertise, an expert-level knowledge of software develop, Client and Server design, technical documentation, Smart card, gaming, electronic etc. Beyond that, his co-worker, I have to say that his good hard working nature make long nights and tough deadlines much easier on his team.

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Credentials

  • Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals
    Nutanix
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM Data Analyst Specialization
    IBM Tealeaf
    Feb, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
    IBM Tealeaf
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cybersecurity Breach Response Case Studies
    IBM Tealeaf
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
    IBM Tealeaf
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
    IBM Tealeaf
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
    IBM Tealeaf
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics
    IBM Tealeaf
    Nov, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework & System Administration
    IBM Tealeaf
    Oct, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security
    IBM Tealeaf
    Oct, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
    Google
    Oct, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts
    IBM Tealeaf
    Oct, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance
    Google
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google IT Automation Professional Certificate
    Google
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Power BI Data Modeling with DAX
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • SQL Server Machine Learning Services: Python
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C01): 1 Cloud Services Overview (2019)
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C02): 8 Databases
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Microsoft Power BI
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced SQL for Query Tuning and Performance Optimization
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Threading in C#
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Async Programming in C#
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fluent API Development in C#
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Windows 10: Administration
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Windows 10: Advanced Troubleshooting for IT Support
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Windows 10: Troubleshooting for IT Support
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning
    IBM Tealeaf
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Applied Data Science Specialist
    IBM Tealeaf
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building AI Applications with Watson APIs
    IBM Tealeaf
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building Batch Data Pipelines on GCP
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building Deep Learning Models with TensorFlow
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building Resilient Streaming Analytics Systems on GCP
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Deep Neural Networks with PyTorch (with Honors)
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google Cloud Platform Big Data and Machine Learning Fundamentals
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate
    IBM
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM Applied AI
    IBM
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
    IBM
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Computer Vision with Watson and OpenCV
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Modernising Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with GCP
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Smart Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI on GCP
    Coursera Course Certificates
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate II in Technical Security
    Comtech Training (RTO Code 90933)
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Science Professional Certificate
    IBM
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • IBM Data Science Specialization
    IBM Tealeaf
    Apr, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Automating Real-World Tasks with Python
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Analysis with Python
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Science Methodology
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Visualization with Python
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Google IT Automation with Python Specialization
    Google
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Machine Learning with Python
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Open Source tools for Data Science
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Mar, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Configuration Management and the Cloud
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Python for Data Science and AI
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Practitioner, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Timelining and Ericksonian Hypnosis
    The NLP Association of Australia (NLPAA)
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
    Pinnacle Safety and Training
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building and Construction Services
    Construction Industry Training Centre
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
    Microsoft
    Oct, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • Statistics in the Workplace
    The University of Adelaide College
    Feb, 1994
    - Nov, 2024
  • Flight Radiotelephone Operator Rating
    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
    Feb, 1987
    - Nov, 2024
  • Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane
    Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
    Feb, 1987
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amateur Radio Operators Limited
    New Zealand Radio Spectrum Management (RSM)
    Jan, 1987
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cabling (Open Registration) Structured and Optical Fibre
    Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL)
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Security Agent Licence
    Consumer and Business Services
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Electrician and Electrical Contractor South Australia
    Consumer and Business Service
    Aug, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • South Australian Drivers Licence
    Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence, Truck, Coach and articulated bus, Motorbike (R)

Experience

  • Becks Group AU
    • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • NET Developer / System Administrator
      • Feb 2021 - Present

      Multiskilled Role • NET Developer, Entity Framework (EF), C# Desktop WPF MVVM, Build and consume restful APIs • Data Engineering, SQL Server Database Administration • Data Visualization, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI • System Administration, Nutanix cluster running VMware vSphere • ICT Support Technician • Security Agent Systems, CCTV Design, Install, Maintain Multiskilled Role • NET Developer, Entity Framework (EF), C# Desktop WPF MVVM, Build and consume restful APIs • Data Engineering, SQL Server Database Administration • Data Visualization, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI • System Administration, Nutanix cluster running VMware vSphere • ICT Support Technician • Security Agent Systems, CCTV Design, Install, Maintain

  • Buchanan Mercantile
    • Australia
    • eCommerce Operations Manager
      • Feb 2020 - Present

      Amazon Seller | Analytics for Retail/Online Arbitrage | Offshore ODM manufacturing and procurement Amazon Seller | Analytics for Retail/Online Arbitrage | Offshore ODM manufacturing and procurement

  • WorldSmart
    • Adelaide, Australia
    • Director Of Research
      • Aug 1997 - Jul 2019

      WorldSmart provides a complete retail ecosystem, incorporating Business Intelligence, E-Commerce, Loyalty and Point-of-Sale solutions for the hospitality, Gaming and technology sectors. As Director of Research I was involved in designing, developing, and conducting architectural reviews of new technologies and managing all aspects of the solution development process The work I undertook played a pivotal role in keeping the company ahead of its competition and involved a high level of ingenuity and innovation to devise novel and cost effective approaches to complex technical issues. This has included reducing costs, increasing revenue, offshoring manufacturing and procurement, forging partnerships with international suppliers and manufacturers, undertaking advanced electromechanical and embedded software engineering projects, developing business intelligence and data warehouse solutions, developing gaming, loyalty and retail management systems. NOTABLE PROJECTS • The Jackpot Club • ALPA Food Card • Adelaide Oval Visa Cash • easyFuel • MyIGA Smart Rewards • H&L Loyalty Link • Star Rewards • Thirsty Camel • Redcliffe Leagues Club SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS • Securing ATO approval for R&D tax offsets which reduced the costs of six major projects by 43% • Reducing costs through offshoring, material substitution & using shared components • Reducing the complexity of product development • Establishing offshore manufacturing & procurement, vendor network in China, Taiwan, and US • Designed an ERP for data analytics and customer insights • Many Industrial designs - Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic ( Autodesk Inventor, Altium ) • Preparing Government Submissions, Proposals, Design Documents and Functional Specifications • Embedded and Application Software Development • Smart Card Development for the Banking Sector, EMV Payments, Cryptography and Blockchain • Ensuring product compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements

  • SkyCity Adelaide
    • Australia
    • Hospitality
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Research Coordinator, Statistical Intelligence Unit, Casino Operations
      • Oct 1993 - Jul 1997

      Conducted statistical analysis to identify trends, analysis patterns in unstructured and semi-structured customer data to create a more positive customer experience and increase revenue• Data Engineering, Centralised Monitoring System (CMS) + Food and Beverage Point of Sale• Investigate cheating and unlawful interference with gaming machines• Designed Real-Time slot floor Data Visualisation software• Designed Electronic Table GamesNOTABLE PROJECTSProject: Quick Draw Poker Electronic Table GameA progressive side bet management system that increased revenue on existing table games through its multi-level progressive features. This network-based system enabled three different jackpot levels with the Mega Link over six tables. I designed the croupier facing embedded controller interfaced to chip acceptors and pole mount Mikohn Signage. Wrote embedded and application software for Client and Host

    • Chief Technician, Casino Operations
      • Aug 1991 - Oct 1993

      Oversaw the repair, preventative and routine maintenance of slot and gaming equipment which included moves, installations, overhauls and configuration. Designed and manufactured electrical, electronic and mechanical gaming equipmentNOTABLE PROJECTSProject: Self-propelled, dual coin dispenser, with integrated coin safeDesigned Electric variable speed drive with dynamic braking, a static inverter to provide 240AC power to two SC3003 coin counters, capable of dispensing 3,500 coins per minute directly to patrons seated at slot machines.Project: Slot Tournament Management SystemDesigned an embedded Controller to simultaneously load and cash out credit meters on a bank of slot machines, including communications and PC Host Software

    • Maintenance Electrician, Building Services
      • Oct 1989 - Aug 1991

      • Planned and reactive repair, service and maintenance works on plant and equipment• Rotating day, afternoon and night shift• Maintenance and Operation of HVAC System• Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units, Boilers and Pumps, Lighting, • Electrical Test and Tag• Repairs kitchen equipment, appliances

  • Australian Cotton Textile Industries Ltd (ACTIL)
    • Electrical Technician
      • Apr 1989 - Oct 1989

      Electrical and Electronic Repair and Maintenance of Picanol airjet and rapier weaving machines Expertise: • Reactive maintenance on a rotating day, afternoon and night shift • Industrial electrician skilled at troubleshooting problems within a large manufacturing plant • Instrumentation, Control, Lighting, Motors, Electromechanical Electrical and Electronic Repair and Maintenance of Picanol airjet and rapier weaving machines Expertise: • Reactive maintenance on a rotating day, afternoon and night shift • Industrial electrician skilled at troubleshooting problems within a large manufacturing plant • Instrumentation, Control, Lighting, Motors, Electromechanical

  • EA Networks
    • New Zealand
    • Utilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Electrical Technician Sub Station Department
      • Apr 1987 - Apr 1989

      Installation, commissioning and maintenance of 33/11KV substation plant and equipmentExpertise:• Build, install, maintain and repairs and substation plant, electrical equipment and plant• Perform high and low voltage switching• Instrumentation, Control and Industrial Computer Systems Engineering

    • Electrical Fitter Electric Motor & Transformer Department
      • Jan 1986 - Apr 1987

      Responsible for day to day operations of the Electric Motor & Transformer DepartmentServicing electric motors, pumps, generators, Distribution (10-750 kVA) and power transformersExpertise:• Armature Winder• Heavy Coil Winder• Repair / Overhaul submersible and surface pumps up to 120 HP• Clean & Bake (Rewind) electric motors, armatures, coils, transformers, alternators and generators • Bearings & Housings, machining phosphor bronze bearings, resleeving housings• Engineering & Machining, Repair of damaged shafts, end shields, bearing journals• Transformer, Spray Painting, Oil testing, Oil regeneration,Oil filtration and repair• Management of Transformer yard, High Risk Licence for Vehicle loading Crane

    • Electrical Apprenticeship
      • Jan 1982 - Dec 1985

      Four year Electrical Apprenticeship followed by two year National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Advanced Trade)Ashburton Electric Power Board (now EA Networks) owns, operates and manages nearly 3,000 km of electricity lines across the Mid-Canterbury district, The area is bound by the Southern Alps in the west and the Pacific Ocean to the eastExpertise:• Technical Section - Control and Instrumentation• Lines Department - Overhead and Underground Reticulation• Appliance Repairs - Appliance and White Goods repair and Maintenance• Transformer Department - Transformer, Electric Motor & Pump, Service, Repair, Rewind• Sub Station Department - Installation, High Voltage Sub Station, Small Hydro Plants• Metering laboratory - Calibration and Repair electricity meters • Mechanical Workshop - Fitter and Turning, Welding, Fabrication• Installation Department - Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Education

  • Data Analyst
    Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering
    2020 - 2020
  • IT Support
    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services, IT Security, Operating System Linux, Windows
    2020 - 2020
  • Workplace Consultation and Communication - Soft Skills
    Emotional intelligence
    2019 -
  • Central Institute of Technology (CIT), New Zealand
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    2004 - 2008
  • Electrical Services
    Building Industry, Construction Industry, Trade Services, South Australia, Queensland
    2016 - 2020
  • Security and Investigation
    South Australia
    2020 - 2021
  • Building and Construction Services
    National
    2016 - 2020

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