Brad Oja

Experience

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  Quality Sound / Bi-Jamar, Inc.

  May 1998 - Sept 2002

  Senior System Integrator

  Provide installation for 500+ bed hospital nurse call projects, including pocket page systems and wireless phone solutions.Installation of EST Fire Alarm Devices and associated equipment.24hr rotation on call services for all hospital related projects within northern California.Design, install and service Multimedia, Nurse Call, Paging, Sound Masking, Pro Sound, Intercom, and Fire Alarm Systems.Installation and service of Rauland-Borg Systems: Telecentre IV - Telecentre III - Telecentre 21 -Responder 3000 - Responder III - Responder IV - Responder 4000 - TC 5000/5500 - Director Series SystemsTraining Courses/System Knowledge• Certified Rauland-Borg Responder IV Advanced Training• Certified Rauland-Borg Responder IV Design Training• Beldon IBDN CAT6 Certification• Matrix Access Control Hardware Training• Telecom Telephony Certification• Well experienced with Aiphone, and TOA Intercom systems.• Advanced database loading and configuration for Access Control, CCTV systems. Show less

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  International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

  Sept 2002 - Aug 2007

  System Integrator

  Design/Build solutions for large contract jobs involving the following system, but not limited to,Multimedia, Nurse Call, Telephone, Pro Sound, Intercom, Security, CCTV and Wandering Patient Systems.Provide Project Management and Forman related skills on all Ottawa and area job sites.Provided 24hr on call service to customers in Ottawa, Kingston and Montréal areas.Train all Junior Technicians in strict installation practices that meet or exceed engineering specifications. Lead Installer for A/V commercial systems, School Intercom, Paging, CCTV, Commercial Security , and Nurse Call SystemsLead Installer for the Ottawa Airport Phase II Expansion which included the following systems: Software House Card Access System, TOA Integrated Intercom System, 70 Volt Digital Paging System and various CAT5e and CAT6 backbone cabling.Current/Previous Sites• Ottawa International Airport• Durham Consolidated Courthouse• Sutter Health Centers of California (8 sites)• Kaiser Health Centers of California (3 sites)• Folsom State Prison, California• Sacramento, Stockton, Napa, Modesto, Tracy Unified School Districts• Royal Ottawa Mental Health Care Centre• Canadian Pharmaceutical Agency• Government of Canada (Health Canada)• Queensway Carleton Hospital• Winchester District Hospital• Gowlings Lafleur Henderson• Thunder Bay Jail and Medium Security Farm• Dollco Printing Plant• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons• Canadian House of Commons• St. Lawrence College• Canada Border Services Agency Show less

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  Pride Integrations

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2017

  Owner

  Other Related Experience• 4 Years Project Management Site Experience, California• 6 Years as Communications Consultant, Thunder Bay and Ottawa• 28 Years as a System Integrator• 37 Years as a Musician/Songwriterhttp://www.technomad.com/articles/technomad-at-the-canada-games-pool-complex/

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  Johnson Controls

  Aug 2007 - May 2017

  System Integrator

  Position Title: FIRE and SECURITY TECHNICIAN II Industry Service Date: May 1, 1986 Years in Industry 28 Education: Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology – Electronics Engineering Training Courses/System Knowledge• Certified Genetec OmniView and Security Center Training• Certified AXIS Professional Technician• Certified Milestone XProtect Enterprise 8.0/Corporate 5.0• Certified RBH Axiom V Access Control Training• Certified Johnson Controls Physical Security Network Associate• Certified Johnson Controls Structured Wire and Termination Technician• Certified Panasonic ND300/ND400 Course• Certified PELCO Endura 2.0 • Certified PELCO Audio Introduction• Certified PELCO Megapixal Technology Basics• Certified PELCO Sarix IP Cameras• Certified PELCO Introduction to Networks• Certified Canadian Fire Alarm Association Technician(2017)• Certified AMAG Access Control Technician• Certified CCURE 9000 Installer Maintainer• Certified CCURE 800/8000 Installer Maintainer• Certified CCURE 800/8000 iSTAR Technical Course• Certified AMAG Symmetry Access Control Course• Certified Cardkey P2000 Hardware/Engineering• Certified Cardkey P2000 Advanced Troubleshooting Course (Simi Valley, CA)• Cisco CCENT - In Progress• RAULAND-BORG - Telecentre System 21 Factory Training• RAULAND RESPONDER IV Advanced Factory Training• RAULAND RESPONDER 4000 Field Training• TUNSTALL "HAVEN” - Voice-Call Communication Systems, Installation and Service• SENTROL - Glassbreak University• SENTROL - Passive Infrared University• RAULAND RESPONDER III / Plus - Installation and Service Seminar• RAULAND TELECENTER - Installation and Service Seminar Show less

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  ADGA Group Consultants Inc./Extravision Video Technologies

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

  Technical Specialist/Design Estimator

  RESPONSIBILITIES:•Ensure that services for the maintenance of the electronic security systems at Canadian correctional facilities are provided in accordance with the Statement of Work;•Screening and approving purchases for parts and services for 30 workshops employing up to 60+ technicians;•Assist with maintenance contracts within the NCR;•Monitor work order data to identify and react to trends;•MIS maintenance, upgrades and data entry and monitoring for data integrity;•Review and update technical documentation as required;•Monitor costs and quality of services and locate alternate suppliers and sub-contractors as need arises;•Resolution of problems between suppliers and workshops;•Maintain working relationship with the Technical Authority, Correctional Service Canada; and•Assume some of the duties of the Program Manager in his absence•provide Design/Estimation/Project Management to the PMO;CERTIFICATIONS:• Certified Genetec OmniView and Security Center Training (October 2017)• Project Management Professional Course (Enrolled November 2017)• Certified Milestone XProtect Enterprise 8.0/Corporate 5.0 (September 2017)• Certified AMAG Symmetry Access Control Course Recertification (August 2017)CURRENT SITES:Department of National Defense (DND)Corrections Service of Canada - All Federal InstitutionsBell CanadaPrivy Council Office (PCO) Show less

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  Ainger Cabling + Security

  Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

  Senior Technician Team Lead

  Project Supervisor

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  Siemens

  Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  Technical Specialist

  Responsibilities:* Design/Estimation of P3 projects including Kingston Health Science Centre* Assisted in the development of a trained Sales team including both in-house and external training for sales team* Perform installation, service and verification activities on Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Security systems for large installations.* Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, submittals, and specifications.* Complete final Commissioning reports for submittal to customers and carry out system acceptance tests with AHJ’s and other interested parties (i.e Maglock Inspections). * Maintains up to date knowledge of various product lines.* Manage and coordinate sub-contractor installation as required.* Identify and sell basic product enhancements to customers.* Participate in job site final walk on assigned jobs and/or final completion for systems to service turnover on assigned jobs.* Complete As Built drawings on the completion of the job when required.* Conduct training and development classes for customers on site or at the branch.* Deliver technical support, coaching and direction to end users and junior technicians as required.* Assist in developing employee training programs for employees and customers.* Present a professional image of Siemens when communicating with customers at all times.* Establish a good working relationship with all customers and adhere to the company dress code.* Complete and submit timesheets, expenses and other necessary information on a weekly basis.* Participate in travel throughout the District business area when required.* Must participate in the after-hours on-call service support team. Show less

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  EllisDon

  Aug 2022 - now

  MEiT Project Manager

  Responsibilities:1. Manage projects across the entire project lifecycle including requirements analysis, product specifications, project planning, purchase decisions, implementation, integration, quality assurance, training and deployment.2. Adhere to internal project management controls including: project plans/schedules, project change management, risk management, issues management, status reporting, etc.3. Develop and maintain QA/QC process for each project to ensure Mechanical and Electrical Low Voltage Building Systems are delivered on time and in good standing. This includes performing and overseeing QA/QC audits of select M&E Low Voltage or IMIT systems.4. Provide active oversight of on-site work performance and efficiency of MEIT staff, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure activities on site, project plans and schedules are followed effectively and within budget.5. Monitor and report on Low Voltage or IMIT systems progress during design, shop drawing, procurement, construction, testing and closeout phases of assigned projects.6. Assist Consultant and Subcontractor teams with developing MEiT integration deployment strategies to ensure design and subcontractor execution plans align with overall construction schedule and project requirements.6. Perform detailed shop drawing reviews of M&E Low Voltage or IMIT systems7. Lead M&E Low Voltage or IMIT project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing progression.8. Witness and provide direction during functional performance testing of Low Voltage Mechanical and Electrical systems and integrations.9. Manage and oversee subcontractor close out activities specific to M&E Low Voltage or IMIT systems including delivery of training, as-builts and O&Ms Show less