Kenneth Sookhai

Kenneth Sookhai

Broadcast Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Qualified Communication and Information Systems Supervisor

  • Education

    • Sheridan College

      1998 - 2001
      Electronics Engineering Technologist Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Georgian College

      2017 - 2017
      Photography

      Photography certificate program

  • Experience

    • Rogers Broadcasting

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2003
      Broadcast Technician

      Installed, troubleshoot, and maintained broadcast facilities and transmitter equipment Made individual and team contributions in all working areas Provided on-call phone and on-site support of software, hardware and network equipment Server and workstation support for 100's of users Installed, troubleshoot and maintained various automated computerized music delivery system and commercial system (Scott, DCS)

    • Ryerson University

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      Senior presentation specialist

      Provided support for 1000’s users and electronic equipment associated with presentation and broadcast of classroom instructionDesktop support of Linux, Mac and Windows operating system via phone or in person support. Phone and on-site technology support of 80+ theatres and classroomsWorked as part of a team to design and build electronic classroomsTaught classes to staff, instructors and students on operation of audiovisual and computer equipmentCreated interactive training material for audio-visual equipmentSupervised and coordinated the activities of classroom technicians and part-time staffMaintained inventory control records Show less

    • York Regional Police

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
      Wireless Systems Technician

      Designed, supported and administered a mission critical public safety voice and data communications network and supporting systems Design, manage, troubleshoot, support, maintenance and administration of police radios, mobile workstations (MWS), servers, applications and user software Function as a part of a unit (Team) during all aspects of working duties e.g. Projects, troubleshooting, etc.Provide after hours phone and on-site support Create and Distribute System and Network documentationMaintain work order and inventory records Supervised and coordinated the activities of vendors Show less

    • York Regional Police

      Mar 2010 - Jun 2024

      Supervisor, IT Central Service Desk and TelecommunicationsYork Regional Police - 2006 to Present● Proven record of success leading all phases of diverse technology projects with multiple stakeholders. ● Effectively managed cross-functional teams e.g. communications, applications, service desk and hardware ● Established abilities in staff management and leadership● Experience managing design and implementation of electronic, computer and communication systems● Successful management of large capital and operating budgets● Coordination and motivation of staff to ensure excellence in customer service and satisfaction.● Recruiting and training staff, setting schedules and clear expectations, assigning tasks, monitoring performance● Excellent communicator, leverage technical, business and financial experience to communicate effectively with clients, executives and their respective teams in a technical or non technical manner● Provide 24/7 on-call support Show less Professional SummaryBusiness oriented team leader, skilled project leader with 20 years experience in Information Technology with a proven track record of successful project outcomes in the areas of Security, Networking and Data centre Architecture. Committed to quality and service in employee and customer relations, corporate standards and objectives, financial budgets and expenditures, business policies and procedures, service level agreements. Utilizes data collection from people and systems to drive business and technology solutions. Practitioner of the ITIL approach to IT service management. Show less

      • Supervisor, IT Central Service Desk and Telecommunications

        Mar 2019 - Jun 2024
      • Senior Network Administrator in Network Security and Architecture

        Mar 2010 - Mar 2019
    • York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)

      Jun 2024 - now
      ITS Operations Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Amateur Radio Operator Certificate

      Industry Canada
      Mar 2006
    • CCENT

      Cisco
      Feb 2015
    • Lighting for Photographers: Portraiture

      Lynda.com
      Nov 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Exploring Photography: Finding the Perfect Portrait Lens

      Lynda.com
      Oct 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Narrative Portraiture: Foundations of Portraiture

      Lynda.com
      Oct 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Learning Natural Light Portrait Photography

      Lynda.com
      Oct 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • JNCIS-FWV

      Juniper Networks
      Nov 2011
      View certificate certificate
    • ACMA

      Aruba Networks
      Jul 2010
      View certificate certificate
    • Portrait Photography: Business Portraits

      Lynda.com
      Nov 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • IMS100

      Ontario Association of Emergency Management
      Feb 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kenneth Sookhai
      2016 - 2017 Volunteer service award The Volunteer Recognition Society Aug 2017 Volunteer award for photographing Butterfly Kisses on behalf of Circle of Friends.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Event photographer

      Issued by Canadian Armed Forces on Dec 2015
      Canadian Armed ForcesAssociated with Kenneth Sookhai
    • Photographer

      Issued by Circle of Friends for Mental Health on Aug 2016
      Circle of Friends for Mental HealthAssociated with Kenneth Sookhai
    • Television Broadcaster

      Issued by Roger Cable 10 on Jan 1992
      Roger Cable 10Associated with Kenneth Sookhai