Daniel Tomka

Daniel Tomka

IT Manager

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  • About me

    vCIO at Convergence Networks

  • Education

    • University of Ottawa

      1999 - 2004
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Physics
  • Experience

    • St. Joseph Communications

      Nov 2004 - May 2007
      IT Manager

      I started as a Helpdesk Technician, and finished as an IT Manager, leading a group of 7 people supporting a Canada-wide network of remote print centres. I handled implementations of a VMWare ESX cluster, Citrix Metaframe Presentation Servers, and led the upgrade from a Windows NT Domain to Active Directory.

    • SMITH

      May 2007 - Sept 2013
      Information Technology Team Lead

      I led a team of 4 Systems Administrators who supported the IT infrastructure of the company across all four locations, ensuring system uptime and client satisfaction. I personally supported our Hyper-V infrastructure and the underlying SAN environment and server hardware. I also managed a wide variety of Microsoft systems, including AD, Exchange and System Center products.

    • Nova Networks

      Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
      Storage Engineer

      I supported a variety of storage platforms for Nova Networks clients, including EMC Clariion and Symmetrix arrays.

    • Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa

      Nov 2013 - May 2017
      Manager, Information Services and Technology

      I was responsible for YSB's Information Technology Infrastructure, and making sure that it met the needs of our staff so that they could help our clients. I did this by working with our vendors to ensure the smooth delivery of services, and by developing and executing a strong technical strategy that aligned with our agency goals.

    • Convergence Networks

      May 2017 - now
      Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)

      I work with clients to ensure that their technology infrastructure can support their business needs. I provide them with a clear strategy to secure their data and help them innovate in their sector.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HDI Desktop Support Manager (HDI)

      ThinkHDI
      Mar 2019
    • ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in IT Service Strategy

      PEOPLECERT
      Nov 2016
    • ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in IT Service Transition

      PEOPLECERT
      May 2016
    • ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

      PEOPLECERT
      Nov 2015