Experience

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  Cn tower / tour cn

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2011

  Lead technician

  Responsibilities and duties: • Inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair/troubleshooting of all technical equipment• Ensure both amusement rides meet or exceed all technical safety standards through Inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair/troubleshooting - All mechanical and electrical components (transducers, CPU board, motor repair, replacing water filtration system, replacing oil and oil filters, monitoring high pressure oil systems)• Responsible for preventative maintenance and servicing of the entire security control system, including all I.P. and analog based cameras, multiple DVR`s, Sentinals and 500 DT units (bomb detecting units)• Maintain all monitors, amplifiers, computers, projectors, and speakers within the building• Set-up, monitoring, and coordination of all corporate and media related events. (G20, Grey Cup, annual United way stair climb, Kleen Media event, U2 band performance, Barenaked Ladies live performance, Rogers Cup live tournament draw, and many more)• Assist with upgrades, design, pricing, purchasing, Installation, and flow functional drawings/schematics for all major and minor audio, video, and security system projects Show less

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  Applied electronics limited

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2022

  Responsibilities and duties:• Oversee the delivery of technology projects across Canada and aboard, including installations, commissioning, and service delivery• Develop project plans, project milestones, and ensure adherence to budget and timelines• Manage all team members involved in projects, including technicians, engineers, and contractors• Provide mentorship and coaching to project managers and the technical staff• Coordinate with internal departments such as sales, engineering, and operations to ensure adequate resources are allocated to meet project objectives• Serve as the primary point-of-escalation for clients, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and overall client satisfaction• Review and evaluate project progress, identify risks, and proactively develop mitigation strategies• Develop and maintain project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and status reports Show less Responsibilities and duties:• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale projects, ensuring that goals, budget, timelines, and quality standards are met• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules, and monitor progress against targets• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all team members and stakeholders• Identify and manage project risks and issues, employing appropriate problem-solving and decision-making techniques• Drive continuous improvement of project management methodologies and tools• Provide regular project status reports to executive management and key stakeholders Show less Responsibilities and duties:• Design, development, high level programming, technical guidance and system training of all control systems• Inspect wiring, terminations and overall system installation quality to ensure completion as per project specifications and industry standards• Conduct pre-install site inspections and attend technical reviews to document programming SOW and complex system design initiatives.• Provide technical review and design suggestions in response to ongoing projects, quotations and RFP’s• Responsible for quality assurance of control system installations, utilizing industry standards• Provide reports to define project progress, problems and solutions, and tracking control system deficiencies to conclusion• Ensure successful project close-out including: system testing, deficiency tracking, commissioning, client training, and preparation of close-out documentation• Share installation successes and identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency for future control system integrations• Provide high level troubleshooting and servicing • Assist management with training needs for entry level and intermediate staff• Support PM with development and review of all project documentation, lead site kick-offs, attend project meetings, and assist in all Project Management Process Groups throughout the entirety of each project Show less

  • National Technical Program Manager

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Project Manager

    Sept 2015 - Oct 2021

  • Technical Lead

    Dec 2011 - Sept 2015
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  Gpa

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2022

  Program manager
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  Johnson av

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director of operations

  Responsibilities and duties:• Plan, implement, and manage all operational activities of our audio visual installation services company (Johnson AV), and our sister broadcast installation company (FCI).• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure consistent and quality project delivery• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and ensure customer satisfaction• Manage a team of project managers, technicians, and support staff to ensure projects are delivered on-time and within budget• Provide mentorship and coaching to managers and technical staff• Strategic planning and direction of the company• Develop and manage operational budgets• Ensure compliance with all health and safety and risk management policies and procedures Show less