Matthew Kaiser

Experience

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  Shaw Communications

  Jul 2001 - Sept 2009

  Network Architect

  • Key leader in hybrid fiber/co-axial network infrastructure design, incorporating components of Cisco and Motorola CMTS, DOCSIS routers and endpoints/CPE.• Designed and deployed the Ellacoya/Arbor Networks Traffic Management system put in place to reliably control the Shaw CMTS network traffic patterns/application usage.• Designed and deployed the first internal Corporate WiFi system at Calgary head office.

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  Long View Systems

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2012

  System Consultant, Network Services

  • Provide wireless network expertise to clients for design and implementation of wireless network solutions.• Performed initial client consultations, site surveys and defined wireless implementation priorities and strategies for Cisco and HPE/Aruba wireless technologies.• Led the design and delivery team in the rollout of a 300+ location Aruba based wireless network across an entire province for a large financial institution.• Key technical advisor in the design of the new Cisco based process control network to a $16 Billion oil & gas refinery expansion and upgrade.• Led the design and delivery team onsite at large oil & gas refinery in Western Canada, providing Cisco based user networking infrastructure.• Structured Cabling and Fiber Optic design and delivery.• Recommended appropriate wireless system(s) based on customers' specific networking needs.• Participated in network infrastructure design, incorporating components such as physical and virtual servers, WLAN Controllers and access points.• Designed test plans to maintain connectivity across WLAN installations, optimizing uptime strategies to minimize service disruptions.• Completed statement of work reports to provide correct billing for consultation services. Show less

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  Compugen Inc

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2024

  • Enterprise Network & Security Practice, Secure Wireless Domain • Led a national team of 6 highly skilled and professional consultants on Security, Network & Wireless technologies from Pre-Sales thru to delivery on large-scale, complex projects• Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale• Pivotal role in developing relationship with CIPW and the transformation of their entire business architecture into a hybrid cloud solution with Microsoft Azure and Cisco Meraki• Responsible for all hiring initiatives for the practice, including 3rd Party Consultant Resourcing• Consistently delivered on Pre-Sales, Project Delivery and initiatives to customers in all verticals, Enterprise, Public Sector and Mid-Enterprise• Increased annual Wireless practice revenue to $5 million in Professional Services• Collaborated with sales, delivery, and service teams to manage seamless client experiences• National Wireless Networking subject matter expert• Wireless Network Pre- and Post Sales Support for Cisco, Meraki, HPE/Aruba, and Fortinet Wireless • Managed multiple projects to help clients modernize and migrate from on-premise to Azure Cloud/hybrid Azure solutions. Migrated traditional Cisco/Aruba network systems into Azure tenants including VNet, Expressroute, Virtual Wan, Security, NSGs, Azure AD, and Microsoft Defender with SentinelOne. • Assisted clients with setting up subscription services for on-premise to Azure cloud migration. Show less • Enterprise Network & Security Practice • Managed and led a national team of 20 highly skilled professional engineering consultants and 5-10 contractors to successfully deliver national projects on time and within budget and scope• Successful delivery and financial management of all projects within the Enterprise Network & Security Practice• Increased practice revenue by 41% over 3 years to $40 million in Sales, Product, Software and Professional Services• Consulted with teams and established best practices and process improvements• Responsible for all hiring initiatives for the practice, including 3rd Party resourcing• Collaborated with sales, delivery, and service teams to manage seamless client experiences• Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served• National Wireless Networking subject matter expert. Show less • Designed and delivered the Cisco based wireless network for Canada’s first ever Smart Hospital (a $1.7Billion project), including being the Technical Team Leader for Network team• National Wireless Networking subject matter expert• Wireless Network Pre- and Post Sales, Support and Delivery • Expert with Ekahau AI Pro Survey and Ekahau Sidekick, and Wireless troubleshooting tools• Deployed the first next gen Cisco 9800 Controllers in Canada• Expert level with Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI), Cisco Managed Services Engine (MSE), Cisco Connected Mobile Experience (CMX), and Cisco DNA Centre• Architected and delivered wireless solutions to Oil&Gas Refineries, Ski Resorts, Mines, Airports, Office Towers, Arenas, Stadiums, School Divisions, Universities, Colleges, Hospitals, Banks/Financial Institutions, Provincial and Federal Government offices. • Architected and delivered Meraki based solution to industry leading company in quantum computing• Architect and delivered Cisco IoT Wireless solution to 3 large mining firms• Provided clients with expertise in the RF spectrum for accurate site surveys, wireless design, and deployment of scalable and secure wireless solutions• Identified opportunities to improve wireless device performance by introducing new hardware or software updates• Performed pre- and post-installation site inspections to verify hardware and software performance metrics met with customer requirements• Performed initial client consultations, defining wireless implementation priorities and strategies for Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Mist, Ruckus, Ubiquiti and other vendors• Recommended appropriate system based on customers' specific networking needs• Let network infrastructure design, incorporating components such as physical and virtual servers, WLAN controllers and access points• Designed test plans to maintain connectivity across WLAN installations, optimizing uptime strategies to minimize service disruptions Show less

  • Senior Manager Professional Services

    Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Senior Engagement Manager (Professional Services), Enterprise Networking & Security

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Wireless Consultant, Communications & Collaboration

    Oct 2012 - Jun 2020
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  VCMZ Networks Inc.

  Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

  Consulting Business Owner

  • Project Management Consulting Services• Wireless Network Design and Architecture Consulting Services• Pre and Post Sales / Vendor Management Services• Cloud Migration Roadmap Services• Wireless Site Survey Design, Predictive and On-site Services• Wireless Network Assessments and Remediation Services• Clients have included consulting services for western Canadian major airline HQ, Oil & Gas, mining, ski resort, and non-profit clients.

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  First Canadian Financial Group

  Mar 2025 - now

  Information Technology Manager