P At Digital Ox Inc.

Experience

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  Flynn & Associates

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  Computer Programmer / Owner

  • Created and published shareware game called Assimilation in Borland C and Assembly Language. • Computer retail, programming, graphics design and animation, hardware maintenance, and consulting.

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  Maclean Hunter Cable TV

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Graphic Designer

  - Develop graphics for live transitions of hockey games and community events.- Performed editing and graphics for 30+ live events. Nicknamed "The Wizard".- Hardware: Amiga 2000, Amiga 3000.- Software: NewTek Video Toaster, Lightwave.

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  Collosus Soo Resource

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Computer Programmer

  - Developed BBS software solution using OpenDoors SDK, C++.

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  Ministry of Natural Resources

  Apr 1993 - Sept 1993

  Computer Programmer

  - Create Flood Management Programs (Vax/VMS) and data entry.

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  Forestry Canada

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Computer Programmer/Analyst

  • Created GIS Software in Visual Basic, MS Access, C++ & Fortran - Spruce Budworm Spatial Analysis for foliage prediction.

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  Patchwork Productions

  Apr 1994 - Sept 1994

  Graphic Artist

  - Created full 3D TV Commercial in Lightwave 3D on an Amiga with Toaster.

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  GRAY MATTER INC

  Jan 1996 - Nov 1997

  Game Developer

  • Developed commercially distributed video games for the following platforms: Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, and Windows. • Games were Perfect Weapon, The Crow, Hercules, Gen13, Nights Pawn, & Robo Rally. • Created Sprite Managers, Particle Handlers, Motion Support, AI, User Interfaces, and Installation Software all using MSVC++ and GNU C.

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  Lasermedia Inc.

  Nov 1997 - Nov 1998

  Senior Software Developer

  • Created VR Spinning Fitness Software for health clubs, which was the first of its kind to allow users to bike in front of a big screen virtual reality environment which dynamically changing tracks and music.• Worked on the Direct3D engine in C++, Exercise & Workout Designer applications in MFC. • Special effects (rain/snow), Unique dynamic music engine and Audio system in C++. • Managed 4 contract musicians. • Main R&D person for 3D Engines & Tool Development (Glide, Net Immerse, BRender, D3D) Show less

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  Synergy Media Inc.

  Nov 1998 - May 1999

  Senior Software Developer

  • Expanded feature set of the Aloha Player technology, which is a Flash like style animation player for Hallmark Cards, for Win16 & Win32 C/C++/MFC plus tools including a Director Xtra plugin. • Partial management tasks performed involving documenting, corresponding team members with management, creating time-lines and task lists for team.

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  VR-1 Canada

  May 1999 - May 2001

  Senior Software Developer

  • Maintained and expanded upon Massively Multiplayer Client/Server SDK Technology called Conductor, which allows any game across multiple platforms to have thousands of players simultaneously interact with each other.• Server development included Windows and Unix platforms. • Lead R&D on client ports; Macromedia Director, Visual Basic COM, Xbox and all Win32. Lead R&D on PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube networking.

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  Agate Studios

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Web Developer / Owner

  • Create web sites from small static sites to large dynamic sites including all programming, art, concepts/designs, and hosting. • Assisted creating an enterprise level open source PHP web application for Project Management involving PHP, MySQL, MSSQL, CSS, JavaScript, and HTML. • Created a Viking game and networking SDK like GameSpy in Blitz3D.

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  Etribe Network

  Aug 2003 - May 2004

  Senior Software Developer Team Lead

  • Developed portal like MSN.com for First Nations people (etribe.ca)• Developed First Nations dating site (rezfox.ca)• Developed dynamic back end CMS in PHP/MySql.• Designed and developed content management web sites for clients and internal tools using primarily PHP and MySQL.• Setup and maintenance of wireless/wired networks in the office and for clients. • Administered dedicated Unix server and reseller hosting servers.

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  MicroAge Sault Ste. Marie

  Jun 2004 - Feb 2017

  Senior Software Developer Team Lead

  • Department manager of 6 employees and team leader in web development, application development with over 100 web sites and portals and applications.• Implemented WSS 3 up to SharePoint 2017 and SharePoint online for multiple companies from server builds to custom development and user training. • Team lead developer at Algoma Public Health (APH) for 5 years. Developed provincial immunization system, data migration of APH's medical record system, ongoing custom development in medical record system. Developed 200+ custom forms and 1000+ reports. Designed and built an Enterprise API consolidating all jobs, scripts, web apps, etc. into a single API built initially on Node.JS then in .Net Core with a No-SQL database built in MongoDB.• Team lead developer at St. Mary’s Paper mill developing web front-ends to real-time analysis for the paper machines.• Built an enterprise management system for MicroAge to manage corporate client’s disaster recovery documentation in a live web based system. Show less

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  Digital Ox Inc.

  Jun 2015 - now

  IT Specialist

  • Develop custom solutions for Ontario Public Health Unit's medical record systems. • Full I.T. support, administration and development. • Azure DevOps Agile Project Management• Develop an Enterprise API solution based on .Net Core 3.• Develop a Policy and Procedure tracking portal in .Net Core 3 on Microsoft Azure.• An Intrahealth Authorized Agency / Supporter.• Senior Developer on new DragonTooth product.

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  The Createch Group

  Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  Senior Developer / Acting I.T. Manager

  • Acting I.T. manager responsible for all I.T. Management and System Engineer duties.• Senior team leader in Microsoft Dynamics development of 5 developers and 3 systems analysts.

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  DragonCore Canada Inc.

  Oct 2019 - now

  Senior Software Developer

  - Develop a provincial level multitenant COVID app for British Columbia. (Web using Asp.Net Core 3.1/5/6, EF Core, Bootstrap 4/5, Azure SQL/App Services/Azure Functions).- Create and maintain COVID Case Management/Contact Tracing tool for 10 Ontario Health Units (Middle-Sex London, Southwestern and others), Vancouver Coastal Health (Web using .Net Core 3.1-6, EF Core, Bootstrap 4, Azure SQL/App Service).- Develop DragonTooth app (Web using .Net Core 3.1/5/6/7/8, EF Core, Bootstrap 4/5, and Android, iOS using Xamarin/Maui Blazor, Azure SQL/App Services/Azure Functions, Azure Cognitive Services facial recognition).- Team lead, manage Azure tenants and services, Azure DevOps CI/CD. Show less

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  DentalForce

  Jan 2025 - now

  Chief Technology Officer

  Head of technology for DentalForce application/infrastructure.DentalForce is the rebrand of DragonTooth, same great app, same great people.