John Harris

Experience

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  BlackBerry

  May 2011 - Nov 2013

   Actively resolved errors, failures and malfunctions of devices during production Commonly troubleshot product issues pertaining but not limited to parts, software, production and repair Routinely performed root cause analysis practices  Co-wrote Escalation Process and Procedures for production-wide use Constructed and updated repair and debugging procedures for multiple products Kept updated in regards to any parts changes, coming from supplier. Developed, sustained and updated procedures in production and repair Regularly conducted studies and experiments to gather information and troubleshoot Determined what aspects of supplier issues needed to be addressed and at what stage these issues could be rectified, and communicated this information to engineers in a timely matter Diagnosed and repaired devices that did not meet the company’s quality and standard Collaborated with other team members to solve complex technical issues Worked tightly with outsourced contract companies on and offsite to ensure their production quality and standards met those within all BlackBerry facilities Completed a daily report of recent issues, results and daily technical events Took on special assignment role as Manufacturing Engineer for prolonged time periods Took over managerial duties from time to time when the situation called for it Traveled internationally throughout Europe and Latin America to assist outsourcing partners with any issues or concerns Show less  Special Assignment  Working with supplier designed fixtures and machines to improve and/or fine tune manufacturing process Analysed manufacturing related problems through deep-dive investigation and would lead root cause analysis experiments; following up with implementing corrective and preventative actions Creating visual aid instructions for assembly, dis-assembly and repair processes. Focus root-cause analysis on manufacturing process related issues to minimize fallout of a specific type Show less

  • Electronics Engineering Technician

    Jul 2008 - Nov 2013

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician

    May 2011 - Jun 2011
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  Evertz

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2019

   Overseer for all Evertz specific broadcast service requirements at NBC Sports Overseer of the nationwide media transport network at Rogers Media Overseer for all advanced optical transport platform systems in Latin America and CBC Work with and support sales and service teams through presale and post-sale of customer systems  Delegate the proper individuals from Service and R&D teams on specific tasks and cases  Manage timelines for software updates and fixes with development teams and shift dates as needed  Ownership of escalated high profile projects from key customers such as AMC, CBC, ESPN, Fox and HBO  Understand and follow television broadcast SMPTE standards Show less  Co-developed and serviced IP transport systems across Canada, USA, South America, China and Japan Transport system, specialist for AMC, CBC, RIOT Games and China Unicom's unique systems  Focused on logistics work to meet production and shipping deadlines for customer requirements  Technical lead for media transport system requirements for AMC Functional system level testing and validation of Evertz hardware/software Prepare system designs and diagrams for transport broadcasting solutions Developed Documentation such as manuals and test procedures for internal and external use  Traveled internationally for implementation of Evertz Fiber/IP Transport related devices and solutions Show less

  • Broadcast System Engineer / Project Manager

    Oct 2016 - Oct 2019

  • Applications Specialist - Fiber / IP Transport

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2016
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  Advance Business Solutions

  Jan 2019 - now

  CEO / President - Funding Expert

  Helping grow small businesses through strategic alliances and partnerships.Connecting businesses and institutions with lending firms and investors best suited for optimal goals. Partnering with entrepreneurs to implement tactics to exponentially increase the value and revenue of their business.

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  Peel Financial Inc

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Account Manager - Equipment Financing

  Build relationships with businesses while providing financing solutions for equipment across several industriesCONSTRUCTION & HEAVY MACHINERYFarming, Construction, Excavating, Mining, AncillaryRESTAURANT / HOSPITALITY / BREWERYDistillery Equipment, Freezers, Industrial Cooking Appliances, Point Of Sale (POS TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENTHighway Tractors/Trailers – All Makes & ModelsOFFICE AND SMALL BUSINESSPoint Of Sale (POS), Computer Software Telecommunications, Security, Fitness SpaMEDICAL EQUIPMENTDental, Medical. Laboratory, Scientific, Dermatological, AestheticsMANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSINGMachine, Tooling, Warehouse, Processing, Industrial, Commercial, Waste Management Show less

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  Evertz

  Nov 2021 - now

  Broadcast Sales Manager cultivating relationships to familiarize end users such as TV Stations, Sporting Arenas, Concert Halls, Churches, Streaming Companies etc with the innovative and cutting edge Evertz Broadcast Technology. Helping guide tech solutions from simple cut and paste fixes to more detailed bespoke solutions for unique broadcast/network infrastructure needsCovering the Great States of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Kentucky & Tennessee. - Managing all aspects of major broadcast system deployment of global projects- Responsible for logistics, timelines, product requirements, commissioning client request or technical changes- Assigning appropriate resources for project such as service personnel and R&D specialists

  • Regional Sales Manager - Great Lakes

    May 2024 - now

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2024