OBJECTIVE

To lead and empower creative teams to develop engaging, user-centric, delightful, and data-driven digital solutions via efficient and scalable workflows.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programming Languages: Java, JSP, HTML5, PXE, XML, CSS, JavaScript (JSON/JQuery/AJAX), ActionScript, PHP, SQL, UNIX shell and MS-DOS scripting

• Platforms: AWS, Pearson Revel/eText/XL/Pegasus/Mastering/WPS, Sun Solaris, Windows/Mac OS, Android, Linux/UNIX, Apache Tomcat, Blackboard Learn, MYSQL, Oracle, WordPress

• Software Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Premier, SoundBooth), Habitat/Chaucer/Cypress, NetBeans, Microsoft Office Suite, Camtasia, Open Broadcast Studio

• Databases: MYSQL, Oracle 10g, DB2, MS Access

• Theory: J2EE and Web Services architecture, object-oriented and structured systems analysis, MVC, the Systems Development Life Cycle, statistics, relational database normalization, experimental design, learning theory, artificial intelligence theory, system modelling

EDUCATION

• Computer Programming and Analysis Diploma2001 – 2003
  3 Year Co-op Program, High Honours
  Seneca College

• Bachelor of Science Degree1995 – 1999
  Honours Program; Specialization: Psychology
  University of Guelph

• Akademia Integrated Studies Certificate1995 – 1996
  University of Guelph

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Senior Manager, Digital StudioNov 2021 – Present
  Pearson, Higher Education, International
  • Mentoring, coaching, and managing a fantastic international team to develop, produce, and deliver Canadian Higher Education's best digital learning experiences for the world's leading learning company.
  
  
• Director, Product Media for Canadian Higher EducationNov 2020 – Nov 2021
  Pearson Education Canada, Toronto, Ontario
  • Converged Core and Emerging Technologies teams into a Higher Education-focused Product Media team through national and global business re-organizations/re-alignments.
  • Led Product Media team to: deliver on Pearson Canada's Higher Education digital live plan, maintain digital estate, migrate back-list products to new formats and platforms, achieve cost/profitability targets, and exceed digital growth targets.
  
  
• Director, Emerging TechnologiesJune 2017 – Nov 2020
  Pearson Education Canada, Toronto, Ontario
  • Led Technology Development and Technology Delivery teams in introducing new and emerging applications, frameworks, processes, and workflows to Pearson Canada's Higher Education and K-12 divisions.
  
  
• Manager, Emerging TechnologiesJuly 2014 – June 2017
  Pearson Education Canada, Toronto, Ontario
  • Focused on the cutting edge and drove Ed Tech initiatives for K-20 education built on principles such as usability, scalability, reliability, accessibility, and extensibility.
  
  
• Senior Media DeveloperApril 2012 – July 2014
  Pearson Education Canada, Toronto, Ontario
  • Worked with a great team developing and producing leading online learning resources and courseware for K-20 students and educators.
  
  
• Technical eLearning SpecialistApril 2007 – April 2012
  Information Technology Services, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
  • Applied emerging technologies in e-Learning for a variety of projects.
  • Planned and conducted professional development workshops for staff/faculty, resolved application issues with vendors, and provided tier two and three support.
  • Investigated and implemented standards and strategy in web development and service solutions.
  • Responsible for the technical aspects of developing, integrating, and supporting the college's central learning management, content management, and portal system.
  
  
• Application System AdministratorJuly 2005 – April 2007
  Information Technology Services, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
  • Responsible for Blackboard system administration, advisement and support, system development, training, documentation and interpreting usage data.
  
  
• Web Developer/Java Programmer – ContractNovember 2004 – June 2005
  Information Technology and Telecommunications Services, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
  • Collaborated with a team to design and implement a robust and scalable MVC based (struts with Oracle DB) calendar/booking web application
  • Developed, optimized, and documented JSPs, servlets and SQL
  • Designed and coded a Web Service endpoint and developed a customized Blackboard Module client to consume the service through a secure JAX-RPC connection
  
  
• Technologist – ContractMay 2004 – November 2004
  Information Technology and Telecommunications Services, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
  • Provided campus-wide network, hardware and software problem solving, troubleshooting and technical support for PC systems in various college departments
  
  
• Web Site Designer/Developer – FreelanceApril – July 2004
  Novartis Ophthalmics Canada, Mississauga, Ontario
  • Designed product web sites for conformance with the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative and XHTML standard specifications
  
  
• Web Developer/Java Programmer – FreelanceJanuary – May 2004
  Market Guidance Systems, Toronto, Ontario
  • Designed and developed course-ware, a Java/MYSQL-based registration/newsletter system, and multimedia learning objects for stock market trading courses
  
  
• Flash Producer – CoopMay – December 2003
  Centre for New Technologies in Teaching and Learning, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
  • Utilized multimedia authoring tools and scripting languages to create and optimize interactive and dynamic educational web pages for use in Blackboard
  • Designed web content for conformance with W3C accessibility guidelines and standards
  
  
• Help Desk Technologist – CoopMay 2002 – April 2003
  Information Technology and Telecommunications Services, Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario
  • Coded C++ applications and DOS scripts to automate installations, increase system security, and improve network/system performance and efficiency
  • Provided in person, telephone and email support for Seneca College students both off-campus and on an intranet of 350+ computers
  • Installed hardware and software, as well as performed system troubleshooting
  
  
• Research Technician1999 – 2000
  Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
  • Worked as a member of a team responsible for the implementation of faculty and graduate student corn physiology experiments
  
  
• Researcher/Writer/Advocate1996 – 2011
  Szabo Bee Enterprises, Puslinch, Ontario
  
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of a research program to select and breed honey bees for resistance to a non-indigenous exoparasitic mite (Varroa)
  • Monitored, maintained experiments, and performed statistical analysis on data
  • Co-authored progress reports and published these journal articles
    
    

INTERESTS

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