Professionally

I started my career in Ontario over 25 years ago in the IT and electronics industry, owning two sole proprietor businesses in Ontario and Alberta. I joined the Canadian Forces in 2001 and experienced the world in a whole new way. After several years of service and being stationed at multiple bases across Canada, I transitioned out of army life and back into IT and telecommunications in Calgary, Alberta.

I have been honored to receive the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award three times, in 2022, 2023, and 2024, recognizing my contributions to the tech community.

Today, I am an IT and cybersecurity professional specializing in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity research, penetration testing, and managed IT services. I serve as the Vice President of Technology for a Managed Service Provider, where I oversee cybersecurity strategy, IT support, and compliance. I am also actively involved in CISO-level security planning, ensuring businesses stay protected against evolving threats.

Microsoft MVP

A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) is an award for individuals who have exhibited exceptional technical expertise and a talent for sharing knowledge within their technical community.

Microsoft MVP Recognition Letter 2022-2023

Microsoft MVP Recognition Letter 2023-2024

Microsoft MVP Recognition Letter 2024-2025

Founder

I am the founder of the Global Information Technology Infrastructure Association. Come check us out at www.gitia.net

My Personal Motto

Always be learning, share your knowledge, and persevere - for knowledge is the key to success

Hobbies

I am also an avid outdoor primitive survivalist, mountaineer and rock climber, with having taught over 10,000 people in the rock climbing industry in my pastime. I am also nationally certified as a rock climbing instructor, and have taught at all the Calgary Climbing Centre locations, Vivo for Healthier Generations, and the City of Calgary. I am also a member of the Alpine Club of Canada, and a holder of a CEC national license for climbing competitions in Canada, and I enjoy competing.

Volunteering

I am a member of the Governors Council for the Network Professional Association, where I volunteer to manage meetings and activities of the NPA community, and act as an advocate for the IT/Network Professional.

Professional Associations

I am a member in good standing with the following professional associations.
- Network Professional Association (NPA)
- Calgary IT Pro Community Association
- Learning and Performance Institute - Fellow (FLPI)
- Global Information Technology Infrastructure Association (GITIA)

Ham Radio

I am a licensed ham radio operator, and hold the call sign VE6BRV.

Seti@Home Project

I joined the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Project in 2008, and had several system running 24/7/365, and have contributed 3,270,443 Cobblestones of computation (2.83 quintillion floating-point operations) to the SETI@Home Project.

Mentoring

As a dedicated IT professional with over 25 years of experience, I am passionate about helping others achieve their professional goals.
Whether you're starting your journey in IT or looking to advance in your career, I offer mentoring in areas such as:

- IT and electronics fundamentals
- Cybersecurity
- Microsoft 365 administration
- Career development strategies
- Helpdesk and customer support best practices
- PC repair and hardware troubleshooting
- Windows and Linux administration
- Server and web server administration
- Networking and infrastructure design

I believe in empowering others by sharing knowledge, and as a Microsoft MVP, I aim to inspire growth and learning within the community.
If you're seeking guidance or advice, feel free to connect with me.