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 four times, in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, 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

Microsoft MVP Recognition Letter 2025-2026

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, having taught over 10,000 people in the rock climbing industry throughout my lifetime. I am nationally certified as a rock climbing instructor and have taught at all Calgary Climbing Centre locations, Vivo for Healthier Generations, and through City of Calgary programs. I am also a long-time member of the Alpine Club of Canada and hold a CEC national license for climbing competitions, where I actively participate and enjoy competing.

Beyond climbing and mountaineering, I have a lifelong passion for the outdoors, backcountry travel, and wilderness survival skills — interests that began in my teenage years and were strengthened during my military training. Over the years, I’ve also enjoyed teaching others essential outdoor and survival skills.

I’m also passionate about hands-on technical work, including vehicle mechanics, residential electrical projects, and home construction. Maintaining my off-road vehicle and completing renovation projects has always been something I find both rewarding and enjoyable.

In recent years, this has expanded into overlanding and off-road exploration, where I share my adventures through Wildrove Adventures, a family-focused off-road and camping initiative I run with my wife and son. We document our trail runs, campsites, gear setups, and weekend explorations throughout Alberta and the Rocky Mountain region. You can follow our adventures here:

Wildrove Adventures

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.