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Education
B.A, Geographical Information Systems
University of Western OntarioLondon, Ontario2004 - 2006
Courses of Interest: Cartography, G.I.S. Remote Sensing, Geo Politics, Urban Development, Land Use management, Physical Geography
B.Sc, Computer Science
University of Western OntarioLondon, Ontario1999 – 2003
Courses of Interest: Databases, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Networking, Software Business, Software Law, Software Engineering, Advanced Logic, Artificial Intelligence
Work ExperienceG.I.S. Analyst
Agriculture CanadaRegina, Saskatchewan2007 to Present
- Responsible for Creating and Organizing Biomass yield models for Biomass research.
- Gaining experience with ArcGIS 9.1, 9.2 & Python 2.4.
- Collaborating in a team environment to solve many GIS based problems.
G.I.S. Assistant
University of Western OntarioLondon, Ontario2006 to 2007
- Assisted in research with providing ArcGIS support for Dr. Pazner andGrad Students.
- Provided ArcGIS assistance to students during lab time on a weekly basis.
- Evaluated raster and vector based maps to determine validity for research use.
Network Design Analyst
University of Western OntarioLondon, OntarioSummer 2006
- Determined best wireless internet coverage through Access Point surveys.
- Created databases, circuit schematics, floor plans and documentation, of AP locations.
- Completed all necessary documentation 1 month early of contract completion.
Co - Owner & Technical Developer
K&S Web SolutionsLondon & Toronto, Ontario2004 to 2005
- Help generate over 12 unique websites to fit the needs of exclusive companies.
- Planned and developed end to end solutions for small to medium size business.
- Developed security procedures to accommodate database integrity.
Territory Sales Representative
Hewlett Packard (Part-time)London, Ontario2003 to 2005
- Generated over $25000 in sales in the first year
- Analyzed sales trends and produced marketing reports for HP to improve market strategy.
- Organized training sessions for 20-30 HP sales reps on selling HP products effectively.
- Marketed Hewlett Packard products to retail consumers.
Information Technologist Support (Summer Internship)
Robarts Research InstituteLondon, OntarioSummer 2002
- Created and consolidated workstations to W2K platform throughout the entire institute.
- Solved computer problems as well tailored computer needs for researchers and scientists.
- Setup and maintenance of Cisco routers and switches.
Technical Skills
- Extensive experience in being a positive team player.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities both as a participant in various sports and as a coach.
- Dedicated individual who values commitment with a well developed work ethic.
- High level of integrity, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
G.I.S. Software: IDRISI Kilimanjaro, ArcView, ArcGIS.
Computer Languages: Java, C, C++, SPARC Assembly, Unix shell script, XML, PHP, HTML, XSL, DTD, XML schema, Cold Fusion and Python.
Packaging tools: OMT, UML.
Networking: protocol layers, service models (both the OSI and TCP/IP models), principles of reliable data transfer, error detection and correction techniques, analog and digital data signaling and transmission.
Databases: DB2, SQL, Microsoft Access.
Operating Systems: Linux, Unix Windows 95, 98, 2000, 2000 server, XP
Extra Curricular Activities- Played football for 8 years, ending career with U.W.O. Mustangs.2005
- A Member of the Lambda Chi Alpha men’s fraternity.2005
- Assistant coach in the East London Soccer League2002
- Elected to executive member of the African Student Association at U.W.O.2001
- Professional wrestler in the O.C.W., & N.W.F.2000