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Daniel Pronych, A.Sc.T., A+ Certified
Computer Skills
- Programming: C/C++ (8 years), HTML (8 years), MySQL (5 years), PHP (7 years), SQL Server (4 years), Python (3 years).
- Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint and Word) all versions.
- Proficient with Windows operating systems (95/NT/98/ME/2K/XP/2003/2008).
- Experienced with open source software such as OpenOffice.org and Slackware Linux.
- Engineering tools such as Accel Schematic and AutoCAD.
- Familiar with the installations of server software such as PHP, Python, Apache and MySQL.
Education
Fall 2003 to Spring 2007
SIAST, Palliser Campus
Moose Jaw, SK.
- Finished a major project for the Computer Engineering Technology program demonstrating the essential concepts developed and required for performing roles related to the Computer Engineering field. Responsible for (1) project management, (2) hardware: design, component selection, milling a prototype, soldering components, and (3) software: design, development, implementation and documentation of the entire system.
- Took courses such as Computer Aided Drafting and Design and Computer Programming.
Fall 2001 to Spring 2003
Briercrest Bible College
Caronport, SK.
- Took research-related courses.
- Extra-curricular involvement in designing a website for a local church.
Fall 1997 to Spring 2001
Archbishop M.C. O'Neill
Regina, SK.
- Received my Grade 12 diploma; honour roll in Grades 11 and 12.
- Extra-curricular involvement in school sports (Curling, and Basketball).
- Committed member of the school choir for two years.
Certifications
- Certified as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) with The Saskatchewan Association of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT).
- A+ Certified. Verify with the following Verification Code: JSED3TFJMHR151DS
Awards
- Received the SAIST Achievement Scholarship for Computer Engineering Technology (2007).
- Received the SASTT Certification of Achievement Award for the Computer Engineering Technology program (2006).
- Received the "Father Toth Christian Leadership Award" (Grade 12).
- Received the "Most Christian Exemplified Award" (Grade 11).
- Received the "ClubOne Spirit Award" (Grade 9).
Experience
February 2015 to Present
Senior Informatics Specialist
Shared Services Canada
Supercomputing, Service Management and Data Centres
Regina, SK.
- Responsible for applying software upgrades to internally developed an managed software. The public version of software, which does not, as of yet, include my currently in-development changes. The public version of the MetPX project can be found at metpx.sf.net.
May 2010 to February 2015
Senior Informatics Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada (May 2010 to August 4, 2011)
Shared Services Canada (August 4, 2011 to Present)
Government Operations Portfolio, Operations Branch
Regina, SK.
- Responsible for client and server support for Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) and Other Government Departments (OGD).
January 2010 to May 2010
Software Developer
The Co-operators
Regina, SK.
- Responsible for .NET application updates and new, and changes to, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports for changing and developing business needs.
June 2009 to December 2010
Associate Developer
Farm Credit Canada
Regina, SK.
- Responsible for the PeopleSoft components of the Integrated Testing Environment (ITE) Refresh system.
- Further automation of the PeopleSoft Refresh process and installation of PeopleSoft EPM.
- Documentation of PeopleSoft system installations and ITE Refresh processes and procedures.
June 2008 to March 2009
Programmer Analyst
Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
Regina, SK.
- Responsible for software design, development and implementation software utilized in the WCB system in the role of Programmer Analyst.
Fall 2006, June 2007 to May 2008
IT Specialist
Department of National Defence
Moose Jaw, SK.
- Responsible for software design, development and implementation of softwared utilized in support of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program under the title NFTC Support Programmer.
May to September 2006
Google Summer of Code Participant / Software Consultant
Google Inc. (tele-working)
Regina, SK.
- Standardizing the PHP's Quality Assurance website for multiple PHP versions to appear in the same interface and expanded features/capability. I also integrated the build system, Operating System and website to estimate the remaining build time for developers actively watching the build site.
- Automating the PHP build process to a standarized format for each PHP version, an easy method for easily adding, and/or removing, PHP versions and starting the build process.
- Lastly, though not used by The PHP Group, I also implemented a way to accept remote builds submitted by developers.
January to April 2006
Engineering Assistant
SaskTel
Regina, SK.
- Worked in the Service Development department of Mobility as an Engineering Assistant.
- Developed a PHP and MySQL system to accept XML data posts from remote systems, analyze the data, and allow registered members access to view both raw and statistical data received from the remote systems that has been assigned to them.
- Expanded on an existing cell phone program developed in Java 2 Micro Edition to add new features and developed a basic working knowledge of Bluetooth communications.
Summer 2005
Support Analyst
Saskatchewan Finance / Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance
Regina, SK.
- Worked in Corporate Services Division as a Desktop Analyst.
- I was in charge of deploying software updates (such as Operating System and associated software) to workstations and deploying hardware upgrades such as new monitors or computers.
Summer 2004
System Support Technician
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
Regina, SK.
- Worked as a System Support Technician for the various health facilities in the Region.
- Set up, configured and deployed workstations according to Region standards and using various computer tools to improve efficiency of the process.
Fall 2001 to Summer 2007
Webmaster / Web Developer
Prairie View Community Church
Regina, SK.
- Community service work ( http://www.pvcc.ca )
- Created a database-driven sermon system from scratch.
January to July 2003
Webmaster / Web Developer
QVIDA Website
Regina, SK.
- Deployed our Content Management System into six different sites and publicly accessible front-end website ( http://www.qvida.ca/ ).
- Developed a cross-site Administration Interface and Download System.
Summer 2000, 2001
Summer Missionary
Child Evangelism Fellowship, Saskatchewan.
Regina, SK.
- During these summers I was Summer Missionary with CEF and helped bring 5-day clubs to various communities during the summer.
- I was responsible for memorizing the stories I was to teach, marking lessons and being a positive influence to the kids that came to my clubs.
Interests & Goals
- Computer: Computer programming (Computer and Internet) and computer games.
- Sports: Floor Hockey and Basketball just for fun.
My goal in the next five years is to grow in my computer talents and skills and to best serve any of the people that I work alongside in any job that I find placement. I feel that all the experience I have gained up to this point will help in achieving this goal and am willing to learn new things to complete my job more efficiently.
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