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Barry Sanderson

Canmore,AB

Summary

Accomplished Systems Developer with a proven track record at Canadian Mountain Holidays, adept in delivering advanced Business Intelligence solutions and managing database systems. Excelled in change management and problem-solving, enhancing system efficiency and user satisfaction. Skilled in DevOps practices and data integration, significantly contributing to major ERP system deployment and custom software development.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Developer

Canadian Mountain Holidays
04.2014 - 07.2024
  • Delivered Business Intelligence using SSRS, Power BI and direct SQL queries.
  • Managed database administration for MS SQL servers.
  • Part of a team that developed and deployed a large ERP system (Business Central) to replace several aging systems.
  • Developed custom software using C# and AL (The Business Cental programming language).
  • Handled system administration, including managing a retail system
  • Provided technical support for remote users and lodges.
  • Developed a custom risk assessment system.
  • Maintained several legacy systems.

Technical Business Analyst

Brewster Transportation
01.2011 - 03.2014
  • Supported Business Intelligence by building reports using SQL Reporting Services with a SQL Server backend.
  • Developed new features and updates for the company SharePoint site.
  • Supervised contractors during the development of in-house applications.
  • Provided key support for the rollout of major software packages, including payroll and central reservation systems.
  • Oversaw SQL Server management and security.
  • Collaborated with auditors to ensure SOX compliance for security.
  • Built several helper applications using .NET.
  • Worked with vendors, contractors, managers, IT engineers, and the service desk to deliver top service to users.
  • Assisted in the early stages of ERP system implementation.

Systems Analyst

Apro Software Inc.
05.2002 - 12.2010
  • Developed multiple systems using for clients such as ATB Financial, Alberta Envirofuels, FAS, Alberta Culture and Tourism, and the Chartered Personal Accountants of Alberta
  • Duties included programming in Visual Basic.Net, ASP.Net, Crystal Reports and SSRS.

System Analyst

Fujitsu Consulting
07.2008 - 07.2009

Development of a large enterprise system for the Alberta Government with a large(30+) team of developers.

Senior Progammer

Vicom Multimedia
04.2000 - 12.2002
  • Lead developer for commercial construction (WHMIS) training application (SAFE-T-Disc) and other applications using Visual Basic 6.

Computer Technologist

Milltronics / Sherrex Systems
05.1996 - 11.1999
  • Acted as Project Manager for several top-selling products, and conducted programming of industrial applications in Visual Basic (Versions 4-6), C, and Intel assembly.

Education

Degree - Computer Engineering Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB
04.1996

Skills

  • Reporting and Business Intelligence
  • Change Management
  • Debugging and problem solving
  • Database Management
  • DevOps Practices
  • Systems Administration
  • Data integration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Technologies

  • SQL Server
  • SQL Server Reporting Services
  • Power BI
  • TSQL Scripting
  • AL Programming (For MS Business Central)
  • SQL Replication Services
  • DTS / SSIS

Timeline

Systems Developer

Canadian Mountain Holidays
04.2014 - 07.2024

Technical Business Analyst

Brewster Transportation
01.2011 - 03.2014

System Analyst

Fujitsu Consulting
07.2008 - 07.2009

Systems Analyst

Apro Software Inc.
05.2002 - 12.2010

Senior Progammer

Vicom Multimedia
04.2000 - 12.2002

Computer Technologist

Milltronics / Sherrex Systems
05.1996 - 11.1999

Degree - Computer Engineering Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Barry Sanderson