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Darren Berube

Darren Berube

Calgary,AB

Summary

Telecommunications and IT Professional. Project Manager / Team Leadership / Operations Manager/ Senior Business Analyst / Consultant / ITIL Practitioner / Continuous Improvement Process Development / Business Intelligence A proven ability to grasp business needs, evaluate priorities and apply integration methodologies to deliver prudent solutions. Solid background in Operations Management, Leadership, Project Management, Business Analysis, Consulting.


Highly motivated to exceed client / customer expectations.


Precise Estimator delivers consistently insightful cost projections for projects. Resourceful analyzer utilizes various estimation techniques to verify accuracy of relevant cost factors. Tactfully relays budget inputs to team for constructing cohesive cost blueprints.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Estimator

Telecon/ Unified Systems Group
07.2012 - 03.2023
  • Telecon bought Unified Systems Group
  • Oct 2019 to Mar 2023 Telecon Project
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
  • Identified areas of risk during preconstruction phase, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies to prevent costly delays or changes later on in projects.
  • Reviewed completed projects'' actual costs compared against estimates as part of a continuous improvement process, refining future estimates based on lessons learned.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.


Project Manager Outside Plant Build

Unified Systems Group
07.2015 - 10.2019
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

QA/QC

Unified Systems Group
07.2012 - 07.2015
  • QA/QC on several Fiber Optic projects in Alberta
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent quality across all products and services.
  • Promoted a culture of quality awareness throughout the organization, fostering accountability and ownership among employees at all levels.
  • Provided ongoing support to production teams by troubleshooting issues in real-time and offering immediate solutions for process improvements.
  • Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues during the QA/QC process.
  • Conducted regular audits to assess adherence to established QA/QC policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance and maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in QA/QC matters during internal and external audits, demonstrating the company''s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality.
  • Coordinated with other departments during installations or upgrades to ensure seamless integration of the access control system within existing infrastructure.
  • Enhanced security measures by installing and maintaining access control systems for various clients.
  • Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.

Operations Manager Infrastructure Services

ATI Telecom International
11.2010 - 06.2012
  • Managed Canadian Operations by applying proven Program and Project management methodologies and Completed over 7 million dollars of telecommunications projects across Canada
  • This included: Supporting the bid and quote process - by generating Scope of Work documentation that captured project timelines, resource requirements, equipment and material requirements as well as overall costs
  • Identifying risks, issues and any possible roadblocks, or delays – mitigated on a project-by-project basis with detailed mitigation plans and use of a change control process
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Resource Scheduling – scheduling resources, vehicles, specialized tools, test equipment, establish travel coordination across diverse geography
  • Identify opportunities to work with Vendors, create PO requisitions, and implement training plans
  • Project completion tracking and reporting – through the development and consistent application of project communication plans
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.


Wireless Commissioning

Ledcor Technical Services
03.2009 - 11.2010
  • Responsible for resource coordination and budget management for multiple wireless infrastructure builds in Western Canada
  • Quality inspections and resolution to determine faults in site construction and quickly provide resolution and recovery to have system back on line
  • Implemented new wireless technologies to improve network performance and expand capabilities.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards, keeping up-to-date on the latest advancements in wireless technology.
  • Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Completed installation projects within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality installations that met client expectations.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale deployments of wireless infrastructure in a timely manner.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Successfully migrated legacy networks onto more advanced systems without causing any disruptions in service availability.

QA/QC

D.W. Berube Consulting
10.2006 - 12.2008
  • Project Management Consultant Enmax
  • Mapping and identifying escalation points through service specifications
  • Input and feedback to track project changes through change management module.
  • Maintained authoritative knowledge on change management techniques effective in improving processes without disrupting operations.
  • Streamlined business operations through the development of comprehensive process maps and documentation.
  • Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.

Project Management Consultant

Shift Networks
10.2006 - 09.2007
  • Project Management Consulting
  • Worked Directly with CTO and VP's from across to corporation to ensure strategic and operational objectives were being met
  • External Vendor negotiations completed to ensure delivery of product to customer sites in timely manner as per signed agreements
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful operations.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to present project updates, discuss challenges, solicit feedback, and maintain open lines of communication.
  • Created a centralized document repository to improve information sharing among team members while maintaining version control.
  • Developed training materials for end-users upon implementation of new tools or software applications as part of the overall solution delivery process.
  • Configured and maintained processes and systems for effective project delivery.


Various Roles

Telus Communications Inc
06.1980 - 10.2006
  • Senior Business Analyst June 2006 - September 2006
  • Developed comprehensive data models to guide decision-making, resulting in more informed strategies.
  • Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Led cross-functional project team through the rationalization of systems and processes.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting capacity planning exercises based on historical data and forecasted demands.
  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
  • Cost/benefit analysis included head count requirements, real estate consolidation opportunities and tracking operational and capital expenses.


  • Project Management and Business Readiness Leader January 2005 - January 2006 (1 year 1 month) Responsible for organizational readiness on concurrent multi-million dollar initiatives to enhanced services on the core network infrastructure
  • Leadership of 12 management professionals in Calgary.
  • Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
  • Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • My direction, status reporting and customer view report card was presented to the leadership team, where I was formally recognized for the success of my operational plan
  • With the continuous success month over month in project execution and customer satisfaction, I was recognized repeatedly by the VP and director team


  • Business Analysis Leader September 2003 - January 2005 (1 year 5 months) Assumed leadership position of 3 management and technical employees' responsible for gathering, analysis and presentation of the business intelligence data
  • Completed Six Sigma Training
  • Created and implemented and operational scorecards, identifying business requirements and the related root cause analysis for off track metrics
  • My team then created automated controls to upload results into presentation material for formal reporting
  • The team's efforts through continuous tracking, root cause analysis, resulted in process redesign yielding a 20% reduction in customer initiated trouble tickets


  • Network Maintenance Service Manager November 2002 - September 2003 (11 months) Provide leadership to a diverse team of technicians.
  • Participate in service development initiatives that involve planning, budgeting, scheduling and implementation while maintaining adherence to high safety standards among the team
  • Led Network Maintenance process reengineering initiative to streamline procedures and identify opportunities to free up resources for capital projects.
  • Conducted Internal Customer survey to determine our current level of support, gaps and opportunities for improvement
  • Change Agent to rollout operational change to peer managers and field technicians.


  • Field Operations Manager February 2000 - October 2002 (2 years 9 months) Leadership to a team of 34 Installers, Repairmen, and Cable Maintenance personnel.
  • Participate in service development initiatives that involve planning, budgeting, scheduling and implementation while maintaining adherence to high safety standards among the team.
  • Consistently increased team billing revenues by accurately billing for work
  • Recruitment of 3 peer managers in Calgary Field Operations
  • Developed excellent negotiation skills when dealing with customers, team members, and supporting teams.

Education

Completion of all Project Management sections through night classes -

Mount Royal College
01.2008

Certification – Management Development -

Mount Royal College
01.2002

Journeyman – Communication Electrician -

SAIT
01.1985

Skills

    • Excellent Skills in all Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Project)
    • Construction management
    • Vendor Selection
    • Advanced problem solving
    • Processes and procedures
    • Project Management
      • Project estimation and bidding
      • Staff Management
      • Team Collaboration
      • Team Leadership
      • Work Planning and Prioritization

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Golf, Motorcycles, Travel

Love to Golf, When I am not on my 2 Harley Davidson Motorcycles I would be on a golf course. When the weather turns cold I like to be on a cruise ship in warm climates.

Timeline

Project Manager Outside Plant Build

Unified Systems Group
07.2015 - 10.2019

Project Manager/Estimator

Telecon/ Unified Systems Group
07.2012 - 03.2023

QA/QC

Unified Systems Group
07.2012 - 07.2015

Operations Manager Infrastructure Services

ATI Telecom International
11.2010 - 06.2012

Wireless Commissioning

Ledcor Technical Services
03.2009 - 11.2010

Project Management Consultant

Shift Networks
10.2006 - 09.2007

QA/QC

D.W. Berube Consulting
10.2006 - 12.2008

Various Roles

Telus Communications Inc
06.1980 - 10.2006

Completion of all Project Management sections through night classes -

Mount Royal College

Certification – Management Development -

Mount Royal College

Journeyman – Communication Electrician -

SAIT

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