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Graeme Fleming

IT Manager
Calgary

Summary

IT Manager with 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, cloud services, and operations. Proficient in Microsoft 365, cloud cost optimization, system administration, and implementing effective IT solutions. Skilled at diagnosing complex technical issues, collaborating with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and leading large-scale IT projects. Certified in FinOps, ITIL, and Azure, ensuring comprehensive understanding of financial operations, industry best practices, and cloud computing.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Cloud FinOps Lead

Suncor Energy
Calgary, Alberta
11.2020 - Current
  • Managed IT infrastructure for Azure, AWS, Oracle, and GCP, optimizing cloud costs through rightsizing workloads and managing reserved instances
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues across cloud platforms, ensuring continuous service availability
  • Collaborated with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to implement cloud tagging strategies, hardware, network, and software upgrades
  • Supported Microsoft 365 environments, enabling efficient collaboration across teams.

Cloud Migration Project Lead

Suncor Energy
Calgary, Alberta
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Directed the migration of on-premise workloads to Suncor’s Azure VMware Solutions (AVS) tenant, collaborating with vendors for hardware, network, and software upgrades
  • Utilized tools like VRNI, IBM Cardinal, and ServiceNow to assess workflows and plan migration waves
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute migration strategies while maintaining timelines and business continuity.

Cloud Productivity Consultant

Aurora Cannabis
Calgary, Alberta
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Delivered Office 365 tenant migration projects, including discovery, planning, and execution
  • Scripted deployment automations with PowerShell, reducing deployment time and improving accuracy.

Azure Systems Specialist

Plains Midstream Canada
Calgary, Alberta
08.2015 - 10.2019
  • Managed Azure tenant operations, including VM tagging, security, and automation, while monitoring cloud and on-premise workloads
  • Led the migration of 150 workloads to Azure and played a key role in the company’s cloud governance strategy
  • Served as the subject matter expert for Active Directory, Exchange, Skype, and Azure.

Infrastructure Specialist

Encana
Calgary, Alberta
10.2013 - 07.2015
  • Administered Active Directory and Novell eDirectory, providing support for DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy in a multi-domain environment
  • Led infrastructure design for a new company IPO and supported Office 365 transitions during multiple acquisitions.

Senior Server Specialist

Teck Resources Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta
08.2011 - 10.2013
  • Managed vCenter environments and supported Active Directory, DNS, and Microsoft Clustering services.

Education

Information Technology and Systems Management Program -

Grant MacEwan College
Edmonton, AB
09.2000 - 04.2002

Websites

Certification

FinOps Certified Professional

Timeline

Cloud FinOps Lead

Suncor Energy
11.2020 - Current

Cloud Migration Project Lead

Suncor Energy
01.2020 - 10.2020

Cloud Productivity Consultant

Aurora Cannabis
10.2019 - 12.2019

Azure Systems Specialist

Plains Midstream Canada
08.2015 - 10.2019

Infrastructure Specialist

Encana
10.2013 - 07.2015

Senior Server Specialist

Teck Resources Ltd.
08.2011 - 10.2013

Information Technology and Systems Management Program -

Grant MacEwan College
09.2000 - 04.2002

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