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Greg White
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Greg White

Ottawa,Canada

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Plumbing and Electrical SpecialistStore Systems Software DeveloperSoftware Developer

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Proactive and detail-oriented Software Developer with over 10 years of experience in software design and development. Skilled in Perl, C#, and Java, with a track record of resolving complex technical issues and enhancing system performance. Managed diverse teams and ensured efficient operations while working with Elections Canada. Known for achieving successful project outcomes through strong problem-solving abilities and technical expertise. Eager to leverage unique skills to meet organizational goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Poll Location Manager

Elections Canada & Elections Ontario
Ottawa
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw poll locations and coordinated a team of approximately 12 staff members.
  • Orchestrated the setup of poll locations prior to opening to ensure readiness.
  • Resolved complex voter issues that staff could not manage effectively.
  • Proactively identified and mitigated issues, promoting a smooth voting process.
  • Facilitated visits by political party poll witnesses, responding to their inquiries, addressing concerns, and elucidating poll processes.
  • Submitted essential voting day reports, managed vote counting operations, and led site cleanup after poll closure on election day.
  • Delivered final poll closing information and accurately counted ballots for transport to the collection centre.

Poll Worker

Elections Ontario, City of Ottawa, Elections Canada
Ottawa
01.2013 - 12.2022
  • Performed various roles during municipal, provincial, and federal elections, ensuring efficient electoral operations.

Plumbing and Electrical Specialist

Home Depot
Ottawa, ON
04.2020 - 10.2020

Worked with team members to maintain inventory of electrical and plumbing parts and supplies, supporting efficient operations.

Provided retail customers with technical requirements, solutions and recommendations for things such as piping and other hardware required for bathroom construction or remodel, wiring and panel breaker requirements for hot water heater and stove connection, toilet seals for specific applications, etc..

Served commercial and retail customers.

Store Systems Software Developer

Sobeys
Stellerton
06.2007 - 03.2009
  • Diagnosed and resolved challenging store systems software issues that the technical support team could not address.
  • Executed bug fixes for existing software written in Delphi and Transact-SQL, ensuring system reliability.
  • Authored comprehensive design and support documentation to facilitate future software maintenance.

Software Developer

Merchant Systems
Halifax
01.2006 - 06.2007
  • Developed Perl components to capture customer data from various cell phone service providers' web order pages for a research and development initiative, converting that data into XML format for integration with other applications.
  • Modified a third-party web reporting application coded in Java to enhance functionality and performance.

Contract Software Designer and Developer

Halifax
Halifax
09.2002 - 12.2005
  • Served as a consultant for Morgan Stanley Bank, maintaining and enhancing their global network application and hardware monitoring systems, providing after-hours support on an on-call basis.
  • As a consultant for Aliant (now Bell), designed and developed new Perl components utilizing existing web services and an LDAP database for a cell phone provisioning system tailored for 'Push to Talk' devices, along with extensive documentation to facilitate usage.
  • Created new Perl software components as a consultant for a pay-per-use WiFi software vendor, leveraging various Perl libraries to streamline functionality.

Software Support and Development

Nortel Networks
Ottawa
01.1996 - 06.2002
  • Coded new features, provided bug fixes, and supported a significant web application designed to selectively distribute specialized technical documentation and software to technical customers for the Nortel Passport product line.
  • Maintained extensive Solaris Unix web servers, including developing shell scripts, installing and compiling databases, and configuring web servers to optimize performance.

Education

Electronic Engineering

Loyalist College
Belleville, ON
05-1988

Diploma (3 Year) - Electronic Engineering

Loyalist College
Belleville, ON
05-1988

Skills

  • Perl, Java, C#
  • Database management and design
  • Network Hardware Support for routers, firewalls, etc
  • Software Design
  • Workload planning
  • Customer service
  • Sales development
  • Team supervision
  • Documentation and report writing skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Poll Location Manager

Elections Canada & Elections Ontario
02.2025 - 04.2025

Plumbing and Electrical Specialist

Home Depot
04.2020 - 10.2020

Poll Worker

Elections Ontario, City of Ottawa, Elections Canada
01.2013 - 12.2022

Store Systems Software Developer

Sobeys
06.2007 - 03.2009

Software Developer

Merchant Systems
01.2006 - 06.2007

Contract Software Designer and Developer

Halifax
09.2002 - 12.2005

Software Support and Development

Nortel Networks
01.1996 - 06.2002

Electronic Engineering

Loyalist College

Diploma (3 Year) - Electronic Engineering

Loyalist College
Greg White