Leith Whittal
Summary
Professional security specialist with deep expertise in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting security systems. Known for strong collaboration and results-driven mindset, adaptable to evolving requirements. Skilled in surveillance technologies, access control systems, and network security. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational excellence and ensuring safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security and Fire Technician
Johnson Controls
05.2021 - Current
- Educated customers on the effective use of security systems and provided best practices for system utilization
- Generated detailed reports on completed projects, highlighting any challenges faced during installation as well as recommendations for future improvements in processes or equipment choices.
- Enhanced security measures by installing and maintaining state-of-the-art surveillance systems.
- Main point of contact for departments to address their security system needs and concerns, by providing advice, solutions, and delivering training
- Participated in after-hours emergency call-outs, demonstrating dedication towards client needs and ensuring their safety.
- Advance Certification for Kantech, Amag, Genetec and Exacqvision Strong knowledge of DSC systems and dls programming
- Axis camera certification
Security Technician
Pinnacle Security
05.2014 - 05.2021
- Developed advanced troubleshooting skills and integrated complex security systems for seamless operation
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and delivered timely solutions to technical issues
- Read and understand various equipment manuals
Education
Wind Turbine Certificate - Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship
Apprentice Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB05.2014
Skills
- Life safety systems
- Customer service
- Service calls
- Project management
- Equipment Repair
- Network security management
- Video surveillance
- Smart card technology
- Security system installation
- Problem-solving
- Client relations
- Computer literacy
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved multiple service calls for CofL which led to major reduction in false alarms for city buildings.
- Achieved remote access to customer sites by introducing software for various security tasks thus resolving issues in a much quicker fashion
- Used Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft tools to develop a strong archive of site information for the City of Lethbridge.
Certification
- Axis Certification Feb 2025
- Victor Edge July 2023
- Amag Certified April 2023
- Genetec Certified May 2023
- Exacqvision Certification May 2021
- Kantech Corporate Certified May 2015
- First Aid Certification Aug 2025
- Fall Arrest | Fall Protection Certification Aug 2025
- Strong Knowledge of DSC product, programming, and DLS software
- Skilled in Axis site design and tools
- Access control systems
- Low-voltage systems
- Network security
Timeline
Security and Fire Technician
Johnson Controls
05.2021 - Current
Security Technician
Pinnacle Security
05.2014 - 05.2021
Wind Turbine Certificate - Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship
Apprentice Lethbridge College
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