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Martin J. Urbanowski

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Dynamic IT leader with extensive experience at Klohn, Crippen, Berger, excelling in team leadership and project management. Proven track record in datacenter design and management, enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions. Skilled in team leadership and fostering cross-functional collaboration to meet business demands effectively.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Manager, IT

Klohn, Crippen, Berger
Vancouver, BC
07.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: https://www.klohn.com/
  • Managed architecture, implementation, and daily operations of global systems and networks.
  • Managed global IT team ensuring company systems satisfied business needs.
  • Controlled operational IT budget and expenditures within department parameters.
  • Managed vendor relations for timely acquisition of necessary tech enhancements.

Sr. Windows Administrator / Desktop Team Lead

Global Relay Communications
Vancouver, BC
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Company Overview: https://globalrelay.com/
  • Managed responsibilities of Sr. Windows Administrator combined with leading assigned teams.
  • Implemented development programs for junior staff focused on optimizing server practices.
  • Introduced MDT for Windows 10 deployment, enhancing operational efficiency.

Senior Systems Administrator

The Corporation of Delta
Delta, BC
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Company Overview: http://www.delta.ca
  • As the Senior Systems Administrator for the municipality, I managed the assessment of the current state of the computing infrastructure, performed a gap analysis, and developed/prioritized remediation initiatives.
  • Designed and executed multiple projects such as data center relocation, MS Exchange system remediation and server patch management.
  • Diagnosed hardware and operating system issues effectively.

Senior Technical Analyst

Lifelabs Medical Laboratory Services
Burnaby, BC
02.2009 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: http://www.lifelabs.com/
  • Oversaw the planning, administration, and maintenance of the Western Canadian data center for LifeLabs in Burnaby, encompassing Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware technologies.
  • Managed two successful Active Directory transitions triggered by organizational mergers.
  • Led multiple Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange upgrades and implementations, ensuring cost savings and reduced effort using Lean Six Sigma techniques.
  • Coordinated Occupational First Aid services for employees in the Burnaby and Surrey locations, and served as a core member of the employee council.

Senior Consultant

SoftLanding Network Solutions Inc
Vancouver, BC
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: http://www.softlanding.ca
  • As a Senior Consultant and the company’s Virtualization Practice lead, I was instrumental in securing our firm’s VMware Partnership as well as partnerships with complementary third party software vendors in order to provide better value to our clientele
  • This opened the business to new markets and opportunities
  • Conducted pre-sales consulting, strategic planning, staff training, and technical implementation of VMware and Microsoft Active Directory 2008 and Exchange 2007 technologies.

Senior Consultant

Syscom Consulting Inc.
Vancouver, BC
10.2006 - 01.2008
  • Collaborated with Business Development Managers to qualify and implement strategic IT initiatives for clients.
  • Generated increased business by offering interactive and long-term continuity services.

Senior Consultant

Compugen Inc.
Vancouver, BC
05.2000 - 10.2006
  • Company Overview: http://www.compugen.com
  • Hired as a Network Specialist, responsible for generalized network design, configuration, and hardware support.
  • Undertook pre-sales and network architecture tasks after advancing to Systems Engineer.
  • I was recognized for exceptional technical and business skills and was promoted to include a Senior Consultant’s and leadership portfolio with a specific focus on Microsoft Advanced Infrastructure, Messaging and Security Solutions
  • Served as the IT partner for clients with skilled Project Management and technical leadership expertise including:
  • Implemented Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Rapid Deployment Program for International Forest Products corporation.
  • Led architectural design and technical team for a major grocery chain's domain consolidation.
  • Performed security assessments and implemented solutions for a major Vancouver stevedoring company.

Network Administrator

BC Maritime Employers
Vancouver, BC
03.1995 - 05.2000
  • Company Overview: http://www.bcmea.com
  • Initially hired to provide routine server, infrastructure, and desktop support and maintenance, I quickly advanced to include project management, team lead responsibilities, hardware standardization, procurement, and deployment.
  • Projects accomplished:
  • Project management and implementation of a Netware 3.x to 4.11 upgrade
  • Complete project and budget management of the server room fire suppression system installation

Network Specialist

Brains II - CSM
Richmond, BC
07.1992 - 03.1995
  • Company Overview: http://www.brainsii.com
  • Developed a role focused on broadening the company’s market beyond its conventional third party IBM 3x and AS/400 sales and services.
  • Assisted sales and service staff in all aspects of LAN, WAN, PC sales, service.

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Trusted IT partner
  • Project management
  • Business requirements analysis
  • Technical solution architect
  • Datacenter design and management
  • MS Exchange Administration
  • VMware administration
  • ITIL
  • Active Directory
  • Mentor
  • Vendor coordination
  • System architecture
  • ITIL framework
  • Infrastructure maintenance
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Certification

  • Citrix MetaFrame Administration, 2000
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Windows 2000), 2002
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Messaging – 2000), 2003
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows 2000), 2003
  • VMware VCP on VI-3, 2006
  • CompTIA A+
  • ITIL Foundation – IT Service Management

Affiliations

Department of National Defence 1984 - 1992

15th Field Regiment – Royal Canadian Artillery

General military training supplemented with training and experience as a survey technician, artillery technician, military driver, radio operator, demolitions, junior leader and combat leader courses, and 2IC (second-in-command) gun detachment (105mm howitzer), combat First Aid, Instructor, Junior NCO.

72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada - RCACC 2015 – Present

As a Commissioned Officer in the Canadian Forces Primary Reserve, Cadet Instructor Cadre, I provide leadership, training and supervision of teens in a military setting, taking young adults and developing leaders.

Kees Tae Kwon Do 2007 - 2013

1st Dan Black Belt, Leadership Team member and apprentice Instructor.

St. John Ambulance - Vancouver (volunteer) 2010 - Present

Brigade member with OFA Level 3, AMFR-2 (Medical First Responder); radio dispatcher, Divisional Staff Officer and Emergency Planning Officer; Officer In Charge – UBC Division 998; Current - Provincial Staff Officer – Communications (Brigade Senior Leadership)

Accomplishments

Canadian Forces Decoration - April 2021

The Canadian Forces’ Decoration is awarded to officers and Non-Commissioned Members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of service. The decoration is awarded to all ranks, who have a good record of conduct.

Serving Member - THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM - Jan 2017

Canadians who have performed or are prepared to perform good services for the Order, mainly through its two foundations, the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade, may be admitted to the Order.

Timeline

Systems Manager, IT

Klohn, Crippen, Berger
07.2019 - Current

Sr. Windows Administrator / Desktop Team Lead

Global Relay Communications
06.2017 - 07.2019

Senior Systems Administrator

The Corporation of Delta
03.2016 - 06.2017

Senior Technical Analyst

Lifelabs Medical Laboratory Services
02.2009 - 03.2016

Senior Consultant

SoftLanding Network Solutions Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009

Senior Consultant

Syscom Consulting Inc.
10.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Consultant

Compugen Inc.
05.2000 - 10.2006

Network Administrator

BC Maritime Employers
03.1995 - 05.2000

Network Specialist

Brains II - CSM
07.1992 - 03.1995
Martin J. Urbanowski