Sassan Hossein-Pour

Transformed IT infrastructure and cloud strategy for Nature’s Path Organic Foods, driving operational efficiency.

• Spearheaded Microsoft Copilot deployment, enhancing AI-driven automation for executives and management teams.
• Achieved 99.9% system uptime by directing Azure and Microsoft 365 operations, reducing costs by 68%.
• Led recovery efforts post-cyberattack, restoring 85% of services within 40 days with robust security policies.
• Automated business processes, increasing efficiency while reducing manual tasks by 40%.
• Managed hardware acquisition and cloud optimization, delivering IT projects ahead of schedule, cutting timelines from six months to three.
• Directed strategic planning and governance of IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Cultivated stakeholder relationships and managed vendor negotiations to strengthen IT governance frameworks.

• Transformed IT role from maintenance-focused to innovation-driven, enhancing continuous business improvement.
• Designed and maintained IT operations for Vancouver Data Center, supporting Incognito and Velocix companies.
• Spearheaded open stack deployment for three private clouds, optimizing resource management across platforms.
• Executed strategic IT initiatives, achieving 68% reduction in cloud costs and enhanced system scalability.
• Implemented multi-cloud strategies (Azure, AWS, GCP), aligning technology with organizational goals.
• Drove CRM enhancements, boosting user adoption and operational workflows by 25%.
• Established strategic direction for information systems, improving operational efficiency by 35% through Agile methodologies.
• Directed systems analysis and programming services, refining business plans and enhancing performance tracking by 20%.

• Drove deployment of Windows Defender ATP for $2.2M project, completing it one month early.
• Oversaw Tanium deployment across 5,000+ endpoints, establishing charters and documenting milestones.
• Directed implementation of QA and testing environments to ensure optimal system performance.
• Led operational transition of projects to IT operations, improving service delivery metrics.
• Analyzed project performance data and reported findings to Director of Security Operations.
• Facilitated resource and capacity planning for team of 15 architects and analysts in InfoSec department.
• Managed pipeline and project intakes within InfoSec department to enhance workflow efficiency.

• Led multiple projects as Project Manager and Senior Network Administrator, ensuring network security and functionality.
• Spearheaded migration of wireless network from Cisco Meraki to Ruckus across two major sites.
• Upgraded switching infrastructure from Dell to Cisco Catalyst to enhance performance.
• Conducted Enterprise Security evaluations and monitoring to strengthen network defenses.

• Spearheaded multiple projects, including opening four casinos, hotels, and convention centers.
• Maintained Windows networking infrastructure, servers, and workstations across both locations.
• Retained Enterprise Aruba Wi-Fi infrastructure, security protocols, and VPN partial mesh network.
• Delivered applications for backup and disaster recovery system utilization.
• Upgraded Micros Point of Sales infrastructure at enterprise and site levels.
• Executed virtualization project for Gateway/Grand Villa Casino with a $100K budget, reducing downtimes by 25%.
• Orchestrated $150M Grande Villa Casino and Delta Burnaby Hotel projects over seven phases.
• Oversaw multi-million-dollar IT budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and ROI.