Hi, I’m
Simon Giddey
Kingston,Canada
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Miningit
IT Management / Project Consultant
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Provided project consulting services to various local businesses and mining operations across West Africa
- IT Support
- Identified, targeted and delivered opportunities to make valuable contributions to strategic business objectives.
- Applied knowledge of project management life cycle to keep project work moving smoothly.
- Updated budgets and work plans for optimal planning and goal attainment.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Technicolor Creative Studios MPC
IT Manager
04.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Manage IT Department
- Leadership to all technology operations such as network, system and security while assessing them based on existing goals
- Held full accountability in managing and allocating network operations, Managing 10 System administrators
- Projects: Copper Rewiring, Fiber Upgrade
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Procurement, Data Centre Cooling Project, Merger of Studios
- Global Technology Team.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
Snapcab Canada
IT Consultant
01.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Manage IT Department for Canada and US Operations
- IT Procurement
- Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
- Implemented and managed operating systems and software, security systems and intrusion detection systems.
- Contributed to project cost estimates and budgets based on assessment of client needs.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
BELL Canada
LTE Consultant
01.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Providing LTE Technology Support and Representation to Rural Bell Customers.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation
Senior IT Projects
01.2015 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Directed the IT mine services across various sites in Arctic Nunavut, Canada and restructured site infrastructure to enable cost savings
- Spearheaded the centralization of IT helpdesk by introducing SysAid Help Desk software
- Rendered oversight to a team of six engineers to work with IT Project Transformation, infrastructure development, IT governance and process management
- Site visits for ensuring adherence to all standards and procedures
- Revision of Network Construction drawings
- Managed numerous infrastructure project initiatives such as microwave network link over 100 KM, 13 towers, very high frequency (VHF) radio and digital and analog
- Efficiently handled project deliverables, scope and change management in alignment with project plans
- Administered procurement of Cabling for all wiring, LTE and microwave equipment for Tower Project
- Provided expert leadership to all technology operations such as network, system and security while assessing them based on existing goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Endeavour Mining
IT Manager, Global Operations
02.2012 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Assumed full responsibility in allocating IT budget and overseeing IT services of several sites in West Africa and instituted a single point of management
- Supervised a team of 20 systems engineers tasked to support operations in underground and open pit gold mines
- Served a pivotal role in the Senior Mine Management Team, while introducing IT policies and standard operating procedures and ensuring strict adherence to IT security policies and procedures
- Handled the negotiation of service contracts with international vendors and services suppliers, as well as IT asset management of all sites
- Initiated the standardization of VSAT as backup for all sites and negotiation with local internet providers regarding possible communications, thus completing the project under budget.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
IBM
Infrastructure Operations Manager
10.2008 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Managed a team of senior network communication engineers, responsible for providing necessary support to Suncor Energy mine in Northern Alberta
- Led the comprehensive networking installation and communications management for four Suncor/Petro Canada sites
- Headed and mentored a team consisted of network and cabling engineers and network designers and architects
- Navigated all data and voice communications design and implementation across four central Suncor mining sites, guaranteeing open channels for instruction, progress reports and inquiries
- Executed the installation of wireless, copper and fiber optic networks and coordinating with external contractors and safety specialists
- Directed the operational and administrative tasks of all telephony and network projects that guaranteed attainment of all parameters within time and budget constraints
- Held full accountability in managing and allocating network operations oil sands budget.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
PAE SNC Lavalin (CanCap-NATO)
IT Support Manager
07.2007 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Rendered team management, server administration and network support to Canadian Department National Defense and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces
- Monitored the performance of 30 employees to provide support to 2,000 to 3,000 civilians and military members
- Cabling of new Buildings.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
Sherritt International
Project Manager
05.2005 - 03.2007
Job overview
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
CGI / Bell Canada
Senior Project Consultant
01.1997 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed Day to day Support Calls
Microsoft Canada
Senior Field Engineer
01.1996 - 12.1996
Job overview
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Walked user through series of steps to determine problem and implement likely solution.
- Responded to inquiries by phone, email and walk-up requests.
- Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
Education
CDI College of TechnologyToronto, ON
Computer Systems Maintenance And Network from Information Technology
05.1995
Skills
- IT Procurement
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Organizational Skills
- Change and Asset Administration
- Vendor Relations
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- Fiber Optic Specialist, Mississauga Training Consultants, Mississauga
- Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT), Mississauga Training Consultants, Mississauga
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
- ITIL Consultant, ITIL Canada, Ottawa
- Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Inc., Toronto
- Very High Frequency (VHF) and IDAS Specialist. Coaxial Cabling, ICOM Canada
- High Frequency (HF) and Ham Radio Specialist, Industry Canada
Affiliations
- Fiber Optic Association (FOA)
- MSPS
Training
Microsoft Technologies and Network Management, Starlight Technologies, Toronto Change Management Scope of Work (SOW)
SLA Preparation Training
Project Management
AWS – Amazon Web Services Online training
Sales Manager – Tom Hopkins, CGI, Montreal
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IT Manager
Technicolor Creative Studios MPC
04.2022 - 05.2023
IT Consultant
Snapcab Canada
01.2021 - 04.2022
LTE Consultant
BELL Canada
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior IT Projects
Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation
01.2015 - 04.2018
IT Management / Project Consultant
Miningit
01.2014 - Current
IT Manager, Global Operations
Endeavour Mining
02.2012 - 08.2014
Infrastructure Operations Manager
IBM
10.2008 - 07.2011
IT Support Manager
PAE SNC Lavalin (CanCap-NATO)
07.2007 - 05.2008
Project Manager
Sherritt International
05.2005 - 03.2007
Senior Project Consultant
CGI / Bell Canada
01.1997 - 05.2005
Senior Field Engineer
Microsoft Canada
01.1996 - 12.1996
CDI College of Technology
Computer Systems Maintenance And Network from Information Technology
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