Derrick So’Brien
11312 Tuscany Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3L 2J3
Phone: (403) 210-3258, Cell: (403) 472-6549, E-Mail: derrick.sobrien@gmail.com
Objective
To provide leadership and guidance in an organization which makes a positive impact in the lives of young and old alike. I aspire for a career that would provide me challenging opportunities in ICT, Technology and Innovation. It would be ideal if projects would draw on my varied background and experience while demonstrating a mutual alignment of values.
Experience
IT Training, Consulting and Enterprise Solution Architect [2006-Present]
Global Knowledge (Worldwide), Train Canada – Enterprise and Corporate (various)
Project Manager [2005]
NORTEL - Design cost reduction team
Project Coordinator, Principal Investigator – Collaborative SBC [2005]
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Alberta Education
Technology Instructor [2000-2005]
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Assistant Executive Director [1998]
Public Utilities Commission
Education
University College London, UK [1988]
MSc. Microwave and Modern Optic (Telecommunications)
University College London, UK [1986]
BSc. Electronic Engineering with Computer Science (Computer Engineering)
Neal & Massy Executive Development Programme [1995]
Various workshops and placements
Workshops and Seminars [1993-2000]
Education and Training, IT and Networking, Regulatory Policy, Energy, Environment & Tourism, Quality Standards
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology [2000-2005]
Adult education teaching certificate, Classroom Management, Learning Styles, Learning Management Systems – WebCT, Blackboard, Desire 2 Learn (D2L), Curriculum Development, Administration
Metafore Technologies [2005]
VMWare Certified Professional, ITIL
Internetworking Dynamics, Dallas Forth Worth [2005]
MCSE – Security, MCSE – Messaging, Database Administrator
Microsoft Campus, Fargo North Dakota [2006]
Official Distance Learning, Certified Trainer
Microsoft Certification [2006-2015]
Developer, Infrastructure, Business Solutions
Skills
Demonstrated excellence in communication – both written and verbal.
Able to enhance stakeholder collaboration and engagement – multiple approaches.
Exposure to Public Sector, Corporate Enterprise and Academia.
Adaptable to team and/or leadership roles.
Writing funding proposals.
Project planning and project management.
Active Listening.
Team building incorporating personality types.
Presentation of complex concepts in layman’s terms.
Evidence based research.
Problem based learning. Financial Analysis and Technology Impact Assessments.
Human factors in technology - change management and user acceptance testing.
Learning Management Systems.
Valuing Diversity.
Train the Trainer.
Please find a detailed education and project list online at this link: https://sites.google.com/site/derricksobrien/career-highlights/detail