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Mike K

IT Consultant

About Me

I am an innovative and proactive IT Manager with over 17 years of experience in progressive technology support and systems administration. I have implemented technological changes that facilitate competitive advantages at my workplace, including the migration to cloud - based infrastructure and leading edge securities solutions. I have successfully implemented customized mobile device management (MDM) solutions and streamlined device deployment workflows at Grip Limited and Dentsu Canada. I have a proven track record of supporting thousands of users and driving cost efficiencies, such as transitioning mobile services while reducing expenses. I am a reliable resource for leveraging technical expertise; my strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively are an asset for continued corporate innovation through enhanced, innovative IT infrastructure solutions.

Jurisdiction

Canada

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
IT ConsultantMichael Kassar Consultancy Services,
2024 - Present

Consultant serving a diverse client base, including subspecialized expertise to IT service partners and innovative security solutions in the medical field Completed environmental review, Implemented numerous MDM solutions such as JAMF and SimpleMDM to enhance ease of use and cost effectiveness Implemented support solutions for medical corporation, including securing network access, establishing backup schedules and technology provisioning

IT Manager / Systems AdministratorDentsu,
2017 - 2024

Spearheaded the integration of corporate resources and 150 users from Grip Limited into the Dentsu technological infrastructure post - acquisition. I was responsible for driving the device integration into the global device management solution (JAMF and Intune) to enhance efficiency by standardization I minimized the dependency on local infrastructure toward cloud - based solutions to increase business agility, minimized reliance on internal infrastructure, facilitated quick response time to potential security breaches I was responsible for shuttering and vetting redundant technological infrastructure while transitioning the critical technological infrastructure into the new corporate environment Maintained and supported a user base of thousands of employees across North America, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency under Dentsu Canada. Spearheaded procurement and provisioning processes for the corporate - owned Canadian cell phone mobile device users, optimizing resource allocation and cost effectiveness. I identified a strategic cost savings opportunity by transitioning mobile device users to an alternate provider and oversaw its implementation I opted to provide onsite client operations support during the COVID - 19 pandemic when the majority of the workforce was working remotely

IT ManagerGrip Limited,
2010 - 2017

Education

Degree of Bachelor, Mathematics for CommerceYork University
1989 - 1994

Skills

Core skills1
Languages1

Skills

Information Technology Management, Mac OS X, Okta, Identity And Access Management, Information Technology Management, Mac OS X, Network Administration, Barcoding, Proxy Servers, Endpoint Security

Languages

English