Resume
Kyle Manel
Kyle Manel
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
Citizenship: Canadian
Citizenship: Canadian
Clearance: SECRET (inactive)
Clearance: SECRET (inactive)
Languages:
Languages:
English-native
French-beginner
English-native
French-beginner
(613) 793-1912
(613) 793-1912
Career Goals
Career Goals
Moving forward, I would love the opportunity to procure skills and experience with more technologies, notably Unix, and a broader utilization of Linux would be valuable.
Moving forward, I would love the opportunity to procure skills and experience with more technologies, notably Unix, and a broader utilization of Linux would be valuable.
Likewise I am encouraged to procure more long-term certificates, such as Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), as it provides more overlapping capacities than technical certificates, to provide more overlapping capacities than the specific, operations focused capacities I have, thus far procured.
Likewise I am encouraged to procure more long-term certificates, such as Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), as it provides more overlapping capacities than technical certificates, to provide more overlapping capacities than the specific, operations focused capacities I have, thus far procured.
As I have inclination towards leadership I also wish to acquire senior positions within organizations, such that I can be part of the larger, orchestral decision making within business.
As I have inclination towards leadership I also wish to acquire senior positions within organizations, such that I can be part of the larger, orchestral decision making within business.
Employment Objectives
Employment Objectives
I am seeking an opportunity to use my well developed and very current skills with information and communication technology, and to continue building on practiced capacities in management & design of infrastructure, networks & servers. My ambition is to find a position that can evolve into leadership with the opportunity to grow my knowledge and capacities further. My career overview (below) gives a detailed summary of my career journey, my skills and abilities.
I am seeking an opportunity to use my well developed and very current skills with information and communication technology, and to continue building on practiced capacities in management & design of infrastructure, networks & servers. My ambition is to find a position that can evolve into leadership with the opportunity to grow my knowledge and capacities further. My career overview (below) gives a detailed summary of my career journey, my skills and abilities.
"What is a DevOps Administrator" is a frequent question I receive, and one I would like to address;
A DevOps Administrator is as much about automation as it is about getting the job done, making certain that each element is well utilized to reduce unnecessary expenditures, and to enable growth.
With this in mind;
It is a culture-Seeking to optimize tasks, as well as objectives.
It is a mindset-To make things work on their own.
It is a philosophy-Where flexibility is key.
ACQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
ACQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
- Anti-Malware Software:
Malwarebytes, Avast Antivirus, AVG, McAfee, Symantec Norton
Malwarebytes, Avast Antivirus, AVG, McAfee, Symantec Norton
Antivirus, Qualys
Antivirus, Qualys
- Automation Utilities:
Ansible, Puppet/Chef, MS GPO
Ansible, Puppet/Chef, MS GPO
- Backup Solutions:
Clonezilla, Easeus, Macrium Reflect, Veeam Backup and Replication
Clonezilla, Easeus, Macrium Reflect, Veeam Backup and Replication
- Container Environments:
Docker
Docker
- Database Software:
Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL (2008), MySQL, pgAdmin utility, PostgreSQL, REDIS
Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL (2008), MySQL, pgAdmin utility, PostgreSQL, REDIS
- Data Security Solutions:
Symantec Ghost, Norton System Security, Recuva, Fortinet, idQ Enterprise, OAuth, SAML, MS ADFS, inBay idQ password-less authentication
Symantec Ghost, Norton System Security, Recuva, Fortinet, idQ Enterprise, OAuth, SAML, MS ADFS, inBay idQ password-less authentication
- Enterprise Cisco Networking Hardware:
Cisco Catalyst (3560, 2950, 2960), 2800, 8500 Series Wireless Controller, Aironet WAP
Cisco Catalyst (3560, 2950, 2960), 2800, 8500 Series Wireless Controller, Aironet WAP
- Identity Synchronization Technologies:
Linux (Samba), Microsoft (Dirsync, Azure Active Directory Connect, Microsoft Identity Manager)
Linux (Samba), Microsoft (Dirsync, Azure Active Directory Connect, Microsoft Identity Manager)
- Microprocessors:
Intel, AMD, Arm Cortex, Motorola 68000
Intel, AMD, Arm Cortex, Motorola 68000
- Monitoring Suites:
MMonit, Qualys
MMonit, Qualys
- Network File/Print Server and/or Domain Controllers:
Samba, Windows Active Directory
Samba, Windows Active Directory
- Network Hardware:
Cisco, Ubiquiti, Nokia, RouterBOARD
Cisco, Ubiquiti, Nokia, RouterBOARD
- Network Intrusion Detection software:
Snort (Linux), Fortinet
Snort (Linux), Fortinet
- Network Maintenance, Management and Scanning Software:
Putty, SNMP, InSSIDer, Nmap, Syslog, MMonit, Qualys, Active Directory(DHCP,DNS,GPM), Qualys, Docker container daemon, Microsoft GPO
Putty, SNMP, InSSIDer, Nmap, Syslog, MMonit, Qualys, Active Directory(DHCP,DNS,GPM), Qualys, Docker container daemon, Microsoft GPO
- Network Protocols and Configuration:
802.1x, DHCP, (e/i)BGP, EAP, EIGRP, GLBP, HSRP, HTTP(S), IPSec, Kerberos, L2TP, LACP, LDAP, Kerberos, MD5, (M/R)STP, NAT/PAT, NTP, OAuth, OpenID, OSPF (stub), PEAP, PKI, PPTP, RIP, Route Mapping, Route Redistribution, SAML, SMTP(S), SNMPv3, SSH, SSL/TLS, System Logging, TCP/IP, Telnet, TKIP, (T)FTP, Tunnel, Trunking, VLAN, VPN, VRRP, WPA(2), VTP, ZBFS
802.1x, DHCP, (e/i)BGP, EAP, EIGRP, GLBP, HSRP, HTTP(S), IPSec, Kerberos, L2TP, LACP, LDAP, Kerberos, MD5, (M/R)STP, NAT/PAT, NTP, OAuth, OpenID, OSPF (stub), PEAP, PKI, PPTP, RIP, Route Mapping, Route Redistribution, SAML, SMTP(S), SNMPv3, SSH, SSL/TLS, System Logging, TCP/IP, Telnet, TKIP, (T)FTP, Tunnel, Trunking, VLAN, VPN, VRRP, WPA(2), VTP, ZBFS
- Network Traffic Management:
HAProxy, Nginx, Apache Tomcat
HAProxy, Nginx, Apache Tomcat
- Operating Systems:
DOS 5.X->6.22, ESXI, Linux (Alpine, Backtrack, CentOS, Fedora, Kali, Mint, Raspbian, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server), Windows (3.1->11), Microsoft Server (2K->2016(R2)), Unix.
DOS 5.X->6.22, ESXI, Linux (Alpine, Backtrack, CentOS, Fedora, Kali, Mint, Raspbian, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Server), Windows (3.1->11), Microsoft Server (2K->2016(R2)), Unix.
- Printers:
Network, Wireless, Laser, Ink-Jet, Dot-Matrix
Network, Wireless, Laser, Ink-Jet, Dot-Matrix
- Project Management Suites:
Atlassian {Bamboo, BitBucket, Confluence, JIRA}
Atlassian {Bamboo, BitBucket, Confluence, JIRA}
- Programming Languages:
AJAX, Assembly, BASH, BASIC, C, C++, CSS, HTML, Java, Javascript, Machine code, MySQL, PHP, PSQL, Python, REDIS, REST, RPC, SQL, SOAP, TCL, Visual Basic and XML
AJAX, Assembly, BASH, BASIC, C, C++, CSS, HTML, Java, Javascript, Machine code, MySQL, PHP, PSQL, Python, REDIS, REST, RPC, SQL, SOAP, TCL, Visual Basic and XML
- Revision Control Systems:
GIT repository
GIT repository
- Scripting Languages:
Java Script, PowerShell, Python, TCL, Unix shell scripts (bash, bourne), Winbatch
Java Script, PowerShell, Python, TCL, Unix shell scripts (bash, bourne), Winbatch
- Security Equipment:
Fortigate (70D, 80D), Fortianalyzer, Fortimanager
Fortigate (70D, 80D), Fortianalyzer, Fortimanager
- Virtualization Environments:
VirtualBox, VMWare, ESXi, VCenter, Docker container daemon
VirtualBox, VMWare, ESXi, VCenter, Docker container daemon
- Wireless Controller:
Unifi Controller (RPM package), Ubiquiti, Aruba, Cisco
Unifi Controller (RPM package), Ubiquiti, Aruba, Cisco
- Wireless Network Access Points:
Aruba, Asus, Belkin, Cisco, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear, TP-Link, Unifi, Ubiquiti
Aruba, Asus, Belkin, Cisco, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear, TP-Link, Unifi, Ubiquiti
- Wireless Security:
Radius, WPA2 Enterprise
Radius, WPA2 Enterprise
Education & Training
Education & Training
Faculty of Engineering, Carleton University,
Bachelor of Information Technology-Network Technology (B.I.T.)
Faculty of Engineering, Carleton University,
Bachelor of Information Technology-Network Technology (B.I.T.)
January 2011-2016
January 2011-2016
School of Advanced Technology, Algonquin College,
Advanced Technology Diploma-Computer Engineering Technology - Networking
School of Advanced Technology, Algonquin College,
Advanced Technology Diploma-Computer Engineering Technology - Networking
January 2011-2016
January 2011-2016
University of Ottawa, University of Carleton & Algonquin College
University of Ottawa, University of Carleton & Algonquin College
Mindtrust Leadership Development Program
Mindtrust Leadership Development Program
January-March, 2016
January-March, 2016
Computer Engineering
Conestoga College, School of Engineering and Technology
Computer Engineering
Conestoga College, School of Engineering and Technology
September-December, 2006
September-December, 2006
Further description provided with the drop-down to the right.
Further description provided with the drop-down to the right.
Bachelor of Information Technology-Network Technology
Assembly and Machine Language, Wireless Networking, Network Management and Measurements, Network Simulation, Multimedia Networking, Linux Networking, Network Security, Database Concepts and SQL, Real-Time Systems, Computer Systems Architecture, Desktop & Server Environments, Linux Networking, Secure Mobile Networking, Communication Skills
Bachelor of Information Technology-Network Technology
Assembly and Machine Language, Wireless Networking, Network Management and Measurements, Network Simulation, Multimedia Networking, Linux Networking, Network Security, Database Concepts and SQL, Real-Time Systems, Computer Systems Architecture, Desktop & Server Environments, Linux Networking, Secure Mobile Networking, Communication Skills
Computer Engineering Technology – Networking
Networking Fundamentals ( CCENT curriculum, RIP, equipment configuration via telnet & SSH), Routing and Switching ( CCNA curriculum), Intermediate Networking ( CCNA curriculum, EIGRP, OSPF), Wide Area Networking ( CCNA curriculum, Tunneling, VPNs & Network monitoring), Network Security ( CCNA Security; IINS), Advanced Network Routing (CCNP-ROUTE curriculum, BGP), Advanced Network Switching ( CCNP-SWITCH curriculum, VLANs & inter-VLAN routing, network redundancy & load balancing), Troubleshooting IP Networks ( CCNP-TSHOOT curriculum, Planned maintenance & troubleshooting techniques), Wireless Technologies ( CCNA IUWNE, CCNP CUWSS), Security ( CCNP Security (VPN))
Computer Engineering Technology – Networking
Networking Fundamentals ( CCENT curriculum, RIP, equipment configuration via telnet & SSH), Routing and Switching ( CCNA curriculum), Intermediate Networking ( CCNA curriculum, EIGRP, OSPF), Wide Area Networking ( CCNA curriculum, Tunneling, VPNs & Network monitoring), Network Security ( CCNA Security; IINS), Advanced Network Routing (CCNP-ROUTE curriculum, BGP), Advanced Network Switching ( CCNP-SWITCH curriculum, VLANs & inter-VLAN routing, network redundancy & load balancing), Troubleshooting IP Networks ( CCNP-TSHOOT curriculum, Planned maintenance & troubleshooting techniques), Wireless Technologies ( CCNA IUWNE, CCNP CUWSS), Security ( CCNP Security (VPN))
MindTrust Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
The purpose of this program is to develop next generation leaders and is intended for impact-driven, and mature students with an interest in the future of leadership. It features seven interactive sessions facilitated by leadership development experts and incorporates community leaders to share experiences and wisdom while making the program practical and real. This program has been delivered successfully since 2005 in partnership with Carleton University, University of Ottawa and Algonquin College.
MindTrust Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
The purpose of this program is to develop next generation leaders and is intended for impact-driven, and mature students with an interest in the future of leadership. It features seven interactive sessions facilitated by leadership development experts and incorporates community leaders to share experiences and wisdom while making the program practical and real. This program has been delivered successfully since 2005 in partnership with Carleton University, University of Ottawa and Algonquin College.
Computer Engineering
This program was of interest to me after completing high school, and while I did not complete it, it allowed me to procure project management skills, along with a fundamental understanding of how engineering problems can be reviewed, solutions devised, tested and validated against.
Computer Engineering
This program was of interest to me after completing high school, and while I did not complete it, it allowed me to procure project management skills, along with a fundamental understanding of how engineering problems can be reviewed, solutions devised, tested and validated against.
Digital Fundamentals, Electrical Fundamentals, Engineering Skills, Quest for Meaning, Mathematics I (Electronics), Concepts in Modern Physics.
Digital Fundamentals, Electrical Fundamentals, Engineering Skills, Quest for Meaning, Mathematics I (Electronics), Concepts in Modern Physics.
Employment Experience
Employment Experience
Consultation
Consultation
Shared Services Canada
Shared Services Canada
Nov-2021 - Mar-2022
Nov-2021 - Mar-2022
• Managed calendar and schedules for auditors,
• Managed calendar and schedules for auditors,
• Submitted documentation for projects within the scopes of the department,
• Submitted documentation for projects within the scopes of the department,
• Presented proposals to external teams
• Presented proposals to external teams
System Design, Creation and Consultation
System Design, Creation and Consultation
KTManel Inc.
KTManel Inc.
Mar-2020 - Aug 2022
Mar-2020 - Aug 2022
• In close consultation with customers, create and maintain Computer Desktop platforms: Entertainment, video streaming, office work, etc.
• In close consultation with customers, create and maintain Computer Desktop platforms: Entertainment, video streaming, office work, etc.
• Platforms including Linux, MacOS & Windows.
• Platforms including Linux, MacOS & Windows.
• Analysis, Repair and Review of computer hardware.
• Analysis, Repair and Review of computer hardware.
DevOps Administrator, Platform Engineer, System Administrator & Support Administrator
inBay Technologies, Kanata ON
DevOps Administrator, Platform Engineer, System Administrator & Support Administrator
inBay Technologies, Kanata ON
Feb-2016 - Mar-2020
Feb-2016 - Mar-2020
• Responsible for all local infrastructure maintenance and retention.
• Member of the DevOps team.
• Experience delivering Ansible servers.
• Configuring multiple sites to be managed independently using Ansible playbooks; Bamboo, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira, PostgreSQL, Docker services and Docker containers, Samba servers and Mac host configurations.
• Member of customer support team
• Maintained and operated with Active Directory and Linux infrastructure
• Developed solution to implement Linux within Active Directory
• Analyzed business resources and needs to determine best opportunity to maintain and manage Atlassian apps and designing them as containers to be implemented by Docker for light-weight use-case with full functionality.
• Designing policy for password management for internal applications.
• Utilizing Active Directory; Group Policy to deploy policy and software to unique group targets, DHCP and DNS configurations.
• Repairing, maintaining and auditing computer infrastructure.
• Providing first level support for office employees and 2nd level support to external service consumers.
• Managing DHCP as well as DNS locally and globally Using MS Server.
• Upkeeping and maintaining all local & remote infrastructure; Desktops, local network, servers, laptops, dhcp, dns, certificates.
• In addition to my job as a network administrator making sure that everything was operational 24/7, I was also utilized supporting customers using inBay’s 'zero knowledge proof authentication system' from the field; and because of my intimate knowledge of our product development, I was called on to support these customers immediately, while also providing trouble tickets so these issues could be resolved permanently.
• Responsible for all local infrastructure maintenance and retention.
• Member of the DevOps team.
• Experience delivering Ansible servers.
• Configuring multiple sites to be managed independently using Ansible playbooks; Bamboo, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira, PostgreSQL, Docker services and Docker containers, Samba servers and Mac host configurations.
• Member of customer support team
• Maintained and operated with Active Directory and Linux infrastructure
• Developed solution to implement Linux within Active Directory
• Analyzed business resources and needs to determine best opportunity to maintain and manage Atlassian apps and designing them as containers to be implemented by Docker for light-weight use-case with full functionality.
• Designing policy for password management for internal applications.
• Utilizing Active Directory; Group Policy to deploy policy and software to unique group targets, DHCP and DNS configurations.
• Repairing, maintaining and auditing computer infrastructure.
• Providing first level support for office employees and 2nd level support to external service consumers.
• Managing DHCP as well as DNS locally and globally Using MS Server.
• Upkeeping and maintaining all local & remote infrastructure; Desktops, local network, servers, laptops, dhcp, dns, certificates.
• In addition to my job as a network administrator making sure that everything was operational 24/7, I was also utilized supporting customers using inBay’s 'zero knowledge proof authentication system' from the field; and because of my intimate knowledge of our product development, I was called on to support these customers immediately, while also providing trouble tickets so these issues could be resolved permanently.
Network Security Consultant
Syner Solutions, Ottawa ON
Network Security Consultant
Syner Solutions, Ottawa ON
April 2014-December 2015
April 2014-December 2015
• Audited Fortinet firewall and routing configurations
• Provided feedback on current and planned network equipment configurations, involving layer2, and OSPF implementation.
• Created documentation for network configuration changes
• Audited Fortinet firewall and routing configurations
• Provided feedback on current and planned network equipment configurations, involving layer2, and OSPF implementation.
• Created documentation for network configuration changes
Teaching Assistant
School of Linguistics, Carleton University, Ottawa ON
Teaching Assistant
School of Linguistics, Carleton University, Ottawa ON
January 2013-April 2015
January 2013-April 2015
• Assisted instructor with classroom management and documentation coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Assisted instructor with classroom management and documentation coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
• Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
• Provided assistance with learning material
• Provided assistance with learning material
• Tutored struggling students individually and in groups to reinforce learning concepts
• Tutored struggling students individually and in groups to reinforce learning concepts
• Provided grading of written assignments
• Provided grading of written assignments
Computer Consultant and Repair Technician
Self Employed, Cambridge ON
Computer Consultant and Repair Technician
Self Employed, Cambridge ON
April 2007-December 2011
April 2007-December 2011
• Provided effective and consistent computer support by providing positive relations and atmospheres with customers and suppliers
• Researched and implementing technical solutions
• Created and adhering to a “Customer comes first” business policy
• Prioritized projects to meet conflicting customer deadlines
• Provided phone support and education to customers
• Provided effective and consistent computer support by providing positive relations and atmospheres with customers and suppliers
• Researched and implementing technical solutions
• Created and adhering to a “Customer comes first” business policy
• Prioritized projects to meet conflicting customer deadlines
• Provided phone support and education to customers
Computer Technical Expert
Astro-Tech Systems Solutions, Cambridge ON
Computer Technical Expert
Astro-Tech Systems Solutions, Cambridge ON
January 2002-August 2004
January 2002-August 2004
• Repaired computers and printers including hardware and software issues including re-installation, registry alterations and program modifications.
• Dealt with and resolved customer inquiries
• Prioritized a variety of tasks in a high-pressure deadline-based environment
• Contacted hardware manufacturers to resolve customer concerns
• Repaired computers and printers including hardware and software issues including re-installation, registry alterations and program modifications.
• Dealt with and resolved customer inquiries
• Prioritized a variety of tasks in a high-pressure deadline-based environment
• Contacted hardware manufacturers to resolve customer concerns
Customer Care and Support Expert
IQOR, Cambridge ON
Customer Care and Support Expert
IQOR, Cambridge ON
May 2008-March 2009
May 2008-March 2009
• Interacted with customers over the phone to provide personalized support
• Interacted with customers over the phone to provide personalized support
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Ottawa Network
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Ottawa Network
2013- 2021
2013- 2021
• Supported the global competition 'Present Around the World'
• Represented the Ottawa network as a young professional in meetings in England and the United States
• Volunteered to and represented the Ottawa chapter at the IET, Communities Community-America (CCA) in Houston, United States
• Member of the board for the Ottawa network
• Candidate for presidency of the local chapter in 2020
• Supported the global competition 'Present Around the World'
• Represented the Ottawa network as a young professional in meetings in England and the United States
• Volunteered to and represented the Ottawa chapter at the IET, Communities Community-America (CCA) in Houston, United States
• Member of the board for the Ottawa network
• Candidate for presidency of the local chapter in 2020
Information System Security Association (ISSA)
Ottawa Local chapter member
Information System Security Association (ISSA)
Ottawa Local chapter member
2015- 2019
2015- 2019
Attended meetings and presentations
Attended meetings and presentations
High-Tech Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
Ottawa Local chapter member
High-Tech Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
Ottawa Local chapter member
2016- 2018
2016- 2018
Attended meetings and presentations
Attended meetings and presentations