Daniel Côté
Career Objective
Provide consulting, service and training in micro-computing and networking technologies.
Education
Formal Education
- Baccalaureate in Computer Science (University of Ottawa, 1994)
Certification
- A+ Certification (CompTIA, 1998)
- Windows 95 Support (Computer Training Centre, 1995)
Seminars attended
- Customer Service (1998)
- Brochure and Newsletter Design (1996)
Technical Knowledge
Operating systems
- UNIX: GNU/Linux, IBM AIX, SunOS
- Windows Server
- Windows Professional
- NetWare, Mac OS, OS/2, DOS
Programming
- Java, C, C++, Pascal
- Perl, PHP, ASP.NET, ASP, JavaScript, VBScript
- SQL, Access, dBase, Paradox
- Various scripts and batch processing languages
Software
- Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect Office
- Adobe Creative Suite (incl. Photoshop), CorelDRAW
- Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator
- Many others
Hardware
- Intel x86-based systems
- Macintosh
- IBM RS/6000
- Sun SPARC
Other Technical Knowledge
- Micro computer and network installation support and administration (LAN, Internet)
- Extensive knowledge of online resources and technologies
- Web site design
- Technical writing
- Desktop editing
- Graphics design
Other Skills
- Fluent in French and English
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical documents
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team
- Ability to assimilate and share knowledge with ease
Work Experience
Manager, Information Systems
Co-operative Education Programs, University of Ottawa (2011-)
- IT infrastructure planning, implementation and management
- Systems management
- ASP.NET programming
- Materials management
- Database Analyst
- Technical support
Manager, Information Systems / Systems Analyst
Office of the Vice-President, University Relations, University of Ottawa (2002-2011)
- IT infrastructure planning, implementation and management
- Materials management
- Database Analyst
- Technical support
IT Manager
Réseau Borealis Network (2000-2001)
- IT infrastructure planning, implementation and management
- Materials management
- Technical support
Systems Analyst
Computing and Communication Service, University of Ottawa (1999-2001)
- Enterprise-wide UNIX systems administration
- Internet systems implementation and management
- Operating systems upgrade
- Software installation and management
- High-level UNIX support
Treasurer
Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Gatineau (1998-2001)
- Balancing books
- Keeping a general ledger
- Producing financial statements and reports
- Collecting money
- Budgeting
- Purchasing
Support Analyst / Network Administrator
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa (1996-1998)
- Micro computing support
- Network administration (UNIX, NetWare; Microsoft)
- Web site administration
- Internet-based applications development
- Coordinate Year 2000 project implementation
- Provide recommendations for technical policies, standards and acquisitions
Computing Documentation Analyst
Computing and Communication Service, University of Ottawa (1995-1996)
- Web server installation and management
- UNIX server management
- HTML programming
- Internet consulting
- Technical writing
- Desktop editing
- Translation
Help Desk Analyst / Workshop Facilitator
Computing and Communication Service, University of Ottawa (1993-1995)
- Computing assistance in an academic environment
- Client interaction
- Problem solving
- Installation of software and hardware
- NetWare administration
- Lead computer software workshops
Demonstrator / Educator
National Museum of Science and Technology (1991-1994)
- Demonstrations on certain aspects of science and technology to the public
Volunteer
National Museum of Science and Technology (1990-1994)
- Workshop activities
- Demonstrations to the public
- Publicity
Activities and Hobbies
- Martial arts practice
- Chinese and Japanese culture and language study
- Photography
- Self-paced studies in IT
- Page layout and graphics design
- Model building
- Star Trek & Star Wars enthusiast
- Philosophical discussions
- Regular volunteer work for various festivals (National Capital Air Show, Franco-Ontarian Festival)