Instrumental in guiding technology direction for evolving business needs. Deployed Enterprise Content Management System (Interwoven) overtop Open Source platform - first year cost savings of $250k. Put editing and publishing tools in the hands of the Business Owners without need for skills upgrading.

Managed high-volume, high-availability web site through transition from legacy Mid Range systems to state of the art Low Range and Open Source application base. Achieved an increase in capacity while lowering costs.

Established and implemented standard operation procedures, change management policies and deep metrics resulting in increased team ownership, greater Development throughput and increased performance.

Created and staffed the first Web-based QA department at Aeroplan. Established standard operation procedures and policies, developed standard-based models for testing and applied automated tools to increase productivity

Successfully managed and completed large scale infrastructure stabilization project including deployment of $1.2 M in new hardware, resulting in first-ever achievement of 99.8% up-time at CBC.CA.

Developed formal operational standards, procedures and benchmarks and worked with a handpicked team of developers and administrators to implement and enforce them. A host of innovative solutions led to an overall 55% reduction in time spent dealing with client complaints.

Led a team of application developers with the mandate to build and deploy Java-based content management applets customized for On line Journalism environment.

Worked with a team of producers and developers to achieve a complete redesign of CBC.ca. Set technical specs, advised on the style guide, acted as technical lead for content producers and led the deployment team.

Managed and led the deployment of a unified Content Publishing System administered centrally and deployed in 13 Regional centres across Canada.

Championed the adoption of innovative search strategies tailored for specific Regional websites and led the development team.

Lobbied successfully for continued funding for Regional On line News, specifically at the Senior Editor level.

Collaborated in the development and deployment of an innovative Content Publishing System for Regional Broadcasting centres.

Designed, developed and launched the Alberta portion of CBC Regional Web offering in the form of two linked but independent sites.

Established and led the first in the long-running 'Learn at Lunch' series of seminars teaching Journalists about the Internet and the Web.

Led the development and design of Affiliate Program and online Store program for Streaming Audio applications.

Worked with Marketing on re-branding and redesign of E-commerce and Corporate websites.

Completed a series of infrastructure upgrades and site architecture redesigns in response to increased demand.

Developed company's first Internet platform and 3 subsequent upgrades. Led the company-s Internet initiatives, developed metrics for ROI and worked with contractors and ISPs to achieve stability.

Championed the concept of PC-based streaming audio products to enhance the user experience of Internet audio. Worked with Sales and Marketing to bring the 3 products to market.

Produced and developed sound samples for PC-based synthesis engine that showcased company technology.

Inspired the creation of the first consumer-based 3D audio processing tools and worked with Sales to create strategic partnerships with consumer software and hardware companies.

Produced multimedia presentations showcasing Company technology for event and product marketing that resulted in direct sales opportunities for the Company.

17 years of classical piano study beginning at age 8.

Royal Conservatory of Music degree in piano performance

Produced and recorded underscores and sound FX tracks for gaming industry.

Toured extensively in North America and Europe performing a variety of music genres including cabaret reviews for Canadian Forces, cruise ship entertainment and major hotel chain engagements.

Hold responsibility for SDLC in Web applications at Aeroplan. End to end Integration and operationalization, change management and ongoing maintenance.

Successfully managed complete outsourcing of all Web application development for the corporation. Achieved 20% increase in productivity in Q1.

Managed in house ECMS development, integration and publishing. Based on the Interwoven platform,

Oversaw development resources in all projects and deliverables. In 2006 to date have delivered 17 application releases.

Senior Project Manager for Travel and Leisure practice

Responsible for ongoing development and maintenance of 3 major US-based corporate websites catering to holiday travel complete with booking engines for car, hotel and air

Annual sales in excess of $7 million

Lead a team of developers, designers and account managers to deliver satisfaction and innovation to clients.