About Me
Highly adaptable, skilled in complex systems, and proactive.
Hello there! I’m Jamie, and my world is a dynamic blend of deep technical expertise, hands-on craftsmanship, and a genuine connection to the natural world. From troubleshooting complex IT systems to milling raw timber, and from building intricate networks to carving new trails on my property, I thrive on bringing ideas to life and transforming challenges into tangible results.
I Create Products Not Just Arts
I am a professional who values adaptability, practical problem-solving, and creative execution.
Whether I’m optimizing a network, milling lumber, crafting a unique wooden piece, or exploring new trails, I bring the same dedication and drive to excel. I’m always eager for new challenges and opportunities to apply my diverse skill set.
I am a hands-on individual with a diverse array of passions that span from the natural world to the digital realm. I thrive on bringing ideas to life, whether it’s through transforming raw materials, nurturing my property, or crafting engaging online experiences.
My connection to the land is a cornerstone of who I am. On my 4-acre wooded property, you’ll often find me at work with my tractor, engaging in landscaping, ensuring driveway maintenance, and meticulously building trails. I also embrace sustainable practices by using my chainsaw to clear deadfall trees after storms; this fallen timber then finds new purpose at Peachtree Mill, my portable sawmilling service, where I transform logs into valuable, usable lumber.
This passion for wood extends to Bye-Jay.com, a space I dedicated to my hobby woodworking, where I design, build, and offer unique handcrafted items for sale. Beyond the tangible, I’m also a skilled website developer, and I’m proud to have personally created and maintained the online homes for all my ventures, including this site.
And for a delightful contrast to my more industrious pursuits, I share my life with two beloved Ragdoll cats, who are the charming stars of The Fluffinator, a website I crafted to share their playful antics and fluffy personalities.
Check out some boring stuff, aka my resume
- Eastern College 2021-23 IT Administration and Security Diploma, Halifax NS
- CF School of Communications and Electronics 2008-10 Communication and Information Systems, Kingston ON
- CF School of Communications and Electronics 2006-7 Performance Oriented Electronics Training, Kingston ON
- Cape Breton Business College 1999-2000 IT Diploma, Sydney NS
- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Server+, CySA+ Certified
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
- Windows (Server/Desktop), Office 365, HyperV, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot, Powershell, Remote Desktop, Patching
- Linux (Various Distros), Bash, Python, Docker containers, VNC, Apache
- VMWare Vsphere, ESXi, vMotion
- Network devices including Cisco IOS, Wireless Lan Controllers and ASA Firewalls, ,Juniper, HP Procurve, Aruba, Fortigate, pfsence
- Protocols and technologies including OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, VLAN, TCP, Spanning Tree, NAT, DHCP, DNS, SSH, Wifi, LDAP
- Server Hardware including Dell Poweredge, HP DL Series, Supermicro
- WordPress, Wix, Go High Level, Canva, Photoshop, HTML, API, PHP
General Dynamics Mission Systems: IT Technologist May 2022 – March 2023
- IT and electronic supports the Maritime Helicopter Training Suite (MHTS). The MHTS is used to train Pilot, Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) and Sensor Operator (SENSO) personnel for the Maritime Helicopter Program (MHP).
- Performed system installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrade for servers, network devices and electronic equipment.
- Provided direct customer technical support and conducts trials, tests, and validation.
- Administered Linux and Windows operating systems, RAID array drive systems, ESXi Hypervisors, data transmission protocols, switches, routers, hubs, uninterruptable power supplies and other various computer peripherals.
CFB Halifax Base Logistics: Radio Shop Supervisor/Technician 2014 – 2021
- Acting Shop Supervisor for 2 years and ongoing Second In Command 2014-15 with 2-4 subordinates.
- Maintained shop work centre, created, and updated work orders, processed part requests, inventory and time accounting. Completed annual performance evaluations on section members.
- Led 5-year project to modernize Trunked Mobile Radio (TMR) network throughout CFB Halifax. Designed and installed IP based network to share radios over a common Shared Services Canada Backbone.
- Designed a physical network simulator to perform mock installations that is used as a trainer platform for TMR network.
- Installed networked communication suite equipment in a variety of military and civilian pattern vehicles.
- Conducted annual technical inspections remotely throughout the Maritimes for CAF Reserve Units.
- Create and update technical diagrams and documentation via Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
CFB Halifax: Radio Receiver Site Technician 2010 – 2014
- Lead Tech in the construction, commissioning and maintenance of satellite ground station providing high speed IP data connectivity for various Canadian and NATO military users.
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance for land-based radio receive site including maintenance of remote network connectivity to NOC.Troubleshot T1, Serial and Fiber network connectivity with partnering NATO countries.
- Provided audio/visual support for special events requiring temporary AV equipment installations.
- Supported operations with 24/7 on call coverage for Naval Operations Centre, CFB Halifax.
CFB Kingston: 2ASG IT Maintenance Technician 2007 – 2008
- Provided computer network, software and hardware support to 4000 users at CFB Kingston and Royal Military College.
- Provided telephone support with remote desktop troubleshooting to 4000 users at CFB Kingston and Royal Military College.
- Canadian Decoration for minimum of 12 years of Service.
- Base Logistics Coin for Outstanding Leadership, Professionalism and Dedication
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