Tim Wilson
Email for Contact Info
me@timwilson.ca
Computer Analyst/Programmer
Experienced member of the IT community, knowledgeable in several computer languages, mainstream
software, hardware, and peripheral devices
Education
2007 – 2009
Diploma - Computer Analyst/Programmer Program - Red River College - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2 Year CIPS Certified Program
2009
Severe Storm Prediction/Chasing – University of Manitoba – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2007 - Dec 2007
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA1) - Cisco Networking Academy - Red River College -
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2004-2006
Flight Training - Winnipeg Aviation - St. Andrews Airport - St. Andrews, Manitoba, Canada
Private Pilot Licence, Night Rating
2006
Instrument Training Course - AeroCourse - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1999-2003
High School - John Taylor Collegiate - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Graduated Advanced Academic Diploma
Programming Languages and Software Applications
.Net (Visual Basic & C#) Microsoft Access & SQL Server
Java Windows
XHTML/CSS (including Windows Server, Vista & 7)
Microsoft Office (including Visio) Ubuntu Linux
SQL (including MySQL & Oracle) Adobe Photoshop & Audition
Adobe Flash & Dreamweaver
Experience
May 2008-August 2008
Student Programmer – Government of Manitoba Water Stewardship – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Responsible for upgrading and code maintenance/support of a large water level archive database and user
interface. Provided consultation and assistance on data formats and automated data import solutions for a
variety of projects and assisted with basic tech support around the office.
Technologies: Visual Basic for Applications, Visual Basic .Net, SQL, Microsoft Office (Word, Access,
Outlook, Excel), Windows XP
1998-2008
Casual Tech Support Technician - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Provided on-site tech support to a variety of private clients. Assisted in hardware and software
installation, setup, configuration and repair/troubleshooting, and optimization of a variety of platforms
and networks.
Technologies: Windows 3.1, 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7 & Various Software, Microsoft Office,
Consumer Networking Technologies (Including ethernet construction/installation/repair)
2006-2008 - Volunteer
Team Lead, Web Development Team - Tier 4 Technical Support & Quality Assurance - Dragon's Eye
Productions (DEP) - Based in Round Rock, Texas, USA (Lived in Winnipeg)
Provided analysis, design, implementation, and testing of web products for DEP's online game portfolio.
Assisted with in-game "last line" technical support including client/server connectivity, user interface, 3rd
party development, and bug location, reproduction and reporting.
Technologies: Visual Basic 6, Visual Basic .Net, HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript , MySQL, Various Forum
software packages, Windows 98-Windows 7, Client/Server architecture using Winsock and .Net
Framework APIs
1998-2007 – Volunteer
Team Lead, Multimedia & IT, New Life Sanctuary - Headingley, Manitoba, Canada
Provided all areas of IT support including hardware and software setup, repair, configuration, and
operation. Designed and implemented a variety of in-house software for tasks including announcements,
business meeting vote results, and other informational tools. Provided analysis of requirements and
design of the New Life logo and associated materials. Provided web development expertise and
development on New Life's former website.
Technologies: Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Publisher), Windows 95, 98,
XP and Vista, Photoshop, Macromedia & Adobe Flash & Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, MySQL, Adobe
Audition, Javascript