Hire the Best Network Engineers
in Canada

Small businesses don't have time for IT problems — and they shouldn't have to. I help small business owners offload the complexity of their IT infrastructure so they can focus on running their business, not troubleshooting it. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I provide end-to-end IT support across cloud, networking, and systems administration — from a single urgent fix to ongoing managed support. Cloud Migration & M365 Administration I handle complete Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations (and vice versa) — mailboxes, calendars, contacts, and shared drives — with zero data loss and minimal disruption to your team. Post-migration, I can stay on to manage your M365 tenant, user accounts, licensing, and security policies so everything keeps running smoothly. Network Setup & Security I design and deploy reliable business networks using UniFi, configure secure remote access via WireGuard/Headscale VPN, and set up enterprise Wi-Fi — built to handle real workloads without dropping out. Whether you're moving offices or setting up from scratch, I get it done right the first time. Cloud Infrastructure (Azure / AWS) From provisioning virtual machines and managing cloud storage to configuring networking and databases, I keep your cloud environment lean, secure, and cost-efficient. I've deployed and maintained infrastructure for businesses across manufacturing, real estate, and professional services. IT Support & Helpdesk I provide dependable remote and onsite support across Windows, macOS, and Linux — using RMM tools and ticketing systems like Freshdesk to resolve issues fast and keep your team productive. Think of me as your on-call IT department without the overhead of a full-time hire. Credentials & Background Google IT Support Professional Certificate | Diploma in Information Technology Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Swahili — great for diverse or globally distributed teams. Based in Calgary, MST — available for both one-time projects and long-term contracts. If your business needs reliable IT that just works, let's connect.

A versatile professional who consults with complex diverse project teams on creative projects amid tight dead-lines. Introduce new concepts and champion best practices. Execute project objectives while working auto-no-mously. 10 Years of total experience in the Networks & Infrastructure 10 years experience on Cisco Routers & Switches. 8+ Years experience on Cisco Nexus Switches and Cisco Wireless 8+ Years experience on Firewalls (Juniper & ASA), Load Balancers (F5 & ACE) 8+ Years experience on Vmware Infrastructure 8+ Years experience with Cisco Ironports, Cisco ISE 2 Years of Experience on MPLS (Alcatel), DWDM (Fujitsu & Alcatel) Cisco Certifications - - CCNP Certified - CCNA Voice Certified - CCNA certified Completed Cisco Nexus, Wireless, and Infoblox boot camps.

Upwork Expert Vetted (top 1%) | Senior AI/ML Architect with Google funded AI projects.| Fractional CTO/Director | High Volume Engineer | ex IBM, CDW, JP Morgan | 7+ years of hands-on AI/ML | 16+ years in Cloud and Software Architectures | Best Practice and Regulated Environments | Certified Multi Cloud Architect | Cybersecurity Incident Responder Hi, I'm Don, a senior level AI/ML Architect and Fractional CTO. Since 2011, I have been driving transformations for successful startups, scale-ups, SMEs, and enterprises like TELUS, Google, IBM, JP Morgan, CDW, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. If you need expedited high quality work or an individual who an solve the unsolvable, I'm one of those people who will preserver and succeed I have hands-on technology daily, and continue to work as a lead AI/ML engineer/architect, expert web and software designer/developer, security specialist, consultant, and director who can effectively design, build, plan, and lead using methods that bring true value. Several smaller orgs have depended on me to launch their business, or prevent the collapse of an existing one, and I've delivered every time. I've been leading full-projects across industry and government regulated environments, cloud, AI/ML, data, web, SaaS, InfoSec, networking, and systems since 2011. I've also worked with orgs specializing in industry firsts in AI, government, finance, energy, eCommerce, CRM/ERP, blockchain and crypto, environmental, construction, facilities management, education, data processing, GPU data centers, enterprise SaaS, cyber security,--and a variety of Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS Partners. Come and find out why so many clients trust me.. Your project done right --it matters to me too. 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ‧ Mini-MBA in AI from Rutgers University (2025) ‧ Deans Honor List grad from ITAS at VIU (2012) ‧ IEEE Member & TrueNorthCTO contributor ‧ Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect ‧ Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert ‧ Original founder of Cloud Pathfinder Services Inc. ‧ Awarded with the Upwork Expert Vetted label (Top 1%) in 2020 ‧ Offered a co-founder role during existing employment on two separate occasions ‧ I have more written work recommendations then you'll have time to read 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 I give back to our local community through volunteering to feed the homeless, was formally recognized by the Salvation Army for volunteer work supporting marginalized communities. My aim is to be supportive and create an environment where people can feel they are truly cared about. After being hand selected by my professors to be a board member for a nationally recognized First Nations conference at Vancouver Island University in 2011, I was also given the opportunity to assist the Governor General of Canada during the conference. I'll bring this same drive for excellence to your organization or project, should you want it. . ******* Key terms: 14 programming languages, Google Workspace, Office 365, Anthos, Lovable.dev, CFO, CIO, Incubator, Pytorch, Pinokio, LM Studio, Orpheus TTS, voice agents, PBX, Vertex AI, AIOps, MCP, RCA, xAI, ITSM, ITIL, SRE, DevSecOps, LLMOps, LLM, Vector, federated learning, neo4j, CNN, DNN, RNN, Jupyter, NLP, OCR, Textract, Pyspark, Yuma consensus, Apache Spark, Hadoop, TensorFlow, LangGraph, MLOps, Claude Code, Clawdbot, Moltbot, Anthropic, mask2former, transformer models, graph neural network GNN, CAD recognition, roboflow, huggingface, Graph DB. base44, CVat, spec driven development, foundation models, Bittensor, validator, Windows, Linux, Apache Nutch, API, AWS, Active Directory, App Service, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, Asynchronous, Firewall, Functions, IAM, Key Vault, Azure Kubernetes, AKS, Logic Apps, Azure Policy, PostgreSQL, Site Recovery, Azure SQL & SQL MI, Synapse Analytics, Full-stack, senior architect, principal senior engineer, CentOS, ChatGPT, Cloud Armor, TCP/IP, Cloud Vision, Cloudflare, CIS, COPA, CRM/ERP, Cursor, Data Warehousing, database architect, Dataprep, Dataproc, Dataflow, Datastore, Debian, DNS, Document AI, Elastic, ETL Pipelines, ELT, EventArc, Exchange, F5, Firebase, Financial strategy, Funding, Data Room, Gantt, Cloud API integrations, Landing zone, GCP, Google CLI, IAM & Identity, Instance Groups, ISO 27001, IIS, Kubernetes Engine, DevOps, Jira, clickup, LangChain, LAMP, low code, Lucid, Marketing, MLOps, Mobile, Monday, no code, Nginx, Compliance, GDPR, HIPPA, EU AI Act, Pub/Sub, RAG Model, Rafay, Red Hat, Security audits, VC funding, SharePoint, SOC 2, SOP, SoW, Spanner, Stackdriver, Streamlit, Terragrunt, Terratest, Ubuntu, vNet, Vibe Coding, Visio, VMware, VPN, VPC, Web development, Wireshark, Windows, DCs, Zabbix, Obsidian, Perplexity, Jeeva, Google Labs, Gumloop, Gamma , loop prompting, loop based development,

With over 10 years of extensive experience in the field, I am a seasoned professional specializing in routing, switching, and security technologies. My expertise spans across various domains including network operations, build, and project management, with a strong focus on process-oriented flow such as incident, change, and problem management. In the realm of routing technologies, I possess proficiency in a range of protocols including BGP, MP-BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Policy-based Routing, HSRP, and VRRP. My adeptness extends to VPN technologies encompassing SSL VPN, IP-Sec VPN, Get VPN, and Site to Site configurations. Additionally, I have a comprehensive understanding of security technologies such as IPS, IDS, WAF, URL Filtering, access implementation, and Single Sign-On (SSO) mechanisms. My hands-on experience includes managing a diverse array of devices including ASR/ISR Routers, Cisco ASA, Fortinet Firewalls/Manager/Analyzer, Cisco switches (9500/9300/4500/3850), Cisco/Aruba Wireless controllers, and PaloAlto Firewalls (Panorama). I am well-versed in utilizing monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and Cisco Prime to ensure optimal network performance and security. Moreover, I have a demonstrated proficiency in Azure Cloud technologies, further enhancing my ability to design and implement robust and scalable network infrastructures. With a track record of successful projects and a commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in the field, I am well-equipped to tackle the most complex networking challenges and deliver solutions that meet and exceed organizational objectives.

Need structured training that teaches clearly, whether it's SaaS onboarding, internal processes, or technical workflows? I design SCORM-compliant eLearning and technical training that turns complex documentation into LMS-ready learning experiences. Whether you're in tech, education, compliance, or customer enablement, I build courses that are engaging, easy to follow, and built for scale. I specialize in: 🎓 eLearning development using Articulate Rise and Storyline 🧠 Curriculum and course design for SaaS onboarding and internal training 🤖 AI-enhanced content workflows using tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, and ElevenLabs ⏱️ Microlearning with voiceover, visuals, and interactive assessments 🛠️ SCORM/xAPI packaging, LMS integration, and testing 🎨 Visual-first learning assets (Adobe Creative Cloud) At VMware, I developed technical documentation and training used by global enterprise teams. I bring that same structure-first, learner-focused approach to every project, whether it’s a 15-minute tutorial or a multi-module certification path. Let’s build training that’s easy to follow and hard to forget.

Red Adair, “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” Microsoft Office 365, MS Exchange all versions, Windows Server all versions, Windows Desktop all versions, VMware, Hyper V, HP Proliant, Lenovo, Cisco, Linux, Veeam, Continum, Autotask, Connectwise, Labtech, Active Directory, Infrastructure Network Switching and Routing, Project Management, Symantec Backup Exec, Cloud Computing, AWS, Azure, VPN, MS Office all versions. WatchGuard Certified, Sonicwall, Fortinet, RackSpace, Google Cloud.