About

Michael Paul

Executive VP of IT

Toronto, CA | 416.238.1500 | mike@avea.ca | LinkedIn

Executive Summary

Highly skilled and results driven Executive Vice President of Information Technology with 15+ years of experience in overseeing technology processes, selecting & negotiating with vendors, and managing projects. Proficient in enterprise architecture and offshore development of internal ERP systems to streamline technical processes. Experienced in a wide range of programming languages and development methodologies to meet project objectives.

​​## Work Experience​ ##

Speedy Transport Group

*September 2014 - Present Executive Vice President of Information Technology

• Spearheaded all information technology operations overseeing technology aspects including vendor negotiation, procurement, software development, and project management, leading to streamlined operations and cost savings
• Part of an executive team that generated over $1.5 billion in revenue through strategic planning and effective management, resulting in driving 200% organic company growth
• Managed $20 million in IT spend, optimizing costs and maximizing ROI by transitioning to an agile, service-based environment, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings
• Led a diverse team of 10+ in IT infrastructure and software development, fostering team cohesion and delivering high-quality IT support and solutions
• Administered IT for six new construction projects and three retrofits, ensuring seamless integration of IT systems across diverse geographic locations, enhancing operational efficiency
• Focused on aligning IT strategically with business goals, ensuring seamless integration and support in all business areas, leading to improved functionality and business process efficiency
• Deployed the first working prototype AI/LLM in the industry for natural language knowledge extraction from 20 TB of data, paving the way for innovative data processing and analysis
• Maintained an impeccable security record, with no incidents of hacks or ransomware, highlighting a strong commitment to cybersecurity and risk management
• Developed comprehensive IT vendor management practices, leading to improved vendor selection and performance, resulting in cost-effective and efficient operations
• Oversaw enterprise architecture for internal ERP systems, ensuring effective coordination and quality control in development processes
• Gained extensive experience in Microsoft environments, demonstrating adaptability from on-premises to cloud-native systems in Azure and O365
• Integrated cross-department software solutions like ERP, TMS, and CRM, enhancing operational efficiency and business intelligence capabilities
• Cultivated vendor relationships through effective communication and risk management, enhancing service speed, availability, and quality of both hardware and software
• Achieved low IT employee turnover rate by emphasizing employee engagement in an industry with over 100% annual turnover, leading to a stable and efficient workforce
• Ensured compliance with Microsoft licensing and government auditing requirements, maintaining compliance, and stabilizing costs for P&L

Medavail Technologies

November 2013 - September 2014
Senior Software Developer

• C#, ASP.Net, MVC5, SQL Server, HTML5, WCF, WPF, XML, CSS, LINQ, Entity Framework, XAML, NUnit, NLog, TFS, WF Workflow, HID VertX integration, TCP/IP, VPN, VOIP, jQuery, AngularJS, KnockoutJS, Team City, AMQP, NoSQL
• Integral member of an agile startup team developing a large-scale, integrated hardware/software solution for remote pharmaceutical delivery.
• Managed a solution comprising over 200 Visual Studio projects.
• Implemented advanced design concepts, patterns, and dependency injection in N-Tier C# development.
• Developed WPF UI, SAAS WCF services, ASP.Net MVC CRM, and multitier distributed business logic.
• Integrated hardware with Linux-based controllers, HID VertX access control systems, and developed TCP/IP protocols.
• Handled API development, integration, and NSIS Installer creation.

Watermark Insurance/BW Underwriting

Contract Software Consultant

• C#, ASP.Net, MVC4, SQL Server, HTML5, WCF, XML, jQuery, JavaScript, Ajax, CSS, Windows 8, iOS, Objective C and Monotouch, Xamarin, MonoDevelop, LINQ, Entity Framework, XAML, NUnit, NLog, TFS

Watermark Projects:

• Managed complete SLDC of an ASP.Net MVC 4 web application for mobile devices and desktop browsers.
• Designed and implemented an MS SQL Server 2012 database.
• Developed HTML5, custom jQuery plugins, JavaScript UI elements, CSS, and graphics.
• Formulated business logic, including rules, security, failover, and backend integration.
• Collaborated on business rule development, requirements, functional specifications, and test plans.
• Created unit tests, performance tools, and prototyped Windows 8 and iOS applications.

BW Underwriting Projects:

• Contributed to a web-based application for secure customer data submission and auditing.
• Worked on ASP.Net 4.5, MVC4, SQL Server 2012 3-tier applications, implementing business logic, and creating UI tests.

Canamex Communications

Software Architect

• C#, Unmanaged/Managed C++, WCF, Windows Forms, Asp.net, Ajax, JavaScript, J2ME Rim Blackberry, J2SE Android, Objective C/Monotouch iPhone, Xamarin, MonoDevelop
• Led the SDLC of a critical messaging/paging N-Tier system, encompassing data encryption, enterprise management, and message routing.
• Developed mobile and web endpoint apps, achieving seamless data serialization.
• Designed a multi-tiered application server with SQL Server backend and Windows forms UI.
• Registered a patent for a proprietary secure messaging protocol.

Flex-O-Mark Inc.

Software Architect

• VC++/MFC/Win32 with Access, MSDE, or SQL Server backend
• Developed Flex-O-Mark's line of products including Freight Boss and Label Boss.
• Handled complete software development process, including GUI, database development, and MSI installers.
• Managed development timelines, customer integration, and marketing tools, including web development and client relations.