Michael Paul

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About Michael Paul

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.
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