Pietro Rabuano
514-504-5727
pietro.rabuano@me.com
CURRICULUM VITÆ
Pietro Rabuano
Technology Specialist
Career Profile
I have 15 years of full time experience coupled with a Bachelor’s degree in M.I.S. from Concordia
University as well as various technical certifications. I have worked on the design and implementation of
various infrastructure, telecomm and middleware solutions. Recently, I completed a technology and
infrastructure design for an enterprise wide Enterprise messaging bus solution. In this role, using the AIM
and togaf architecture methodology, I produced all the technology architecture documentation, presented
the solution to our enterprise review board, and upon acceptation began planning the implementation with
the project manager. In addition, for my current employer, I did a gap analysis for a recently deployed
transport management solution and governance on the status of the current implementation. In addition, I
am currently working on two RFP’s and on the upgrade of the current PBX solution for our store
network. I've also coordinated the deployment of two new Active Directory domains, the virtualization of
Windows 2003 domain controllers and exchange servers, both of which requiring IP address changes.
Finally, I participate regularly in technical seminars and invest considerable personal time and money to
pursue certifications and technical know-how. I am independent; quality oriented individual who thrives
in a team environment. Multi-functional, I work as a technology specialist who has worked in a variety of
industries. In the past 5 years, I have worked primarily in large governmental and public entities with
diverse datacenters that support large user bases. My current employer has allowed me for the first time to
work in a fast paced retail environment.
I desire to continue my career development at an employer that demands rigor, continuous improvement,
allowing me to develop my inter-personal and technical skills.
Pietro Rabuano
Technology Specialist
Skill Sets
Intervention Types:
Active Directory Detailed Design, Configuration
Management, Consulting services, Infrastructure,
Microsoft Security, Microsoft Solution for Systems
Management, Project Management and technical
coordination, System Administration, technical analysis,
Technology Architecture, Technical writing, End user
Training.
IT Security :
Access Management, Antivirus
Non-technical competencies
Analytical, Detail oriented, Writing, Training,
Leadership, listening skills, multi-functional,
Comfortable under pressure, Constructive, presentation
skills, problem resolution, quick learner, excellent
communicator.
Tools:
IBM Client Access/400, IIS, Lotus Notes, Microsoft
Exchange, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows Server
Update Services (WSUS), MS SharePoint, System
Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2, System
Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM)
Operating Systems :
Active Directory, VMWare ESX, Windows 2003,
Windows VISTA, Windows XP, Windows 2008 Server,
Windows 7
Hardware:
IBM System Storage DS Series
Software :
Citrix Presentation Server 4.0, McAfee ePolicy
Orchestrator, Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 9.0
Technologies :
AD Group Policy Objects, Distributed file
system(DFS), Microsoft Terminal Services, Network
Access Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN),
Cloud Computing, Tibco EMS and Active Matric
Service Grid, Informatica Powercenter, Power
Exchange, and Data quality
Training
2004
Bcom – Management Information systems
with a Minor in Operations management.
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1997
DEC – Computer science
Vanier College, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Languages
French and English – both written and oral.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco certified network associate (CCNA)
CompTIA A+ Certification
MCSE NT4
MCSA - Windows 2003 - Messaging
MCSE - Windows Server 2003
ITIL V2 Foundation
MCTS : Configuring an Active Directory infrastructure with Windows Server 2008
MCTS : Configuring an application infrastructure with Windows Server 2008
MCTS : Configuring a network infrastructure with windows Server 2008
MCTS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration
MCTS: Windows 7 – Configuration
ITIL v3 Foundation
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Technology Specialist
Professional Experience
Rona Inc
Technology Architect
February 2012 - Current
With the objective of lowering costs, simplifying processes and optimizing data center usage, Rona uses
technology and technology and infrastructure architects to work full time on business driven I.T projects.
Within this context, I was responsible for the following activities.
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As a member of the enterprise architecture team, participate in orientation sessions that define
technology positions for Rona.
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Design technology and infrastructure solutions and present them to the technical review board
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Evaluate potential vendors and participate in RFP document creation
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Research new technologies that can provide high ROI’s for Rona
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Here is a listing of projects that I have participated in:
o Server based computing design (Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp)
o Product information management RFP selection (Stibo Step / Heiler Pim 6)
o Transport management system gap analysis and governance (Oracle OTM)
o PBX RFP proposal and vendor selection (Cisco ISR / Avaya IPO / )
o Automation of exchange rate import into our current ERP system (Thomson One)
o Enterprise service bus upgrade, fault tolerance and disaster recovery (Tibco EMS,
Active Matrix Service Grid. Informatica Powercenter)
o Human Resources information system integration (Oracle EBS)
o SAAS CMDB integration (Service Now)
CGI Management Consultants INC.
Hydro-Québec
CONSO - Programme Consolidation, standardisation
et virtualisation des serveurs
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December 2010 to Current - 13 months
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With the objective of lowering costs, simplifying processes and optimizing data center usage, Hydro-Québec
wanted to normalize, consolidate convert and 1000 servers and applications. CGI was the lead integrator of the
project working in conjunction with the client on the following activities: Technology architecture design,
reconfiguration, software code upgrades, application and web site consolidation, and physical to virtual server
conversion. CGI was also responsible for the implementation of an ITIL V3 based virtualization center for
monitoring and management. This project consumed over 20000 man hours and lasted over 18 months. Within this
context, I was responsible for the following activities.
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Design a technology architecture that would secure the WSUS, EPO, and Shavlik applications
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Design a technology architecture that would migrate a Citrix infrastructure into the corporate
data center
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Coordinate the virtualization of Exchange 2003 servers
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Coordinate the migration of a separate Active directory domain into the corporate domain
Environment : Windows 2008 R2, Windows 7, McAfee Epolicy Orchestrator 4.6, Microsoft Exchange 2003,
VMWARE ESX 4, SQL 2008 R2, Shavlik NetChK Pro V7.8, McAfee EndPoint 5.2.10,
Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2.
Laurentian Bank
Technology Specialist
June 2010 to December 2010 - 6 months
GDC Project
With the goal of reducing costs and accelerating responses to credit requests, the Laurentian bank decided to
implement a new credit management solution. CGI accompanied the client in the delivery of the solution and was
responsible for the following activities: Technology architecture design, validation of the proof of concept,
development and production environments, and internal training of the banks resources. Within this context, I was
responsible for the following activities:
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Design a technology architecture that would support the application architecture
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Design and implement a lab environment
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Develop a training course pour the proposed solution
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Coordinate the delivery of the solution
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Create change requests
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Participate in architecture meetings with bank representatives
Environment : Windows 2003, Solaris 10, IBM DataPower, Provenir Studio, Websphere, Weblogic, Oracle DB,
SCCM 2007
CTGR practice at CGI – Risk analysis for Cloud
Computing
Technology Specialist
July 2010 to October 2010 - 3 months
An 8 person team from the CTGR consulting division of CGI developed a service offering for cloud computing. I
was responsible for determining risks associated with using cloud providers. Within this context, I was responsible
for the following activities
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Research and document all risks companies face when outsourcing to a cloud provider
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Participate in cloud computing discussion groups
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Participate in a presentation at cloud computing Canada
Hydro-Québec
Programme de consolidation, de normalisation et de
virtualisation des serveurs
Technology Analyst
April 2009 to May 2010 - 13 months
With the objective of lowering costs, simplifying processes and optimizing data center usage, Hydro-Québec
wanted to normalize, consolidate convert and 1000 servers and applications. CGI was the lead integrator of the
project working in conjunction with the client on the following activities: Technology architecture design,
reconfiguration, software code upgrades, application and web site consolidation, and physical to virtual server
conversion. CGI was also responsible for the implementation of an ITIL V3 based virtualization center for
monitoring and management. This project consumed over 20000 man hours and lasted over 18 months. Within this
context, I was responsible for the following activities.

Prototype various alternatives for P2V conversions
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Establish migration procedures and train technicians on how to perform P2V`s.
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Troubleshoot problematic virtualizations.
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Revise proposed architectures
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Coordinate the delivery of proposed architectures
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Prepare proposed virtualization scenarios for candidates
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Analyze possible virtualization candidates
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Define companywide virtualization scenarios for the client systems
Environment : VMware ESX 3.5i, VMware vCenter Converter, Windows 2003 ENT R2, Backup Exec V9, HP
Data Protector, HP DL580, SLES V10, Oracle 10G, WebSphere 4.5, Apache
Business development bank of Canada (BDC)
BDC Virtualization project
Technical Analyst
November 2008 to March 2009 - 5 months
With the objective of lowering costs, simplifying processes and optimizing data center usage, the BDC wanted to
normalize, consolidate and convert 300 servers on 30 ESX servers. I worked on the prototyping and
implementation of the proposed ESX servers. Within this context, I was responsible for the following activities.
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Prototype various alternatives for P2V conversions
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Revise proposed architectures
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Coordinate post migration activities for a physical to virtual conversion..
Environment: VMWare ESX 3.5, VMWare Converter, Windows 2003 ENT R2, Netbackup V6 avec VMWare
Consolidated Backup, Windows Server Update Services, HP DL380 G4 et G5 Servers, HP ILO2
Océ-Canada inc.
Outsourcing mandate
Technical Analyst
June 2008 to September 2008 - 4 months
With the objective of lowering costs, simplifying processes and optimizing data center usage, Océ-Canada wanted
to virtualize physical servers, consolidate web servers and move the Active Directory domain to a new site. I
worked on the Active directory prototype, the analysis of virtualization candidates, and consolidation of the web
servers. Within this context, I was responsible for the following activities.
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Reproduce the current Active Directory in an isolated Lab environment
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Perform the detailed design for virtualized servers
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Prepare documentation relative to the Active directory deployment
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In collaboration with the systems administrators, consolidate web servers and perform P2V
conversions
Environment : VMWare ESX 3.5, PlateSpin PowerConvert, Windows Automated Deployment Services, Windows
2003 ENT R2, Windows 2000, NetBackup V6, Tivoli Storage Manager, Tivoli EndPoint, SQL
2000, Windows Server Update Services, Dell M6000 Blade Servers, BMC Managed Server,
Veritas Storage Foundation, McAfee VirusScan Enterprise V8.5, Dell DRAC IlO
Cirque du Soleil
Macao 2008 (Tokyo / Macau)
Network Administrator
November 2007 to June 2008 - 7 months
The Cirque de Soleil established two new sites in Asia(Tokyo and Macau). I was responsible for deploying and
maintaining servers remotely. Within this context, I was responsible for the following activities:
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In collaboration with architects and project managers, deploy new servers and applications
remotely
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Document the current Active directory environment
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Perform group policy analysis
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Coordinate the deployment of monitoring tools.
Environment : VMware ESX, Windows 2003 STD, Backup Exec V9, V10, V12, Tivoli Storage Manager, SQL
2000, 2005, Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Systems Management Server, IBM
SystemX Servers, HP Proliant Servers, SureSync, Cygwin, Control-M, BMC managed server,
IBM Director, IBM ServeRaid Management, antivirus Symantec Corporate V9.0, Veritas SAN
manager, IBM RSA II, HP ILO, Microsoft ISA Server 2002, 2004 STD, Microsoft Routing and
Remote Access
RELIANCE PROTECTRON
Network Administrator
October 2004 to October 2007 - 36 months
As a Protectron employee, I managed the Microsoft, Lotus and Citrix servers, and was responsible for enterprise
wide backups. I designed, planned, and converted a Novell Netware 5.1 network to a Windows 2003 domain
across 8 geographical sites. I also implemented the following technologies in our data centers: IBM DS4700 SAN,
VMWare ESX, IBM and HP BladeCenters, Windows Server Update Services, Citrix Presentation Server 4.5,
Windows SharePoint Services, RightFax Server. Within this context, I was responsible for the following activities:
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Layer 3 support for computer technicians
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Lotus Domino, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Citrix Metaframe and VMware ESX server
administration
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McAfee and NOD32 antivirus administration
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Windows Software Update Services and Windows SharePoint Services administration
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Security strategy implementation through the use of Microsoft GPO and Lotus Domino
Policies)
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Data center reporting and presentation to the management team
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Research and implementation of new technologies for us in the datacenter
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Data backup and recovery
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24/7 pager support
Environment : Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, SuSE Linux Enterprise et Solaris 8, Sybase V12.5
and SQL 2000, NT Backup, Veritas Backup Exec, VMware ESX, Citrix Metaframe XP, Citrix
Presentation Server 4.5 and Microsoft Virtual PC, antivirus NOD32, McAfee Group Shield for
Domino and McAfee VirusScan, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange 2000, Windows
SharePoint Services, RightFax, IBM and HP BladeCenter, IBM Xseries, Dell PowerEdge.
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