Jan H. Antons

• Led IT operations for a mining environment, managing infrastructure across the New Afton mine’s surface and underground operations.
• Directed network, desktop, server, and mobile technology services to support operational continuity across the site.
• Managed a team of 8 full-time employees plus contractors, strengthening departmental culture and improving employee morale.
• Oversaw IT integration activities associated with the merger into Coeur Mining, coordinating technology and operational requirements.
• Directed network and cybersecurity infrastructure using Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Arctic Wolf platforms.
• Implemented help desk services across all sites, enforced ITIL processes, led private LTE network deployment, and managed the Genetec security system.

• Establish Vendor Review Meeting framework and criteria
• Build vendor on- and off-boarding protocols and framework
• Establish Vendor Catalog and dashboard
• Review vendor performance
• Create contracts, statement of work and other vendor engagements and guidlines
• Review vendor contracts and benefits
• Maintain and negotiate large licensensing contracts and ensure compliance

• Manage the Identity and access team
  
• Create new on and off boarding policies an procedures for bingo, casino and connex
  
• Manage 3 staff members
  
• Conduct performance reviews and department meetings
  
• Conduct interviews and hire new staff
  
• Assist in project management and create design documents and resource plans
  
• Technical Lead for Active Directory Upgrade and SCCM Projects
  
• Maintain Citrix server farm and application virtualization
  
• Storefront, APPV, Server provisioning, Netscalers
  
• Provide Tier 3 support for SCCM, Citrix, ARS and Active Directory
  
• Assist in vendor management and service contract negotiations and management
  

• Support Citrix 6.5 and 4.5 environments
• Technical Lead for citrix 6.5 upgrade project
• Tier support for Active Directory, SCCM, ARS, Sharepoint, Microsoft Exchange and Blackberry
• Member of the Data Center Operations Support Team
• Member of many project teams
• Occupational First Aid attendant

• Install and deploy virtual servers
• Support Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory
• Procure new computer and office equipment
• Improve network infrastructure at the Scotiabank Saddledome
• Install and maintain firewalls and high availability infrastructure
• Special projects
• World Juniors
• Heritage Classics
• All concerts and events at the Scotiabank Saddledome
• Liaise with vendors and other third parties

• Install and maintain servers
  
• Maintain Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory
  
• Support Blackberry Infrastructure
  
• Procure new IT equipment and liaise with vendors
  
• Community Gaming Center Launch Team
  
• assisted in launching new CGCs and new bingo products
  
• Support all internal staff
  
• Member of many project teams
  
• Plan and implement new projects
  

• Develop Software applications for the forestry industry
  
• Write Graphical User Interfaces in C++ and Visual Basic
  
• Support Internal Staff
  

• Support Clients from all over the world
  
• Maintain email and servers systems
  
• Image, update and deploy computer systems
  
• Liaise with vendors and procure new computer equipment
  

Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Management Information Systems

4 Year University degree at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of business

I am currently completing my project management professional certification

BCLC's emerging leaders program is a unique opportunity few selected employees. The program fine tunes student's leadership skills and helps them prepare for the future. Only a limited number of employees are permitted to attend this year long learning opportunity 

I completed several executive and upper management courses. I had the unique opportunity to take part in many workshops and seminars.

Developing leaders in a sustainable world: I was a member of a group of a few people who was permitted to take part in this unique training and development opportunity.

Computer Systems: Operations and Management

3 Year Diploma Program