Having experience in the education management sector as well as information technology and financial services sectors, Matt holds a Computer Systems Technician diploma from Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario as well as a post-graduate certificate in Information Security and Computer Forensics from Mohawk College of Hamilton, Ontario and a certificate in Emergency Management from George Brown College. Matt was President of the Barrie Amateur Radio Club Inc., a non-profit corporation based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, after serving as a Director.
Education & Training
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Certificates: Foundations for Success; Servant Leadership; Leading Through Failure; Building Your Team, 2021
George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Certificate, Emergency Management, 2017
Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Pyrotechnician Certification, 2013
American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Newington, Connecticut, United States
Public Information Officer Training (PR101), 2012
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Graduate Certificate, Information Security & Computer Forensics, 2011
Canadian Emergency Management College, Government of Canada
CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) Basic Certification, 2011
Emergency Management Ontario, Government of Ontario, Canada
IMS-100: Introduction to IMS (Incident Management System), 2011
Emergency Management Ontario, Government of Ontario, Canada
EM-125: Exercise Programs: An Introduction, 2011
Radio Amateurs of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Certified Emergency Coordinator, 2011
Industry Canada (Government of Canada), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2011
Licensed Amateur Radio Operator
Call sign: VE3MAT
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator with Security Specialization – 2009
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, ISA 2006 Configuration – 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator – 2008
Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Enterprise Support Technician – 2008
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Windows Vista Configuration – 2008
Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Foundations
Version 3 – 2008
Georgian College of Applied Arts & Technology, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
College Diploma, Computer Systems Technician, 2008
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician – 2006
Microsoft Certified Professional – 2006
Bear Creek Secondary School, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Graduate, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, 2003