Geoff McKay, PMP
Serial Entrepreneur, Information Technology Executive, PMP, and Strategic Domainer
- Location
- Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Toronto, Canada Area)
- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
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Geoff McKay, PMP's Overview
- Current
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- Vice President & CIO at MS.ca
- Past
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- V.P. Sales & Information Systems at Fig Tree Web Productions, Inc.
- V.P. Sales & Information Systems at Greff Direct Computer Corporation
- Director of Sales, Greff Division at Primax Data Products
- Co-Founder and Vice President at Greff Computer Corporation
- PC Specialist, Information Technologies at Zurich Life Insurance
- Education
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- Project Management Institute - PMI
- Life Office Management Assoc. (LOMA / FLMI)
- Humber College
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York University
- Recommendations
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6 people have recommended Geoff
- Connections
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437 connections
- Websites
Geoff McKay, PMP's Summary
I.T. Professional, Executive, Entrepreneur and Domain Investor.
My strong entrepreneurial spirit has driven my success as I held strategic C-Level management roles within four successful technology start-ups over the past two decades.
As a PMP, I enjoy working with project stakeholders on I.T. projects within a fast paced, agile, iterative development environment.
My accomplishments include successfully managing Software development projects from initial conception through all phases of the SDLC including needs analysis, design, development, training, deployment, and technology transfer.
My strong financial background, excellent and diverse technical skills, and business acumen are a tremendous asset.
Specialties
- Software Development
- Business Analysis
- Entrepreneur
- I.T. Executive
- Software Architect
- Domaining
- Domain Investing
Geoff McKay, PMP's Experience
Vice President & CIO
MS.ca
January 2001 – Present (11 years 6 months)
Internet Specialist with large portfolio of high profile domain assets.
Lead Designer, Developer and Architect of leading edge Internet and Win32 Software Projects.
Leadership Role in agile, iterative software development environment. Managed critical relationships with all stakeholders.
V.P. Sales & Information Systems
Fig Tree Web Productions, Inc.
October 1996 – December 2000 (4 years 3 months)
Responsible for sales, design and implementation of advanced Internet/Intranet projects.
Developed technically advanced Internet and Intranet projects using Web Authoring languages such as: CGI & PERL Scripts, HTML, Java, ActiveX, and VB Script.
Designed, Deployed and Managed LAN, Intranet and Internet Projects for busy offices with critical and sensitive data.
V.P. Sales & Information Systems
Greff Direct Computer Corporation
August 1995 – September 1996 (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for multiple departments including Sales, Service, Technical Support and Information Systems with direct reports from Managers of each department.
Directly responsible for successful growth of company from start-up to nationally recognized computer manufacturer with customers across Canada.
Established and developed major contracts with many Fortune 500 companies including: Bell Canada, Spar Aerospace, Domtar, Peel Board of Education, Air Canada, and several Colleges.
Developed and implemented Information Systems for monitoring all aspects of business including accounting, inventory control, sales, purchasing, service, manufacturing, work order tracking, G/L posting, and complete financial reporting.
Responsible for all day-to-day operations including PC hardware manufacturing, sales and marketing across Canada, and financial reporting.
Director of Sales, Greff Division
Primax Data Products
August 1994 – August 1995 (1 year 1 month)
Responsible for sales and marketing of “Greff” Brand of PC Hardware.
Developed national marketing material and coordinated six Trade Shows annually. Launched many high-profile “Computer Employee Purchase Plans”. Successfully won major EPP contracts with national companies such as Bell Canada and Domtar. Awarded large contracts in “Tender” submissions directly competing against international computer manufacturers including IBM, Dell and Compaq. Responsible for development and implementation of custom Software for data gathering, and automation of Sales and Service. Worked within stringent ISO 9002 criteria. Reported to CFO and President, and responsible for all budgeting, forecasting, staffing and operations within the “Greff Division”.
Co-Founder and Vice President
Greff Computer Corporation
November 1987 – July 1994 (6 years 9 months)
Responsible for initial start-up, capitalization, and successful growth of company from start-up to nationally recognized Computer Hardware Manufacturer in Canada.
Pioneered many “Direct Marketing” and “Custom configuration” strategies within the Canadian PC market. Responsible for all Sales and Information Systems within a very fast paced environment.
Developed and maintained internal Systems for accounting, service, sales, inventory control, and financial reporting with complete audit trail.
PC Specialist, Information Technologies
Zurich Life Insurance
June 1985 – November 1987 (2 years 6 months)
Responsible for PC Systems with direct report to Vice President of Systems. Also worked closely with Vice President of Marketing, and Senior Vice President of North American Operations. Developed enterprise wide policies regarding PC standards, hardware and software procurement, PC training, and data security. Migrated Mainframe and Mini software applications to desktop PC environment. Developed and implemented long range PC Strategy for North American operations with direction from Zurich Switzerland. Authored, implemented, documented and maintained software applications using advanced programming skills in Assembler, Cobol, Basic, Clipper, dBASE, and CICS. Project Leader for design and implementation of PC based Group Life Insurance Quoting Software used by Life Insurance Agents across North America.
Geoff McKay, PMP's Skills & Expertise
Geoff McKay, PMP's Education
Project Management Institute - PMI
PMP, I.T. Project Manager
2009 – 2009
Earned PMP Credential January 2010
Life Office Management Assoc. (LOMA / FLMI)
Parts 1, 2 and 3, Life Insurance, LOMA, FLMI
1985 – 1985
LOMA: Life Office Management Association
FLMI Insurance Education Program
Activities and Societies: Completed Parts 1, 2 and 3 of LOMA / FLMI Education Program. (Principles of Life and Health Insurance, Life and Health Insurance Company Operations, Legal Aspects of Life and Health Insurance)
Humber College
CIS, Computer Information Systems
1982 – 1985
Completed 3 year “Computer Information Systems Program” and achieved perfect or near perfect marks in many courses. Graduated with highest overall average in the college for Computer Information Systems.
Studies focused on database design, application development, IT project management, technical planning, and business case analyses.
Activities and Societies: Award for Highest Overall Average in Computer Information Systems at Humber College.
York University
1st Year of B.A., Special Honours Mathematics, Economics, Mathematics
1980 – 1981
Geoff McKay, PMP's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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technology,software development,domains,internet,project management,bible,religion,flying
- Groups and Associations:
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Project Management Institute (PMI),IT User Groups,Technology Forums
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- Honors and Awards:
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PMP Credential from PMI, January 2010
Mobi of the Month Award for Development of http://Bible.mobi, Ireland, 2009
Recognized by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for Excellence in High Tech Industry, 1989
The Ontario Youth Medal Awarded by Premier of Ontario, 1985
Information Systems Training Award at Humber College for Highest over-all average, 1984
Entrance Scholarship to University of Toronto, 1980
Entrance Scholarship to York University, 1980
Ontario Scholar Award from the Minister of Education and Premier of Ontario, 1980
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