J. Peter Haliburton

Current

• Land Survey Technician at Byron G. Sheppard Surveys

Past

• Pete's Picks of the Week Host at Linux Basement Podcast
• Computer Technician at Notre Dame Agencies Ltd.
• Sea Kayak Division Manager at Canoe Hill Adventures

• Owner/Manager at Haliburton Enterprises (Sole Proprietorship)
• Co-Owner/General Manager at imMEDIAit Productions
• President at Advantage Computer & Stationery Inc.
• President at Optimum Computer Systems Ltd.

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Education

• CompuCollege School of Business
• Memorial University of Newfoundland

Connections

24 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• Boating Profile

J. Peter Haliburton’s Summary

An enhanced background in many areas from day to day running of a small business to designing and installing computer infrastructure.

J. Peter Haliburton’s Specialties:

Business management, bookkeeping, web design, marketing, training, sales, technical expertise in both Windows and Linux environments including hardware, software and networks.

J. Peter Haliburton’s Experience

• Land Survey Technician

  Byron G. Sheppard Surveys

  (Civil Engineering industry)

  2000 — Present (9 years )

  Field work including the use of total station, level, rod, etc. Cutting lines with chainsaw. GPS data collection and processing.
  Office work includes creating sketches and putting them into CivilCAD and AutoCAD.

• Pete's Picks of the Week Host

  Linux Basement Podcast

  (Media Production industry)

  2008 — 2008 (less than a year)

  Research Linux and Open Source news articles, and compile lists and other facts for inclusion in the show. Produce a finished audio product ready to be inserted within the main Linux Basement podcast.
  Co-host of the Meet-the-Geek interview segments.

• Computer Technician

  Notre Dame Agencies Ltd.

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Retail industry)

  2003 — 2006 (3 years )

  Installed, repaired and upgraded networks and computers at their various locations.

• Sea Kayak Division Manager

  Canoe Hill Adventures

  (Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

  2003 — 2005 (2 years )

  Lead clients on coastal sea kayak tours, taught basic sea kayaking, looked after rentals. Designed and maintained company website. Consulted on various business matters.

• Owner/Manager

  Haliburton Enterprises (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)

  1995 — 2003 (8 years )

  Provided computer-related services to both businesses and home users, such as system repairs, installation, maintenance, and training.
  Other services included web design, bookkeeping, consulting, desktop publishing, and boat sales.

• Co-Owner/General Manager

  imMEDIAit Productions

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  1996 — 1997 (1 year )

  “Lewisporte Reporte” Publisher/Ad Designer, Desktop Publishing, Marketing and Promotions, Consulting

• President

  Advantage Computer & Stationery Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Business Supplies and Equipment industry)

  1993 — 1995 (2 years )

  This was the evolution of Optimum Computer Systems. ACSI was created from a merger with an office supplies business, expanding the product offerings and client base.

• President

  Optimum Computer Systems Ltd.

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

  1990 — 1993 (3 years )

  This was a retail store selling and servicing computer hardware and software, installing small networks, and providing staff training.

J. Peter Haliburton’s Education

• CompuCollege School of Business

  Business Administration 1990 — 1990

  Course included Bookkeeping, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Marketing, Taxation, Human Resources, Law, and Economics.

• Memorial University of Newfoundland

  1987 — 1988

  General studies courses completed are: Business 1000, Chemistry 1800, History 1000, Math 1010/1011, Psychology 1000/1001.

Additional Information

J. Peter Haliburton’s Websites:

• Boating Profile

J. Peter Haliburton’s Interests:

Outdoor Activities: sailing, sea kayaking, bicycle, snowshoeing, hiking Technology: computer hardware, Windows and Linux environments, networks General: reading, playing guitar, taking courses

J. Peter Haliburton’s Groups:

Lotta Linux Links, Linux Basement, Kinsmen Club, Linux Reality

•    Linked Newfoundland
•    Friends of / Amis du Canada

J. Peter Haliburton’s Honors:

1997 - Recognized for co-producing "Talk of the Town" the Lewisporte and Area Chamber of Commerce's public affairs cable television program

J. Peter Haliburton’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• expertise requests
• business deals
• getting back in touch