Ric Knight

Current

• Senior Technology Specialist at CTV

Past

• Professional Services at Argent Solutions
• Network Engineer (Contractor) at CTV
• Manager, Networking at Lafarge

• Senior Network Specialist at IFDS
• Senior Network Engineer at TransUnion Canada
• Manager, Network and Systems Administration at Certapay Inc.
• Director IP Services at ZipLink Canada
• Senior Internet Architect at Sprint Canada
• Senior Internet Spcialist at AT&T Canada
• Senior Network & Security Architect at iSTAR Internet
• System Programmer at IBM
• Research Assistant at Dictionary of Canadian Biography
• Brother at Order of Friars Minor

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Education

• University of Toronto

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Ric Knight’s Summary

I have worked at a senior technical level over the past twenty years. I bring a wealth of practical security and network experience in direct hands on management of systems in my care and I am also strong in the theoretical design of networks and security systems. I can function equally well on the machine floor or in executive briefings.

Ric Knight’s Specialties:

· Firewalls (Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint)
· Intrusion Detection (Cisco IDS, ISS, Tipping Point)
· Access Control (Cisco Secure, RADIUS, TACACS+)
· Routers (Cisco 7500, 3800, 2800, 2600, 1811, Juniper m7i)
· Switches (Cisco 6500, 3550, CSS11152)
· Multiplexer (Lucent DMXtend)
· Servers (Linux - Windows: 2000, XP, 2003)
· Software Packages (Cisco MARS, Cisco Works, Solar Winds Toolkit - Orion - Cirrus, HP Open View Network Node Manager, Zimbra Collaboration Suite, Netformx DesignXpert)

Ric Knight’s Experience

• Senior Technology Specialist

  CTV

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  March 2008 — Present (3 months)

  Network Technology Systems

• Professional Services

  Argent Solutions

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

  May 2006 — March 2008 (1 year 11 months)

  Argent Solutions is a group of highly experienced professionals working together to provide cost saving and revenue producing IT and Communications solutions for businesses, ISPs, and Telecommunications companies.

• Network Engineer (Contractor)

  CTV

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  June 2006 — March 2008 (1 year 10 months)

  -contract renewed Dec 2006 to April 2007
  -contract renewed April 2007 to July 2007
  -contract renewed to March 2008
  
  -Network management and support for the Media Technology Systems group.
  -Implementation of ATM over sonet video broadcast network using Harris NetVX encoder/decoder devices.
  -Implementation of network management tools using Solarwinds Orion/Cirrus server and Cisco MARS.

• Manager, Networking

  Lafarge

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LAF; Building Materials industry)

  March 2005 — May 2006 (1 year 3 months)

  - Reported to the Director of Infrastructure Technology
  - Managed day to day operations for 700+ node network serving 8000+ business users.
  - Implemented network monitoring using Solar Winds Orion platform.
  - Managed projects to deploy secure Wi-Fi technology using WPA2 and Active Directory authentication.
  - Interfaced with vendors for infrastructure related projects; computer room power, AC, cable plant.
  - Interfaced with Carriers for WAN connectivity (T1, DSL, Point to Point Wireless).
  - Managed Network recovery and repair incidents.

• Senior Network Specialist

  IFDS

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Investment Management industry)

  July 2003 — February 2005 (1 year 8 months)

  · Reported to the manager of Network Services.
  · Initiated and completed network monitoring project using Cisco Works, HP OpenView Network Node Manager and Solar Winds Network Performance Tools.
  · Evaluated multi-vendor IDS/IPS systems for Information Security Department. Was instrumental in providing technical evaluation of each offering. Lead the project to deploy the Tipping Point Unity One offering.
  · Lead Network Specialist on the IFDS CERT team responsible for identifying and responding to computer and network security threats from external and internal sources.
  · Provided technical consultation to the Manager of Information Security on all aspects of several 5900 Audit processes as they related to IFDS Canada and IFDS Luxembourg network infrastructures.

• Senior Network Engineer

  TransUnion Canada

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)

  June 2002 — July 2003 (1 year 2 months)

  · Reported to the Senior Manager of Technology
  · Initiated network monitoring and performance project. Using WhatsUp Gold and Solar Winds Network Performance tools.
  · Rolled out the High speed WAN project
  · Designed and built Secure File Transfer platform
  · Responsible for deployment and configuration of Security Services using Cisco PIX firewalls and network system access controls using RADIUS.
  · Responsible for all network configuration and addressing
  · Responsible for design and implementation of content load balancing devices. Installed and configures Cisco CSS 11152 content switches for load balancing.
  · Drafted System Recovery sections of the Business Continuance Plan

• Manager, Network and Systems Administration

  Certapay Inc.

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

  December 2000 — October 2001 (11 months)

  · Reported directly to the Executive Vice President of Operations.
  · Responsible for all aspects of security policy relating to system operation.
  · Drafted System Recovery sections of the Business Continuance Plan.
  · Evaluated Data Centre outsourcing solutions.
  · Prepared Cost Analysis Reports on data centre, network and system infrastructure.
  · Designed and built the CertaPay system platform using Sun and Cisco equipment.
  · Responsible for investigation, diagnosis and corrective measures for all computer and network related security incidents.
  · Responsible for creation of detailed cabling and rack diagrams.
  · Managed Network and System Administration Team.
  · Responsible for Interviewing and hiring staff for NASA team.

• Director IP Services

  ZipLink Canada

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

  March 2000 — November 2000 (9 months)

  · Reported directly to the President of ZipLink Canada
  · Managed the IP Services department including Network Administration, System Administration, and Technical Support groups.
  · Managed core and distribution router network maintaing over 50 cities WAN.
  · Implemented system-monitoring platform allowing for detailed command and control facilities for my operations staff.
  · Responsible for planning and designing network expansion and optimization projects. Personally oversaw the implementation of 3000 Dial ports and supporting network infrastructure.
  · Responsible for managing vendor support relationships. Acted as single point of contact with Telco providers to resolve service issues on circuits and facilities.
  · Implemented DSL service.
  · Implemented Wireless service.

• Senior Internet Architect

  Sprint Canada

  (Public Company; 201-500 employees; Telecommunications industry)

  June 1999 — March 2000 (10 months)

  · Reported directly to the Vice President on Internet Services.
  · Responsible for investigating Security breaches and formulating appropriate plans of action as lead member of the CallNet CERT group.
  · Responsible for overseeing the technical design and creation of Sprint Canada’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) Internet Service.
  · Prepared New Technology and Cost Analysis reports on new product initiatives including Discount Web Hosting, Content Streaming and Caching Services, DSL, and Voice over IP.
  · Responsible for overseeing and planning the technical design and creation of Sprint Canada’s The Most Online Internet service.
  · Responsible for analysis and evaluation of data storage architecture.
  · Managed the Change Management processes at Sprint for all internet services.
  · Managed the Internet Services Architecture Department and System Engineering Department.
  · Responsible for overseeing Routing Protocols and IP address assignment.

• Senior Internet Spcialist

  AT&T Canada

  (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

  March 1998 — May 1999 (1 year 3 months)

  · Reported directly to the Vice President of Internet Services.
  · Responsible for investigating Security breaches and formulating appropriate plans of action as lead member of the AT&T CERT group.
  · Lead the implementation and Network design team to create the network and security platform for the chapters.ca website launch.
  · Responsible for overseeing the technical design and creation of AT&T Canada’s WorldNet Internet Service.
  · Worked on implementation of AT&T SecureBuy electronic commerce platform. Interfaced with the Network and Security departments at the Royal Bank to set up merchant ID processing. Acted as technical liaison to trial merchants in order to facilitate their website integration into the SecureBuy system.
  · Acted as technical liaison between technical and sales/marketing arms of AT&T to transfer marketing product requirements into technical specifications and designs.
  · Managed the Change Management processes at AT&T for all internet services

• Senior Network & Security Architect

  iSTAR Internet

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  March 1996 — February 1998 (2 years)

  · Responsible for creating custom network designs for iStar’s business Internet clients. Designs included IP routing protocols, security infrastructure, and email delivery systems. Using Cisco routers and switches.
  · Served as Systems Engineer on the Scotiabank Project overseeing the design and construction of a banking/intranet system. Interfaced directly with the VP of Banking Operations to gather requirements and report on project progress. Managed the technical activities of iStar’s Web Design subcontractors in the various subprojects of Online Documents, Messaging, and Branch Intranet.
  · Conducted security audit of Toronto Dominion Bank’s online banking system

• System Programmer

  IBM

  (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

  August 1987 — February 1996 (8 years 7 months)

  · Responsible for design and implementation of Multi protocol network security and email infrastructure.
  · Designed, implemented and marketed the Remote Automation Facility product generating $500K in revenue.
  · Designed and implemented system automation systems resulting in a reduction of 10% in operations costs. Received the IBM Outstanding Technical Achievement Award for these efforts.

• Research Assistant

  Dictionary of Canadian Biography

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Research industry)

  June 1987 — July 1987 (2 months)

  · Biographical identification of Canadians during 1900 to 1950 period.

• Brother

  Order of Friars Minor

  (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Religious Institutions industry)

  August 1982 — April 1985 (2 years 9 months)

  · Postulant and Novice.
  · Teaching Assistant Roman Catholic Separate School.

Ric Knight’s Education

• University of Toronto

  BA, History Philosophy, 1981 — 1987

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Ric Knight’s Interests:

Community Theatre, Writing, Photography

Ric Knight’s Groups:

Order of Friars Minor and Flickr

•    The Greater IBM Connection: IBM's alumni program for past and present IBM employees member
• Forbes.com Personal Technology Forum member

Ric Knight’s Honors:

IBM - Outstanding Technical Achievement Award 1991

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