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Randy Watson - Principal Consultant

BIO

Randy Watson began his Municipal information systems career in 2002.  Starting in a hands on role as a Network Technician and progressing to IT Management with an Eastern Ontario municipality.


Over his seventeen plus years Randy has had the pleasure of interfacing with a number of stake holders both internal and external to the organization.  This range of interactions had provided Randy with a broad spectrum of project experiences that he carries forward into the consulting business he has today. Ask him how he helped a citizen get their underground sprinkler system repaired.


Randy is a Municipal project expert with a proven track record of moving the organization forward through technology integration. Projects such as converting the Municipality to VOIP based telephony, Citizen engagement through e-services, Office 365 deployment, Cloud based solutions, Software as a service (SAS), Procuring and commissioning public Wi-Fi, have provided Randy with a solid base of project experience that is applicable to many Municipal operations.


Randy is based in Brockville Ontario where he lives with His wife Kristen, stepdaughter Emma and two fun loving Shelties, Tessa and Quinn.  He enjoys hobbies such electronics, Halloween prop making, and working with his CNC router. 

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Past Projects & Areas of Expertise

Communications

Communications

Communications

  • Cellular procurement and contract management.
  • VOIP Research, Procurement & Project Management.
  • Support of 911 Fire Dispatch Telephony and CAD Systems.
  • Transitioning from traditional pager technology to smartphone based applications.

Wireless

Communications

Communications

  • Licensed point to point wireless equipment between Municipal facilities.
  • Public Free WiFi deployment in downtown core and at several Municipal locations.

E-Services

Communications

Policies & Procedures

  • Research citizen engagement applications.
  • Deployment of cloud based pet licensing system.
  • Internal e-services committee establishment.

Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

  • Creation of  IT related policies and procedures such as Email Use, Network Use, Internet Use.
  • Procurement policy review. 
  • IT Governance.

Asset Management

Policies & Procedures

Asset Management

  • Formal monitoring and review of IT assets for long term strategic planning.
  • Project management of computer replacement program based on a four year cycle.

Facilities

Policies & Procedures

Asset Management

  • Fire dispatch renovations.
  • NOC and wiring closet reconstructions and cleanup.
  • Re-cabling project management.
  • Manage IT related infrastructure during municipal facility renovations.
  • Network integration of security systems

Web Based Services

Web Based Services

Web Based Services

  • Live streaming of Council meetings to the internet.
  • Live streaming of web cams  from various municipal locations.
  • Cloud based backup solutions.
  • Software as a service (SAS).
  • Arts Centre ticketing software relocation to the cloud.

Audio Visual

Web Based Services

Web Based Services

  • Project and procurement management of audio visual products.
  • Audio visual exhibit design and installation in Museum and public attraction environments.
  • Kiosk design and deployment.
  • Council chamber microphone system replacement.

Procurement

Web Based Services

Software & Hardware

  • Bids & Tenders web based interface.
  • RFP and tender creation.
  • Procurement management.


Software & Hardware

Software & Hardware

Software & Hardware

  • Researching best in breed solutions.
  • Project management and integration support.
  • Recommendations based on current and future needs.


Certifications &Training

  •  Lean Six Sigma Champion
  •  Facility Management Professional (FMP)
  •  Project Management
  •  Ontario Management Development  Program (O.M.D.P.)
  •  COBIT 5 – Foundation
  •  ITIL Foundations
  •  A+ Certification
  •  Occupational Health and Safety Certification – Part One and Part Two Certified 


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