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Roger Fortner

@rogerfortner

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Highly experienced solutions architect with expertise in Microsoft technologies.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation and allow me to leverage my expertise in Microsoft technologies while contributing to impactful projects.

I am a highly enthusiastic and motivated software engineer based in Kanata, Canada, with 25 years of professional experience across various industries. My career has been focused on continuous learning and developing business applications, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem. I am a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer with a deep understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led numerous projects, including the award-winning Cannabis legalization project for Health Canada. My experience spans multi-project and client engagements across Europe and North America, where I have integrated business applications with external services. I pride myself on my ability to consult management and engineering teams, providing technical advice that bridges the gap between high-level architecture and detailed coding.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Solutions Architect

Health Canada

Dec 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 1 month)

Led the design and development of the Cannabis Tracking and Licensing System (CTLS), delivering key modules and a cloud migration plan. Collaborated with Microsoft on a roadmap for cloud migration and utilized Azure DevOps for project management.

Azure DevOps Project Management DevOps Documentation Software Development Reporting

CRM Architect

Accenture / Avanade

Feb 2021 - Oct 2021 (8 months)

Architected the Dynamics CRM team for the Refugee Portal project, focusing on configuration, customization, and integration with Power Automate. Developed custom plugins and managed the migration of online sites.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Power Automate JavaScript Azure Functions Integration

CRM Architect

Treasury Board Secretariat

Oct 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years)

Architected a cloud version of the Enterprise Grants and Contribution System (EGCS), focusing on Dynamics CRM configuration and customization. Developed Power BI dashboards and established design standards.

Cloud Architecture Power BI Integration Documentation Design Standards Application Development Project Management

Application Architect

Manitoba Public Insurance

Oct 2020 - Jan 2021 (3 months)

Designed and architected the Customer and Partner Portals for the Driver Vehicle Licensing System, focusing on shared services and Microsoft cloud integration. Documented best practices for the Power Platform.

Power Platform Document Management Authentication Content Management System Integration Prototyping Stakeholder Engagement

Application Architect/Senior Developer

Health Canada

Oct 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years)

Designed and developed key modules for the Cannabis Tracking and Licensing System (CTLS), focusing on licensing and security clearance. Managed environment migrations and utilized Azure DevOps for project delivery.

CTLS Azure DevOps Software Development Environment Migration Documentation Project Management Continuous Delivery .NET

Application Architect/Senior Developer

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Oct 2011 - Oct 2017 (6 years)

Led the development of multiple internal systems, focusing on the Sealed Source Tracking System project. Oversaw software development and ensured proper implementation through all project phases.

Software Development .NET System Implementation VB.NET ASP.NET

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Carleton University

Masters Certificate, Project Management

2008 - 2009

Masters Certificate in Project Management, focusing on advanced project management skills and methodologies.

The University of Birmingham

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Software Engineering

1994 - 1997

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering, validated for Canadian equivalency by the University of Toronto - Comparative Education Service (CES).