Shawn Taylor

Based in LaSalle, Ontario. Building reliable infrastructure and keeping things running.

About

IT Systems professional with 4+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Active Directory (AD/ADFS), virtualized environments, and network infrastructure in a multi-site production environment. Proven ability to develop automation scripts, manage endpoint lifecycles, and maintain physical security systems including access control and IP cameras. Committed to strict confidentiality of sensitive data, a standard upheld consistently throughout professional and personal practice.

Experience

CP Distributors

IT Support Specialist

Promoted to Senior Support Specialist (2025)
February 2022 – Present Saskatoon, SK / Remote
Microsoft 365 Active Directory PowerShell Proxmox Windows Server SharePoint OpenVPN pfSense Teams Phone Dynamics NAV IP Cameras
  • Administer full user lifecycle including provisioning, modification, and decommissioning across Active Directory (AD/ADFS), Microsoft 365 Admin, SharePoint, PBX/Teams phone systems, and Dynamics NAV for a distributed, multi-site organization
  • Deliver Tier 1–2 technical support for hardware, software, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices using a priority-based ticketing system; enforce strict confidentiality of all user data and interactions
  • Develop and deploy PowerShell scripts to automate software installation, patch management, and endpoint configuration silently and remotely, reducing manual IT intervention
  • Manage a Proxmox virtual machine cluster through monitoring, maintenance, backup restoration, and performance optimization to ensure continuous system availability
  • Installed and maintain IP camera security systems and fob-based physical access control; administer user permissions and roles in line with least-privilege access principles
  • Configure and support OpenVPN for remote users; collaborate with external vendors and partner organizations to troubleshoot and establish secure system connectivity
  • Mitigate phishing threats by identifying and filtering malicious emails, executing account recovery procedures following compromise, and producing user security awareness documentation
  • Manage server room infrastructure including cable management, hardware installation, and decommissioning; source and deploy new hardware and software from procurement through configuration
  • Produce technical documentation including user guides, setup walkthroughs, and knowledgebase articles to reduce repeat support volume and support user self-service

Technicut Tool (CMT)

CNC Mill Operator

October 2017 – July 2019 Windsor, Ontario
  • Operated and maintained up to 11 CNC mills; performed tooling changes, offset adjustments, and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and hold tight tolerances
  • Logged dimensional measurements in Excel-based tracking systems to verify component specifications and generate production reports

Projects

Home Lab

Ongoing
Proxmox TrueNAS Docker OpenVPN ZFS DNS Linux
  • Operate a personal server environment: Proxmox with multiple VMs, TrueNAS storage array, and Docker-based services including media hosting, automated device backup, and web hosting for personal and family sites
  • Administer a personal OpenVPN instance for secure remote access; manage DNS, network routing, and service configuration across self-hosted infrastructure

Skills

Administration & Cloud

Microsoft 365 (M365) Admin Active Directory (AD/ADFS) Azure AD Windows Server SharePoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Virtualization & Infrastructure

Proxmox TrueNAS Virtual Machines Docker ZFS Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) Windows

Networking & Security

VPN (OpenVPN) Firewall Management (pfSense) Network Troubleshooting IP Camera Systems Access Control (Fob) Network Routing

Support & Tools

RMM Priority-Based Ticketing Hardware/Software Procurement PBX / FreePBX / Teams Phone CAD RMS

Development & Scripting

PowerShell Python Bash Java JavaScript HTML/CSS

Education

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Computer Systems Technician – Networking

Ontario College Diploma • GPA: 3.4 / 4.0

Relevant Coursework: Help Desk Operations, Networking & Network Security, System Configuration

September 2020 – August 2021 Windsor, Ontario

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Mobile Application Development Coursework

Relevant Coursework: Java, JavaScript, PHP, HTML/CSS, Database Querying, XML/YAML

2015 – 2018 Windsor, Ontario

Interests

Outside of work I run a home lab, mostly as a place to experiment with things beyond the scope of the day job. I also do a fair bit of 3D printing: there's always a part to design, a tolerance to dial in, or a failed print to figure out. I play darts competitively with a team at the Knights of Columbus and ended up volunteering to overhaul their AV and tech setup while I was at it. Good reminder that IT doesn't have to mean a help desk. Sometimes it's just being useful to the people around you.

Get In Touch

Open to new opportunities. Feel free to reach out directly.

sttaylor97@gmail.com