Daniel Valencia
About Daniel Valencia
Daniel Valencia is a Senior Systems, Network, and Cloud Administrator at CGI, with extensive experience in IT consulting and systems administration. He has worked in various roles across Canada and Peru, specializing in network security, virtual infrastructure management, and technical report optimization.
Current Role at Power Corporation of Canada
Daniel Valencia serves as a Senior Systems / Network / Cloud Administrator at Power Corporation of Canada through CGI. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's IT infrastructure in the Montreal, Canada Area. His responsibilities include managing and configuring systems and networks, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Previous Experience in IT Consulting
Prior to his current role, Daniel worked as an IT Consultant at LGS - An IBM Company and CSPQ - Gouvernement du Québec from 2011 to 2012. He gained valuable experience in IT consulting during this time, which laid the foundation for his future roles in system administration and network management.
Education and Certifications
Daniel studied Information Technology at TECSUP, achieving a DEC in Networking and Data Communications from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at Concordia University, earning a BComm in Business Technology Management from 2018 to 2021. He holds several certifications, including Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) for Windows 2012 and 2016, and ITIL v.3 Foundation.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Daniel possesses extensive skills in managing and configuring virtual infrastructure using VMware ESXi and Nutanix. He specializes in network security administration with Cisco ISE and PKI certificates. Additionally, he is proficient in managing Cisco IP Telephony systems and has expertise in high availability configurations for Exchange 2013/2016.
Career Progression in System Administration
Daniel has a diverse background in system administration, having worked at various organizations including LE CHÂTEAU, TRSB Inc., and Delosi S.A. His experience spans roles as a System Administrator and Network & Systems Administrator, where he developed skills in managing technical reports and optimizing procedures related to managed technologies.