Shaun Sims, P.Eng, Ccnp
About Shaun Sims, P.Eng, Ccnp
Shaun Sims, P.Eng, CCNP, is a Network Analyst III at UFA Co-operative Ltd, where he has worked since 2014. He has over 12 years of experience in network design and implementation, with expertise in Cisco and various other network technologies.
Work at UFA
Shaun Sims has been employed at UFA Co-operative Ltd as a Network Analyst III since 2014. In this role, he serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for UFA's Cisco VoIP system, overseeing applications such as Call Manager, Unity, Contact Center Express, and Expressway across multiple locations. He also acts as the SME for UFA's Aruba WiFi network and ClearPass NAC deployment. His responsibilities include network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, with a focus on the oil and gas and agriculture sectors.
Previous Employment at TELUS Communications
Prior to his current position, Shaun Sims worked at TELUS Communications in various roles. He served as a Technology Specialist from 2006 to 2011, where he gained valuable experience in technology solutions. Following this, he worked as an Engineer from 2011 to 2014, further developing his skills in network engineering and support. His tenure at TELUS Communications spanned a total of five years as a Technology Specialist and three years as an Engineer.
Early Career Experience
Shaun Sims began his career in the technology field with roles that included working as a Furniture Installer at RGO Office Products from 2000 to 2005, where he was involved in various customer locations. He also briefly worked as a Technician at Cygnal Technologies in 2005 for two months. These early experiences contributed to his foundational skills in customer service and technical support.
Education and Expertise
Shaun Sims holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering from The University of Calgary, which he completed between 1998 and 2005. He also graduated with a High School Diploma from Bishop Grandin High School from 1995 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in network design and implementation, particularly in Cisco network equipment and unified communications.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Shaun Sims possesses over 12 years of experience in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, particularly within the oil and gas and agriculture industries. He has three years of experience in ISP-level implementation and troubleshooting. His technical skills include expertise in network product lines such as Riverbed, F5, Proxim, Alcatel, Juniper, and Kemp. He specializes in Cisco network equipment, Cisco Unified Communications, Aruba WiFi/ClearPass, Palo Alto NGFW, and VeloCloud SD-WAN.