"Their trainers and facilities are top-notch, making the entire training experience better than any other I've attended. At CTE Solutions, customer care comes first. They are the ideal partner for all  IT training and development."

Bob Legendre

Consultant

 

 
 

> OUR INSTRUCTORS

What makes an instructor effective and enjoyable?

Is it knowledge and certifications, attention to detail, real world experience? Is it their personality or their ability to explain difficult concepts in an easy to grasp format? Which is most important to you?

The instructor needs to be able to teach you the skills you need to bring back to the office. CTE Solutions’ trainers are career I.T. professionals, who are both expert presenters and have real world experience.

Many people rate the instructor as the most important criteria in choosing a training venue. You want to make sure that the person delivering the course is qualified and effective at conveying the information.  

 

Click on the following links to read the profiles of some of our instructors.


Kim Frank | Susan Ibach | Dr. Fima Erlikhman |

Gerry Tessier  | Leslie KalliPatrick Malcolm  |  Paul LaSalle

 


Kim Frank


Kim Frank is one of the co-founders of CTE Solutions. His attention to detail and his technical expertise ensure that students leave his classroom with a top quality training experience. Kim has more than 10 years experience in the global IT arena. He is originally from Denmark where he worked for a leading multinational professional services organization. Among his specialties are SharePoint, Windows 2003, Windows Vista and Active Directory design, implementation, migration and security.

Kim is also a technical editor and has worked on several windows 2003/2002 certification books. Kim was among the first to be SharePoint, Vista and Windows 2003 certified and is by Microsoft recognized as a leading expert in Windows 2003 and 2000 technologies. Kim has worked as a Lead Technical Learning Guide at several Microsoft events, such as TechED 2005/2006/2007, TechReady 3/4/5, MIX 2007, MEDC 2007 and Convergence 2007.

Kim has also presented at various conferences, such as DPI Conference, Microsoft TechED 2007 and Microsoft EnergizeIT 2007 conference.

Certifications: MCT, MCITP:Enterprise Support Technician; MCTS:SharePoint Server 2007, MCTS:SharePoint Services 3.0, MCSE 2003/2000/NT, MCSE:Security, MCSE+I, MCSA, MCDST, MCP+I, A+, ITIL Foundation


Susan Ibach


Susan Ibach has been teaching application developers for eight years. Before becoming a technical trainer she worked in a variety of development roles including programming, testing, configuration management and database administration. Susan combines her experience with her enthusiasm to create a dynamic learning environment where students learn how to apply new programming languages, technologies and processes in the real world.

Susan teaches Visual Basic, SQL Server and .Net technologies. Susan was selected by Microsoft to be an Ambassador at Tech Ed 2006 in Boston

Certifications: MCSD, MCDBA, MCT, MCP, CTT, ITIL Foundation

 


Dr. Fima Erlikhman

Fima is an expert Programmer, specializing in C, C++, and Java Programming. He is well known in the Ottawa area for his excellent classroom abilities. He has developed and delivered programming courses across Canada and the United States for over 10 years. Fima headed the programming department for Learnix Limited and taught a variety of programming courses, including certified Sun Courses, to beginners as well as architects in various North American locations.  

Certifications: Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Instructor
 


Gerry Tessier

Gerry's diverse experience as a Technical Trainer, College Professor, and IT Consultant is reflected in his course evaluations. His wealth of knowledge of Microsoft Technologies, UNIX/Linux, and Hardware comes out in every course delivery. He has extensive experience with Software and System Deployments and Networking. Gerry is able to deliver courses in French and English.


Certifications: MCSE 2003/2000/NT, MCSA, MCP+I, MCT, CTT, Security+, Network+, A+
 


Leslie Kalli


Leslie is an experienced Developer, Administrator, and Instructor. He brings his wide range of real world experience in hardware and software solutions to the classroom. He has worked with Windows Server Products, Novell, several flavours of Linux/UNIX, and Development languages. Prior to joining CTE, Leslie has been a small business owner in the technology arena, as well as a College professor.


Certifications: MCDBA, MCAD, MCT, CTT, A+, Linux+, CNI, LPIC-1, Sun Certified Java Programmer
 


Patrick Malcolm

 

Patrick Malcolm, President, NetRunner Inc., has over 22 years direct development, implementation, and management information security experience in the areas of Audit Management, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, Incident Investigation, Digital Forensics, Litigation Support, Physical Security, Regulatory Compliance, Troubleshooting/Diagnostics, Instrumentation and Standard Operating Policies/Procedures.

Throughout his career Mr. Malcolm has managed, architected and implemented comprehensive information assurance programs and managed internal, external, and contracted/outsourced information technology audits to ensure various regulatory compliance for state and local government entities and Fortune 200 companies and is a frequent speaker at conferences and symposia.

 


Paul LaSalle

 

Paul LaSalle is a senior Network Architect with over 20 years experience in the electronics and IT industries. He is also a trainer with a career spanning over 32 years. During this time he has been involved in many areas of LAN implementation and design. He has served as a Project Lead for Network operating systems migration planning, and implementations.


His areas of expertise lie in Network Design, Network Security, Implementation, and Maintenance of networking technologies. He has significant experience with Active Directory, SMS, MOM, Exchange 2003, SharePoint Technologies, Firewalls, Enterprise Virus protection and Windows Project Management solutions.

 

He has contributed to the “Migrating from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 for Dummies” book, and is co-author of “The TCP/IP Bible”.

 

Certifications: MCT, MCSE 2003/2000/NT 4.0/NT3.5, MCSA 2003/2000, MCDST, MCITP:Enterprise Desktop Support Technician, MCTS SharePoint, Secirty+, CTT+, ITIL Foundation
 

 

 

 
   
   
   

 


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