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David Lancop

Leading IT with Vision and Impact

Innovation That Drives Secure Growth

Directing Technology for Business Advantage

Harnessing AI to Shape the Future

Cybersecurity at the Core of Strategy

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About me

I am an IT leader with over 20 years of experience guiding technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives. I enjoy helping teams solve complex challenges, creating secure and efficient systems, and finding innovative ways to make technology work for people and organizations.

I value integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and I take pride in mentoring team members to grow their skills and reach their potential. Outside of work, I dedicate time to volunteering and contributing to community initiatives, using my expertise to support meaningful projects that make a difference.

Areas of Expertise

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

Designing and managing scalable on-premises and cloud environments.

IT Strategy & Planning

Aligning IT initiatives with business objectives to create long-term value.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Building high-performing IT teams and fostering professional growth.

Project & Change Management

Leading digital transformations and IT operations improvements

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Protecting systems, data, and networks through thoughtful security practices.

Business Continuity & Resilience

Developing strategies to ensure systems and operations remain robust under any circumstance.

Key Achievements

Led a hybrid cloud migration, improving operational processes and team collaboration.
Implemented security solutions that strengthened infrastructure resilience and organizational trust.
Optimized IT service delivery processes to enhance efficiency and support teams more effectively.
Directed cross-departmental projects that connected IT initiatives with overall business goals.

Testimonials

David is unique in his ability to communicate complex IT solutions in simple terms. His diverse background and business understanding allowed him to quickly deliver solutions, and he became an unofficial VIP member of our team during major projects."

Kathleen McMillan

Organizational Change Lead

David is a hard worker with a great attitude. He delivers professional, reliable service and would be an asset to any organization.

Stephen Lloyd

Strategic Technical Solutions Advisor

David was a fantastic person to work with—goal oriented, ambitious, and forward-thinking. His technical expertise is brilliant, and he always maintains strong relationships with coworkers and clients

Greg Gerritsen

Supervisor, Identity and Messaging Architect

David is an excellent Network Administrator who consistently provided prompt and successful IT support whenever issues or new application needs arose

William (Bill) Shandro

Engineering Technologist

David is very knowledgeable, quick to respond to IT issues, and always friendly and helpful when assisting operations teams

Chris Townsend

Sr. Production Engineer

Resume

Experience

2023 - 2025

IT Manager

TriWest

Lead IT operations, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Manage and mentor IT teams, aligning technology with organizational goals.

2020 - 2022

IT Systems Analyst

Calgary Public Library

Managed servers, networks, and end-user support operations.
Led IT projects and process improvements.

2018 - 2020

Senior Solutions Architect

Technology Helps

Designed scalable cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
Implemented cybersecurity strategies and monitoring tools.

2014 -2018

IS Analyst / IT Manager

BOWEN

Led technology support initiatives, optimizing systems and network infrastructure to improve operational efficiency for community programs.
Mentored volunteers and coordinated IT projects, enabling smoother delivery of services and enhancing overall program impact.

Education

2015 - 2019

B.Sc. Computing and Information Systems

Athabasca University

Completed a comprehensive program covering software development, network and systems administration, database management, and IT strategy. Developed a strong foundation in designing and managing technology solutions that align with organizational goals

2010

Systems Administration

Westervelt College

Completed hands-on, career-focused programs in both Microsoft and Linux enterprise environments. Gained expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, network infrastructure, security, server configuration, and automation, developing the skills to design, implement, and maintain robust, enterprise-level IT systems.

Certifications & Professional Credentials

Cyber Risk Intelligence and Incident Response | SecurityScorecard | Issued 2022
MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer | Microsoft | Issued 2010
RHCE – Red Hat Certified Engineer | Red Hat | Issued 2010
CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker | Issued 2003
CompTIA Network+ Certificate | CompTIA | Issued 2003

Currently Pursuing:

CCISO – Certified Chief Information Security Officer | EC-Council | In Progress

Skills

Coding

Bash
PowerShell
SQL / MySQL
Python
PHP

Cloud & Security Expertise

Azure
AWS
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
SIEM / MDR

System

Linux

90%
Microsoft

95%
Azure Cloud

90%
Microsoft 365

95%

Knowledge

IT Strategy & Planning
Cloud Architecture & Hybrid Environments
Cybersecurity & Compliance (SIEM, MDR, PKI)
IT Operations Management & ITIL/ITSM
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Business Continuity & Risk Management

Community Involvement

I believe in giving back and supporting organizations that make a difference:

Vice President, Optimist Club of Calgary – Mentoring youth and building community programs.
Volunteer/Donor, Alberta Computers for Schools – Refurbishing and providing technology to schools and non-profits.
Volunteer/Donor, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation – Supporting pediatric care and fundraising efforts.
Volunteer, Calgary Public Library – Assisting with literacy and technology programs.