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John Kanik

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I am a results-oriented software developer with 10+ years of experience in Microsoft development tools, specializing in web and Windows application development and client relations.

About

I am a results-oriented software developer with 10+ years of experience in Microsoft development tools, specializing in web and Windows application development and client relations.

I hold an Applied User Experience Design micro-certificate and have a proven track record of streamlining data processes, aligning software with business needs, and delivering user-focused solutions across projects for universities, manufacturing, and enterprise teams.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government

Work experience· 13 roles

Programmer/Consultant · University of CalgaryJul 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

Collaborated with project researchers to troubleshoot and enhance an in-house Access database for grants and research data, streamlining data entry and achieving a 20% reduction in data input time. Created and enhanced input forms and interfaces. Expanded database structure, tables and fields to improve data organization and retrieval. Developed queries, reports and VBA code to enhance data analysis capabilities.

Programmer/Consultant · University of Calgary (contract)Jul 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

Collaborated with project researchers to troubleshoot and enhance in-house Access database for grants and research data streamlining data entry and resulting in 20% reduction in data input time. Created and enhanced input forms and interface. Enhanced and expanded database structure, tables and fields improving data organization and retrieval efficiency. Developed queries, reports and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code, enhancing data analysis capabilities.

Programmer · C4i Training and TechnologyJun 2019 – Sep 2019 · 4 mos

Collaborated in the development of C# WPF applications, resulting in a substantial enhancement of military simulation and training software. Participated in code reviews. Demonstrated leadership in agile methodologies, actively participating in daily scrums and monthly sprint reviews to align project milestones with strategic goals.

Programmer/System Analyst · Keebee Play ManufacturingJul 2016 – Jul 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Programmer/System Analyst · Keebee Play Manufacturing (contract)Jul 2016 – Jul 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Dynamics Developer / Consultant · Hitachi SolutionsJan 2014 – May 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Dynamics developer Developer/Consultant · Hitachi SolutionsJan 2014 – May 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Dynamics Developer/ Consultant · Hitachi SolutionsJan 2014 – May 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Education· 7

Computer Systems Technology Certificate · Northern Alberta Institute of Technology2030 – 2026
Applied User Experience Design Micro-certificate · Southern Alberta Institute of Technology2030 – 2026
Computer Systems Technology Certificate · Northern Alberta Institute of Technology2030 – 2026
Applied User Experience Design Micro-certificate · Southern Alberta Institute of Technology2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 22

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Development Introduction Certificate2030 – 2026
Click Commerce Web Development boot camp2030 – 2026
Blue Prism process Automation Foundation Training2030 – 2026
Computer Systems Technology Certificate2030 – 2026

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