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Hi, I'm Chet Hawkins, a Cloud and Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions and simulations. I specialize in Microsoft 365 administration and enjoy building complex artificial life projects that challenge the boundaries of technology and creativity. At my current role, I take pride in managing secure and reliable cloud environments for a large user base. I love combining my software architecture skills with real-world applications, like my automated payroll system that saved a government agency over $150,000 annually. When I'm not engineering systems, you'll find me experimenting with AI simulations and pushing the envelope in the tech space.…Hi, I'm Chet Hawkins, a Cloud and Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions and simulations. I specialize in Microsoft 365 administration and enjoy building complex artificial life projects that challenge the boundaries of technology and creativity. At my current role, I take pride in managing secure and reliable cloud environments for a large user base. I love combining my software architecture skills with real-world applications, like my automated payroll system that saved a government agency over $150,000 annually. When I'm not engineering systems, you'll find me experimenting with AI simulations and pushing the envelope in the tech space.

Chet Hawkins

Cloud Developer, Full Stack Developer, DevOps Developer, +1

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Hi, I'm Chet Hawkins, a Cloud and Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions and simulations. I specialize in Microsoft 365 administration and enjoy building complex artificial life projects that challenge the boundaries of technology and creativity. At my current role, I take pride in managing secure and reliable cloud environments for a large user base. I love combining my software architecture skills with real-world applications, like my automated payroll system that saved a government agency over $150,000 annually. When I'm not engineering systems, you'll find me experimenting with AI simulations and pushing the envelope in the tech space.…Hi, I'm Chet Hawkins, a Cloud and Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions and simulations. I specialize in Microsoft 365 administration and enjoy building complex artificial life projects that challenge the boundaries of technology and creativity. At my current role, I take pride in managing secure and reliable cloud environments for a large user base. I love combining my software architecture skills with real-world applications, like my automated payroll system that saved a government agency over $150,000 annually. When I'm not engineering systems, you'll find me experimenting with AI simulations and pushing the envelope in the tech space.

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Hi, I’m Chet Hawkins, a Cloud and Full-Stack Engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions and simulations. I specialize in Microsoft 365 administration and enjoy building complex artificial life projects that challenge the boundaries of technology and creativity. At my current role, I take pride in managing secure and reliable cloud environments for a large user base.

I love combining my software architecture skills with real-world applications, like my automated payroll system that saved a government agency over $150,000 annually. When I’m not engineering systems, you’ll find me experimenting with AI simulations and pushing the envelope in the tech space.

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Work Experience

IT Specialist | Cloud Administrator at Sundance College

June 1, 2024 - Present

Administer a Microsoft 365 environment for 3,000+ users, maintaining 99.9% service uptime through proactive management of Entra ID, Intune, and Exchange. Architect and implement user access control policies and manage M365 licensing to align with corporate governance and security standards. Serve as the subject matter expert for M365, resolving tier-3 technical escalations and improving system stability.

Software Developer (CO-OP) at Manitoba Health

August 31, 2022 - July 29, 2025

Saved over $150,000 in annual operational costs by conceptualizing and developing a new automated payroll system using M365 and Vue, which boosted employee efficiency by 73%. Contributed to M365 administration and system maintenance, supporting the internal IT infrastructure. Facilitated training on the new system for 500+ staff, driving a 40% increase in user adoption.