Michael (Mike) Jackson

📞 403-923-1570 • ✉️ mike@mikejackson.icu 📍 Calgary 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jackson-63868571/

Experience

Userful Corporation

Tier 3 Support and Public Computing Manager — 06/2018 – 07/2025, Calgary
  • Led technical initiatives and solution delivery for public computing deployments in libraries and hotels.
  • Handled Tier 3 escalations from Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams, including complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Served as a trusted resource for internal teams by providing technical guidance and training.
  • Managed internal test environments and tools using Bash and Ansible.
  • Developed internal utilities like ISO tracking systems and REST APIs.
  • Created escalation reports for Development to ensure resolution of systemic issues.
  • Supported customers from small libraries to large corporations.
  • Handled high-pressure customer interactions, including escalated cases.

Userful Corporation

Public Computing Project Manager — 03/2018 – 06/2018, Calgary
  • Promoted to manage Public Computing and Library customer projects.
  • Initiated and filled Tier 2 Support role.

Userful Corporation

Linux Technical Support — 10/2013 – 03/2018, Victoria
  • Troubleshot Userful Products: Desktop, Multiplatform, Video wall.
  • Printer setup and external authentication integration.
  • Investigated networked zero client shutdown patterns.

DTI Computers

Store Manager — 01/2012 – 12/2012, Victoria
  • Managed store operations, repairs, and customer interactions.
  • Handled cash, posted signage, and supervised staff.
  • Helped with the transition of The Discovery Computer stores sale to DTI Computers.

The Discovery Stores Computers

General Manager — 09/2010 – 04/2012, Victoria
  • Managed store operations, repairs, and customer interactions.
  • Handled cash, posted signage, and supervised staff.
  • Coordinated information and asset transfers between stores within the chain.

Summary

Experienced Technical Support Specialist and Project Manager with over a decade of success in Linux system administration, customer support leadership, and public computing deployments. Proven ability to reduce troubleshooting times, boost customer satisfaction, and lead complex projects across technical and customer-facing domains. Skilled in Bash scripting, Ansible, Docker, and scalable support systems. Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and service excellence.

Certificates

Title Issued By Date Issued Certificate URL
Develop Your Writing Skills LinkedIn Nov 2024 View
Learning Docker LinkedIn Jul 2023 View
Learning Ansible LinkedIn Feb 2023 View
IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts Coursera Oct 2022 View
Google IT Support Specialization Coursera Oct 2022 View
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Skills

Technical Support Customer Satisfaction Computer Networking Account Management Sales Linux System Administration Direct Sales B2B Sales Operations Retail Web Development Windows Ansible Docker Sales Management

Interests

  • Self Hosting
  • Home Automation
  • Continuous Learning