Aaron Petrie has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Aaron has held various roles in different companies, showcasing their expertise in IT infrastructure, security, project management, and training. In their current role as Vice-President of IT Infrastructure & Security at Samuel, Son & Co., they are responsible for overseeing the company's technological infrastructure and ensuring its security. Prior to this, they served as an IT Business Relationship Manager at the same company. Before joining Samuel, Son & Co., Aaron worked at LafargeHolcim, where they served as the Director of IT Field Support and Security, Manager of ITSM Operations & Security, Enterprise Architect for Technology & Security, Desktop Architect, and IT Consultant. Aaron also gained experience at AAL as a Systems & Network Analyst/Product Trainer and at St. Lawrence Cement as a Computer Systems Administrator. Aaron's certifications include CISSP, PMP, MCT, MCSE, and GCWN, further highlighting their knowledge and expertise in the field.
Aaron Petrie has a diverse education history and multiple certifications in the field of information technology and leadership. In 1997, they started their education at Mohawk College, where they pursued a degree in Information Technology with a focus on Networking and Hardware. Aaron completed their studies in 2000.
In 2017, Aaron attended The Center for Leadership Studies, where they studied Organizational Leadership for a year, completing the program in 2018. Additionally, they obtained several certifications throughout their career to enhance their skills and professional qualifications.
In 2008, Aaron became a Microsoft Certified Trainer, further solidifying their expertise in Microsoft technologies. In 2012, they achieved the GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN) certification from the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), demonstrating their knowledge and skills in Windows security administration.
In 2016, Aaron earned the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification from Microsoft, showcasing their proficiency in deploying and managing cloud services and infrastructure. Two years later, in 2018, they obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)², validating their expertise in information security and risk management.
Furthermore, Aaron attained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2018, solidifying their project management skills. Most recently, in August 2020, they acquired two certifications from AXELOS Global Best Practice - ITIL 4 Foundation and ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve. These certifications demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of modern IT service management practices.
With their extensive education history and array of certifications, Aaron Petrie possesses a strong foundation in information technology, leadership, project management, and information security.
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