Steve Barss

Steve Barss is an experienced information technology professional currently serving as the Information Technology Manager at Saskatoon Police Service since July 2003, with previous roles as Systems Analyst and Programmer Analyst. Barss possesses a strong background in systems and network administration across various platforms, including Windows, UNIX, and Linux, as well as expertise in storage and database administration with Informix IDS and MS SQL Server. Barss also has a solid foundation in software development using languages such as HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Perl, and 4GL, alongside project management skills that include requirement analysis and testing. Prior experience includes positions as a Computer Operator at City of Saskatoon, where responsibilities involved managing data processes and generating reports, and as a Research Technician at Integrated Crop Management Systems, conducting field tests on crop strains and chemicals. Steve Barss holds a diploma in Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology and has studied at the University of Saskatchewan.