Ryan Potvin
Merchandise Associate
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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Top SchoolRyan Potvin is an entry-level IT professional and Merchandise Associate in Sarnia, Ontario, blending hands-on retail experience with a formal diploma in Computer Programming and a background in legal and community roles. He is familiar with Python, Java, and JavaScript and has studied web, mobile, and database development, bringing practical technical knowledge to collaborative teams. With 13 years of varied work history—from IT programming and web development internships to customer-facing roles at RONA and Mark’s—he pairs technical curiosity with strong client-focused communication and problem-solving. Ryan’s experience coordinating web projects and supporting IT tasks during short-term contracts suggests a capacity to quickly learn new systems and contribute to cross-functional initiatives. He stands out for combining frontline operational discipline with budding software skills, making him well-suited for entry-level development or IT support roles that value customer empathy. Ambitious and solutions-oriented, he’s actively seeking opportunities to apply his programming skills in real-world projects and grow within an IT team.
13 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma, Computer Programming, Diploma, Computer Programming at Lambton CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Criminology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Criminology at King's University CollegeGraduate Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Graduate Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Fanshawe CollegeHigh School, High School at St. Christopher's Catholic Secondary School
English
Github Skills (19)
infrastructure6
python6
dedicated-server5
scale5
iot5
infrastructure-as-code4
configuration-management4
infrastructure-management4
package-repository4
zeromq4
automation4
docker4
remote-execution4
saltstack3
salt3
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
Farm8763/salty_l4d2_server
Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
This project automates the creation of a L4D2 Dedicated server.
Contributions:55 commits, 12 PRs, 124 pushes in 11 months
dedicated-server
Farm8763/GoldenHobo
Feb 2013 - Feb 2013
Contributions:16 commits in 12 days
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