Hello, I'm
Chance Page
Network Engineer & DevOps Enthusiast
Passionate about building and securing the networks of tomorrow. Currently pursuing my education in Network Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity and infrastructure management.
Available for freelance work
Work Experience
My professional journey and experiences
Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer
Vertmix
- Deploy and manage scalable web applications on AWS and Oracle Cloud infrastructure, leveraging multi-cloud strategies
- Develop full-stack applications using Python and PHP, delivering custom solutions for diverse client requirements
- Automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by 70% and improving release reliability
- Provision and maintain Linux-based cloud environments (Ubuntu/Amazon Linux/Oracle Linux), ensuring optimal performance and security
- Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation for reproducible deployments
LAN Systems Administrator
Execulink Telecom
- Architected and deployed full-stack Docker-based inventory and ordering system using Django, Python, HTML/CSS, and Bootstrap, serving entire company
- Implemented Microsoft AD-based role authentication and authorization, streamlining user access workflows and enhancing security
- Developed real-time reporting dashboards that improved inventory visibility and reduced cost overruns by providing actionable insights
LAN Systems Administrator
Execulink Telecom
- Developed Power Apps application that revolutionized warehouse order processing, managing 800+ items in two months and boosting efficiency by 90%
- Automated cross-departmental workflows using Power Automate, integrating data archiving and routing systems to enhance security and efficiency
- Led end-to-end implementation of complex IT projects independently, from requirements gathering to production deployment
- Resolved 50+ critical IT tickets weekly, maintaining seamless operations across multiple departments
Network Operations
Execulink Telecom
- Utilized Nautobot, a source of truth documentation application, to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
- Tested and wiped over 200 hardware devices from various manufacturers including Juniper, Cisco, Adtran, Ubiquiti, and Mikrotik
- Followed MOP/SOP documentation to service Juniper and Mikrotik devices for businesses
- Created comprehensive documentation for Nautobot, contributing to the knowledge base
- Built data center racks and ran power and Ethernet/fiber to data centers
Geographic Information Systems Data Technician
Execulink Telecom
- Utilized CAD and ArcGIS to pin GPS coordinates, providing precise locations of infrastructure
- Contributed to obtaining government approval and maintaining comprehensive documentation by accurately mapping infrastructure
Education
My academic journey that has shaped my knowledge and skills in the field.
Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Computing and Network Communications
Human Computer Interaction
COSC3P94This course introduced me to the principles of designing effective human-computer interfaces, covering user modeling, task analysis, and goal-oriented design principles. I gained hands-on experience through a multi-stage group project implementing a functional interface prototype while learning to evaluate interfaces critically from a user-centered perspective.
Programming Languages
COSC2P05This course covered fundamental concepts of programming languages including syntax, semantics, program translation, and programming paradigms across imperative, functional, logic, and object-oriented approaches. I studied control structures, data types, multi-threading, and abstraction mechanisms, gaining a deeper understanding of language design principles.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
COSC4P50This course provided a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity, covering both offensive techniques like reconnaissance and exploitation, and defensive measures including firewalls and encryption. Through hands-on labs, I gained practical experience with Linux and various security tools to identify vulnerabilities and implement defensive strategies for software, web, and network security.
Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
COSC3P91In this course, I deepened my understanding of object-oriented programming using Java to develop applications with GUIs, animation, networking, and client-server architecture. I gained practical experience with Java APIs including AWT, Swing, I/O, and multi-threading while learning OO design principles through game development as a contextual framework.
Introduction to Robotics
COSC4P78This course introduced me to robotics fundamentals covering sensors, actuators, effectors, stability, kinematics, and control architectures used in modern robotic systems. The later part focused on advanced topics like localization, mapping, and computer vision techniques essential for autonomous robot navigation, providing hands-on experience with real-world robotics challenges.
Sheridan College
Advanced Diploma in Network Engineering Technology
Data Warehouse Design Implementation
DBAS30634This course focuses on designing and implementing data warehouse systems, covering data analytics concepts and methodologies used in various applied computing programs.
Systems Design & Systems Programming
SYST44288This course introduces students to essential concepts in modern multiprogramming operating systems design and implementation, including UNIX systems programming using C language, system calls, inter-process communication, and threading.
Systems Development Methodologies
SYST28951This course teaches essential principles of object-oriented systems development methodology, where students apply analysis and design concepts to document proposed systems using UML diagrams, requirements gathering, and formal specification documents.
Skills
My technical expertise and proficiencies
Network Infrastructure
Network Vendors
Microsoft Technologies
Programming Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Cloud Platforms
Containerization & Orchestration
DevOps & IaC
Certifications
My professional certifications and achievements
AWS Academy Cloud Developing
Amazon Web Services
Projects
Showcasing my notable works and technical implementations
Rotational Equipment Services Canada
Online store for industrial rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, motors with maintenance and repair services.
Key Features:
- Built full-stack platform with React + Vite frontend and Django REST backend
- Implemented extensible admin interface for database content management
- Created gallery management with dynamic image processing and categorization
- Deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with secure private backend architecture
- Integrated Stripe payments for service orders and customer billing
- Features automated deployment pipeline with Docker containerization
OptiDeals
AI meals curated every week based on current sale prices of food at grocery stores.
Key Features:
- Developed AI algorithm to analyze grocery store sales
- Implemented meal planning system based on current prices
- Created user dashboard for viewing weekly meal recommendations
- Built scalable backend infrastructure with Docker
eBookShelf
A self-hosted platform for hosting and managing your eBook collection, built with React, TypeScript, and PocketBase.
Key Features:
- Created responsive UI with React and TypeScript
- Implemented book metadata management system
- Built containerized deployment with Docker
- Developed RESTful API for book organization and access
ESP32 Robotics Platform
A dual-core ESP32 robotics platform featuring wall-following capabilities and WiFi signal seeking based on RSSI. Built with ROS and C++ for efficient multi-core operation.
Key Features:
- Implemented wall-following algorithm using ultrasonic sensors
- Developed WiFi signal strength detection for autonomous navigation
- Utilized ROS on ESP32's dual cores for parallel processing
- Created web server interface for remote monitoring and control
Homelabbing
I have 2 Proxmox servers with VMs running Docker for HA services, 2 Raspberry Pi nodes, and 2 cloud nodes, all using Docker and connected via WireGuard VPN.
Key Features:
- Architected high-availability homelab infrastructure
- Implemented WireGuard VPN for secure cross-node communication
- Built multi-node Docker swarm for service orchestration
- Configured automated backups and disaster recovery systems
AWS High-Availability Web Servers
Developed multiple auto-scaling web servers with high availability on AWS, ensuring resilience to outages.
Key Features:
- Implemented auto-scaling groups for dynamic capacity management
- Configured load balancers for high-availability
- Used Terraform for infrastructure as code deployment
- Set up CloudWatch monitoring and alerting
Ansible Cisco Networking Automation
Automated the configuration of Cisco routers using Ansible to create an OSPF network.
Key Features:
- Created reusable Ansible playbooks for network configuration
- Implemented OSPF routing protocols across multiple devices
- Developed validation and testing procedures for configurations
- Documented automation process for team knowledge sharing
Palo Alto Firewall High-Availability
This project enhances network reliability by incorporating High Availability (HA) features, ensuring consistent connectivity through physical redundancy and synchronized network management.
Key Features:
- Configured active/passive HA pair for Palo Alto firewalls
- Implemented synchronized state tables and configuration
- Created failover testing and validation procedures
- Designed network policies for secure traffic management
Virtualized Data Centers NVIDIA Cumulus EVPN VXLAN
This project virtualizes two data centers using Ansible to automate configurations, adhering to the CLOS topology with leaf and spine architecture. This ensures both reliability and efficiency. Servers are segregated with VLANs/VNIs.
Key Features:
- Designed CLOS network topology with leaf-spine architecture
- Implemented EVPN VXLAN overlay for data center interconnection
- Automated configuration deployment using Ansible
- Created VLAN segmentation for server isolation
Implementing BGP Policies for IPv4 and IPv6 Filtering
I implemented BGP policies to filter and manage IPv4 and IPv6 prefixes based on AS criteria, analyzing their impact on route propagation and reception within a network of Cisco and Juniper routers. I created and tested 50 policies (25 for Cisco and 25 for Juniper)
Key Features:
- Created and tested 50 BGP routing policies across different platforms
- Implemented prefix filtering based on AS path attributes
- Analyzed route propagation patterns in mixed-vendor environments
- Documented best practices for BGP policy implementation
VPLS L2VPN Connection with Juniper Routers
I created a full mesh VPLS L2VPN connection between routers for VPLS IDs 1 and 2, focusing on VPLS ID 2. The classroom topology included 20 bare-metal Juniper routers, each assigned to a student, with table routers functioning as route reflectors to form a full mesh network.
Key Features:
- Implemented full-mesh VPLS L2VPN connections across multiple routers
- Configured route reflectors to optimize network scalability
- Set up LDP signaling for VPLS pseudowires
- Tested and validated end-to-end connectivity across the mesh