Biography
Peter started his career at Revenue Canada in Ottawa for a short time before being hired at Mosaid Technologies in Carp Ontario just outside of Ottawa working on the design of microprocessors and control systems for several years. While at Mosaid he worked closely with many large multinationals such as Sony, AMD, and Toshiba. After a change in career direction, he began work with the Simcoe County Catholic Board of Education and taught senior high school maths and computer science for the next twelve years.
Peter has also started a small but successful computer consulting and hardware supplier business that had several major clients. For the past sixteen years, he has taught business maths and statistics at George Brown College in the Centre for Business. He is currently the coordinator for online learning and works closely with e-learning and teaching innovations (eLTI) to help bring new applications of technology into the Centre.
Academic Credentials
B.Sc., Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland 1987
B.Ed., High school and adult education, Memorial University, 1989
Member of the Ontario College of Teachers, 1990
Specialist Qualifications Mathematics Part 1 and 2, Ontario College of Teachers
Specialist Qualifications Religion, Ontario College of Teachers
Career Highlights
Memorial University; instructor for computer training for teachers for the Department of Education
Revenue Canada; taxation specialist
Mosaid Technologies; reverse engineering department
Simcoe County Board of Education; high school teacher
Bitline Computer Corporation; part owner
George Brown College; Professor
Other Activities
Member of the Board of Governors for the Cecil Street Community Centre (City of Toronto) for over ten years.
Coached senior girls’ volleyball for three years to OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletics Association) championship.
Former original member of the Ottawa HOPE Volleyball beach volleyball charity organization.
Awards
Nominated Crystal Apple Award, George Brown College multiple years.