IT & Operations Manager • Hobbyist Full-Stack Developer • Accounting Technologist • Firefighter

📍 Prince Edward Island, Canada 📧 doug@thecoffins.ca 🔗 LinkedIn

I’m an experienced IT & Operations Manager with a strong foundation in software development, accounting technology, and business administration. My background blends accounting, technology, and infrastructure management, allowing me to create solutions that automate workflows and enhance business intelligence.

Currently running operations and IT systems at Metro Home Building Centre, I manage technology infrastructure, payroll, human resources, and build automation tools to improve efficiency across multiple systems. I’m passionate about developing modern, data-driven systems that make business processes smarter and more scalable.

• Java
• Python (Automation, Data Processing, GUI, Reporting)
• Node.js / JavaScript / TypeScript
• PHP (Symfony, WordPress, Moodle, Laravel)
• React.js / Angular / Bootstrap / jQuery / TailwindCSS / Vite
• SQL / MySQL / MySQL2
• Android Development (Java, Cordova, Capacitor, React Native)
• Docker / Electron / NSIS / WiX
• Google Cloud / Microsoft Azure

pdf2image • tkinter • Pillow • reportlab • pandas • numpy • fitz (PyMuPDF) • pygame • PyPDF2 • pdfplumber • mysql • cryptography • ftplib • xlwings • openpyxl • smtplib • escpos

express • bcrypt • cors • nodemailer • vite • react • angular • bootstrap • jquery • tailwindcss • cordova • capacitor

• Windows Development: NSIS, WiX, Electron
• Web & PHP Applications: Symfony, WordPress, Moodle
• Android Development: Cordova, Capacitor, React Native, Native Java
• Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure

IT & Operations Manager — Metro Home Building Centre (2013 – Present)

• Manage IT infrastructure, payroll, human resources, and digital transformation initiatives
• Develop and maintain automation tools linking financial, inventory, and reporting systems
• Implement secure backup, networking, and reporting systems
• Oversee payroll, network management, process improvement initiatives, and technology planning

Owner — Doug Coffin Consulting (2010 – Present)

• Deliver custom IT and accounting solutions
• Provide full-stack development, IT consulting, and accounting solutions
• Design and deploy business websites, database systems, and Excel/Python integration tools
• Maintain custom databases, backup systems, and cross-platform integrations
• Provide ongoing technical support and consulting to small businesses

Volunteer Firefighter — Crossroads Fire Department (2015 – Present)

• Level 1 Certified Firefighter and First Responder
• Dedicated to teamwork, discipline, and community service

• 🎓 Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Prince Edward Island (2026)
• 🎓 Accounting Technology Diploma, Holland College (2013)
• 🔥 Level 1 Fire Fighting, PEI Fire Fighters Association (2007)

Punctual • Hard-Working • Efficient • Organized • Team Player • Calm Under Pressure

• App Development & cross-platform projects
• Automation of business processes
• Financial system integration and data analytics
• GUI & workflow application development
• Cloud deployment and cybersecurity
• Fitness, nutrition tracking, and performance analytics

I’m open to opportunities in financial systems, IT operations, and full-stack development — roles where technology meets process innovation. Reach out at doug@thecoffins.ca or connect on LinkedIn.