👋 Hi, I’m Dan Regis
🚀 About Me I’m a Senior Director of Technology & Innovation at MELS with more than 25 years of experience building and managing IT, DevOps, and communications infrastructures. My career blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, always focused on transforming complex systems into simple, reliable, and scalable solutions.
💼 Career Journey
MELS Studios – Director of Technology, leading advanced media & virtual production environments
Government of Quebec & Canada – IT & communications roles, including with Sûreté du Québec and diplomatic consulates abroad
Canadian Armed Forces – Communications specialist, operating in challenging environments
Sepaq, Wolters Kluwers, CGI, BUF – Projects in infrastructure deployments, systems modernization, and enterprise support
🛠 Expertise
Virtualization & Systems: Proxmox, VMware, Debian, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, CentOS
Automation & DevOps: Docker, Ansible, Puppet, Bash, GitHub Actions, Zabbix
Programming & Frameworks: Python, PHP, Node.js, Laravel, QT
Infrastructure: Dell PowerEdge, SuperMicro, Qumulo, Quantum, Isilon
Specialties: Virtual production workflows, open-source adoption, physical & network security
🌍 Languages French (native) • English (fluent) • Spanish (fluent)
🎯 Community & Volunteering
Canadian Forces Affiliate Radio System (CFARS)
Amateur Radio (VE2DRG)
Canadian Red Cross – First Responder & Firefighter
Startup Weekend • Civil Air Search & Rescue • Amateur Radio Field Day
📫 Connect With Me
LinkedIn | dan.regis@outlook.com
💡 Always open to collaboration on open-source projects, DevOps automation, and innovative IT infrastructure solutions.