We had managed to half develop our Moodle site but had reached the end of our capabilities to solve certain problems and implement the features we wanted. So we decided to seek help from a professional. Michael addressed issues we were having with responsive design, compatibility with mobile devices as well as polishing the general look and feel of the site. He also implemented new features including customizing the registration process, and helping us implement completion tracking and badges for our courses. As a result of working with Michael, we now have a Moodle site that is in working order which can finally be opened to people and start our online training project. We really appreciated Michael showing us how to properly use the plugins he installed and developed for us. He also gave us a lot of useful information regarding his work as well as a lot of extra helpful information. We now actually know what to do on our own since he finished the project. If you are on the fence about whether to work with Michael or not, we recommend that you go for it.
Submitted by: Pascaline Etter, Responsable des communications, Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes via eMail
Services: Moodle Full Stack Web Development
I was very fortunate to work with Michael. He is professional, organized, resourceful and systematic in his approach to tackling a complex project. Michael is willing to immerse himself in the content he is working with, and excels through his patience and determination to solve any technical problem. He is a reliable employee who functions on the premise that his work outputs must necessarily reflect his ethic.
Submitted by: Confidential client via eMail
Services: Web Developer
I had the pleasure to work with Michael on a project for our client, the Department of Justice Canada. During this time I found Michael to be professional, personable and able to provide clear recommendations in order to complete the project as requested. He went above and beyond to ensure that the finished project exceeded expectations for our client and they assured me that they would welcome any opportunity to work with him again in the future.
Submitted by: Jocelyn Gluck, Resource & Account Manager, IT Services, Altis Professional via LinkedIn
Services: Web Developer / Conversion specialist
Michael and I worked together to create a custom implementation of the Moodle LMS for the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Michael’s knowledge of Government of Canada requirements, including WET and WCAG 2.0, and his programming skills enabled us to successfully deliver this project, meeting client expectations and addressing all key requirements. Michael kept the client up-to-date on Moodle's release roadmap, including new features, enhancements, bug fixes and long-term service (LTS) releases. This allowed us to provide guidance and prepare the client for possible patches and future releases. I enjoyed working with Michael and look forward to doing so again.
Submitted by: Paul Bennett, Sr. Learning Systems Analyst at Instrux Media via LinkedIn
Services: Moodle Full Stack Web Development, Linux Administration
Warm thanks to Michael Milette for his collaboration and help in the Tracker, proposing and solving multiple accessibility issues. Thanks!
Submitted by: Eloy Lafuente, Facilitator and Core Developer at Moodle Pty Ltd. via Blog
Services: Moodle Web Development, Open Source Contributor
Michael's knowledge of the technical environment at DFAIT as well has his ability to provide technical support to others is key to the success of communications with our clients. Michael is able to provide training and explanation to people of all differents skills. His top qualities are: Personable, Expert, Creative.
Submitted by: Nadine Regimbal, Internet Development Coordinator at Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade via LinkedIn
Services: Project Coordination, Web Development, Graphic Design, Information Architecture
Michael always gives his web client the expected support; but he always goes further than expected. He anticipates and follows through patiently on every web-site issue, and provides a personalized library of reference tools at a language level that enables the client to set up a system where he can manage his own content easily. He always strives for a 5 star web developing relationship with his client! His top qualities are: Personable, Expert, High Integrity.
Submitted by: Chet Skibinski, Director/Personal and Corporate Trainer at 1 Fitbug Personal Training and Consulting via LinkedIn
Services: Graphic/Web Designer, Website Migration
We've had the pleasure of working with Michael on a number of projects. He's been able to help us tweak our WordPress CMS sites for at least 5 different clients recently, all requiring unique solutions. We've also had him develop files that we can use in more than one installation. Michael's calm personality makes it easy to work through complicated activities and end up with a solution that fits the bill. We always learn something from him when we work together, too - lots of extra value there for us. His top qualities are: Great Results, Expert, Creative.
Submitted by: Jim Moran, President and ISO Management System Designer at The Learning Alliance Inc. via LinkedIn
Services: IT/Web Coaching
I'm happy to endorse Michael. He did an excellent job as Web Manager for the Invest in Canada website - best of luck in your future endeavours!
Submitted by: Nathalie Béchamp, Director, Investor Outreach at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada via LinkedIn
Services: Website Management, Project Management, Web Development, Graphic Design
Working with Michael, he has proven to be extremely dedicated, caring, and always giving more than 100% when completing all request. He is a very good instructor, ready to help out on any technical topics. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to computer technologies and well aware of trends. His working ethics, mannerism, work discipline and, above all, his patience is indisputable. He is consistently striving for excellence in whatever he does, which I believe is truly who he is. Michael is always ready to give a hand to whoever needs it and I can completely rely on his help and patience. He takes the time to listen, to analyze, and is extremely resourceful in finding solutions. One of the ways he accomplishes this is by effectively doing research using the web and other sources in order to find the most feasible, convenient and cost effective way to achieve the desired results. In my whole working career, I haven't met anyone like Michael who is so passionate in his job as well as helping others to also achieve excellence in their project deliverables. Michael is good in anything he chooses to do and he is one person who really can do it all. He has impressed me immensely and his vast knowledge will remain impressed with me forever. One time, while I was on my vacation, he offered to be my backup graphic designer in addition to doing his job as the web manager at the same time. He has a good visual eye on balance in graphics, color and can spot problem areas and gives instructions how to fix or take it to the higher level. With confidence and pride, I would recommend that any organization have such a valuable multi-talented, technical person aboard.
Submitted by: Zorica Tosun, Graphic Designer at Foreign Affairs and International Trade via eMail
Services: Website Management, Project Management, Web Development, Graphic Design
I like that fact that Michael didn't make me feel like it was a session, it was very clear that he has been doing this for a while, he helped me and gave me some valuable information and I could tell that is was from experience and from the heart. Thank you Michael, you really have made a difference in my live, you are a great, effective, and compassionate person, thank you for your help. I wish that their was more people in the world like you. His top qualities are: Expert, High Integrity, Creative.
Submitted by: Robert Hernandez, Public Speaker/Trainer/Business and Life Coach at Robert Hernandez Public Speaker via LinkedIn
Services: Business and Web Consulting
Michael was a great manager with excellent people skills and a high level of attention to detail. He encouraged me to manage my time well and taught me a lot about how to enhance my productivity at work. As the Web manager at the Invest in Canada bureau, Michael was in charge of the invest in Canada website, and a number of other related web projects. He also managed external contractors who were working on the Invest in Canada site. Michael is a great person to work with, and he was always willing to share his knowledge on technical and other work-related matters. In addition, he was always willing to listen, and receiving feedback from his employees was very important to him. If there was ever a conflict, he would seek to resolve it as quickly as possible in a way that was fair to the involved parties. I would not hesitate to recommend Michael in any management or technical role as he has a wide variety of skills across many areas.
Submitted by: Andre Lashley, Webmaster at Foreign Affairs and International Trade via LinkedIn
Services: Website Management, Project Management, Web Development, Graphic Design
My co-op workterm at the Invest in Canada Bureau was made valuable because of the exceptional leadership of Michael Milette. The job description for the incoming student had changed from a marketing function to a more IT-focused position. Nonetheless, Michael helped customize my work-plan to focus more on management and helped develop many of my transferable skills such as time management and quality management. Michael is an amazing supervisor that understands how to motivate young workers. His guidance has helped me develop into a professional that strives for high integrity and high quality of work.
Submitted by: Richard Tea, Internet Marketing/Website Support, International Management at Foreign Affairs and International Trade via LinkedIn
Services: Website Management, Project Management, Web Development, Graphic Design
Michael is a dedicated and focused professional. I found him to be very pleasant and articulate on a consistent basis. I could count on Michael to provide good insights on technical issues related to video placements onto our web site, purchasing IT materials (e.g. external hard drives), as well as to help me with other technical support, for example in Excel, which was beyond the scope of the mandate of his job with us. I mention this Excel issue simply to demonstrate Michael's willingness to be a team player and help a colleague out! It was a pleasure to have Michael work for Invest in Canada and I recommend him as a good candidate for technical-IT work.
Submitted by: Cindy Babyn, Senior Investment Officer at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and author of Moving Out, a Young Adults Guide to Living on Your Own
Services: Website Management, Project Management, Web Development, Graphic Design
Michael has the great ability of wearing multiple hats in the office when it comes to communications and technology. Although his role dictates a specific set of tasks, Michael never fails to impress me with his vast knowledge of every technical related facet of our department. I am grateful to have worked with Michael as he made my transition into the department an easy one. He truly cares about others and is always willing to provide quick solution to problems others may encounter with their daily work tasks. Always there to listen and provide advice to ones concerns but never quick to overshadow another’s role, that is Michael Milette.
Submitted by: Ryan Latreille, Graphic Designer at Foreign Affairs and International Trade via LinkedIn
Services: Website Management, Project Management, Web Development, Graphic Design
Michael was a great manager who provided me with mentorship, flexibility, and an overall good experience during my time at DFAIT. I recommend him for his hard-working demeanour and his effective approach to management.
Submitted by: Shannon Fairchild, Internet Marketing/Website Support, Management Information Systems at Foreign Affairs and International Trade via LinkedIn
Services: Website Management, Project Management, Web Development, Graphic Design
Michael is a great IT Consultant with a wide range of knowledge. His expertise allowed us to complete our project on time and schedule. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an IT Consultant specialist.
Submitted by: Pierre Audette, PMP, Project Manager at Canadian International Development Agency via LinkedIn.
Services: Senior Microsoft Office Template Designer/Developer, Business Process Analyst, Team Lead, Technical Project Manager, Trainer, Web Developer
If you want a good coach, a good advisor, a good listener and a good helping hand to start a business or just for life in general, consult Michael Milette of TNG Consulting, the greatest coach you could have. In my experience, he is very patient, always ready to lend a hand and always has the answers to my questions.
Submitted by: Muriel Cormier, Director at Services Administratifs Mucosys
Services: Business Startup Coaching, Web Development, Graphic Design, Technical Support
Michael Milette kindly gave up part of his family day to come and walk me through the basics of Camtasia - a program I've been struggling with for two years. I must say, he is a very kind and patient teacher and I can see how he must make a great relationship coach.
Submitted by: Angela Sutcliffe, Owner/Business Consultant at Sutcliffe Consulting via Facebook
Services: Technology Coaching
I strongly recommend Michael Milette for both his technical skills and his interpersonal skills. I would not hesitate to hire Michael Milette again as a consultant or as an employee. It was my pleasure to work with Michael Milette on the Smart Master Conversion project from March 2009 to January 2010. I was the Project Manager and Enterprise Architect for the Smart Master Conversion project and Michael Milette reported directly to me. The goal of the project was to convert 150 electronic forms from IBM Lotus Word Pro Smart Master templates to Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word templates or Microsoft Word macro-enabled templates. Michael’s role was to convert Smart Master templates to Microsoft Word. He demonstrated great expertise in Microsoft Word and VBA; he was the resident expert in these technologies. I assigned the most difficult and complex Smart Master templates to Michael and he wrote standalone applications in Microsoft Word and VBA where one Microsoft Word macro-enabled template replaced numerous Smart Master templates. This improved the user interface and reduced time and effort required to do the conversion. Other team members often requested assistance from Michael. Michael also worked on things that were above and beyond his initial contract. He resolved architectural issues. He created a graph using Microsoft Excel to demonstrate weekly project progress to upper management. He implemented part of CIDA’s internal Web site to access electronic forms. These additional tasks contributed greatly to the success of the project. I am very happy with Michael’s work.
Submitted by: Walter Sokyrko, Senior Technical Specialist, Application Architect at Canadian International Development Agency via LinkedIn.
Services: Senior Microsoft Office Template Designer/Developer, Business Process Analyst, Team Lead, Technical Project Manager, Trainer, Web Developer
Michael is one of those few individuals who holds competencies in the IT technical area as well as in the business and technical analysis of work environments. Add to this a creative side which makes him a valuable asset in solution finding. He works well in teams or autonomously, as applicable. Michael is a person of high integrity, he is dedicated to the tasks he endeavours and it is without hesitation that I recommend him.
Submitted by: Louise Laperrière, Forms/Project Manager at Canadian International Development Agency via LinkedIn.
Services: Technical Analyst
Michael is very personable and patient. He helped me set up my website and showed me how to manage it. He is very generous with his time. His top qualities are that he is Personable, offers Good Value and is On Time.
Submitted by: Dale Choquette, Owner/Life Coach at Audacious Living via LinkedIn.
Services: Web Developer and Web Designer
Michael was so much fun to work with. He was very patient and gave me great advice regarding my website. With his help I was able to get my website up and running in no time. I have no knowledge or experience in website design and Michael taught me how to make it work. I recommend Michael to anyone who wants to have a professional looking website and wants to have fun while getting it done.
Submitted by: Dr. Patricia K. Suggs, Owner/Life Coach at Life Journey Coaching via eMail.
Services: Technology Coaching
Tech Coach Michael was most helpful, listening to my needs, offering solid direction, and delivering technical expertise efficiently.
Submitted by: Chet Skibinski, Director/Personal and Corporate Trainer at 1 Fitbug Personal Training and Consulting via website.
Services: Web Developer, Web Designer, Technology Coaching
As a new business owner, the thought of creating a website to showcase landscape photography seemed both exciting yet intimidating. Like all photographers, I wanted my site to have tremendous visual impact since the perception of photographic images can be greatly influenced by their presentation. Tech Coach Michael Milette was able to turn what seemed like an overwhelming task into an easy and enjoyable process. While I had gathered some ideas from perusing numerous photography websites, completing the TNG Consulting Inc. “Clarity Guide” greatly helped me to define the specific content and overall “look” I wished to project.
After comparing and selecting a particular template, Michael led me through the process of registering my domain name and constructing the site in a straightforward, step-by-step manner. With his strong technical background and expertise, he also suggested numerous enhancements that I otherwise would not have known were possible.
The result is a website that is highly professional and serves as a visually stunning point of reference for potential clients. Thanks to Michael’s thorough training, I am also able to maintain it myself without having to involve another provider anytime I wish to add or alter content.
With his affable personality and engaging sense of humour, Michael was also an absolute pleasure to work with.
Thanks again, Tech Coach Michael. I am EXTREMELY pleased with our results and would highly recommend your service to any business owner seeking to develop a new website.
Submitted by: Susan Knopp, Owner/Photographer at Coastal FX Photography via LinkedIn.
Services: Web Developer, Web Designer, Technology Coaching
Your hard work and expertise Michael, with respect to the conversion and updating/modification of the contract templates, is most definitely appreciated!
Submitted by: Judy Robbins, Team Leader at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada via eMail.
Services: Microsoft Office Template Developer
Michael a développé et implanté un programmer informatique permettant une gestion rapide et très efficace de tous les dossiers d'employés temporaires, et ce, dans un temps relativement court considérant l'ampleur du projet. Michael a fait preuve tout au long de son séjour parmi nous de beaucoup d'intérêt face au projet, d'ardeur au travail ne comptant jamais ses heures et d'un grand sens du professionnalisme. Je lui souhaite de trouver un emploi lui permettant de mettre à profit toutes ses connaissances et capacités et je vous le recommande sans aucune réticence.
Submitted by: Brigitte Bourcier, Agent des ressources humaines at Canada Post Corporation via written letter.
Services: Programmer Analyst
During his five years with us, Michael worked at our order desk and was accordingly involved in the field of sales. Though not his chosen field by his own admission, he did, none the less, perform his work diligently and established a happy relationship with our customers. Having worked here for that long, it is scarcely necessary to add that his honesty and integrity were without question. We are sure that he will be enthusiastic and conscientious in his work and give satisfaction to any future employer.
Submitted by: J. Campbell Laing, President at Egan-Laing Inc. via written letter.
Services: Order desk, Customer Service