Bruce Chafe

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About Bruce Chafe

Database & Systems Lead for a multi-brand automotive group in Newfoundland, managing IT infrastructure for 500+ users across dealerships, collision centres, and service facilities representing Hyundai, Genesis, BMW MINI, Ford, Mitsubishi, and Subaru. I oversee the full spectrum of enterprise technology—from strategic planning and network architecture to hands-on implementation and system integration. The automotive environment demands specialized expertise in DMS integration, compliance management, and multi-site coordination. Recent achievements include leading complete technology deployments for new facility openings, managing complex acquisition integrations, and migrating legacy security systems to Ubiquiti UniFi Protect. My current focus is on adopting and upgrading camera systems across all sites to UniFi Protect, ensuring scalable, secure, and centrally managed video infrastructure. Core competencies: Microsoft 365 administration • Network infrastructure design • Security camera planning & deployment • Project management • Team leadership. Now CompTIA A+ certified, I combine industry-standard credentials with extensive real-world experience. I’m always open to connecting with automotive industry peers and IT infrastructure specialists to share insights and best practices.