Michael Guirguis
Pharmacist · IT Director · Full-Stack Engineer
Professional Summary
MPharm graduate from the University of Sunderland with PEBC Evaluating Exam and OSCE passed. IT Director overseeing Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and infrastructure across five business divisions. Full-stack developer and founder of MKG Builds, shipping Next.js applications, Supabase backends, and AI-powered automation. Manages a 3-node Proxmox homelab running 35+ self-hosted services. Combines clinical precision from pharmacy with systematic engineering discipline.
Experience
Founder & Lead Developer
2024 – PresentMKG Builds · Mississauga, ON
- Ship full-stack web applications using Next.js, Supabase, and Vercel
- Build AI-powered automation workflows with n8n, Claude, and custom agents
- Develop CertusRx — an AI-driven PEBC exam prep platform
- Manage client projects spanning infrastructure, web development, and AI integration
IT Director
2020 – PresentMDM Group Inc. · Mississauga, ON
- Lead IT operations across 5 divisions: Group, Contracting, Homes, Wood, Telecom
- Administer Microsoft 365 tenant for 40+ users with Intune device management
- Manage multi-domain Azure AD, SharePoint integrations, and Power Platform
- Design and maintain TP-Link Omada enterprise networking infrastructure
Pharmacy Technician
2017 – 2021Various Pharmacies · Ontario, Canada
- Worked across 6 pharmacy positions: dispensing, compounding, patient intake, inventory
- Mastered Kroll, Healthwatch, and Fillware pharmacy management systems
- Locations: Sandalwood Medical, Living Arts, Heritage Glen, Apple-Hills, Mint Care
Education
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)
University of Sunderland, UK
Healthcare & Sciences
MCPHS University, Boston
Kinesiology
McMaster University, Hamilton
Certifications & Licensure
- PEBC Evaluating Exam (EE) — Passed
- PEBC OSCE — Passed
- PEBC Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCQ) — In Progress
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR
Technical Skills
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
Frameworks: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Vite
Backend: Supabase, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Node.js
Infrastructure: Proxmox, Docker, ZFS, Nginx
Cloud: Vercel, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Intune
AI/Automation: n8n, Claude, OpenAI, AI SDK
Networking: TP-Link Omada, VLANs, Tailscale
Pharmacy: Kroll, Healthwatch, Fillware
Athletics
- National Basketball League & BUCS Varsity (UK, 2018–2023)
- Rookie of the Year — University of Sunderland Basketball
- 3x Club Colours Award · 3x Elite Athlete Scheme
- Division 1 Basketball (OBA) — Brampton Warriors & Mississauga Monarchs (2010–2015)