Professional Experience
Batchelor of Computer Science (BSc) from the University of Brighton;
Hardware management such as Dell PowerEdge server, PowerVault SAN, HPE Proliant maintenance, installation and eventual decommission.
Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022, with different roles (AD, Group Policies, WSUS, SCOM, IIS, RDS, )
More than 20 years networking with firewalls, switches (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing) including Cisco Catalyst and Meraki; Ubiquiti Unifi
Wifi experience with Unifi, Cisco Meraki and Cisco traditional
Long experience with Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
Experience with Microsoft/Office 365, Exchange, OneDrive. Licensing and management. Intune/Endpoint, AutoPilot
Cloud solution managing the Azure environment (Azure AD, ADConnect, virtual servers)
Monitoring systems such as PRTG, Solar Winds, Dell OpenManage
Scripting using Powershell, VBasic,
VOIP products such as Cisco
SSL certificates application and renewal
SAN storage such as Dell PowerVault, HP MSA
Ticketing systems such as Zendesk, TopDesk
Working in an international, multicultural environment with a wide range of skillsets and abilities.
Ability to talk to all levels of the org from new hires and interns, to management and board.
I particularly enjoy working on new projects, documenting the work as I go, and delivering a finished valued solution.
Imparting knowledge with Helpdesk and colleagues, and delegating and training those who are open to it.
Experience of contract management and supplier management, obtaining quotes, writing proposals and working with senior management to agree budgets and priorities.
Currently overseeing a budget of €1.6 M.