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Develop, maintain current bespoke Food Traceability System written on PfxPlus Software running on various Windows platforms. Using Visual Studio migrate current PfxPlus programs and develop and maintain new programs with Visual Basic on the .Net platform and SQL Databases.Design, develop and implement HCS Sales Order Processing module on VB platform.Liaise with Clients and evaluate their needs, then deliver the required scope through good communication, working practice and testing… Show more Develop, maintain current bespoke Food Traceability System written on PfxPlus Software running on various Windows platforms. Using Visual Studio migrate current PfxPlus programs and develop and maintain new programs with Visual Basic on the .Net platform and SQL Databases.Design, develop and implement HCS Sales Order Processing module on VB platform.Liaise with Clients and evaluate their needs, then deliver the required scope through good communication, working practice and testing in a controlled environment prior to implementation on live systems. Maintain and monitor the SQL Databases on the clients serversDocument procedures for Clients for any new or updated developments.Provide all levels of support for clients including out of Hours Support Show less

IT Manager responsible for the running of the IT Operations across 3 Sites in Scotland - Hardware and Software Installations, Configuration and Support of Unix, Windows 9x, 2000, XP and NT Desktop and Servers.Maintenance and configuration of Local Area Network running Windows 9x, 2000 and XP Desktops.Systems Administration of Windows Servers, Mail Servers and Unix Servers.Updating and maintaining customised factory systems running on Windows 2000 Platform.Ensuring Business… Show more IT Manager responsible for the running of the IT Operations across 3 Sites in Scotland - Hardware and Software Installations, Configuration and Support of Unix, Windows 9x, 2000, XP and NT Desktop and Servers.Maintenance and configuration of Local Area Network running Windows 9x, 2000 and XP Desktops.Systems Administration of Windows Servers, Mail Servers and Unix Servers.Updating and maintaining customised factory systems running on Windows 2000 Platform.Ensuring Business Critical Systems are available during Plant Operational times.Providing all levels of support to 45 PC Users and Scale Operators.Application Support and Training for 3rd Party Software.Managing and overseeing Installation of new IT Projects.Provide support out of hours. Show less

Broadened was a start up ISP. Install and Configure Compaq Insight Management and Micromuse NetCool to monitor Windows 2000 Servers, monitor Unix Servers using Sun Management Server 3.0.System and file restores for the Windows 2000/Unix Operating systems through Solstice Backup.Assist the Database Administration (Oracle/SQL) with Application Support.Liaise with the Application Development Teams to determine their requirements for the Operation’s Team.Define Working Practices… Show more Broadened was a start up ISP. Install and Configure Compaq Insight Management and Micromuse NetCool to monitor Windows 2000 Servers, monitor Unix Servers using Sun Management Server 3.0.System and file restores for the Windows 2000/Unix Operating systems through Solstice Backup.Assist the Database Administration (Oracle/SQL) with Application Support.Liaise with the Application Development Teams to determine their requirements for the Operation’s Team.Define Working Practices for the Operation’s Team, document these and provide an Operational Procedures Manual. Show less

As Computer Operator/Systems Administrator I was responsible for 1st & 2nd line support for Unix/NT Operating Systems, including system and file restores through Veritas NetBackup. Monitoring and scheduling of batch runs and backups for business critical systems running on Unix/NT Operating systems using Veritas NetBackup and the Maestro Scheduling Tool. Assist in the Build and Configuration of Unix Servers for various aspects of the Business. Liaise with the internal business customers with… Show more As Computer Operator/Systems Administrator I was responsible for 1st & 2nd line support for Unix/NT Operating Systems, including system and file restores through Veritas NetBackup. Monitoring and scheduling of batch runs and backups for business critical systems running on Unix/NT Operating systems using Veritas NetBackup and the Maestro Scheduling Tool. Assist in the Build and Configuration of Unix Servers for various aspects of the Business. Liaise with the internal business customers with regards to setting up and altering of Batch/Backup Schedules.Implementation and documentation of procedures in order for the Data Centre to gain ISO. Monitor & maintain access control for the IT Satellite Rooms within the Perth Complex. Tape Management, ensuring backup tapes go off and return on-site in a controlled manner. Assist in the running down of Operational Work within the Data Centre, whilst the Operational work transferred to Havant due to the merger of Scottish Hydro Electric and Southern Electric. Show less