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Sheffield, Gb

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Gb

I modernized digital infrastructure to support Industry 4.0 initiatives. By integrating IoT devices, information systems building data engineering pipelines, and machine learning models, I enabled data-driven decision-making and improved operational efficiency.Key Initiatives:Industrial IoT & Edge Analytics:Deployed IoT devices, and wireless sensors (e.g., LoRaWAN) to collect and process factory data, integrated with information systems and edge analytics for real-time equipment insights.Data Engineering & Visualization:Developed end-to-end pipelines leveraging InfluxDB for time-series data, Telegraf for metrics, and Grafana Loki for log management. Created Grafana dashboards for real-time visualization and automated alerts—facilitating proactive maintenance and efficiency gains.Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics:Utilized Azure-based ML services, in python eco system and PyTorch to implement predictive analytics for throughput optimization, downtime reduction. This supported proactive maintenance and data-informed strategic decisions.Systems Integration & Automation:Integrated Mitrefinch HR tools, Agility maintenance solutions, and ERP into the IT/OT environment, streamlining data flow and reducing administrative overhead.Leveraged Office 365, SharePoint, and Power Automate to enhance collaboration and automate information workflows. Achieved Cyber Essentials Accreditation to meet government and Ministry of Defense contract requirements.Strategic Leadership & Collaboration:Aligned IT investments with the company’s strategic vision, managing vendor relations, negotiating contracts, and optimizing ROI.Collaborated closely with the Managing Director and cross-functional teams, translating needs into scalable technical solutions.Outcome:This role solidified my expertise in IoT, data engineering, DataOps, and demonstrated my ability to unify information systems to create a data-driven culture improve visibility and production efficiency.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Gb

I've been working with Sheffield University for the last 3 years on various AI/data/IOT projects. This includes 3 years working with a mixed discipline group of SELA (Student Engineering Leadership Academy) students on IOT, data and AI. Also contributing to IOT/data research projects and hackathons at the IForge Hackspace at Sheffield University.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Gb

Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy develops engineering undergraduate students to become leaders of tomorrow, who create positive impact in research and industry. They recruit talent from the University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Engineering to fast track the development of engineering leaders. My role involves mentoring Sheffield University SELA (Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy) students in the topics of IOT, data and AI for the last 3 years bringing my experience from these areas in industry to the students helping them become tomorrows leaders.

Englewood, Colorado, Us

I am a advanced member of the Toastmasters organization. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization to help members improve communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Toastmasters International offers a program of communication and leadership projects designed to help people learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking. There are over 280 clubs in the uk alone with regular public speaking competitions to test your skills.Part of the role of committee member includes :Assisting fellow members in developing their communication and leadershipskills while developing my own.Helping your group maintain the Toastmasters standard of excellence in all projects and programs.Provide leadership, whether performing meeting roles, assisting on committees or serving as an officer.Telling other people about the value of Toastmasters and inviting guests to club meetings.Representing the Toastmasters brand in everyday business, social and community situations.Making the Toastmasters experience – for myself as well as others – as enjoyable and worthwhile as possible!

London, Gb

IOT tribe are a global organization. They source the best start-ups and connect them with their partners. With over 150 alumni and a network of experienced mentors they accelerate the adoption of disruptive technologies and new business models. They are also equity free accelerator!

Adelaide, Au

Responsibilities: Internode is the fastest growing ISP in Australia supplying innovative products to businesses and consumers. My role is to make sure all internal systems, Cisco IP phones, mobiles are working and configured across the various departments.Achievements: Resolving long standing issues reducing workload.Environment: Internode have diverse environment made up of Mac (100), Windows (400), and Linux desktop PC’s (50) on a Windows 2003 domain along with Unix, Linux and other proprietary server systems.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Gb

I had previously left the Network Administrator role to attend university as a full time student (previously attending part time while working full time) and was asked to return to run the IT department autonomously. The new role presented the need to make important decisions quicker but with no colleagues to bounce ideas off. I found the need to build trusted sources of information and included people networking and the use of forums to find best practices and the correct technical information quickly. This meant I could spend more time working on the most appropriate solution.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Gb

Responsibilities: My role as Network Administrator was to manage any ICT issues that arose. The duties included procurement of services, equipment & software, and liaising with third party suppliers, and phone system maintenance. For new purchases I was required to present a proposal and justify them to my director for approval. My routine tasks were installing patches, user administration and file permissions, re-image and configuring the various operating systems, installing new software and troubleshooting network and desktop issues. I documented the network and its infrastructure, and implemented a disaster recovery plan for key computers and tested with identical hardware and software so it was ready to use in an emergency. This was important work due to the requirements from our customers. I also supported an ERP solution produced by Sanderson’s PLC which runs on a PICK multi-value database.Achievements: Successfully managing the IT department autonomously. I also researched and implemented new technologies and maximised the use of the existing technologies to reduce cost, increase security and make the system management more efficient.Environment: The network consisted of 4 server operating systems including Windows 2003 server, Windows NT 4, a Linux server (NetPilot) for email and proxy service, and over 50 desktop operating systems running Windows 98, NT4, XP and Vista, Windows 7. The user base was over 40 office staff and 150 factory workers.

Barnsley, Uk, Gb

Responsibility: M.A.M Software is a major supplier of computer systems to the automotive trade. I started working for MAM Software as a support analyst, answering the phone and logging the details in a helpdesk system. I was also responsible for first pass resolution, on the software and the infrastructure, hardware and operating systems, and general queries on how the product works.After a short time I was promoted to second level support. The tasks involved with this new role were documenting software problems (bugs), and suggesting fixes to the programmers. I furthermore provided workarounds to ensure that customers could continue to work and remote assistance (RDP and VNC). In addition to the responsibilities of the existing customers I was also responsible for implementing/maintaining WAN links within the large multi-location companies. I trained users and staff on software features and regularly supervised colleagues from start to finish on problems. I was part of a team involved in improving the testing process making it repeatable and documenting it as we went along. The sales department often passed calls through for the more technical of sales and I often cross sold the different MAM packages depending on the customer’s requirements.Achievements: I was asked to become the first point of contact for Andrew Page Ltd who had over 200 customers using Autowork for their own propriety Internet based purchase order/price file download facility. This was an important contract with the potential for many new sales with many problems to overcome. The role involved organizing with MAM Software sales/engineers for new on-site installation and troubleshooting problems in liaison with Andrew Page.Environment: The System consisted of a Microsoft Windows Graphical User Interface and a Windows Server, which keeps a copy of all the databases files. The user base for the software was over 2,000 for the workshop software.

Gb

Responsibility: National Westminster Bank (NatWest) is one of the UK’s largest banks. I worked for Natwest on the helpdesk, providing support for the BankLine, which gives their customers typically non-computer orientated, online access to their bank accounts. I was responsible for ensuring the user’s machine was configured to operate with the banking software.Environment: The bankline software runs on Microsoft Windows operating system and connects to a secure private network using dial-up modem.

Responsibility: Handsworth Grange School is comprehensive school (Australian High School) and I was employed for seven months while completing my national vocational qualification. I was responsible for repairing printers and computers, implementing new software and hardware, and supporting students and staff with computer problems.Achievements: While I was there I was asked to become part of a cutting edge team implementing and supporting a new Microsoft Window NT 4 Server with over 160 Windows 95 clients on a domain throughout the school. This involved swapping hard drives, network issues, troubleshooting Windows/Novel compatibility issues.Environment: The network consisted of 2 Windows NT 4 Servers and 100 clients in one site and a Novel server with 60 clients in the other connected by a bridge with over a 1000 students and teachers using the equipment.

Bachelor’S Degree, Applied Computing

Data Warehousing (One Semester Intensive Course)

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