As a Group Head of IT Infrastructure and Cloud Services, I am known for my expertise transforming global enterprise systems, leveraging business and technical acumen to generate solutions for complex issues. I specialize in championing strategic initiatives to deliver effective results, participating in critical decision-making processes while working proactively with cross-functional teams to drive competitive advantage. With a strategic mindset, I am committed to cultivating exceptional stakeholder relationships, meeting their needs and expectations at every step. As an experienced and goal-oriented professional, business owners know they can rely on my ability to provide exceptional service, resources, and methods to meet ever-changing objectives and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, based on my expertise in the following areas: · Strategic & Tactical Planning · Enterprise Architecture · Supply Chain Management · Budgeting & Forecasting · Innovation Engaging and collaborative, I am a trusted partner to C-level leadership, relied upon to identify and capitalize on opportunities for major savings and process improvements.
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Layoff/Position EliminatedCareer Break Aug 2024 - PresentRedundancy
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Global It Head Of InfrastructureJas Worldwide Feb 2008 - Aug 2024Atlanta, Ga, UsI spearhead global IT infrastructure and Cloud solutions, building world-class scalable systems to maximise employee productivity while managing overall costs. I direct the development of global service and support delivery solutions, and I negotiate cost-effective contracts with key vendors, integrating multiple country acquisitions. • Led migration of 50+ servers from hosting company to Cloud, cutting monthly costs by 25%. • Directed redesign of local and regional networks into centralised and global network systems using local and Cloud technologies. • Prepared and terraformed blueprints for Cloud networks and services, including security design, data governance, and classifications. • Supported global infrastructure for both on-site and virtualised ecosystems, maintaining networks, budgets, performance, and capacity planning. Enterprise Architect Coordinated single mail domain integration of all mail systems and full integration/migration of multiple systems, including mail security services. Provided Tier 3 troubleshooting and support services for critical servers, systems, and applications. • Managed Branch technical concerns and created support system in Lotus to transform chaos into orderly technical support operation. • Migrated and centralised 20+ localised Active Directory domains / workgroups and dependencies into one centralised user / device management system. -
Technical Infrastructure SpecialistCp Ships Jul 2004 - Oct 2007I provided Tier 3 troubleshooting and support services for critical servers, systems, and applications. Serving as the technical lead on application and server projects, I designed and Implemented NetIQ and HP System Insight Manager and prepared high-level technical documentation. • Built cross-continent Citrix system for central sales support system, saving time and replacing low productivity of legacy desktop-only applications. • Diagnosed and resolved most critical issues with Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 servers, eliminating regular crashes by developing and integrating fixes within existing infrastructure. • Managed team building, designing, and implementing like-for-like Citrix MetaFrame XPe environment with no disruption to 5000 workstations.
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Citrix/Windows Infrastructure Consultant/EngineerIt Net / Richmond Council May 2003 - Jun 2004I built and migrated an existing NT4 Citrix Infrastructure to Windows 2000, troubleshooting and maintaining the new environment.
Andrew Dickson Education Details
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Holy Trinity
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