Andy Bower Email & Phone Number

Liverpool, Gb

Liverpool, Gb

Heading up Group Technology Services for both USS and USS Investment Management I have responsibility for Technology Services and Cyber Security.

London, England, Gb

Heading up the Global Infrastructure for the Pladis Global / Yildiz Holdings group I was responsible for the Server, Storage, and the Networks teams based out of the USA, UK & Turkey. Managing the global data centre services and locations, defining the technology strategy and roadmaps to be applied globally.Delivering complex programmes of change and digital transformation across the different territories to align the technology strategies globally. Project managing and delivering large scale moves to O365 and data centre migrations.• Managing a team of technology specialists across the group’s global locations.• Key Stakeholder management.• Technology Strategy development and implementation.• Data Centre management.• Vendor & Supplier management• Service Management.• Mentoring

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

To manage and be an active member of a team responsible for the IT infrastructure across the Peel Ports Group. To deliver an IT Infrastructure roadmap for the Group, continually working with the Head of IT regarding direction, speed, innovation & content. To deliver the Infrastructure elements of Projects working with the IT Project Manager & IT Business Relationship Manager function.

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

In-depth understanding of the core infrastructure across the Group, responsible for maintenance, performance monitoring and implementation of new technologies. This is a challenging position providing the opportunity to influence and shape the type of technologies used by the business and be a part of strategic planning with regards to technological roadmaps.Ensure that the Project & Maintenance team is working effectively to maximise system availability and performance against clear benchmarks. Responsible for ensuring standards are met and routine maintenance activities are clearly identified and carried out diligently within the team.Ensure procedures and documentation are followed and kept to a high standard, including forward schedule of change, change control and technical documentation. Lead by example to ensure high standards of professionalism in all aspects of delivering IT services to the business. Provide out of hours assistance to on-call engineers and weekend project work as and when required. Work with the business and the IT Product Managers to manage, prioritise and deliver infrastructure projects to budget and on time.Travel to other sites to assist with project work, proactively seeking opportunities to improve infrastructure and identify risks and cost savings.MS Windows Server 2003/2008, MS Active Directory and MS Exchange Server 2003, MS Hyper-V.Citrix Presentation Server / XenApp Architecture MS Operations Manager and HP Insight ManagerHP SAN and Blade technologies, onboard admin & Command View.MS SQL2005/2008 MS Clustering

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

Project management, documenting and implementationTechnical documentationInfrastructure design and sizing of Microsoft based solutions (AD, MS Clustering, Load Balancing, Exchange, SQL 2000 – 2008, Hyper-V)Capacity planning and designServer consolidation using Hyper-VEVA class SAN design and managementThird party managementDeputising for Infrastructure Manager when necessaryPoint of escalation for Peel Ports engineers in the event of P1 incidentsManage workloads, and bring engineers into on-going projectsIncident Management

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

MS Windows Server 2003/2008, MS Active Directory and MS Exchange Server 2003, MS Hyper-V.Citrix Presentation Server / XenApp Architecture MS Operations Manager and HP Insight ManagerHP SAN and Blade technologies, onboard admin & Command View.MS SQL2005/2008 MS Clustering

Widnes, Cheshire, Gb

Management of server infrastructure ensuring a reliable and stable working environmentEffective management of time between support & project work.Technical implementation, including VMware VI3 implementation, Citrix remote working, Blackberry Enterprise Server, server consolidationBackup strategiesEnsuring a stable reliable desktop environment for all usersActive Directory / Group Policy administrationExchange management – OWA, Mobile Push mail devices3rd party supplier and support managementOffering ongoing support to other members of the support teamKeeping up to date with new technologies and identifying systems to benefit the business

London, England, Gb

Support for all Microsoft & Bespoke applicationsNetwork problems at user level and server levelBackup scheduling and planning for all three sitesProject implementations across my region including general application servers and specialised systems such as Citrix & BlackberryGeneral Server optimisation and supportActive Directory administration & implementation, Users / Computers / Security / GpolicyBlackberry AdministrationTechnical DocumentationRemote supportLiaising with all levels of management to keep them informed of project progress and to keep communication lines openSupport across the UK either remotely or travelling to sites as and when needed.Regular trips to head office in London for management updates & team meetings