Leading the IT integration of acquired businesses into the Access Group. Supporting the Mergers & Acquisitions Team in carrying out the IT Technical due diligence process for all acquisitions encompassing;* Internal IT Systems & Communication Systems* Hardware & Software Asset Management* Hosted Systems & Platforms* Information Security* Creation of the IT integration plan for Internal systems & communications and owning this from beginning to end.

Managing the college network infrastructure, systems & budget. Including:Management of a number of large scale projects to strict deadlines and budget including:Network design and migration from a dual network to a single 10Gb Fibre network using HP Procurve productsInstallation of a site wide Wireless NetworkInstallation of new computer suites including Apple Macs.Migration of 16 servers from Server 2003 to 2008r2Migration of 750 PC's and laptops from Win XP and Vista to Win 7 and installed software using Microsoft MDTMigration of email servers to Exchange 2007. Installation of a new Print Management system for the colleges 85 Printers & MFPs.Design of a web based Staff Performance Management system. Management and support of a learning platformInstallation of an update management system using Microsoft WUSManaging a team of up to five staff with duties ranging from IT Support inc Apple, Reprographics, Resources & Stage Management. Designed a number of websites associated with the college and pyramid including the college's own website and a website for administration staff within the pyramid to enable the sharing of good practice.Management of internal and external web servers, IIS & ApacheManagement of the Helpdesk system (SysAid) incorporating asset management with experience of ITIL principles.Management of annual budgetsMigration and management of the college Telephone system including Auto Attendant, Voicemail & VOIP integration.Installation & Specification of site wide AV & IWB systems including smart & Hitachi.Instigation of a pyramid IT support program which ran for five years providing support for up to eighteen sites.Developing IT related policies and procedures and presenting them to the leadership team and governing bodyDay2day responsibility for data protection and related issuesRun training sessions for new staff.

Supporting the corporate systems and network covering five sites and almost 250 workstations running Windows 98 to XP, and 12 servers running Windows NT4 and 2000. Management of the network infrastructure consisting of switches, routers and firewalls. Responsibility for the corporate internet, intranet and email servers; network security, anti-virus and email and internet filtering systems. Project management of projects including website design; security upgrades; systems installations; Server and workstation upgrades and rollout. Development of IT related policies and proceduresTraining staff members in the use of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Office 2000, Office XP, internet access and Email.

Consulting on all aspects of IT.

Running a support department and helpdesk supporting 1500+ end users with 72 servers across 54 sites. Building and installation of servers; management of internet and email hosting servers.

Supporting over 400 end users. Designing the corporate Internet site. Installing, upgrading and supporting Servers, PCs, hubs, switches, routers and peripherals within budget and deadlines.

Supporting nine international sites with 115 end-users. Design of the Corporate Internet site, Installation upgrade and repair of user PCs and peripherals within budget and deadlines. Costing and specifying the IT budget for projects, upgrades, repairs and end user training.

The last three years of this service involved the scheduling and support of PC based networks. Working with complex systems, including work involving security classified materials and documents to Top