Andrew Cave Email & Phone Number

201 Bishopsgate Spitalfields, London Ec2M 3Un

Hampshire

Lovelace Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom Rg12 8Sn

Integration Infrastructure, Integration Facility, Department for Communities and Local Government, The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, Cabinet Office, Charity Commission:-Define the technology and document the process for the deployment of security patching (emergency release and business as usual).Represent Integration at Patch Review Boards to ensure security patches are relevant to the Account architecture.Produce change instructions that include product metadata to secure and maintain the baseline of the customers’ integration, test and production infrastructures.Uphold the customer contract agreement for the delivery of security patching.Produce custom windows installer transforms that allow independent software vendors to publish security updates through SCUP (where manufacturer’s catalogs are unavailable).Develop effective security policies and procedures.Review High Level Designs, and assist in the production of Low Level Design documentation with feedback to the Customer Solutions Architect on Account architecture irregularities.Create software deployment packages from standardised toolsets.Create custom scripts for non-standardised software deployment packages.Implement Group Policy Objects.Produce document Change Instructions and/or Installation Instructions that detail the software deployment and/or installation steps.Communicate with, but not limited to, Project Managers, Customer Solution Architects, Developers (internal/third party) and Test Analysts on all aspects of product integration into the customers infrastructure.Responsible for the technical provision of Tier 4 Support recommendations, from software vendor (internal/third party) to project stakeholder, whilst adhering to Account architecture.

Observatory House, Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom Sl1 2Ey

Home Office Infrastructure, Integration and Test Facility, Home Office Account:-Managing the provision and support of the Fujitsu Integration and Test Facilities to deliver application packaging and testing services for the Home Office Account.Responsible for defining and providing the cost models for the support team and the infrastructure as a service. This involves the review of design documents and attending the design review board to ascertain the technical requirements for the provision of a quotation to the Project Manager for the costs involved in the installation and ongoing support of their deliverables.Responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling and progressing incidents reported to the APT JIRA Defect Reporting System to satisfy local support policy requirements. This requires skills matching, assessing and assigning the availability of 3rd line support engineers and as required, escalation to subject matter specialists.Responsible for the provision of weekly reports to the Head of the Implementation & Test Services Capability Unit to include the current business service level ‘Blockers’ and ‘Critical’ issues. Adding risks to the qualitative Risk Register.Management, configuration and administration of Microsoft Server Technologies, VMware vSphere 5 and associated enterprise application software, hardware and network appliances. Contributing to the management of a cost budget of circ. £100 million per annum.Maintaining and encouraging relationships across Fujitsu service departments and external business partners. This includes attending regular meetings both with departmental heads and team members to ensure any issues are highlighted and addressed.Responsible for all aspects of health & safety, recruitment, training, performance and deliverables for a team of up to ten 3rd line support engineers.Maintaining documentation of changes regarding users, functions and systems.

Viables Industrial Estate, Jays Close, Bastingstoke, United Kingdom Rg22 4By

Defence Information Infrastructure, Integration and Test Facility, Defence Account:-Manage the resourcing and workflow of the Rig Support Team in order to achieve service level agreements and customer satisfaction.Responsible for the identification of service delivery improvements.Identifying risks and taking actions to resolve or avoid them.Anticipating how business issues apply to own area.Developing and sharing specialist knowledge and best practice across area of responsibility.In depth familiarization of chosen specialist standards to advise peers and promote subordinates.Promoting added value to ensure service management.Developing staff in the skills required to address the broader requirement of customers.

Viables Industrial Estate, Jays Close, Bastingstoke, United Kingdom Rg22 4By

Defence Information Infrastructure, Integration and Test Facility, Defence Account:-Maintaining and troubleshooting Fujitsu and HP hardware, Microsoft software and services to ensure an effective, base-lined integration infrastructure.Enhancing a disaster recovery and business continuity routine, which includes managing backups and imaging servers to a pre-defined baselines.Maintaining and troubleshooting Fujitsu Siemens Primergy and Blade Server systems; including hardware, software and services to ensure an effective, baseline MOD DII IT Integration Infrastructure.Upgrading and/or installing Security Enhanced Windows 2000/2003 Advanced Server within multiple domains.Integrating and administration of Win2003 Group Policies and profiles site wide.

Scu Leydene, Hms Collingwood, Newgate Ln, Fareham, Hampshire Po14 1As

I spent my final four years in the Royal Navy employed as the Senior Network Administrator at SCU.I was responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting network systems; including hardware, software and services to ensure an efficient, effective, and up-to-date secure IT infrastructure that met TEMPEST requirements. I was the subject matter expert for all aspects of Network and IT support, which encompassed multiple Microsoft infrastructures, fibre and ethernet LANs and WAN connectivity, CISCO PIX Firewall security, 3Com SuperStack switch hardware configurations, and hardware procurement in a customer oriented environment.Whilst I was at Special Communications Unit, I implemented a full software upgrade across three separate LANs/WAN; designing, engineering and managing the migration to a new software architecture, working long and unsociable hours, with absolute minimum disruption to some eighty network users.My duties also included secretary for monthly Information Systems Working Group producing clear and concise minutes, and delivering oral briefs to Senior Management on IT strategy. I documented the System Security Policy (SSPs) and Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs) for the infrastructures with the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility.During my time at SCU, I successfully completed my Promotion Board and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer Weapon Engineering Artificer. Performance Report Received: "Cave’s performance in the SCU has been thoroughly impressive and he is highly suitable for further service" - K F Robertson, Commander Royal Navy

Hms Invincible, Bfpo308

Responsible for ensuring the system wide availability, maintenance support, defect rectification and technical expertise for all equipment within my section.My section included:- Royal Navy Collaborative Enterprise Secure Messaging near real time computer controlled Tactical Display and Communication System JZY(1), UHF Fleet Satellite Communication Systems Secure Speech, Digital Imaging Equipment, Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System, Tactical Related Applications Broadcast, Trap Receiver Equipment and UK Intelligence Messaging Networks.My duties also included the training of subordinates and the briefing of senior management on equipment capability.

Scu Leydene, Droxford Road, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire Gu32 1He

I joined Special Communications Unit Leydene whereby I received specialist training in the administration and engineering management of Royal Naval Collaborative Enterprise Secure Messaging equipment which included a six-week networking and HP-UNIX course.I also received advanced training in the maintenance of UHF Fleet Satellite Communication Systems and Satellite Communications Onboard Terminal 1A/1D.

Dorset House, 1-3 Duke St, Chelmsford Cm1 1Hq

Due to the shortfall of Naval Writers within the Royal Navy, I was assigned to Chelmsford Royal Navy and Royal Marines Careers Office where I provided administrative support to staff for the recruitment of civilians.

Hm Naval Base, Portsmouth Po1 3Lj

Conducted planned maintenance and defect rectification of satellite, HF and UHF communication equipment, ultimately as the team leader of a specialist team responsible for waveguide and aerial system pressurisation on board Her Majesty's Ships.With an understanding of ships RADHAZ procedures:- BR 2924 - Radio Hazards in the Naval Service. During this period, I was promoted to Petty Officer.

Hms Collingwood, Newgate Ln, Fareham, Hampshire Po14 1As

Finalisation of my four year apprenticeship. During my year at HMS Collingwood, I honed skills within my specialism of Communications Electronic Warfare.On completion of my apprenticeship I was awarded BTEC Higher National Certificate Engineering.

Hms Invincible, Bfpo308

During my four-year apprenticeship, I served a year on HMS Invincible to develop "on-site" practical engineering skills.I was promoted to Leading Weapons Engineering Artificer and selected for the specialisation of Communication Electronic Warfare.On completion of my time on HMS Invincible I was awarded BTEC National Diploma Engineering (Electrical/Electronic).

Hms Collingwood, Newgate Ln, Fareham, Hampshire Po14 1As

Embarked on a four-year apprenticeship. The first two years covered the technical training in both the fundamental and advanced theory of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the design and construction of Printed Circuit Boards and practical skills tests to include project based assignments and basic programming.

Hms Raleigh, Torpoint Pl11 2Pd

I joined HMS Raleigh where I started my initial basic training, encompassing the transformation of my civilian life into the core maritime skills of the Royal Navy.On completion, I was ready to start my professional tradesmanship.I was sected for the branch of Weapon Engineering Artificer.