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Design, plan and implement new technologies, ensuring HC One gets the very best service and value possible from new and existing services.My most recent achievements were the design and implementation of Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams Meeting Rooms, an Active Directory upgrade, implementation of DFS Namespaces / DFSR, an Exchange Hybrid upgrade from 2010 to 2016, design and implementation of ADFS / Azure SAML Identity Services applying 2FA across a range of on-prem and cloud based… Show more Design, plan and implement new technologies, ensuring HC One gets the very best service and value possible from new and existing services.My most recent achievements were the design and implementation of Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams Meeting Rooms, an Active Directory upgrade, implementation of DFS Namespaces / DFSR, an Exchange Hybrid upgrade from 2010 to 2016, design and implementation of ADFS / Azure SAML Identity Services applying 2FA across a range of on-prem and cloud based services and the design and build of a replacement VPN solution utilising Azure Conditional Access.In this role I have:Extensive experience designing & implementing Exchange 2016 & Exchange OnlineExtensive experience designing & implementing Microsoft TeamsExtensive experience designing & implementing Microsoft Teams RoomsExtensive experience designing & implementing Microsoft Azure Identity Services such as SAML, Conditional Access & other Azure services such as Log AnalyticsImplementation of DFSR / DFS NamespacesDesign & Implementation of Azure Active Directory ConnectStrong knowledge of M365 licencing and other M365 servicesStrong knowledge of Mimecast email security & archivingDesign & Implementation of of Windows Server systems e.g., 2016/2019Design and implementation of MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager)Understanding of core Networking TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP.Design & Implementation of Active Directory, Group Policy etc.Understanding of ITIL v3 or above and ITSM practices Show less

• VMware vSphere maintenance and configuration • Citrix XenApp, maintenance and rectification• Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 build, maintenance and troubleshooting of member servers, domain controllers and associated systems and software (physical and virtual servers)• SCCM 2012 maintenance and configuration. Configuration of of all features of SCCM 2012 including software deployments, software updates to servers and workstations and asset… Show more • VMware vSphere maintenance and configuration • Citrix XenApp, maintenance and rectification• Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 build, maintenance and troubleshooting of member servers, domain controllers and associated systems and software (physical and virtual servers)• SCCM 2012 maintenance and configuration. Configuration of of all features of SCCM 2012 including software deployments, software updates to servers and workstations and asset intelligence• In place upgrades of System Centre Configuration Manager 2012 using cumulative updates• In place upgrades of System Centre Configuration Manager 2012 to 2012 R2• SCOM 2012 maintenance and configuration of a new deployment including monitoring of network and server devices• Lync 2013 maintenance and configuration• Technical Lead for Office 365 planning, deployment and migration• Configuration of on-prem Exchange environment in readiness for Office 365• Build and configuration of Lync 2013 Hybrid environment and migration of users to Office 365 Lync Online (Skype for Business)• Symantec Messaging Gateway• Sonicwall Firewalls, E-Class devices• Mimecast SMTP Gateway Technical Implementation Show less

• VMware vSphere maintenance and configuration • Citrix XenApp installation, maintenance and rectification• Windows Server 2008 (inc. R2) build and maintenance of member servers and domain controllers and management with PowerShell as well as GUI.• Responsible for maintenance and rectification of 3 virtualised Citrix Farms based across Europe (PS 4.0 – XenApp 6.5)• Supporting Exchange 2007, MS System Centre Configuration Manager, MS Symantec Enterprise Vault, IBM Servers and SAN… Show more • VMware vSphere maintenance and configuration • Citrix XenApp installation, maintenance and rectification• Windows Server 2008 (inc. R2) build and maintenance of member servers and domain controllers and management with PowerShell as well as GUI.• Responsible for maintenance and rectification of 3 virtualised Citrix Farms based across Europe (PS 4.0 – XenApp 6.5)• Supporting Exchange 2007, MS System Centre Configuration Manager, MS Symantec Enterprise Vault, IBM Servers and SAN Storage, Multiple AD Domains in a multinational environment, Lync 2010, Lync 2013, System Center, SharePoint, Blackberry, Barracuda Spam and Web filters, SQL (2005 – 2008 R2)• Six Sigma Yellow belt Certification Show less

• Overall technical lead for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Foundation NHS Trust• Responsibility for in place upgrades of wireless technologies, servers and associated software• Responsibility for a large server estate providing services to over 6000 users• Management responsibility for eight server team staff• Recommendation and implementation of new technologies such as VMware, virtual storage etc.• Maintenance and rectification tasks across all systems

• Technical lead for a merger of two NHS Trusts. This involved creating a new Citrix Presentation Server 4 farm, Active Directory Domain, DNS, DHCP, Exchange 2003, ISA Server 2006 and the implementation of Distributed File System using Windows Server 2003 R2• Successful implementation of new technologies such as SAN storage, Windows Server 2003 / 2008 member servers and domain controllers, Exchange and SharePoint etc.• Extensive experience in maintaining and upgrading W2K Advanced… Show more • Technical lead for a merger of two NHS Trusts. This involved creating a new Citrix Presentation Server 4 farm, Active Directory Domain, DNS, DHCP, Exchange 2003, ISA Server 2006 and the implementation of Distributed File System using Windows Server 2003 R2• Successful implementation of new technologies such as SAN storage, Windows Server 2003 / 2008 member servers and domain controllers, Exchange and SharePoint etc.• Extensive experience in maintaining and upgrading W2K Advanced Server, Windows 2003 Server, SCCM 2007, SMS 2003, SCOM 2007, MOM 2005, Active Directory, Exchange 2003, ISA Server, MailMarshal, WebSense, DNS, DHCP and Citrix Metaframe XP • Technical Project Management experience including the lead technical role in a major workstation rollout and joint responsibility for a recent SAN implementation• Backup strategy planning and implementation (Symantec Backup Exec 8.6 – 12.5) Show less

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