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Microsoft Cloud consultant focusing on Microsoft desktop management and security products.

Kent

SCCM and SQL infrastructure support role supplying middleware systems for BT staff end point devices.

March 2016 – November 2017 London Borough CouncilServer migration project to remove Microsft Server 2000/2003 from the estate. Microsoft Hyper-V implementation and deployment, System Centre Virtual Machine Manager administration, creating and modifying server VM templates, virtual switches, 2012 R2 Hyper-V host creation and deployment. Creation of 2 separate Active Directory environments as part of on-going expansion and evolution of the Councils IT services.During this assignment I also worked with various external contractors on behalf of the council, including the full upgrade and replacement of hardware for the customers NetBackup environment. January – March 2016 Deployment consultant for various customer contractsSCCM package and PC build testing after a migration to a newer platform. Testing operational deployment of all migrated packages, alongside the build of a new PC image. Testing installation, uninstall, build deployment, stability, consistency.September – December 2015 Large global investment firm – Managed Service ContractSeptember 2014 – August 2015 Central London Council - Windows 7 account and data migrationMay 2014 – September 2014 Deployment consultant for various customer contractsMarch 2013 – May 2014 – Large global investment firm - Managed Service Contract

Dartford, United Kingdom

Daily duties include 2nd & 3rd line helpdesk support, mentoring 1st line colleagues, office move project planning, hardware rollout of computers, printers and servers (HP Business Desktop & Laptop, Laserjet and Proliant). Server installation including the full population of an empty rack to full capacity with all cabling, UPS and power distribution. Administration of Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server, XP, Vista, and 7 with Active Directory, Exchange 2000/2003/2008, Citrix Xenapp, Blackberry Enterprise server, Blackberry device preparation, training and distribution, and Netbook devices. Hardware and services procurement is a large chunk of my work, which includes mobile contracts from many different suppliers (T-Mobile, O2, Orange & Vodafone), fixed line contracts from BT, Verizon and Cable & Wireless. Interaction and use of Cisco switches, routers and IP Telephones. Use and distribution of over 60 digital cameras, 300 Nokia mobile phones, 150 lone working devices, ADSL routers and switches, This job has taught me to work well within a very close team, with heavy workloads and surprise deadlines. It has helped me realise the importance of one persons actions within a team. I have mentored first line support colleagues to grow their skills and knowledge giving me junior management experience. I feel my time at Moat has been very productive and I have enjoyed the past 10 years.

American International University providing a private University education to international nationality students. 2000+ students across two campuses.Job role: First-line support analyst in charge of 100+ computers at the Richmond (Surrey) campus supporting staff and students. Dell computers, HP laserjet printers, Dell and HP/Compaq servers, Cisco switches, BT/Nortel phone system.Day to day support of all aspects of IT at the site with remote support available from other IT staff from another campus in Kensington (London).

Retail Solutions provider supplying retail stock solutions to retailers in all sectors and areas. Software developed in-house, hardware customised and programmed to meet customer needs. Job role: primarily telephone support to all customers, with some site visits to install/service/repair hardware. Also internal IT support.

Btec Nd, Multimedia Systems Engineering

BTEC National Diploma Level: Certificates to show competence in Electrical and Electronic principles, TV and Recording Studio work.

Gcse: 5 A To C Grades Including English; Science, Maths And Geography