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Perth

Microsoft's mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential.My role as Cloud Solution Architect is to meet customers where they're at and enable them to secure their environment in a productive and business enabling method. I specialise in Microsoft Threat Protection products including but not limited to the Microsoft Defender 365 suite of tools. Tooling is important but ensuring the people using the tools understand the product… Show more Microsoft's mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential.My role as Cloud Solution Architect is to meet customers where they're at and enable them to secure their environment in a productive and business enabling method. I specialise in Microsoft Threat Protection products including but not limited to the Microsoft Defender 365 suite of tools. Tooling is important but ensuring the people using the tools understand the product is key. I get to spend my days talking about technology I love and helping people learn operationalise their investment in the best way possible for their organisation. My role also allows me to spend a lot of time with the community being an advocate for things that are important to me such as diversity and inclusion, upskilling and creating opportunity for everyone, sharing my knowledge through public speaking and mentoring. Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Consulting in a broad range of environments from 50 seats through to 15,000 on Azure and Microsoft M365 Security platforms. Architecting, Designing, Consulting, Implementation and ensuring projects are completed on time and to best practice.This role has been amazing, I feel like the butterfly emerging from it's cocoon and I have thrived with responsibility, learning new technologies and engaging with customers in a trusted position to give them the best outcomes. Empired is an… Show more Consulting in a broad range of environments from 50 seats through to 15,000 on Azure and Microsoft M365 Security platforms. Architecting, Designing, Consulting, Implementation and ensuring projects are completed on time and to best practice.This role has been amazing, I feel like the butterfly emerging from it's cocoon and I have thrived with responsibility, learning new technologies and engaging with customers in a trusted position to give them the best outcomes. Empired is an amazing place to work where you are encouraged to shape your destiny, and you are given opportunities to step up to the plate and test your mettle.Recent projects and experiences include consultation, design, implementation and integration with the following products and platforms:- Defender for Identity- Defender for Office 365- Defender for Endpoint- Microsoft Cloud App Security with App Security Policies for Information Protection- Microsoft Azure Sentinel - Microsoft Intune with Windows10, MacOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android.- Requirements Workshops with resulting architecture design.- Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for well governed Azure environments.- IAM and Multi Factor Authentication- Conditional Access- PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API I am having a blast actively pushing the rapidly evolving Microsoft Security suite with customers to displace lagging industry heavyweights in the enterprise security space. Through the trusted advisor role, and fantastic products it's usually a straight forward conversation.I actively engage in internal Azure, and Identity and Security virtual meetups where we discuss ongoing projects, Pipeline, share knowledge and help solve difficult problems the team may be facing.I informally mentor peers in how they can progress their careers, and how they can improve in their jobs, maintain higher utilisation rates and grow professionally. Show less

Perth, Australia

Consultant in the Modern Workplace Practice @ Empired.Providing service in the Microsoft Azure and 365 product lines. Projects include:- Teams Governance and Implementation through workshops to gather requirements and educate customers on potential outcomes from decisions.- Financial analysis and optimisation on Azure bills.- Deployment of and migration into Azure environments- Workshop, design and implement MFA and Conditional Access in Azure- Devlopment of policy… Show more Consultant in the Modern Workplace Practice @ Empired.Providing service in the Microsoft Azure and 365 product lines. Projects include:- Teams Governance and Implementation through workshops to gather requirements and educate customers on potential outcomes from decisions.- Financial analysis and optimisation on Azure bills.- Deployment of and migration into Azure environments- Workshop, design and implement MFA and Conditional Access in Azure- Devlopment of policy and procedures for naming policy, group creation policy, Teams page through creation and running of workshops, documenting and consulting between multiple stakeholders to derive an outcome satisfactory to many groups.- Deployment and configuration of Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection productsWhile employed attained the following certifications;- Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateI have passed the following two exams:- Microsoft 365 Identity and Services (MS-100)- Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security (MS-101) Show less

Thornlie, Fremantle, Murdoch

Delivered within the ICT Training Package delivering in the following areas of knowledge.- Identity and Access Management- Information Security and Encryption- Windows Server and Desktop, Installation, Management and Configuration.- Exchange and Productivity- WAN and LAN Network Technology including IP Addressing, Switching and Routing- Scripting in both PowerShell and PythonEnsuring the students maintain enthusiam, motivation and continued high participation… Show more Delivered within the ICT Training Package delivering in the following areas of knowledge.- Identity and Access Management- Information Security and Encryption- Windows Server and Desktop, Installation, Management and Configuration.- Exchange and Productivity- WAN and LAN Network Technology including IP Addressing, Switching and Routing- Scripting in both PowerShell and PythonEnsuring the students maintain enthusiam, motivation and continued high participation is a major part of this role. I built lasting relationships with my students and measure my success by how often I can see them in the industry working in roles they were trained for.Consistently met or exceeded industry benchmarks for participation and completion.I participate in Industry Bodies and Training Councils to ensure the broader training environment is fit for purpose and creates the best outcome for students. Show less

Perth, Australia

Self Employed ICT Consultancy providing services in the areas of;- ICT Education- ICT in SMEI managed small business ICT networks and cloud applications as the IT Guy for hire. I developed training materials and scoping documents for training providers in the ICT realm.I tutored and mentored students participating in the ACS Professional Year Program.

Perth, Australia

I manage all external facing industry connections for NIT Australia. Duties include;** Internship Placement for the ACS Professional Year Program** Partnership Development for articulation and pathway programs.** Industry consultation for new course development.The partnerships I started were successfully seen through to completion with the groundwork and relationships put in place. NIT Australia has multiple pathway products through agreements with most Universities in… Show more I manage all external facing industry connections for NIT Australia. Duties include;** Internship Placement for the ACS Professional Year Program** Partnership Development for articulation and pathway programs.** Industry consultation for new course development.The partnerships I started were successfully seen through to completion with the groundwork and relationships put in place. NIT Australia has multiple pathway products through agreements with most Universities in Western Australia. Show less

Perth, Western Australia

Providing strategic and operational support for fledgling Private RTO with a strong focus on quality, diversity and exceptional outcomes for all students of NIT Australia.Focusing on ICT Networking Qualifications, Business Relationships, Internships and Work Experience, Quality Assurance and much more.Are you interested in sharing your industry skills and knowledge with a group of interested and motivated students? Reach out and lets see what you could do!

Thornlie Campus

Previously known as Polytechnic West. Lecturer primarily delivering within the ICA11 training package, mostly within Networking Streams.Experienced course custodian including validating qualifications, awarding certifications and developing course materials and assessment.Energetic volunteer creating and co-coordinating onsite visits from industry personnel and presentations to up skill students in areas relevant to, but outside of area of study.Member of… Show more Previously known as Polytechnic West. Lecturer primarily delivering within the ICA11 training package, mostly within Networking Streams.Experienced course custodian including validating qualifications, awarding certifications and developing course materials and assessment.Energetic volunteer creating and co-coordinating onsite visits from industry personnel and presentations to up skill students in areas relevant to, but outside of area of study.Member of Curriculum Advisory Group 2013 for ICA11 courses.** Polytechnic West Trainer of the Year 2012 Show less

Deliver outstanding support across the entire range of ICT issues experienced by SME clients. Provided advisory service on business progression in the use of IT in software, hardware, internet and voice services.

Perth, Australia

Trained in management of Telstra's Customer Access Network including but not limited to;- Management of Floorspace in Telstra Exchanges- Long term forecast planning of capacity requirements for greenfield and brown field development.- Inter Exchange network for dual diverse connectivity to each exchange.- Telstra's Next Generation NetworkBrief periods of time spend learning from:- Core Networks- Access Network- Telstra Enterprise Network… Show more Trained in management of Telstra's Customer Access Network including but not limited to;- Management of Floorspace in Telstra Exchanges- Long term forecast planning of capacity requirements for greenfield and brown field development.- Inter Exchange network for dual diverse connectivity to each exchange.- Telstra's Next Generation NetworkBrief periods of time spend learning from:- Core Networks- Access Network- Telstra Enterprise Network GovernmentGroup came 2nd in Graduate Project Challenge against other national graduates for Next Generation technology project. Show less

Perth, Australia

Provided industry leading customer service to all customers in various roles including;- Technical Support- Senior Technical Support- Team Leader- Escalations- Broadband Faults Team- Satellite Support team.

Bachelor Of Computer Science, Mobile Computing & Internetworking

Studied half the degree full time with part time work, and half the degree part time with full time work, hence the 4.5 year period. This.

Tae40110 Certificate Iv In Training And Assessment, Vocational Training And Assessment, Competent

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services in the vocational education and training.