Ian Bennington Email & Phone Number

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

As the IT Manager for Whitefurze LTD and Langstone Plastics, overseeing operations across three sites, I am responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and maintenance of all ITMy job involves managing the computers, networks, and systems that keep the businesses connected, while also providing support to staff when they need help with IT issues. I work on improving our systems, keeping them up to date and reliable, and ensure we’re protected against cyber security threats. I also manage relationships with suppliers and handle budgets to make sure our IT meets the needs of both companies and supports their goals.

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

During my time at Multimatic, I was responsible for managing and supporting the company’s IT systems, ensuring everything ran efficiently and reliably. I handled the day-to-day operation of the network, hardware, and software, providing technical support to staff and resolving any IT issues that came up. My role also involved improving systems, maintaining security, and implementing updates to keep everything up to date and functioning smoothly. I worked closely with vendors and managed budgets to ensure we had the right tools and resources to meet the company’s needs and help it run effectively.

This role was a short term contract assisting the IT team with their roll out of Windows 10 Laptop And Desktop deployment

Uk

At Paragon (RRD), I provided 2nd line IT support across various sites, ensuring service levels and key performance indicators were consistently met. I worked closely with other IT teams to resolve tickets efficiently while adhering to the company’s policies and procedures. My role included supporting technical teams in the planning, installation, implementation, and testing of IT solutions. I provided technical advice and assistance to colleagues, prioritising and resolving issues based on severity and urgency to ensure user satisfaction. Routine tasks included system maintenance, backups, antivirus log checks, and hardware/software audits to ensure compliance. I managed equipment moves, upgrades, and disposals, maintaining accurate asset tracking during these processes. My work adhered to ITIL standards, and I took a flexible approach, often travelling and working outside standard hours. Additionally, I contributed to workplace safety as a Health & Safety Support Worker and Fire Marshal.

Princethorpe

At The Air Ambulance Service, I was responsible for providing comprehensive IT support to ensure the organisation's Life Saving operations ran smoothly. My role involved troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, managing hardware and software systems, and supporting end-users to maintain productivity. I worked closely with various teams to implement and test IT solutions, ensuring they met the organisation's needs. In addition, I managed system maintenance tasks like backups and updates, ensuring the reliability and security of IT systems.

Rugby

Scheduling Times and dates for deployments, Deploying Laptop and Desktops, Workstations with windows 7 Installed, Transferring client’s Files from Old Windows Xp systems to new Windows 7 systems.Training new colleges Time ManagementUpdating Asset DatabaseInstalling Applications Remote Desktop SupportOn Site User SupportHardware Upgrading

Warwick Uk

The role requires me to Answer and Log technical phone calls from members of the Warwickshire NHS Trust (North & South) This can be by Email Fax or Phone call. The role requires use of expertise in windows XP,7 as well as Microsoft Office 2003,2007,2010 MS Active Directory and a selection of software used by the NHS.

Uk (Field Enginer)

Installing and preparing Desktop or Laptops for Deployment with windows 7 for EON.Scheduling Times and dates for deployments, Deploying Laptop and Desktops with windows 7 Installed, Transferring client’s Files from Old Windows Xp systems to new Windows 7 systems. Managing a small team of deployment engineers at a call centre. Updating HP's SCDM (Assets database)

Rugby Uk

My main task was to offer IT System support for RDF PC/Laptop repairs. Website creation and implementation.www.rugbydisabilityforum.org

Rugby Uk

Network & Server Support Polisystems.co.uk

Coventry, United Kingdom

Small but well-established specialist IT Company with broad client base including government departments, large corporate bodies and local small customer support/trouble-shooting & problem solving. Complete overhaul of computing systems, including upgrades, complete strip and re-build, in particular regarding installation of internet/network security. Very customer-focused and mainly working to tight deadlines due to high volume of work. While at Shape Systems I designed and created there customer database, Using SQL and MS Access. I gained a great deal of Knowledge of HP hardware both client and Server Hardware During this time. I was responsible for Handling most of the IT support calls that came in to the company and if I did not have the solution then I was tasked with ever finding it out or passing the call on to someone who could help.

Stl Coventry Uk

My duties involved preping samples for testing and disposing of samples after testing.

Enginering, Btec National Diploma Merit

Education record

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