John Straw Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Midalnds

A senior Infrastructure Architect with over 25 years’ experience within the IT sector. Proven experience in the full lifecycle of Microsoft infrastructure projects, from pre-sales through to design, implementation, testing, support and handover. I have the ability to understand the business requirements and deliver quality solutions that meet current requirements whilst considering future needs. An excellent communicator with a strong grasp of the role that IT plays in the support of a successful business. Shows a strong understanding of not only the technical issues that face clients but also how to implement systems using best practice to enhance the business process. I have worked on a wide range of projects in the commercial, not for profit, National and Local Government sectors. Committed to the highest standards of customer care and have a successful track record in delivering business critical systems and upgrades in sensitive and challenging environments. Specialising in Microsoft products and have had extensive experience with Active Directory, Exchange Server, SQL Server, SharePoint Portal Server and Dynamics 365. In addition to extensive experience with Microsoft products I have experience of guiding clients through the process of upgrading disparate legacy systems into a coherent Microsoft platform capable of supporting current Microsoft systems with a clear support and upgrade path. A competent technical writer who produces clear systems design documentation.

Midlands