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Warrington, Gb

Speke, England, United Kingdom

Leading a multi-disciplinary team to deliver critical infrastructure projects and cloud migrations. Working closely with network and infrastructure architects to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and Terraform pipelines through Azure DevOps, enabling smooth transitions of core services such as domain controllers, file servers, and print servers to Azure with zero downtime.Supported the migration of legacy Oracle systems from Kyndryl data centres to Skytap on Azure, implementing cloud segmentation and firewall policies to enhance security.Key contributor to networking upgrades for Wrexham warehousing, leading the installation of fibre and Cat 6 cabling to meet business demands.Played a vital role in the decommissioning of legacy data centres, ensuring secure migration and safe disposal of hardware.Facilitated knowledge transfer within the team by documenting IaC processes and mentoring team members in Terraform and Azure DevOps.

Speke, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for managing the migration of critical Windows services from IBM data centres to private cloud infrastructure hosted at Equinix London. Worked closely with MSPs to introduce fast, secure cloud links and improve the company’s security posture. Led service improvements that ensured optimal business continuity.Managed disaster recovery and high availability solutions, integrating Azure and AWS platforms to ensure seamless business operations.Spearheaded the hybrid migration of Exchange and Office 365, reducing the reliance on on-premise solutions while optimising operational efficiency.Coordinated with the infrastructure team to improve resilience and redundancy for critical business systems.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Managed cloud environments across AWS and Azure, designing scalable solutions that improved cross-site redundancy and security. Led critical projects including the company-wide adoption of remote working solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Designed and deployed a VDI solution in Azure to enable staff to work remotely during the pandemic, completing the implementation in less than 24 hours.Led the migration of email systems to a hybrid Exchange 2016 and Office 365 environment, improving operational efficiency and reducing vulnerabilities.Collaborated with InfoSec teams to enhance security in cloud environments, implementing firewall and Big IP device configurations.

Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Managed and upgraded the college's network infrastructure and led the transition to a more secure and scalable IT environment. Worked with a team to deliver Exchange and network upgrades, improving the reliability of the college's IT services.Led the upgrade from Exchange 2010 to 2013 and implemented a network and server refresh, ensuring reliable services for the entire college.Provided IT training to staff, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and tools.

Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Oversaw the entire IT services team, responsible for managing the infrastructure and delivering IT services to more than 1,500 students and staff.Implemented a complete new IT infrastructure, including server and PC upgrades, along with the integration of Mac systems into the network.Deployed Office 365 for students and staff, improving accessibility and collaboration.

St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Managed the college’s IT infrastructure and led several network and system upgrades to ensure robust service delivery.Delivered network upgrades, including 10Gbit core and SAN improvements, resulting in a faster, more reliable IT environment.Spearheaded WDS image deployment and edge network upgrades to support a larger number of users and devices.

Qphf St Helens

St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Managed server upgrades and the introduction of new systems across council IT services.Introduced WDS for system deployments, leading to a significant reduction in deployment times for new machines.Upgraded core network services and implemented new security measures across council sites.

St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Worked on hardware and network upgrades for Helena Partnerships, ensuring secure and efficient IT service delivery.Led hardware refresh projects and introduced new network infrastructure to support IP telephony and secure communications.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Ict

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