Mark Nelson Email & Phone Number

Robina, Queensland, Au

Main Areas of responsibility* Cloud Security / Management* Cloud Cost Control* Backup strategies & retention mechanisms/policies for cloud instances* Budget forecasting for cloud infrastructure* Building and patching - Windows / Centos / AWS Linux / Ubuntu instances* Design, implement and test DR strategies. * Maintain D365 security and resources* Maintain Azure and AWS infrastructure* Maintain and rationalise (consolidate) legacy systems.* AD / DNS multi-forest maintenance onsite.* R53(DNS) maintenance in cloud.* look after multiple websites and ecommerce platforms.* SQL maintenance & flat file transfer to block storage.Technologies in use that I am involved in maintaining:ProcessMakerSharepoint / Devops / Onedrive / TeamsDynamicsAX/Navision/Nexus/SAP (ERPs)TM1ManageEnginePRTGTrelloSlackGitlab (on-prem Git)VMWareAWSAzureHyperVcPanelIIS/ASP/DotNetNuke sitesApache/cpanel sites

Fortitude Valley, Qld, Au

Infrastructure Deployment team member. Specializing in automating build and deployment tasks in AWS. Working exclusively in the online environment to produce the designs made by some of the top software architects in the field. Always secure, always active is the team mantra.

Cremorne, Victoria, Au

Devops team member specializing in teamcity, End-to-End Workflow and AWS deployments.Risk mitigation, monitoring and security handling of online systems.Developing accounting and conversion software for corporate clients.Creating tools and database schema's to improve client satisfaction and experience with MYOB products.Troubleshooting systems, communications and database issues on client sitesSpecializing in TSQL and Data transformation.Our team and company uses various lean and agile techniques to improve quality and frequency of releases.

Creation of MS Access and SQL-based accounting products for accountants - going to over 1000 accounting firms in Australia.3rd level troubleshooting support for environmental and data-related issues.Developed reporting engine for Access-based system.

• Designed & deployed databases to track sub-contractor details. Allowed for later integration with other MS office products. • Designed & deployed database to receive and process customer orders, view order details, report discrepancies, export information to accounts system, and email relevant documentation to suppliers and customers

Beresfield, Nsw, Au

• Developed a notebook application for invoice-entry and stock inquiry with batch updating to HO on needs basis. Planning migration of application to Palm OS or Win CE.• Provided Network, Communications and System support to office personnel, and remote support for out of state offices.• Ongoing development of Company Internet interface, and evolution of application.• Stock control application to interface with accounts system currently being planned.• Development of various sales-focus tools.• Planning a coherent & comprehensive communications system for use throughout Australia.

Network Administrator, general IT and Hardware work. Development of systems for automation of manufacturing/ordering

Re-architect database to a useful level. Institute comprehensive data-mining and extensive reporting capabilities. Futher Expand database for use throughout Meriton group of companies.

Designed & deployed database for orientation and training of staff and customers.

Re-architect database to comply with current business needs. Added email facility and updated search facilities.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

• Developed a graphics-based ordering system with live links to an excel workbook for calculations and some output.• Upgraded system to GST compliance

Re-architect database to allow comprehensive data-mining facilities, and added input validation to data-entry screens. Designed reports with currency conversion to allow for viewing multiple currencies as consistent data.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Re-architect database to comply with current business needs. Created custom import engine for output from accounts systems, and from Commonwealth Bank.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Re-design database to allow for reports to have consistent output. Restructured input screens to not modify data without operator approval, and corrected potential problems with validation.

Updated current order entry/billing system for GST and operator specification changes.

Updated a billing application for the Plant Hire section, to provide intranet database access, and email of monthly reports to the sections responsible. Also updated for GST requirements.Provided support for redeployment of specialised s/w

• Developed a windows front-end to a previously terminal-based application.• Played a key role in porting existing programs to vb server application.• Developed CGI scripts to interface IIS to non-windows servers. • Developed autonomous fax servers in DOS & Windows to interface with server application• Produced various helper applications such as a batch compiler and automatic updater for the flagship product.

• Developed a document management system for in-house use, interfaced to Outlook, accounting and production software.• Developed a windows-based Edit Decision List generator.• Developed helper applications such as a timecode calculator, serial-based controllers for video-players.• Designed and implemented several generations of networks.• Rebuilt systems on a regular basis to cope with the changing demands of the industry.

• Developed a suite of modules for monitoring alarms from customers sites, logging action taken and providing on-screen prompts. A rich amount of detail is available on each customer, with automatic reports generated daily.

Developed a daily attendance register interfaced to the building security system, to produce weekly reports for billing cross-reference purposes.

• Developed a gaming system for use in shopping centres.• Developed custom computer based training s/w.• Developed a touchscreen based POS system• Developed a graphical hair-design system• Developed a shopping-centre mapping system

• Developed a booking system for the classrooms• Wrote a basic book-ordering/stocktake/dispatch system.• Developed software aids for video editing.• Developed financial apps relevant to fundraising.

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Higher School Certificate