A UK Communications Infrastructure for the 21st CenturyEvolving Networks is a market leading SDN provider, fusing proprietary software technology with connectivity to create agile, resilient and intelligent connections.The Evolving Networks ecosystem brings together the UK’s only multi-VNO Access Network with their Intelligent Network Fabric to deliver high bandwidth, resilient, multipath Ethernet connections - anywhere, over any tail technology.This unique approach delivers internet connectivity and SD-WAN as a Service to tens of thousands of workers across the UK and is trusted by the NHS, CSC, BAE Systems and Capita.

IT strategy and project management, IP Networking, Internet connectivity, system design and migration, information lifecycle management. Website design and construction, hosted email and domain management.Desktop standardisation, automatic software delivery, patch management and server monitoring.

Responsible for managing a team of 3 web developers and content writers and dramatically improving the design, architecture and code of the main council website.Developing an overarching web strategy to manage and maintain all council web presence, and redevelop the Cambridge Corn Exchange website to ensure a family feel and better conversion of ticket sales.Ensured current web standards were implemented across the site, and improved usability and accessibility. Jumped up the rankings of council websites as a result of the changes, as determined by SOCITM.

Employed to develop and progress an IT strategy and realise efficiencies across the business through smarter working. Lowered total cost of ownership by implementing automated desktop management methodologies, standardising hardware and reducing single points of failure.Responsible for a small team of systems support staff.Also responsible for website and intranet development, contract and budget management and database support for main business system.Key Implementations: Multi-site VPN using Bonded ADSL and Bonded SDSL connections, Group Policy including application deployment, Desktop deployment using Remote Installation Services, Windows Server migration from 2000-2003, PDAs and Windows Smartphones with ActivePush email

In charge of all IT systems for both Potter & Moore and Creightons manufacturing sites. Responsible for software development, business processes and analysis; development of ERP system including writing bespoke programs and databases; increasing the accuracy and speed of information.After company acquisition, given promotion to IT Manager and responsibility of IT at parent company site, and task of developing a group wide strategy on IT and communication.Configured site to site connection using leased line and routers and set up routing policies to allow access to appropriate systems each end.Development of new sales forecast tool, compiling data from customer EPOS, sales history and production planning, giving summaries, based on stock and service levels.Creation of regular performance reports for Board, including management information specific to Sales, Production, Purchasing and Service Levels.

Responsible for support and maintenance of all IT systems, including all network infrastructure, printers, telecomms and ERP.Installation of Ethernet infrastructure to connect 70 standalone Win9x and Win2000 PCs, configuration and set up of 2 NT4 servers for file, print and mail.Full upgrade of ERP system from mainframe to NT server, including user security, print set up, specialised stationery printing, and re-writing of existing custom programs and reports.Design and creation of ASP intranet helpdesk for web-based recording and monitoring of all reported faults and problems.