Current JobDesigned, implemented & physically upgrade & installed a corporate network infrastructure for circa 50 employees including virtualising using Microsoft Hyper-V & physical branch servers, using Microsoft Server Datacentre & st&ard 2016, 2x Teamed 10GB Cooper between server & switch, over 5 sites managed by Draytek Business Firewall Routers with site to site VPN's, & remote user VPN's.Upgrade 50plus PC's from windows 7 to Windows 10, making sure that there was minimal downtime for any users, across our 5 sites.Maintain day to day running of all IT infrastructure, (Servers, PC's, Phones, Printers, CCTV, Routers, Switches, cabling, hardware & software issues that arise, phone support to all users)Previous Job Designed, implemented & physically installed a corporate network infrastructure for circa 65 users including virtualising using Microsoft Hyper-V, two Microsoft Small Business Server 2011 (St&ard & Premium), one Microsoft 2008 R2 & a Linux Server, & 2x Teamed 10GB between server & switchPhysical deployment of a Windows 7 Pro Upgrade from XP Pro on all workstations & Replacing any that did not meet the min specification required, developed test & deployed workstations.Designed & maintained basic Intranet built using Dreamweaver, HTML language & IIS on the SBS ServerProvided h&s on support for all users onsite & remote on all aspects of the systems used within the businessRan training sessions on new systems following install of new systems (OpenGI, Office, Windows)Created Excel Spreadsheets reports for Varies Departments with embedded VBA code & SQL views, from the open GI back officeCreated Open GI screens & code to use with the back-office systemImplemented Watchguard Firewall to protect the business & allow VPN access for external usersMaintain Avaya Digital\IP phone system with Leased Line for SIP trunks & Internet & telephone recording & Avaya Administration, Managed an IT budget of £180k per year.

Initially employed to look after an existing IT systems and review for improvements, as a consequence I developed a budgeted project plan to replace server infrastructure and end user software in order to enhance the user experience and, more importantly, bring about efficiencies in working practices. Following on from this I subsequently implemented a new phone system and a more resilient backup system, both at software and hardware levelOn a day to day basis I was involved with trouble shooting, hardware, networks and software and also interfaced with suppliers on behalf of the company. Throughout my employment I provided day to day hand-holding and support to staff at all levels, both during the working day and outside of normal working hoursDesigned, built and implemented new infrastructure for a maximum of 75 users in one officeImplemented new server virtualisation environment totalling 3 physical servers and 4 virtual serversCompleted a companywide upgrade programme of IT equipment and standardised end user environment based on Volume Licensed Windows 7 Professional and Office 2007 circa 65 desktopsImplemented Knowledgebase/Help desk request via intranet/ IT Policy including user sign off/ IT Procurement PolicyManagement of 3rd party contractors/ Budget of £180KManaged all communications including new BT fibre internet line installation and Avaya VOIP/Digital phone system with external contractorChanged company software licensing structure to Volume LicensingEvaluated and implemented new technology solutionsCarried out troubleshooting and maintenance work on PCs , servers, and infrastructure

Initially employed as a software engineer to build and implement Novell based hardware and software systems to customers throughout East Anglia. I progressed through the company to ultimately become a Senior Systems Engineer, managing a small team working now with Microsoft products. In addition to the implementation process I, and my team, also provided day to day telephone and on-site support to our customer base.

Initially employed as a computer maintenance engineer to maintain and repair customer IBM compatible computers and ancillary hardware and peripheralsAs my experience grew I took on the role of a Systems Engineer, installing and configuring operating systems, software applications etc.I became heavily involved with Novell systems, eventually becoming responsible for their installation, integration, configurationSubsequent maintenance of both the hardware and day-to-day administration of the Novell operating systemsMy team and I provided day to day telephone, on-site and remote technical support and training for customersCarried out troubleshooting and maintenance work on PCs , servers, and infrastructure

I was employed as an Electronics Technician, with total responsibility for testing and fault finding on the 6809 and 68020 processor boards, as well as a variety of input/output boards.

I was employed as a Trainee Technician; this involved electronics work but also encompassed an amount of programming in BASIC. The work was mostly on Hewlett Packard products and was specifically concerned with communications, hardware and software projects for the offshore oil industry.