● Management and support of the StarLIMS application. ● Manage the StarLIMS helpdesk tickets – Manage issues through to resolution.● Liaise with external software and hardware suppliers.● Write and debug scripts, write reports using SQL and Crystal Reports.● Set up interfaces between StarLims and laboratory instruments to allow test results to be imported into StarLims securely.● Act as the gate keeper for script rollouts to PRODUCTION● Compliance: Provide data to internal and external auditors.

I am currently consulting to Douglas Pharmaceuticals on their new Laboratory Management System implementation of StarLIMS as a Technical BA and Tester. * Documenting laboratory equipment and interfaces to StarLIMS* Checking and fixing critical testing calculation scripts using StarLIMS SSL script language* Writing test scripts* Automating test scripts on TOSCA from Tricentis* Setting up StarLims security roles

Technical support of eight iSeries servers running on IBM Power technology, covering every aspect except the applications themselves. Job responsibilities include: ● Work with Senior Managers to create IT systems strategy complementary to theCompany’s commercial strategies.● Translate the IT strategy into systems architecture.● Ensure conformance to the architecture by the IT Group at all times.● Monitor and exploit new techniques/ methods and adapt technical architectures asappropriate.● Resolve reported problems. This may require significant liaison with software andhardware companies.● Document incidents and outages.● Ensure system integrity by analysing system messages and initiating follow-up action.● Ensure systems are tuned for optimum performance.● Ensure appropriate and regular patching of operating system and applications.● Gain and maintain a good understanding of all production applications.● Regularly review system processes and recommend improvements.● Enhance operations through automation.● Manage installation of application software.● Manage installation of operating system software and updates via PTFs.● Provide after-hours support as required.● Investigate and resolve network related issues.● Configure and tune WebSphere Application server.● Configure and tune HTTP server.● Configure Power System hardware.

● Provide user and technical support for the entire infrastructure and utilised 3rd parties for significant moves, adds and changes.● Day to day operational issues, SLA targets, both internal and external and general supplier management ● Responsible for all vendor relationships and performance, ICT budget and ICT procurement● Ensure ICT Systems availability meets or exceeds agreed Business SLA’s● Development, testing and management of ICT Business Continuance and DR Plans and Security Policies● Maintain up to date documentation for all ICT Business functions & processes● Provide ICT planning to support SCBS Business Strategy including evaluation of business requirements as they relate to ICT ● Project Management of ICT projects (including change management)● Monitoring of systems in a 24 x 7 environment and where possible, automate systems management and alerts● Provide mentoring / training to users● Ensure all ICT systems meet security policies

As required on various projects including relocating the computer room