A solution architect working with customers and partners to provide architectural, technical and project governance. Delivering hybrid cloud solutions using VMware and other IT industry products and technologies. Leading and supporting business transformation programs, digital enterprise enablement programmes covering organisations in both private and public sectors.

Xtravirt are a dynamic consulting practise specialising in Automation, Data Centre Transformation, Cloud & End User Compute and Software-Defined Data Centre projects, with strong capabilities in VMware, Citrix and Microsoft technology stacks.https://www.xtravirt.com

The Content Group provide a SaaS solution to customers requiring Enterprise Content Management.Responsibilities include the management, administration and troubleshooting of the virtual infrastructure, including storage and network devices. Strong involvement in the development of monitoring and maintenance procedures. Management, configuration and optimisation of VMware Virtualisation TechnologiesManagement and configuration of Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012, in various roles and functions (IIS, AD, DNS, FSRM)Management and configuration of different enterprise storage technologies (NAS/SAN)Management and configuration of Routers, Firewall, Switches and other network infrastructureTroubleshooting and optimisation of enterprise applications running in Cloud environmentsMonitoring the health and status of the technologies and services delivering the cloud environment.

Red-Nube LLP, a cloud hosting Business Unit within the Ampito Group. Responsibilities including daily support and management of the virtual infrastructure & network, as well as a focus on business growth strategies, customer relations and forecasting.Cloud & Infrastructure management and administration (VMware).Storage management and administration (Local storage and NAS - HP EasyStore/QNAP).Business development (Sales/Pre-Sales/Account Management).Sales forecasting for the business unit over the financial year.Customer relations

The responsibilities within the Ampito Group have grown rapidly from Internal IT support to Manager/Systems Engineer and Pre-Sales Technician, with close relationships with the Internal Sales teams for specific technologies.All Internal IT Engineer activities, plus;Responsible for all Internal IT infrastructure and its availability.Active Directory and Exchange administration.VMware vSphere management and administration.Windows Server administration.Support sales teams with possible opportunities relating to Servers/Virtualisation

A key role within the company providing day to day management of internal systems, to ensure services are kept live and reliable, meeting the requirements of the company.User account creation in Active Directory and Exchange mailbox setup.User set up on Company Desktop and Laptop PC’s for new staff and replacement hardware.Server and local network troubleshooting.Service and Process documentation for other users and for record of resolved issues.Part of on-call rota for Managed Services business unitGeneral Computer maintenance for office staff; Incl. Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows XP, Windows 7

User set up on Company Desktop and Laptop PC’s for new staff and replacement hardware.Printer support – offering advice and solutions for printer errors.Email Support – General support when required.General Computer maintenance for office staff – any queries may be directed to me forassistance.General computer support for both office based staff and field based staff when required.Liaise with other In Partner staff from other sites concerning various computer issues.Performing Web Site updates as instructed.