Vocational Trainer & Assessor

Job Focus Responsibilities:• High Performance Storage • Virtualisation (vSphere)• MS Windows Platform (2k3 & 2k8)• Microsoft SQL Clusters (2k3 & 2k8)• Disaster Recovery & Backup Projects• High Performance MS SQL Cluster and StorageConfigured clustering and storage for a system capable of exceeding the work load of 60,000 concurrent customers. Using Microsoft SQL 2k8 R2 on a Microsoft 2k8 R2 Cluster supported by both a Compellent SAN using SSD & a TSM… Show more Job Focus Responsibilities:• High Performance Storage • Virtualisation (vSphere)• MS Windows Platform (2k3 & 2k8)• Microsoft SQL Clusters (2k3 & 2k8)• Disaster Recovery & Backup Projects• High Performance MS SQL Cluster and StorageConfigured clustering and storage for a system capable of exceeding the work load of 60,000 concurrent customers. Using Microsoft SQL 2k8 R2 on a Microsoft 2k8 R2 Cluster supported by both a Compellent SAN using SSD & a TSM RAMSAN.• Private CloudSpecified, configured and implemented the hardware and software required for a private could to supply the resources for DR and the ever growing Test / Dev / UAT environments.• CompliancePerformed all daily work and implemented all systems in compliance with PCI and assisted with PCI Audit. Show less

VMware, SAN's, Blades, Exchange, Active Directory, Commvault, Citrix. and all round nice bloke

VMware & SAN Guru, with a mix of AD, Citrix & Commvault.

Job Focus Responsibilities:• Monitoring of servers and communication equipment• Ensure availability and capacity of the infrastructure• Acting as an escalation point for Service Desk issue resolution• Act as a mentor to Junior staff• Management of centralised server farm based on both VMWare & Citrix technologies• Developing and document operational processes • Disaster recoveryProjects• Vertias Netbackup Review daily problem… Show more Job Focus Responsibilities:• Monitoring of servers and communication equipment• Ensure availability and capacity of the infrastructure• Acting as an escalation point for Service Desk issue resolution• Act as a mentor to Junior staff• Management of centralised server farm based on both VMWare & Citrix technologies• Developing and document operational processes • Disaster recoveryProjects• Vertias Netbackup Review daily problem report Identifying and resolving all faults in current backup Review Enterprise configuration and adjust configuration as required• CA eTrust Threat Management Implement server based policies that follow best practices for server functions Implement Organisational structure to apply policies Educate IT staff on management of CA implementation• Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 (ZenApps) Implement Citrix policy for DR failover Prepare and implement Patch upgrade to current level Upgrade edgesight server and agents to version 5.1• VMware esx 3.5 with Infrastructure Manager 2.5 Upgrade Virtual environment to current Patch level Educate Staff on using VMware Patch Manager• WSUS Completed Implementation and configuration of WSUS Including folder structure for releasing Patches, and Group Policy for applying configuration• Cisco Reconfigured EasyVPN to use Windows Radius Server• Compliance Worked with Qualys to Identify potential security vulnerabilities and remitigate them. Configuration of OpManager to monitor and alert on server and service availability. Scripted manipulation of NAS event logs to produce meaningful reports Show less

Company Focus Scania Australia a globally known company for its superior engineering design & as a technology leader. With a Network of 9 sites in Australia and 300 staff , it is supported by a robust sophisticated IT System Responsibilities: Formulate work plans in line with business requirements and co-ordinate the day to day activities of designated IT personnel.Develop/implement/maintain information systems Ensure maximum network and associated application… Show more Company Focus Scania Australia a globally known company for its superior engineering design & as a technology leader. With a Network of 9 sites in Australia and 300 staff , it is supported by a robust sophisticated IT System Responsibilities: Formulate work plans in line with business requirements and co-ordinate the day to day activities of designated IT personnel.Develop/implement/maintain information systems Ensure maximum network and associated application availability for all users.Review and evaluate all requests to implement computer related equipment/technology and make recommendations prior to investment approval.Participate in the development/maintenance of company policies, standards and procedures relating to computer and communication services.Provide systems support, guidance and training to users and IT staff.Maintain all necessary documentation for network operations and applications.Assist with the IT help desk and after hour's support as required.Recommend business improvements relating to IT systems, which would improve efficiency of the organisation. Exercise due care and control of company and customer assets within my control and custody.Ensure that all IT related work is carried out in an efficient and cost effective manner.Assist computer users in the development of the I.T. system through training, guidance, development of people and systems. Show less

Company Focus McInnes, Graham & Gibbs is a 6 partner and 32 staff member accounting firm with a focus on personal service. The business relies heavily on the IT infrastructure to complete the core of their work. Job Focus Maintaining and developing the IT systems whilst educating staff on the efficient use of information technology resources to benefit their work. Responsibilities: Full management, administration and development of a Windows 2000 network with… Show more Company Focus McInnes, Graham & Gibbs is a 6 partner and 32 staff member accounting firm with a focus on personal service. The business relies heavily on the IT infrastructure to complete the core of their work. Job Focus Maintaining and developing the IT systems whilst educating staff on the efficient use of information technology resources to benefit their work. Responsibilities: Full management, administration and development of a Windows 2000 network with 4 Servers, 50 Clients.Developing and maintaining documentation.Operation and supervision of Staff IT training.Reporting to Partners on IT issues that will affect the business.Mentoring of IT Trainee.Providing all levels of support to staff.Working with Software vendors to resolve bugs within their software. Achievements: Successful implementation of a $150,000 network upgrade from windows 98 to Windows 2000.Managed the recovery of an Exchange 2000 Server after loss of Active Directory.Reviewed the practice management software.Initiated the review of the companies phone system. Show less

Company Focus Education of young people Job Focus Co-ordinating the 5 technicians within the cluster, implementing new projects set out from the Department of Education and maintaining the systems currently within the 6 schools that I had direct responsibility for. Technologies Server: Windows NT 4 Server, Citrix, Novel Linux Server, Desktop: Windows 9x/NT, Mac OS.

Company Focus Research and Education. Job Focus Maintaining and developing the IT systems within the department whilst ensuring that they support the work being completed by staff and fit within the university's guidelines.