With over 25 years of extensive experience, I specialise in networks and applications tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, with a particular focus on educational environments. My expertise encompasses the development and deployment of education-related applications targeting teachers, students, schools, and parents, with a strong emphasis on online question and test delivery, as well as enhancing communication between schools and parents.I developed, deployed and managed notable question bank platforms such as Exampro (https://www.exampro.co.uk) and Testbase (https://www.testbase.co.uk), which are currently utilised in over 6000 schools across the UK. Additionally, I developed and delivered the MERiT assessment platform and the Exampro On-Screen Assessment platform.My technical acumen extends to question authoring systems, the delivery of online questions and exams, mark entry, auto-marking processes, and the centralised management and delivery of question bank-driven content.Technical Expertise:Network Management: Proficient in network planning, implementation, and management across both enterprise environments and server-center virtual infrastructures, ensuring high availability for web applications. Well-versed in VMware and Citrix systems.Tech Specialties:MS-Azure migration, App-Services, Application Gateway and VMs Development of database-enabled web applications.Proficiency in MSSQL Database server management and development.Expertise in various programming languages and frameworks including PHP, Pure JS, React JS, jQuery, etc. Specializing in single-page applications, mobile web applications, and data-driven UIs.Comprehensive understanding of software architecture and n-layer concepts.Advanced knowledge in PHP OOP concepts.Comprehensive experience with web and database servers, including Apache, IIS, Windows Server, and Linux. Skilled in TCP Networking, including firewall management, application protection, and SSL offloading.Infrastructure Management: Extensive experience in server and delivery infrastructure, particularly with hosted/housed VMware ESX solutions and AWS application delivery. Proficient in the conception, deployment, and management of high-availability, virtual server platforms.Software Development Lifecycle: Adept in all phases of the application lifecycle from conception, planning, development, and launch to maintenance, encompassing infrastructure to front-end design.