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I help businesses transform their IT infrastructure. I deliver reliable, high performing and secure systems, networks and cloud to support growth and drive efficiency and productivity. During my career I have developed a unique skill set to identify talented people and build teams that provide superior results. I am a hands-on leader, demonstrating exceptional technical knowledge, work ethic and accountability.For over 25 years, I have worked in the IT industry across sales, training, service delivery, support, design, development and implementation where I have developed a diverse set of skills that allow me to deliver consistently successful outcomes.I have experience across a wide range of technology ranging from applications, databases, virtualisation, automation, storage, directory services, security, networking and cloud which enables me to architect holistic technology solutions.My extensive knowledge extends beyond just the technology itself into understanding how technology can affect business challenges and goals, either positively or negatively, and my stakeholder engagement experience allows me to communicate effectively at all levels.My dynamic and inclusive leadership approach transforms groups of people into aligned, engaged and high-performing teams. I thrive in making things happen, by shifting ideas into action and guiding them through into sustainable change. I have an uncanny ability to quickly break down complex problems into simple actions and communicate them in nuanced ways to different stakeholders.I am passionate about technology and enjoy being part of a leadership team that is inclusive, respectful and leads by example.Ben Whitworth Expertise: Team Leader | Budget Planning | Budget Management | Engineering and Design | Security Focused | Strategic Planning | Change Management | Risk Mitigation | Risk Management | Disaster Recovery | Business ContinuityBen Whitworth Technical Knowledge: VMware vSphere | VMware vSAN | Hyper Converged Infrastructure | AWS | Azure | Linux | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Debian | Advanced Network Design (WAN, SD-WAN, LAN, VPN, WiFi, MPLS, VPLS) | FortiGate Firewall | Fortinet Secure SD-WAN | Windows Server | Citrix XenDesktop | Veeam Backup & Replication | Aruba Network Switches | Aruba Wireless | MS SQL Server | MS Exchange Server | SCO Unixware | Cisco IOS | Puppet | Perl | Shell | Ruby | Python | Powershell

Listed skills include Windows Server, Servers, Vmware, Linux, and 25 others.