Personal Statement:

A responsible, conscientious and self-motivated person with a wealth of experience and knowledge in many aspects of IT. I have the ability to work well independently or as part of a team and am keen to take responsibility given the opportunity. I pride myself on giving 100% commitment to any given project and am motivated by creative/innovative challenges and exploring new technology. I enjoy developing customised IT solutions that make business work faster, smarter & more efficient.

I have in-dept experience of fault finding/fixing, setting up hardware, software, printers and networks, both wired and wireless. I also have a vast knowledge of all Microsoft Operating Systems and have an MCSE:Security certification in both Windows 2000, and 2003, I also have the CompTia Security+ certification. Over the past few years I have installed all versions of Windows, both server & workstation, countess times, and have setup mass installation technologies such as RIS, WDS & ADS. I have an in-depth understand of Active Directory, and group policies, and am well versed in applications such as MS Office (97 - 2003), Adobe PhotoShop, Acrobat, and many different Antivirus products including Symantec & McAfee. I have a good knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP; and configuring network services such as DNS, WINS, DHCP, & IP subnetting; installing CAT5/6 cabling and configuring secure wireless networks; IDS & IPS systems (Snort); configuring switches, routers, proxies, firewalls and remote access/VPN servers. I enjoy programming, and have written customised scripts i.e. SMTP EventSink to append individual signatures to outbound emails.

I have now finished all my MCSE 2000/2003 certifications, but am continuing to study for other certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professionals). I am also gaining more experience with Linux, by playing with many different distributions, such as Fedora & Slackware.

Employment:

• Alphacourt Ltd. April 2005 - Present. PC Support & Network Administrator. Alphacourt Ltd are a Gold IBM Business Partner, offering expert business integration services, including Architecture & Design, Compliance & Governance, and Process Modelling, using IBM’s wide range of software products. Alphacourt’s customers include HBOS, Morley Fund Management, and Intelligent Finance. My responsibilities cover a wide range of network admin tasks, such as Server administration (Windows 2003 Server), Exchange (2003) administration, Active Directory management, Desktop support, testing & installing software (updates etc), fault finding and repair, scripting, developing new IT systems i.e. evaluating, installing & configuring firewall & VPN solutions.
  
  
• Triumph International. Jan 2002 – March 2005. PC Support & Development Engineer. Triumph International established a home for the UK and Ireland in Swindon in 1964 and now occupies large purpose built premises that serve as the hub for sales, marketing, warehousing, administration, accounts, IT, planning and personnel.
  My responsibilities include: Server administration (Active Directory/Backups etc), installing new hardware & software, setting up networks, Lotus Notes administration, fault finding and fault repair, and developing new IT systems (VNC/Remote Installation Services/Software Update Services/Distributed File System).
  
  
• Hot Key International. 2000 – 2002. Technical Support Manager/Webmaster. The company serves hotels wishing to connect to the Global Distribution Systems (GDS), and Internet booking services. Responsible for setting up PCs, installing hardware & software, fault finding, maintaining the network, designing and maintaining web pages - both for Hot-Key and their customers.

• 1998-2000 Swindon North Star College
• 1993-1998 Wootton Bassett Comprehensive School
• 1987-1993 Lydiard Millicent Primary School

Qualifications' Received:

GNVQ:

• Advanced GNVQ in Computer Systems Engineering - Distinction received

GCSE:

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer:

Courses:

• July 2005 – 5 day - Course 2153: Implementing Microsoft ISA Server 2004
• February 2005 - 5 day - Course 2153: Implementing a Network Infrastructure using Microsoft Windows 2000
• November 2004 - 5 day - Course 2150: Designing a Security Enhanced Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
• December 2003 - 5 day - Course 2152: Implementing Windows 2000 Professional & Server

Exams:

• SY0-101  CompTIA Security+
• 70-296 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000
• 70-292 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
• 70-298 Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
• 70-350 Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
• 70-217 Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
• 70-216 Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
• 70-218 Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment
• 70-214 Implementing and Managing Security in a Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
• 70-215 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• 70-210 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Hobbies/Interests:

My hobbies include: I.T, Music, D.I.Y, Going to the Gym, Travelling,Reading, Anything Sci-fi.

References:

Available On Request