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Work Background
Microsoft Solutions Architect
CompanyNetMicrosoft Solutions Architect
Sep. 2023 - Apr. 2024Manchester, England, United KingdomI took overall responsibility for and leadership of multiple digital transformation projects for clients in both the public and private sectors. As a Solutions Architect I led design workshops, developed proofs of concept and pilot models and managed the technical relationship between the project team, the customer and each projects 3rd party suppliers.
Senior Modern Workplace Consultant
Vantage 365Senior Modern Workplace Consultant
Apr. 2023 - Jul. 2023Manchester, England, United KingdomI was the principle consultant for a number of projects implementing M365 Modern Workplace-based Corporate Intranets and bespoke Power Platform Solutions for enterprise-scale clients.
M365 Consultant
iThink365M365 Consultant
Jan. 2023 - Apr. 2023Manchester Area, United KingdomI was the principle M365 consultant for a number of in-flight projects for enterprise-scale clients including new corporate intranets for both TransGlobal Projects and Gulf International Bank.
M365 Consultant
Phoenix Software LimitedM365 Consultant
Nov. 2022 - Dec. 2022Manchester Area, United KingdomI was the primary point of contact for new customers seeking assistance with M365-based development and migration projects or transition to Microsoft cloud services from legacy on-premises software installations. I provided advice and project scoping before handing off the client to a colleague for project delivery.
Office 365 Solutions Architect
Incline ITOffice 365 Solutions Architect
Aug. 2020 - Aug. 2022Manchester, England, United KingdomI lead a small team of Developers, Sys-Admins and Support Technicians providing Solution Design, Implementation and Ongoing Support services to a range of clients, primarily in the Housing and Public Service sectors, utilizing the Office365 Cloud Computing Platform.
Sharepoint Consultant
Greater Manchester Combined AuthoritySharepoint Consultant
Feb. 2020 - Aug. 2020Greater ManchesterI Consulted on GMCA’s digital transformation project to upgrade their document management and collaboration services in preparation for a migration from on premise server-hosted environments, to Microsoft’s Office 365 cloud platform
Microsoft Cloud Consultant
Digital Works Group (UK)Microsoft Cloud Consultant
Oct. 2019 - Aug. 2020North WestAt Digital Works we help clients embrace digital for better business outcomes. We support clients across diverse industries with their digital business and technology strategy, transformation, innovation and growth-irrespective of where they sit on the digital evolution curve. We offer deep expertise in financial services, retail, FMCG, telecoms, media,and technology. With a comprehensiveknowledge oftechnologies that include martech, fintech, e-commerce, HR analytics and bigdata. All delivered by a highly experienced digital team, who can THINK & DO. To solve your digital pain-points, allowing you to grab the opportunities at pace. Why Digital Works: *Deep digital expertise, at least 15 years + in every team member. *Think & do approach. Helping you think through the right strategies, remaining by your side to help you successfully execute. *End-to-end services. Supporting you through ‘think’ (Strategy & Leadership), ‘execute’ (Product, Project & Technology) and ‘grow’ (Business Acceleration). *Successful proven methodologies. Tried and tested approaches that deliver better outcomes. *Extensive contacts & black-books. Toopen doors, reduce uncertainty and accelerate growth. *Delivered in the rightspirit. Committed, collaborative, innovative and transparent. Which means we count the following as valuable clients of ours: *MasterCard, Paypal, Experian, Kalixa Payments Group, CPP *Cereal Partners Worldwide, Mars,Volkswagen Group, Jaguar LandRover *eBay, Travelodge, Seatwave, Royal Mail, , Communisis, Government Digital Marketplace, Virgin Media, BT, Ooredoo, UK Broadband, Liberty Global Enabling better outcomes. Through digital
O365 Architect
Stopfordian LtdO365 Architect
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2019Manchester, United KingdomI designed and implemented a bespoke Project Management System based on SharePoint Online and utilising multiple additional O365 components (Teams, Planner and Flow) with Azure Functions for automation and coordination. I consulted on an overhaul of current project management practices with the aim of improving operational project delivery efficiency.and also provided staff training on use of new system. • O365 Admin, Azure AD, Azure Functions, Azure Virtual Machines • MS Teams, MS Flow, MS Planner, Power Apps, PowerBI, Outlook Groups • SharePoint Online, SharePoint Workflows, SPFx, REST API • HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, C#
Web Developer
Artemis GamesWeb Developer
Mar. 2019 - Apr. 2019Manchester, United KingdomI implemented a WooCommerce-based E-Commerce Webstore expansion for the website which was a deliverable for the project that was undertaken in 2016 and delivered staff training in its administration. • WordPress, WooCommerce • HTML5/CSS3
Sharepoint Administrator
NCC GroupSharepoint Administrator
Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2019Manchester, United KingdomI oversaw BAU operation of NCC Group’s multiple SharePoint deployments whilst remaining heavily involved in the planning and implementation of a new O365-based Sales Management System integrating SharePoint-based document management with NCC's SalesForce-based CRM system. • O365 Admin, Azure AD • SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2016, SharePoint Online • SPFx, ARM Templates, Nintex Workflows • HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, C#
O365 Presales Consultant
Sumo Digital LtdO365 Presales Consultant
Nov. 2018 - Nov. 2018Sheffield, United KingdomI conducted a pre-sales consultation to assess the current usage of IT assets at Sumo Digital and authored a set of project recommendations designed to transfer the organisations IT estate from physical infrastructure to a new Office 365/Azure tenancy. • O365 Admin, Azure AD, Exchange Online • SharePoint Online, MS Teams, MS Planner • Slack, GitHub, Perforce Helix
Microsoft Cloud Architect
University of ExeterMicrosoft Cloud Architect
Sep. 2018 - Oct. 2018Exeter, United KingdomI conducted an architectural examination of the university’s Office365/Azure Tenancy and made recommendations for the technical and procedural improvement of platform utilisation across both staff and student organisations. • O365 Admin, Azure AD, Exchange Online, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions • SharePoint Online, MS Teams, MS Flow, Power Apps, PowerBI, Outlook Groups • PowerShell, ServiceNow
Microsoft Cloud Architect
Copeland Borough CouncilMicrosoft Cloud Architect
Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2018Whitehaven, UKI planned the migration of all council IT services from VMware-based virtualised servers to an O365/Azure cloud tenancy with particular focus on improvements to platform security following a well-publicised cyber-attack. • O365 Admin, Exchange Online, Azure AD, Azure Virtual Machines • SharePoint Online, Dynamics365, MS Teams, MS Flow, MS Planner, Outlook Groups • VMware ESXi, Veeam Backup
Sharepoint Developer
ProximusSharepoint Developer
May. 2018 - Jun. 2018Brussels Area, BelgiumI designed and implemented a Project Management portal based on SharePoint Online allowing senior management top-down viewing and approval of all ongoing projects. • Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions • SharePoint Online, SharePoint Workflows, SharePoint Designer • HTML5/CSS3, C#, JavaScript, REST API, SPFx • Custom Masterpage Development
O365 Developer
Jet2 Travel Technologies Pvt Ltd.O365 Developer
Jan. 2018 - Apr. 2018Leeds, United KingdomI designed and implemented a SharePoint-based Document and Records Management system on the Office 365 platform and oversaw testing, uptake and data migration from legacy systems working with designated ‘pathfinder users’ from all departments to test the new system promote organisation-wide user uptake, • SharePoint Online, PowerApps, PowerBI, MS Flow • SharePoint Designer, Metalogix Essentials, Powershell, SPFx, • HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, C#
Director & Lead Consultant
In The Sky Group LtdDirector & Lead Consultant
Feb. 2017United KingdomIn The Sky Group Ltd is a Manchester-based Business Services company operating in the IT sector under the trading name of In The Sky Consulting, as whom they provide end-to-end project delivery for organizations of all sizes from bedroom start-ups to enterprise level multinationals in successfully accomplishing Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions Development, and Web Design projects. Our consultants are able to provide both advisory consultation for C-level executives on IT strategy, legislative compliance and governance and hands-on project delivery in the form of architecture, development and ongoing support.
Sharepoint Consultant
London Borough of BromleySharepoint Consultant
Feb. 2017 - Oct. 2017Bromley, United KingdomI planned and conducted the migration of council intranet and document management functions from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online using the ShareGate migration tool. • SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint Online • Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 R2 • SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2012, • ShareGate, PowerShell, STSADM, SCCM
Microsoft Cloud (Azure/O365) & SharePoint Consultant
Ballard ChalmersMicrosoft Cloud (Azure/O365) & SharePoint Consultant
Sep. 2016 - Jan. 2017East Grinstead, UKI headed a team creating a bespoke Document Management System and Corporate Intranet based on the O365 Platform and migrating data to the new platform from legacy Document Management Software whilst providing UAT, development and technical pre-sales support to a number of other, concurrent, projects. • Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions, • SharePoint Online, SharePoint Designer, SPFx, • PowerShell, Metalogix Content Matrix, Documentem, • HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, C#
Sharepoint Consultant
Manchester Mental Health and Social Care TrustSharepoint Consultant
Jul. 2016 - Jul. 2016Manchester, United KingdomI conducted an emergency reinstallation and migration of a SharePoint 2007 Farm including a complete system check with no loss of data or functionality and minimal downtime ahead the client’s annual data audit. • SharePoint 2007, SQL Server 2005, STSADM
E-Commerce Web Developer
Artemis GamesE-Commerce Web Developer
May. 2016 - Jun. 2016Manchester, United KingdomI provided consultancy to a start-up board games design studio to assist them in developing a web presence and integrated online marketing strategy to capitalize on a recent successful crowdfunding campaign. • WordPress • Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, FIlezilla FTP • Google Analytics, Google AdSense • HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery
Microsoft Cloud Consultant
Capita Case and record solutionsMicrosoft Cloud Consultant
Mar. 2016 - May. 2016Bury St Edmunds, UKI was the SME responsible for the support and ongoing development of Capita’s Digital Village collaboration platform whilst performing consultancy and development tasks for CCRS’s client portfolio. • Azure Functions, Azure Virtual Machines • SharePoint 2013, SharePoint Online • MS Teams, PowerApps, PowerBI, MS Flow • SharePoint Designer, PowerShell, ShareGate • HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, C#
Sharepoint Architect
Lewisham CouncilSharepoint Architect
Sep. 2015 - Feb. 2016Lewisham, UKI planned and implemented the consolidation of multiple legacy SharePoint deployments onto a single new SharePoint 2013 Information Architecture whilst overseeing the helpdesk and carrying out day-to-day SharePoint administration activities. • SharePoint 2003, SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013, • PowerShell, STSADM, • Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 R2, • SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2012
Sharepoint Specialist
Anglia Ruskin UniversitySharepoint Specialist
Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2015Cambridge, United KingdomI oversaw day-to-day operation of the universities SharePoint 2010-based intranet while taking an active role in the project to migrate the platform from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013 and developing a new Virtual Learning Environment. • SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013 • SiteCore 7, PowerShell, MetaLogix • Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 R2 • SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2012
Sharepoint Developer
CSRSharepoint Developer
Jan. 2015 - May. 2015Cambridge, United KingdomI designed and Implemented a SharePoint 2013-based Corporate Intranet and Document Management System and conducted the migration of data from the CogniDox legacy Document Management platform whilst overseeing the day to day operations of the SharePoint 2007-based Corporate Intranet and delivering solutions to internal requests for functionality upgrades. • SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint 2013 • PowerShell, STSADM, SharePoint Designer, SCCM • Windows Server 2005, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 • SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2012 • CogniDox
Sharepoint Developer
TescoSharepoint Developer
Nov. 2014 - Jan. 2015London, United KingdomI designed and Implemented an ethics knowledgebase and corporate-branded custom gift registration system for ethical disclosure of business gifts in SharePoint Online. • SharePoint Online, SharePoint Designer, • HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript
Sharepoint Technical Specialist
Surrey PoliceSharepoint Technical Specialist
Jun. 2014 - Nov. 2014Guildford, United KingdomI played a key role as the SharePoint developer on a team responsible for delivering an intranet and EDRMS system, participating in Agile scrums and sprint planning sessions and liaising with other departments to identify technical and business requirements. I designed social media features and team site templates for the collaboration component. Key Accomplishments: • Administered SharePoint 2013 and SQL Server 2012 software on hosted VMWare platform, ensuring functionality and preparing technical documentation for support team handover. • Developed multiple projects on SharePoint 2013 platform using industry standard tools and software, including Visual Studio 2012, SharePoint Designer 2013, Visio 2013, and InfoPath 2013. • Managed and maintained contractor relationships, negotiating cost-effective contracts for essential services and support.
IT Support Technician
Explora Security Ltd Architects & EngineersIT Support Technician
Aug. 2013 - Feb. 2014Fulham, London, UKI was responsible for the day-to-day running of the office network and IT assets, providing 1st line support to users connected to the company domain both at desk-side and remotely via skype. Ad-hoc auxiliary duties included setup and maintenance company AV equipment at industry events and trade shows and assisting in the planning and implementation IT related upgrade projects.
SEO Web Developer
DECELL DESIGN LIMITEDSEO Web Developer
Aug. 2010 - Aug. 2013Dorking, Surrey, UKI designed and implemented custom web sites and configured WordPress and Joomla Content Management Systems to specifications provided by our clients. Additionally, I provided consultancy on SEO best practices and most effective use of Social Media platforms to small businesses hoping to use their web presence for marketing purposes.

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