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Lancaster UniversityResearcher
Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2019Lancaster, United KingdomThe INITIATE project offers a single distributed test-bed able to support the increasingly complex experimentation required for future Internet research, by combining the capabilities of the UK Internet research and innovation communities. Incorporating Research and Development in:-
Cloud Networking, Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualization, Openflow, Openstack, Corsa Routers, Python Devops. Os Mano Orchestration, Communications, Virtualization, 5G , edge computing
CLOUD9 COMPUTER SERVICES LTDIT Consultant
Jun. 2013Blackpool, United KingdomInstalling windows server 2008,2012,2016,2019,2022 , windows XP 7 8 & 10,11 ubuntu Debian Sophos AV, Fsecure AV, Sonicwall Firewalls, Cisco Routers & Switches, Symantec Backup Exec, MS SQL, Desktop Migrations\ Rollouts.
VPN, VLANS, UNiX. Linux, AIX, HPUX, WDS, MDT,Hyper V. VMware, Email, Smtp, Pop3 Imap, Exchange migrations.It Support and fault Finding SMB's , cisco router configuration,Python, http,sql,php, Website hosting
Installation Of windows 2016 Servers for Sheet Metal Company, Import/Export business and Facilities Management company. Including Office365 Migrations, Sharepoint configuration and Information Rights Management systems
Migration of on premise Exchange, Shared folders and Backup/DR systems to Cloud for Aerospace (2 sites) Plus Ongoing Consultancy and Support Ms Exchange and Outlook Migration from On Premise to Cloud Exchange Servers, and Connections to Linux Samba for Insurance Company,.
UNIX Fault finding for Tower learning centre, resolution of Firewall and URL filtering business critical systems.
Installation of Windows 2016 Server for Facilities Management, OFFICE365,Sophos, VPN, MS SQL installaltion. Project Management of Aerospace company 50 users, Fileservers, OFFICE365 migration,Sophos Installation, Sonicwall Firewalls and VPNs, MS EXCHANGE Decomission.
Management and Installation of IT move , Cabling of 40 points for IT/telephone systems, Servers network Infrastructure, Switches/Routers, Sage Accounts and Sage Act, All BT Telephony Project management of Worldwide Church It Services relocation from Sydney Australia to UK. Migration of Exchange from on premises to Cloud for Financial Advisors.
Project management move of all online services for Holiday Coach Company.
Consultancy specification and installation of Wireless LAN Network for Student accommodation requiring Security and QoS
Sub Contracted to Local College on Desktop Deployment team.2014 &15
Blackpool CouncilSystems Support Engineer (Sub Contract)
Jun. 1999 - Feb. 2000Blackpool, United KingdomSub Contracted to ensure the smooth transition of all unix and Novell based servers through the 2000 issues. This involved working with the various bespoke programmers who had developed software running on Linux , Solaris and IBM RS6000 AIX systems to fully test the hardware operating systems and bespoke software, applying patches, updates and writing shell scripts for automation of tasks.
Littlewoods Shop Direct GroupInstallation and Support Engineer (sub Contract)
Jul. 1995 - Dec. 1995Liverpool, United KingdomSub Contracted to LITTLEWOODS HOME SHOPPING installation, supporting and upgrading of in house networks, connected to DEC and IBM mainframes and UNIX servers using a high proportion of client server technolgy. Installation of NOVIX gateways and LAN workplace. Software - KEA, NOVIX, LWP,EXCEED,SQL,PCTHEME.
Cadbury plc.Systems installation Engineer (sub Contract)
Aug. 1994 - Oct. 1994RickmansworthSub Contracted to install the National lottery Camelot Group plc MIS and office Novell network. With the loss of the other two contracters involved in the project I also became responsible for the configuration of the MS-MAIL, including FAX, X400, and WAN gateways. My initial responsibilities were to design and configure the network environment to a specification drawn up between Camelot and Cadburys ITNETWORK Department. The initial specification required 2 Novell fileservers so that all users have access to Microsoft Office, Electronic Mail, Electronic Fax and X400 with applications defaulting to printers situated close to the users work area, additional access to printers for colour and high capacity printing, shared department file areas and shared smaller file areas for certain individuals within departments. Other responsibilities included installing and configuring the fileserver tape streamers, installing and configuring Cheyenne ARCSERVE and Dr Soloman’s network wide Anti virus software, installing and configuring the APC Uninteruptible power supplies and the online powerchute software,
Syscom Business Computing Ltd.It Consultant & Owner
Feb. 1994 - May. 2013Blackpool and PrestonIT Services,Windows Server 2003/2008 Exchange, SQL windows XP/vista/Win7, Novell, Unix, Linux 20 years supplying and supporting many of the North Wests small to medium businesses. Including Sub Contracts to LittleWoods, Camelot - The National lottery & Blackpool Council. (see below) Microsoft Certified Systems administrator, Microsoft Certified professional, Microsoft Certified infrastructure engineer, Microsoft certified active directory specialist , DOS Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/win 7/win 8 Windows NT, 2000, 2008R2
AIX, HPUX, LINUX, Solaris, Novell
DNS DHCP, Active Directory, EXCHANGE, SQL, TCPIP, LAN/WAN Hewlett Packard Servers
Symantec, Sophos, Netgear, Cisco, Dell. Additionaly Sub Contracting to many Corporate Household Name Companies, see below.
Co-operative Insurance SocietyUnix Systems Engineer (Permanent Position)
Feb. 1992 - Feb. 1994Manchester, United KingdomSystems Support Analyst, employed to integrate the IBM RS6000 Unix based system into the C.I.S's token ring OS/2 and mainframe environment. The purpose of which was to allow Dealers access to the Stock Exchange TAURUS project which was to revolutionise the stock market. I succeeded in allowing any of the CIS's 2000 PC's access via TCPIP into the RS6000 whilst still allowing them access to the mainframe via 3270 for windows and also allowing them access to an OS/2 LAN SERVER to use Dos and windows based applications, shared data and shared printers. The whole network was bridged over approximately 30 Lans. The software for the RS6000 was a client/server application which required Windows and Novells LAN workplace for windows to provide the TCPIP communications stack. This was quite an achievement to get working in an OS/2 Lan Server/Manager environment. The software itself allowed the RS6000 to use its resources for keeping upto date records of CIS's many stock dealings whilst limiting the PC's to screen handling.
DatelSystems Engineer (Permanent Position)
Feb. 1986 - Mar. 1992Preston, United KingdomDatel computing Ltd. Senior support Engineer. I developed many skills during the years that I spent with Datel as we expanded from small offices in St Annes to larger offices in Poulton and finally into the purpose built premises that Datel reside in today. My responsibilities grew with each move and I became responsible for the engineering Department for a time before Datel moved into the corporate arena. I then became responsible for Pre and Post sales support and installation of large corporate sites, my customers include Manweb, Bicc, ICI, British Nuclear Fuels, British Aerospace, UK Atomic Energy Authority, Royal Insurance, Pioneer Mutual insurance, Littlewoods and many others. My speciality skills include interconnectivity between Unix, Novell and Dos. Responsible for technical backup to field engineers, installation of networks and muli-user systems, customer support of hardware operating systems and software. Operating Systems :- Dos, Novell, Lan Manager, Lan Server, IBM LAN, OS/2 Torus, SCO XENIX/UNIX and IBM's AIX.
Computer Systems :- I am IBM authorised on PC's ps2'S, IBM6150, RS6000 and a wide range of other manufactures peripherals.
Communications : I have often been involved in installing and configuring many communications packages using SNA,3270,X25, TCP/IP,RJE, Kilostream, Token rings, ethernet, modems, multiplexors, line drivers, bridges, routers,RS232.
Software : I have varying degrees of familiarity on all Dos and windows packages including Lotus Smartsuite Wordstar, Wordperfect, Word, Microsoft Office, Pegasus, Tetra and the CSM Range. I am also familiar with many Multi user packages such as Uniplex and multiview etc.
Programming : I have varying degrees of knowledge with a range of programming languages such as C, Pascal, Unix script, assembler, basic.
Electronics : My Royal Air Force electronic qualifications & experience prove particularly useful in differentiating between hardware and software problems.
Vistec Computer maintenanceField Service Engineer (Permanent Position)
Feb. 1985 - Feb. 1986PortsmouthComputer and network Installation and support of Small to medium business's for the whole of the south of England. Working from portsmouth on DEC PDP altos IBM and many other systems.
Royal Air Force (RAF)Aircraft Electronics Engineer
Feb. 1981 - Feb. 1985RAF BinbrookAircraft Electrical Technician Working on Lightning Fighters.
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