David Tonkinson - Founder / CEO, Tonka Consultancy Services Ltd

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Work Background

Correlation OneLecturer

Mar. 2023UK · RemoteDesign and deliver training content in a Remote Instructor Lead Training(RILT) for cohorts of up to 100 learners.

The Influence RoomIT Consultant

Feb. 2022London Area, United Kingdom · RemoteProvide IT Management, cyber security consultation, and project planning to support the Leadership Team and staff in meeting the company’s objective.

NATSSenior Technical Instructor

Sep. 2019 - May. 2020Whiteley, England, United KingdomI provided training and technical expertise to teach operational and support staff of all grades on the maintenance procedures, repair and operation of equipment essential to the safe and efficient operation of Air Traffic Services. Designing and delivering courses by creating CBT, ILT and Remote ILT for the on the following topics: IT Service Management, End Point Protection, Security Operations, Security Testing (Vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, event collection), Operating System Management, Secure Remote Access, Automation and Orchestration, Definitive Media Library and Monitoring.

iomartIT Systems Trainer | Datacentre Trainer | IT Management | Cloud Computing

Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2019✅ SNAPSHOT: Design, develop and deliver a variety of training resources, induction program, employee coaching and continual improvement plans for iomart staff in the Datacentres (DCs) across the UK. Collaborate with the other trainers in the Glasgow office to review and continually improve the training offered across the company with a focus on delivering quality and targeted training to all iomart staff. ✅ MY TOP CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENABLE SUCCESS WITH LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT: ✔️ Over the last 8 months I have created a 3-day induction program for NOC techs and other staff in the DCs and rolled this out across the UK data centres. With over 500 hours of training delivered. ✔️ Leverage my mangerial experience to assist the current management structure to mature into an efficient and proactive team. ✔️ Creation of workshops for the DCs on both technical tops and soft skills, such as customer service. iomart helps organisations to maximize the flexibility, cost effectiveness and security of the cloud. From strategy to delivery, our 300+ consultants and solutions architects provide the cloud expertise to transform your business. With a dynamic range of managed cloud services that integrate with the public clouds of AWS and Azure, our agnostic approach delivers solutions tailored to your exact needs. iomart is a long-term supplier to G-Cloud and our infrastructure and cloud and backup services are designed to meet the requirements of the UK public sector.

Venntro Media GroupIT Manager | IT Compliance | Operations Management

Jun. 2012 - Mar. 2018✅ IT Manager | Reporting to the CIO & Director | Team: 2 direct and various outsourced Partners ✅ SNAPSHOT: • IT Security Best Practices: Write, maintain and enforce IT security and acceptable usage policies • IT Management: Management of all internal infrastructure, including desktops, laptops, peripherals, office software, telephony, internet connectivity, SaaS and power • Strategic Planning & Organisational Efficiency: Plan and maintain company Business Continuity Solution & plan and execute out-of-hours maintenance as required • Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Ensure service of Company retention, customer care and office telephone systems • Software Development & SaaS: Select, configure and maintain software to meet the Company’s needs. Including a variety of SaaS applications • Asset Management: Purchase, track and control all IT assets, reporting to finance and management • Monitor and report on internet and telephone usage to management • Compliance: Work with the business to ensure PCI and GDPR responsibilities are met. • Operations: Manage and lead technical support staff in their duties Venntro Media Group is the company behind the award-winning software as a service platform White Label Dating. Founded in 2003, White Label Dating empowers brands, marketeers and affiliates to power their own fully branded online dating sites.

Consum8 ConsultancyDirector | IT Consultant | Telecommunications

Randstad Sales & RetailHead of IT & Telecommunications | IT Manager | IT Governance

Jun. 2007 - Jun. 2012Maidenhead✅ Head of IT & Telecoms | Reporting to the Director | Team: 3 outsourced Partners ✅ SNAPSHOT: • IT Strategy: Developing and maintaining the IT strategy in alignment with the Company's Business Plan and Objectives. • IT Governance: Disaster Recovery Plans, Business Continuity and Security program. • Negotiation: Negotiate third party contracts for the supply of telecoms, IT procurement and IT services. • Procurement: Agree and maintain SLA for IT services for the business. • Business Technology Analysis: Evaluation of new technologies appropriate to the business Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s intelligent machines, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call this Human Forward.

Select AppointmentsSenior Engineer | IT Strategy

Dec. 2001 - Jun. 2007✅ Senior Engineer | Reporting to the HEAD OF IT | Team: 8 direct reports ✅ SNAPSHOT: • Multi-site IT Management Strategies: Successful operation of Hard and Software platforms for this multi-site, national company. • Warehousing & Distribution: New office installations • WAN & LAN • Hardware procurement Select Appointments was established in 1980 to provide a high-quality and personal recruitment service to employers and job seekers, specializing in the business support sector across a variety of industries.

Sabbatical Sabbatical

Mar. 1997 - Apr. 2001Various Global Destinations • Four years of travel to Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Andorra, India, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand Fiji, Alaska, Canada, USA Venezuela from March 1997 to April 2001 • Completion of Private Pilot’s licence whilst travelling extensively in Australia. • Qualified as Scuba diver • Renovated a Welsh coach house, (electric, plumbing, heating fixtures and fitting) and rented it as a holiday cottage.

MicrosoftIT Team Leader | Product Leader | IT Support

Jun. 1988 - Mar. 1997Reading and Winnersh Triangle✅ IT Team Leader | Reporting to the Head of Support Services | Team: 12 direct reports ✅ SNAPSHOT: • IT Architecture & IT Technical Support: technical responsibility in the UK for the Microsoft Word product. Working with 1st, 2nd line technicians, quick fix engineers, product development, marketing, technical account manager and major corporate accounts.