In 2011 I graduated from Staffordshire University with a First Class Honours Degree in Network Engineering. This gives me the BEng(HONS) designation as well as allowing me to join the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as a full member (MIET).
I specialise in computer network, operating system and server technologies including IIS, AD and Exchange. I have experience working with copper, fibre optic and wireless network hardware from manufacturers such as Cisco, Dell, Netgear and Sonicwall. My university course focussed on modern LAN, WAN and WLAN design, implementation and optimisation. This covered other network technologies such as ADSL, GSM, UMTS and signal processing. To supplement the highly technical modules, business operations management and engineering mathematics were also studied. Outside of University, I have built up further skills using ASP, PHP, Apache and MySQL.
Completing an engineering degree allowed me to study business management and obtain a firm understanding of ethical, sustainability and environmental considerations within industry. This is something I feel provides an advantage over a computing based path and helps to deeply integrate my working into the ethos of any business.
Experience
I have a vast knowledge of Windows and Windows Server operating systems including experience using Linux and Unix based systems, such as Mac OS X. This includes corporate Group Policy and centralised system management set-up as well as being highly experienced in desktop, server and network maintenance. This has often involved supporting legacy systems and developing update and migration strategy to improve upon security, reliability and standards compliance.
A selection of modules completed as part of my University degree include Advanced Switching, Advanced Wireless Networking, Introduction to IP Telephony, Engineering Mathematics Applications, Personal Broadband Networks, Environmental Impact and Management in Organisations amongst many others.
Skill Set
- LAN, WAN And WLAN troubleshooting, configuration and optimisation.
- Managing Oracle and VMware virtualisation technology.
- Windows Server 2003, 2008 & 2008 R2 including Group Policy and Active Directory.
- iSCSI implementation including link aggregation and NIC teaming.
- Remote desktop and thin client provisioning.
- Symantec Backup Exec and Veeam backup solutions.
- Cable and wireless connectivity consultancy.
- Windows operating system and software deployments.
- Server and desktop diagnostics repair and upgrade.
Memberships
Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), http://www.theiet.org
Interests
Current Affairs, Open Source Projects, 20th Century History, British Touring Car and World Rally Championships.