Vacancies for Website Designers | Website Design and SEO

We are always interested in looking at CVs for potential employees to begin work in our fast moving, growing website design company, here is a sample CV from a prospective employee

TECHNICAL SKILLS

HARDWARE

Compaq, Dell, IBM and Compatibles XT, AT, Toshiba, Digital, Hewlett Packard, AST, Gateway, Texas Instruments, Sony, Panasonic and Pioneer, Xyplex, Siemens, Tulip, Cabletron, Netgear, Bay networks, 3Com, Mitsubishi, Olivetti, Apricot, Cisco, Watchguard, Fujitsu. EMC. FASTT

PRINTERS

Epsom, IBM, Canon, Hewlett Packard, Brother, Genicom, Digital, Xerox, Kyrocera (including dot matrix, DeskJet and laser technology) Ricoh

OPERATING SYSTEMS

MS DOS up to 6.22, Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, NT 3.x–4 Sever and Workstation, Windows 95, Lotus Notes Release 3x-4, Novell Netware 3x-4 & 5,UNIX, SCO UNIX, AIX, OS/2, Windows 98, Windows 2000-2008, Windows XP. VMWare ESX server, Vista, Sharepoint 2003, MOSS2007, Windows 7.

SOFTWARE

MS Office 4.3 – 2007 & 2010, Lotus Smart Suite, Norton Utilities & Anti Virus, Corel Draw, Word Perfect, MS DOS Laplink, Sage Accounting, Perfect Office, Quark Express, Aldus Page Maker, PC Tools and Checkit, Winstall, Microsoft Backoffice 6-7, Winfax Pro, Ccmail, Reuters, Helpdesk for windows, MS Frontpage97 – 2010, SMS, Ms Exchange 4 – 2003, Netscape Communicator, PC-duo, Pcanywhere, Ms Publisher, Arcserve V5 – 2000 Netware & V6 NT, Ms Proxy Server, Seagate Proxy, Backup Exec, Wingate Proxy, Remedy, IIS4 – 6, Watchguard, Expert Advisor, Ghost, Drive Image, McAfee, Assyst, Enterprise Administrator, Heat, Checkpoint, Trackit, ISA 2000 – 2004. Citrix Winframe , Metaframe, XP, PS4 & 4.5, Cognos 8 BI, Virtual Centre, Acronis imaging software, Altiris Deployment Solutions, Quest Migration Tools, ARS, Symantec Provisioning System, Netbackup, Lite speed.

ACCREDITED COURSES

Compaq Desktop and Servers, Toshiba Laptops and Notebooks, Hewlett Packard Printers, Sage accounting, Netware 3.12, Ms NT4 Core Technologies and Ms Exchange, Managing Small Projects, Supporting and Troubleshooting NT4 Masterclass, Unix Advanced Administration, Cisco configuration and trouble shooting, VB.Net 2003, C#, Java, Cognos Server Administration, Cognos Content Administration.

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

MIERE, CIBSE, CNE, MCSE & Microsoft Partner.

WORK HISTORY

Nov 11 – Mar 12

*** – Senior Infrastructure / Support Engineer

Responsible for:

Administration and creation of new AD accounts.
Administration of various MFD’s
Migrating mailboxes from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010
Providing 3rd line infrastructure support.
Configuring Exchange 2010
Administration of Exchange 2003 & 2010
Administration of SQL 2005
New IBM desktop build and rollout
Administration of door entry system
Administration of Citrix environment
Various BAU tasks as required
Administration of permissions on the NetApp SAN
P2V of various servers for virtualisation project
Building various Windows Server 2008

Mar 11 – Sept 11

***– Senior Technical Infrastructure Support Engineer

Responsible for:

Administration and creation of new AD accounts.
Configuring Cisco switches, routers,
Migrating from MSA San to new NetApp San
Providing 3rd line infrastructure support.
Configuring Exchange 2007& 2010
Administration of Exchange 2007
Administration of SQL 2000 & 2005 clusters
New windows 7 laptop build
Administration of surfcontrol and Mailmarshall server
Troubleshooting and creating Group policy
Troubleshooting issues with user roaming profiles in Terminal Services
Administration and documentation of VMware environments.
Creating Group Policy to deploy Office 2010
Building various Windows Server 2008

Sept 10 – Feb 11

*** Senior Support Engineer (Incident Management Team)

Responsible for:

Administration and creation of new AD accounts.
Configuring Cisco switches, routers, Access Points and ACS server
Reviewing root cause of existing problems.
Providing 3^rd line support on the helpdesk for various clients
Configuring Exchange 2007& 2010
Administration of Exchange 2007
Administration of SQL 2000 & 2005
Setting various exemptions on the web proxy
Release blocked email and updating the white list on the Mimecast server
Troubleshooting Group policy issues
Troubleshooting issues with user roaming profiles
Administration of VMware and Citrix ZEN Centre virtual environments.

May 09 – Sept 10

*** – Senior Support Engineer

Responsible for:

Racking new servers in various customers Data Centre.
Building Windows 2003 & 2008 servers for various clients
Creating and Implementing new security groups and GPO,s.
Administration and creation of new AD Server environments.
Configuring Cisco switches and routers.
Reviewing Solutions Documents and Design Configurations..
Providing 3^rd line support on the helpdesk for various clients
Installing and configuring Exchange 2007.
Administration of Exchange 2007
Installing and configuring SQL 2005
Administration of SQL 2000 & 2005
Setting up and Troubleshooting VPN Connections.

Mar 09 – May 09

*** – Support Engineer

Responsible for:

Racking new servers in Data Centre.
Writing various scripts for build customisation.
Building Windows 2003 & 2008 servers and troubleshooting post build issues
Creating and Implementing new security groups and GPO,s.
Installing and configuring Backup exec & Netbackup
Administration and creation of new AD Server environments.
Configuring Cisco switches.
Reviewing Solutions Documents and Design Configurations..
Building ESX 3.5 servers. With VIC 2.0
Configuring VMware environment.
Installing and configuring Exchange 2007.
Installing and configuring SQL 2005 & Lite Speed.
Installing and configuring Commerce Server 2007
Installing and configuring Citrix PS 4

Jul 08 – Nov 08

*** Solutions Engineer

Responsible for:

Racking new servers in Data Centre.
Writing various scripts for build customisation.
Building Windows 2003 & 2008 servers and troubleshooting post build issues
Creating and Implementing new security groups and GPO,s.
Installing and configuring Backup exec & Netbackup
Administration and creation of new AD Server environments.
Configuring Cisco switches.
Reviewing Solutions Documents and Design Configurations..
Building ESX 3.5 servers. With VIC 2.0
Configuring VMware environment.
Installing and configuring Exchange 2007.
Installing and configuring SQL 2005 & Lite Speed.
Installing and configuring Commerce Server 2007
Installing and configuring Citrix PS 4
Deploying new server OS using Altris deployment solution
Capturing new windows 2008 mages to upload to Altris server.

Mar 08 – Jul 08

*** – AD Infrastructure / Migration Specialist

Responsible for:

Migration from Novell to new Windows Infrastructure.
Writing scripts for various phases of the project.
Project managing various elements of the Data Migration project.
Creating and Implementing new security groups.
Archiving of legacy data.
Administration of AD and new Server environment.
Troubleshooting post migration issues.
Meeting with department Heads and co-ordinating the various departmental migrations.
Providing post migration support.
Repacking of Applications from Novell to Windows.
Reviewing post migrations task and activities.
Providing status updates to the lead PM.
New data shares and DFS links

Feb 05 – Mar 08

Bank of Tokyo & Mitsubishi – Server Infrastructure / Migration Specialist / Project Consultant

Responsible for:

Building unattended install script for various server builds.
Providing 24 x 7 Global support of Server Infrastructure
Implementing security and group policies.
Monitoring of backup systems using Arcserve & TSM
Administration of SQL Servers and OS support.
3^rd line support and troubleshooting on all servers.
All new server builds and de-commissions.
Monitor servers using (IBM Director and Tivoli,
Deploying anti virus updates and policies via McAfee Epolicy
Reviewing server patching levels and co-ordinating patching where required.
Carrying a continuous audit of the asset database to ensure all servers are accounted for and are current.
Dealing with IBM for all warranty fault calls.
Creating and managing the print queues on the respect file and print servers.
Administration of Windows Terminal Servers and Citrix Servers.
IBM San FASTT500 ,FASTT600 & DS4300 storage systems
Using various administration tools to administrate the current infrastructure.
Creating and administering shares.
Migrating w2000 &W2003 servers from one domain to another.
Organising the various regions into containers in AD and setting GPO’s accordingly.
Creating VB scripts for task automation.
Creating project documentation.
Upgrading Citrix from FR3 to Presentation Server 4
Created new build for desktop XP rollout
Moves and changes
Day to day administration of the Cognos 8 environment
Deployment of VmWare ESX server environment and maintenance using Virtual Center
Assisted with the implementation of an EMC San environment with Cisco san fabric and site to site replication..
Installation and configuration of new Sharepoint environment.
Deploying windows updates and patching to various servers across the estate.
Installation and configuration of IBM Blades and chassis.
Built and configured new IBM director and Tivoli monitoring environment.
Deployment of new Tivoli agent to all servers on estate.
Assisted with Design, Technical consultancy and Implementation of new Data Centre in Slough.
Assisted with migration of existing servers to new Data centre in Slough.

Nov 05 – Present

Computacenter / LMG / 2i Services – Senior Server Engineer / IMAC Engineer

Responsible for:

Commissioning and decommissioning of servers.
Assembling Racks
Reconfiguring ILO and network settings on servers.
Cabling racks, Servers and tape libraries.
Moves and changes.
Bios, processor and memory upgrades.
Front and Back office moves and installs.

The above was carried out for various clients namely QBE, Barclays Capital, Citigroup & IBM at there various Data Centres & sites.

Oct 04 – Feb 05

Kimberly Clark Corporation – Server Specialist / Server Operations

Responsible for:

Building unattended install script for various server builds.
Providing 24 x 7 Operational support of European Server Infrastructure
Implementing security and group policies.
Monitoring of backup systems using Arcserve & Veritas Netbackup
Providing Operational support of North American Server Infrastructure from 7am – 2pm
Administration of SQL Servers and OS support.
3^rd line support and troubleshooting on all European servers.
All new server builds and de-commissions throughout Europe.
Global support of Exchange 2000 and integrated Fax software.
Travelling to various UK sites to facilitate with the installation of new systems.
Monitor servers using (CIM) Compaq insight manager, (SIM) HP Systems Insight Manager and HP Openview.
Diagnosing problems using lights out board.
Reviewing server patching levels and co-ordinating patching where required.
Carrying a continuous audit of the asset database to ensure all servers are accounted for and are current.
Dealing with HP for all European warranty fault calls.
Creating and managing the print queues on the respect file and print servers.
Administration, Maintenance and building of the MS Cluster Servers.

Aug 04 – Oct 04

Vivista – Server Build Specialist / Systems Integrator (Security Cleared)

Responsible for:

Design, Build and Implementation windows based systems.
Building Dell and HP Blade servers with Windows 2000 and applying the required service pack and patches using Altris deployment solution Installing and configuring Citrix Metaframe XPe
Configuring the Nfuse web portal and publishing bespoke applications.
Design and installation of Active directory and implementation of Group Policies.
Building an Altiris Deployment solution and creating scripts and images build process automation.
For documenting the existing server / network infrastructure and producing diagrams to reflect the new server / network infrastructure.
Creating data store for the Citrix farm in Oracle.
For building an IIS server for FTP dependant application.
Testing, troubleshooting and resolving issues prior to go live date.
Data migration planning and implementation.
The integration of various Windows and UNIX based systems.

May 2004 to Aug 2004

WS Atkins @ Havant Borough Council – 2^nd / 3^rd Line Server & Infrastructure Support /Migration Support Consultant

Responsible for:

Providing 2^nd / 3^rd line Network Support for approx 600 site based and 150+ remote users over 5 sites.
Documenting network changes and providing new network diagram including VOIP.
Day to day Administration of existing NT4, Novell and Windows 2003 AD network.
Troubleshooting day to day issues on platforms ranging from win95 – win XP & office 97.
Drafted support documentation for the configuration of the Insight Manager and HP server Agents.
Upgrading from Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003
Administration and Maintenance of Exchange 2000 servers and Windows 2000 Terminal Servers.
Assisted with the building of 18 new HP Servers for various applications.
Assisted with the building of 3 new HP Server Clusters for various applications
Monitoring of calls via Touch Paper call logging software ensuring that SLA’s are met.
Backups and data restores (using Veritas and Arcserve) monitoring logs and changing tapes in robotic library.
Installation and trouble shooting of Citrix clients
Provided detailed Technical solutions and scenarios for the project team.
Migrating file and print services from Netware to windows 2003.
Assisted with the procurement of a new VPN / Firewall solution.
Monitoring Mailsweeper, Groupshield and McAfee AV.

May 2003 to May 2004

Wates Group – 2^nd / 3^rd Line Desktop & Server Infrastructure Support

Responsible for:

Providing 2^nd / 3^rd line Desktop Support for approx 500 site based and 1000+ remote users
Carrying out build analysis on Windows XP, Application functionality and troubleshooting.
Administration of Lotus notes domino servers.
Day to day Administration of existing NT4 network and new W2k AD network and script logic.
Troubleshooting day to day issues on platforms ranging from win95 – win XP & office 97 – 2002.
Drafted support documentation for the configuration of the Unix based printing systems.
Migrating from NT4 Domain to Windows 2000 AD
Administration and Maintenance of Exchange 2000 servers and Windows 2000 Terminal Servers.
Carried out small projects including site setups installing new Compaq servers configuring backup, McAfee AV, shares, print queues, Cisco routers and switches, Watchguard Soho VPN boxes and IP telephony switches.
Monitoring of calls via Asysst call logging software ensuring that SLA’s are met.
Carrying out data restores and monitoring logs, changing tapes in robotic library.
Administration and trouble shooting of issues with Citrix Metaframe 1.8

Aug 2003 – Jan 2004

J Sainsbury – EPOS Installation Engineer

Responsible for:

Carrying out installation of EPOS equipment and back office equipment i.e. Desktops and Servers.

Apr 2002 to May 2003

CHPCT – Assistant Network Manager

Responsible for:

LAN and 24 site Cisco/3Com based WAN
Maintenance of routers and switches
Carrying out audits and needs analysis for various departments
1000 local users and 200 remote users
Documenting network infrastructure
Drafting technical briefs for new network infrastructure and migration procedures.
Migrating from NT4 Domain to Windows 2000 AD
Maintenance of Exchange 5.5 & 2000 , Antigen, Mail sweeper, Checkpoint NG & Symantec AV
Building and configuring 8 Windows 2000 terminal services Servers with Licensing for remote sites
Upgrading desktops from Windows 2000 Windows XP
Day to day troubleshooting of LAN and WAN connectivity problems
Provided third line Support for desktop and Server.
Implementation of rotational backup strategy with Backup Exec 8.6 + modules
Network development and training
Implementing structured cable environment
Building configuring and implementing an ISA server in an AD environment.
The procurement, design and implementation of a 4node cluster to support Terminal Services
Implementation of Group Policies.
Upgrade of core network infrastructure: replacement of 3Com routers and Core switch with Cisco 3660 / 1700s and Extreme Black Diamond Core Switch and Summit 24/48 Edge Switches
Implementation of a department based VLAN Structure which required re-addressing of the IP infrastructure using CIDR
NT4 to Windows 2000 AD migration. I managed the project from inception to end including all research, planning and implementation.
Planning and implementing disaster recovery strategy.
Installed and configured base band modem technology between Health Centres and GP Practices.

Jan 2002 – Apr 2002

DEFRA – Windows 2000 /NT Migration Support Consultant (Security Cleared)

Day to day administration of approx 14,000 user network
Required to deal with post migration issues.
Dealt with communications regarding the LAN and WAN.
Was responsible for creating new mailboxes and user accounts.
Dealt with 2nd & 3^rd line support issues on the Maiden 2000 build.
Was required to troubleshoot Unix, NT4 , Win2000 & Windows XP issues on local and remote sites.
Provided weekly reports on outstanding call status.
Administered remote access via Secuid tokens.
Was responsible for creating new logon scripts and trouble shooting old logon scripts and logs
Maintained DNS records and DHCP scopes.
Implemented new security policy as required by IT Directorate

Dec 2001 – Feb 2002

EDS @ Liverpool Victoria – Rollout / Support Engineer

Worked as part of a team carrying out site surveys of various departments and liasing with the project manager
Developed new NT4 build for rollout to the various departments.
Troubleshooting problem installations.
Supported users after rollout.
Required to troubleshooting software and hardware issues before handover.

Aug 2001 to Jan 2002

ESG – Windows 2000 Support /Migration Consultant

Internal System Support /Administration

Carried out audits and needs analysis for various Clients
Drafted technical brief for new network infrastructure and migration procedures.
Carried out day to day administration of the internal network and phone system.
Was required to create new mailboxes and user accounts.
Dealing with 1^st, 2nd & 3^rd line support issues.
Trouble shooting Novell, NT4 & Win2000, Terminal Services & Citrix issues on remote sites.
Provided periodic reports on outstanding call, closures and call escalations.
Carried out daily and periodic backups log checks, Sophos AV update and Server patching check.
Was senior consultant providing remote support to approx 600 clients.
Provided day to day support for Novell, NT4, W2K, ADS, Microsoft suite of Applications, Groupwise & Citrix.
Developed new server builds of a wide variety of Operating Systems for various clients.
Troubleshooting and creating macros within Microsoft office.

Jun 2001 to Aug 2001

M.O.D HMNB (Portsmouth) – NT Project Migration Consultant (Security Cleared)

Carried out departmental audits and addressed Health and Safety issues.
Documented new network infrastructure and migration procedures.
Created new user accounts and migrating users to new domain.
Created new mailboxes on new exchange server and migrating users to new mailboxes.
Dealt with 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd line support issues prior to project sign off.
Trouble shooting of MS Exchange, NT4 & Win2000 issues.
Provided weekly progress report to the Head of ISD
Was responsible for the deployment of new hardware where appropriate.
Implemented the phased integration of new security policies in line with M.O.D standard.

Nov 2000 – May 2001

Computer Sciences Corporation – Senior Support Analyst (Security Cleared)

Administration of their Novell 4.11 network.
Provided day to day support for approx 2500 users of NT4, Win95, Win98, Win2000 & Microsoft applications.
Installing configuring and providing support for Lotus notes 4.6 & 5
Monitored daily backups, checked logs and McAfee AV Update.
Responsible for monitoring the network, remote sites and the WAN.
Dealing with 2^nd & 3^rd line support issues and escalations.
Troubleshooting of Novell 4.11, NT4 & Win2000 issues.

Sept 2000 – Nov 2000

Celltech Medeva – Technical Support Analyst

Day to day administration of their NT4 and Novell 3.12 network.
Providing day to day support for approx 500 users of NT4 & Microsoft applications.
Creating user accounts, mailboxes and administering group and system policies.
Was responsible for daily backups and checking logs.
Monitored and maintained LAN, WAN and remote sites.
Dealt with 2^nd & 3^rd line support issues and escalated problems to the central call centre.

April 1999 to Sept 2000

Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust – LAN Manager / Deputy IT Services Manager

Y2K Project Consultant

Network Administrator / Helpdesk Support

Carrying out surveys of various departments and liasing with the IT manager
Planning and implementing the migration of users from Windows 3.11 to Windows NT4, Isorcor to Outlook.
Was responsible for the migration from X400 mail to SMTP and MS Exchange Server
Patching and upgrading of existing NT4 and Novell 3.12 servers and also desktops PC, s.
Day to day administration of their NT4 and Novell 3.12 network.
Managed 10 members of staff
Implementation of disaster recovery strategy.
Providing the day to day support for approx 1200 users of NT4 & Microsoft applications.
Troubleshooting and creating macros within Microsoft office.
Creating user accounts, mailboxes and administering group and system policies.
Checked daily backup logs and Groupshield on Exchange..
Monitoring and maintenance of all routers remote sites WAN and LAN.
Was responsible for dealing with 2^nd & 3^rd line support issues and escalations.
Was responsible for carrying out periodic maintenance of the various Unix systems.
Produced documentation for the LAN & WAN infrastructure.
The deployment of McAfee AV updates to workstations and servers

Nov 1998 to Feb 1999

Hyde Housing Association – Y2K Project Co-Coordinator

Network Administrator / Helpdesk Analyst

carried out various site surveys of regional departments and liasing with the project manager
Planning and implementation for the migration of users from Windows 3.11 to Windows 95 and MS Mail to Ms Exchange.
Was responsible for patches and upgrades to existing NT4 and Novell 3.12 servers and also desktops PC, s.
Day to day administration of their NT4 and Novell 3.12 network NT4 Terminal Services & Citrix Winframe.
Provided day to day support for approx 800 users and logging and updating calls on the helpdesk.

Sept 1998 to Nov 1998

Lloyds TSB Group – Y2K Project Consultant

Carried out site surveys of various departments and liased with the project manager.
Helped to develop new NT4 build to be rolled out to the various departments in line with the desktop policy.
Was required to build contingency servers for backup implementation plan.
Was responsible for patching and upgrading existing NT4 and Novell 3.12 servers.
Carried out planning and implementation of migration for users from Windows 3.11 to NT4 and MS Mail to Outlook 98.
Responsible for preparing detailed progress reports to the project manager.

Aug 1998 to Sept 1998

British Airways – Y2K Project Co-ordinator (Security Cleared)

Implemented the Y2K strategy throughout the various departments.
Organising and scheduling work for team of 10 Engineers.
Prepared weekly reports on the progress of the project.
Dealt with complaints and forwarded escalations onto the project Manager.
Installing and configuring Lotus Notes 4.6.

July 1996 to July 1998

ICL CFM (formerly ICL SORBUS) – Site Manager

Responsible for Diners Club International IT infrastructure and technical staff of 4
Primary role is to ensure the site provide an efficient and proactive response and adhere to the SLA
Resource planning of staff recruitment, training and development
Dealing with unexpected situations and troubleshooting
Development of long-term initiatives to improve customer service
Introducing a series of management initiatives to include performance measures, problem handling, employee reward planning, motivational and time management techniques.
Implementation & planning of Desktop support for NT4 rollout.
Dealing with escalation of calls on the helpdesk.

CITIBANK STRAND & DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL – Helpdesk Team Leader Jan 1997 – Jan 1998

Supporting all the technical environments between the two sites
Supervising a team of 8 desktop engineers
Responsible for out of hours support for all Compaq servers running Netware 3.12 /4.1 & NT 3.51 /4
Provided day to day support for windows NT and Microsoft applications
Provided day to day support for Ccmail and Lotus Notes.

CITIBANK LEWISHAM – Desktop Engineer / Helpdesk Analyst – July 1996 – Dec 1996

Supporting Microsoft NT3x and 4, Novell, Compaq and server problems
Providing support for up to 10,000 users using remedy and helpdesk for windows.
Responsible for providing day to day support for Ccmail and Lotus Notes.

1995 DATACOM – Site Customer Engineer (Contract)

Contracting at SCC, DTL, Cargill Plc,
Providing support for MS office and MS Operating systems.
Troubleshoot and repair hardware equipment

1995 AESM Computer Solutions – Customer Engineer

Maintenance, design and repair hardware equipment
Install and configure PC’s, servers and peripherals
Undertake field and site work

1995 Tradezone Ltd – Customer Site Engineer and PC Support (Contract)

Install and Configure PC’s
Troubleshoot and repair a broad range of hardware
Provide software support to MS Office

1995 Midland Investment Corporation – Customer Engineer (Contract)

Install and configure in-house PCs

1995 Acer (UK) Ltd – Engineer (Contract)

Providing component level repairs on motherboards and modification to design on site

1995 THAMES WATER/HEATHROW EXPRESS LINK – Customer Engineer (Contract)

1994 ITS – ST LUCIA – Barclays Bank Engineer (Contract)

1990 – 1991 PIONEER – Senior Engineer & Design Consultant (Contract)

1989 FERRIGLEN RESEARCH LTD – Diagnostic Engineer (Contract)

1987 – 1998 TORROID TECHNOLOGY – Hardware Technician

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc Information Technology
MEng Energy Engineering
Diploma in Business Law & Economics
City & Guilds Electronic 224
City & Guilds Electronics 224 Part 2
HND Electronics & Telecommunications
O’level: Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics and Religious Education

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

I enjoy reading computer-based literature, going to the theatre and cinema, walking, undertaking research, electronics, and creating audio-visual work