Summary
A highly experienced and reliable IT professional with a strong background in systems and network engineering, specializing in DevOps and cloud infrastructure. Possessing a solid foundation in Linux, Windows Server, and virtualisation technologies, with proven expertise in managing complex virtual environments, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and migrating enterprise systems to the cloud. A quick and enthusiastic learner who excels at both independent work and collaborative team projects.
Technical Skills
- Cloud & Virtualisation: AWS, UKCloud, VMware, Zerto, Veeam, R1Soft, vSANs.
- Operating Systems: Linux (Red Hat, CentOS), Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012).
- CI/CD & Automation: Terraform, GitHub Actions.
- Databases: MSSQL, MySQL, Galera clusters.
- Networking: VPNs, PRTG, two-factor authentication (RSA, Blackshield), network security.
- Scripting & Development: PHP, HTML.
Career History
October 2001 – August 2002
Working part time at Safeway in Chippenham
January - February 2003
Working full time at Sainsbury's Chippenham
October 2003 – August 2004
Working full time at Virgin mobile call centre
September 2004 – April 2012
Working full time at Lalpac
April 2012 – March 2016
Working full time at Sci-Teq
March 2016 - Now