Curriculum Vitae

Skills

Network design and installation of Windows/Linux Servers

• Windows 2000, XP, Vista
• Windows Server 2000, 2003
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft ISA Server
• Ubuntu Linux (Desktop and Server Editions)
• VMware Server and Server Virtualisation Concepts

Web Application Development

• Python/Django Web Framework
• Relational Database Design
• MySQL database server installation & development
• Apache web server installation & configuration

Driving Licence

• Held since April 2007
• No convictions or offences whatsoever

Education

2008 - present: University of Nottingham, Computer Science

• First year attainment: 83%

2001 - 2008: Arnold Hill School & Technology College

• AS-Levels:Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A), Computing (A), Physics (A)
• A-Levels:Mathematics (A), Further Mathematics (A), Computing (A)

Experience

Systems Technician, Nottingham e-Learning Centre, Top Valley

• Responsibilities:
  • To ensure the consistent and reliable running of the network
  • Resolve any problems experienced by students and/or staff
  • Install and maintain new software and/or policies

Web Developer, Nottingham e-Learning Centre, Top Valley

• Responsibilities:
  • Upgrade the existing website and content management system
  • Fix issues with current website and content management system
  • Author documentation on the use and alteration of the website/CMS

Network and IT Consultant, Net-Plus Computer Systems, Woodthorpe

• Responsibilities:
  • Diagnose and resolve issues arising with the network installation in a timely manner
  • Install, administer and maintain the Microsoft Active Directory® infrastructure
  • Install, administer and maintain the Microsoft Exchange® email system
  • Implement, test and monitor a suitable backup procedure for the system
  • Upgrade existing equipment, and install new equipment where required

Temporary Network Technician, Arnold Hill School

• Responsibilities:
  • Maintain the reliable running of the network
  • Maintain and resolve problems with servers and/or workstations
  • Resolve problems experienced by students and staff

Achievements

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

• Silver Award (Direct Entrant)
• Gold Award (collected from St. James' Palace 29th Oct 2008)