Profile

Avid techie born in the UK, all about the gadgets.

I'm often described as an enthusiastic & friendly technology focused individual with a knack for logical thinking as well as being able to think outside the box. As such I'm fortunate enough to have been able to call many of my co-workers friends and to enjoy their company outside of hours too.

Interests

Gadgets: I like being at the forefront of technology and having all the latest bits and pieces
Gaming: I'm an avid gamer in my spare time and run my own large online community. Variety is the way forward when it comes to games and it's great to be able to relax in a comfortable atmosphere amongst friends.
Design: I appreciate good design. UX. Form. Typography. Function. Integration.

Spoken Languages

  • English - native
  • that's it...

Hobbies

Films, Photography.


I have a firearms licence and have been involved with target-shooting competitions and organisations. Love archery too.

Technical Skills

My skills are quite varied within the IT, security and wireless arenas. Below is a brief overview of some of the key areas which I've spent most time in.

Wireless
Planning, configuring and commissioning a variety of products and technologies: Microwave, Laser, ISM and much more.

Security
Auditing, Forensic examinations and capture, penetration testing and consultancy work.

Server Management & Config
Setup, configuration and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of both windows and linux server environments. Data storage systems and solutions.

Networking
Network planning, design and commissioning, in addition to monitoring and troubleshooting.

Training & Documentation
Course development, training presentations and accompanying documentation and assessment.

Website Design
Design, setup and maintenance of websites and hosting scenarios.

Tea & Coffee Making
Proficient with loose leaf tea, a variety of coffee machines and assorted equipment.


The above is a very basic overview of the areas I have covered during my professional and educational experience. I've also worked with the following items/areas during my time: MS Office, Exchange, Active Directory, Group Policies, Linux, Windows Server, IIS, Apache, Tomcat, TCP/IP, HTML, PHP, XML, Java, C++, VB Script, SQL
Nmap/Zenmap, Netcat, Nessus/OpenVAS, Webscarab, Wireshark, Autopsy/PTK, WFT, Helix, Snort.

Work Experience

ITS Technology Group

Sep 2014 - current
Senior Technical Engineer
Responsible for all wireless expertise within the business, along with consultation in many other areas.

Networks by Wireless Ltd

Feb 2013 - Sep 2014
3rd Line Technical Support Engineer
Responsibilities include:
  • Domain/System Administrator Role(Windows + Linux)
  • Security Consultant Role, pre-sales and audit
  • Firewall & UTM device experience
  • Project Management
  • Network Design L2/L3
  • Network and device security audits
  • SAN / Backup systems design & Implementation
  • Website Design / Application development
  • Wireless Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
  • Technical documentation development and authoring – Customer facing and internal
  • Training Development and delivery
  • IP Telephony Network Design

Networks by Wireless Ltd

Aug 2011 - Feb 2013
2nd Line Support Engineer

Networks by Wireless Ltd

Jun 2008 - Aug 2011
1st Line Support

Burton College

Sep 2004 - Dec 2007
Part-Time Lecturer (English, Maths, IT) Senior Exam Invigilator Registry Clerk

Freelance / Contractor

2005-present
I've undertaken various tasks for people and clients previously - often web design, sometimes photography and sometimes just consulting on various topics or projects they need assistance on.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma Information Systems Security, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
2014

This was a course based around IT security and in-depth technical knowledge. The majority of the modules were hands-on technical approaches with all the theory applied and explained against each item.
  • BSI 27001 ISMS Lead Auditor - Certification Held
  • Computer Forensic Investigations & Incident Response - SANS 508, GCFA Certified till Jun 2014
  • Hacking Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling
  • Wireless Hacking, Vulnerability Scanning & Penetration Testing
  • Systems and Application Security
  • Web Applications Security
  • Cryptography
  • Advanced Network Security

BSc Information Technology (Networks), Sheffield Hallam University, UK
2008

2:1 with Honours
  • Network Security, including CCNA 1-4
  • Wireless Local Area Networks, including Cisco Wireless
  • Internet Entrepreneurship
  • Data Storage
  • Databases & the Web
  • Dissertation on RFID
Whilst undertaking this course I was also a voluntary Student and Faculty Representative, representing the students directly to the university board. In recognition of this I was given an additional award by the university.

HND Information Technology (Networks), Staffordshire University, UK
2007

Merit
  • LAN Switching and WAN networks including CCNA 1-4
  • Programming Techniques
  • C Programming
  • IT & Communications Technology
  • Analysis & Design for Database Systems
  • Multimedia & Image Production
  • Computing & Technology in Society & Workplace
  • Data Analysis
  • Java Software Development
  • Multimedia Applications
  • Web Applications
  • Database and Web Database Systems
  • Programmable Network Architectures
  • Project Planning, research, Analysis, Design, Implementation & Testing

Contact

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Location: Sheffield, UK
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