Below is a summary of my current skillset, familiar software, and personal bio.
Professional
- Desktop Support:
All modern desktop platforms, I also run Windows, MacOS, and Linux (Headless Debian) in my home environment. - Server Deployment, Management, and Support
Modern Windows Server versions, covering role management and centralised services (NPS, DFS, AD, DNS/DHCP, etc) - Network Configuration, Management, and Support
Wi-Fi, VLAN, DNS, and DHCP setup. Hands-on with Cisco Meraki, Unifi, and Datto. - Firewall Management and Deployment
WatchGuard, SonicWall, and Draytek firewall configuration, covering rules, SNAT, VPNs, and content filtering. - Backup Systems Implementation and Support
Business Continuity Disaster Recovery (BCDR) and SaaS Backup via Datto, KeepIT and Nasuni. - Security Monitoring and Incident Management
CVE Monitoring & Patching, Auditing, and Governance through SentinelOne and Purview. - MDM Implementation and Support
Device enrolment, compliance, and policy implementation using Intune and IBM MAAS360. Endpoint Administrator Certified - Microsoft 365
Tenant management, identity management, and information compliance through Entra, Exchange, SharePoint, Purview, and Azure. - Web Management
Familiar with DNS record management, site management, and content creation. (Guess who owns and operates the site) - Hardware Installation
Installing and configuring rack-mount servers, firewalls, BCDR systems, network switches, APs, and UPS.
Academic
I graduated from the University of Lincoln in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
During my studies, I worked with languages such as C#, C++, Python, Java, R, PDDL, and CUDA. While I don’t use these every day, they’ve provided a strong foundation for the PowerShell automation that’s essential in my current work.
The culmination of my academic work was a 10,000 word paper on PACS Network Optimisation; dissecting current medical imaging techniques and how network optimisation can enhance the ability to transmit big data in relatively short time-frames. This involved simulation of scaling networks using NS3, and creating Big O notation representations of network efficiencies.
You can view my Academic works here.
Personal
My computer journey began over two decades ago when I learned to use DOS to launch games. While my love for games has never wavered, my relationship with books has been a steady passion that I’ve recently rediscovered after a few years hiatus. That’s one of the beautiful things about storytelling in books and games, the stories are ready when you are.
Outside of work, I enjoy tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Starfinder. They offer co-operative storytelling and character exploration that keeps me coming back. When I find time, I like to write creatively or learn about new systems.
I also enjoy level design, and have previously published maps for Counter-Strike.
