Lester March
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Credentials
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Google Professional Certificate: IT Automation with Python
GoogleOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
The Linux FoundationSep, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
GitHub Actions
GitHubMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
GitHub Advanced Security
GitHubMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
GitHub Administration
GitHubFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
KCNA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
The Linux FoundationJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
HashiCorpApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
MicrosoftDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
MicrosoftDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
MicrosoftSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
MicrosoftSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
MicrosoftAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
MicrosoftJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Support Engineer for Connectivity Specialty (Retired)
MicrosoftJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (Retired)
HashiCorpMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
MicrosoftMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
MicrosoftMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate (Retired)
MicrosoftApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
MicrosoftApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
MicrosoftApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Trainer 2023-2024
MicrosoftFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Trainer 2022-2023
MicrosoftFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals (Retired)
MicrosoftJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Technology Associate: Security Fundamentals (Retired)
MicrosoftNov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Technology Associate: Windows Operating System Fundamentals (Retired)
MicrosoftApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Technology Associate: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (Retired)
MicrosoftJul, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ascent
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Lead Cloud Engineer
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Feb 2023 - Present
I work as a lead engineer in our cloud practice, collaborating with software and data teams across Europe to standardise and deploy Azure-centric landing zones for teams to work constructively, efficiently, and securely. I also work with our partnerships team to strengthen our relationships and reputation as a leading digital consultancy. I work as a lead engineer in our cloud practice, collaborating with software and data teams across Europe to standardise and deploy Azure-centric landing zones for teams to work constructively, efficiently, and securely. I also work with our partnerships team to strengthen our relationships and reputation as a leading digital consultancy.
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Kin + Carta
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
Working as a cloud engineering consultant I delivered complex projects for clients, predominantly involving Microsoft Azure, infrastructure as code, and DevOps pipelines. I also contributed to the growth of Kin + Carta’s status as a Microsoft Partner in developing their Cloud and DevOps organisational practices. Working as a cloud engineering consultant I delivered complex projects for clients, predominantly involving Microsoft Azure, infrastructure as code, and DevOps pipelines. I also contributed to the growth of Kin + Carta’s status as a Microsoft Partner in developing their Cloud and DevOps organisational practices.
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WWF-UK
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Infrastructure Engineer
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Apr 2019 - Feb 2022
Managed an on-premise Nutanix cluster, vSphere environment, and network alongside a fledgling Azure environment. Migrated an on-premise document management system to SharePoint Online. Implemented a disaster recovery solution involving Azure Site Recovery and Azure Virtual Desktop. Managed an on-premise Nutanix cluster, vSphere environment, and network alongside a fledgling Azure environment. Migrated an on-premise document management system to SharePoint Online. Implemented a disaster recovery solution involving Azure Site Recovery and Azure Virtual Desktop.
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Surrey Police
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United Kingdom
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Technician - Data Centres
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Jun 2017 - Apr 2019
Provided second-line support and contributed to joint-force projects including datacenter and service consolidation. Developed PowerShell scripts to empower the service desk in resolving common incidents. Managed clustered Exchange, Skype and SharePoint pools alongside Active Directory.
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Technician - Servers & Storage
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Provided first-line support adhering to the ITIL framework. Responsible for the patching and management of compute and storage systems, hypervisors and virtual machines. Reduced ticket backlog significantly and closed the highest number of tickets within the team, largely through developing automated solutions.
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Claremont Fan Court School
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United Kingdom
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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ICLT Technician
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Nov 2014 - Jul 2016
In addition to the below, provided audio-visual support for school productions and events. Implemented a new system for imaging laptops. Responsible for performing and testing tape backups. Provided teaching assistance for computer science and ran a robotics club for students.
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Apprentice ICLT Technician
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
Provided first-line technical support to staff and students involving the management and repair of a fleet of laptops and other devices. Underwent two weeks of technical training for every six weeks of work and attained several Microsoft certifications in the process.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
Kingston College
Extended Diploma, Information Technology (Software Development)
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