Experience

BNP Paribas Personal Finance

• France
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Migration Specialist

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Solihull, England, United Kingdom Senior technical member of the Workspace Programme providing high level technical support facilitating the migration to a new environment. Specifically Involves the migration of ~1000 users to a domain hosting Microsoft 365. Achievements: - Remediated multiple technically challenging domain security vulnerabilities as a pre-requisite for a forest trust to be established. - Conducted an Azure tenant migration for all users. - Planned, prepared and initiated an extensive… Show more Senior technical member of the Workspace Programme providing high level technical support facilitating the migration to a new environment. Specifically Involves the migration of ~1000 users to a domain hosting Microsoft 365. Achievements: - Remediated multiple technically challenging domain security vulnerabilities as a pre-requisite for a forest trust to be established. - Conducted an Azure tenant migration for all users. - Planned, prepared and initiated an extensive Microsoft 365 upgrade programme - Migrated all users to use OneDrive as primary storage area. - Tested and deployed Apple MacBook devices using Apple Device Manager. - Drafted High Level and Low Level designs for all projects within the Programme. - Planned and facilitated the migration of all internal URLs to new domain requiring detailed knowledge of all web applications and functions. - Implemented a large-scale project to re-apply new security permissions to all network drive shares. This was in preparation for the final migration from on-prem to remote storage (file shares & SharePoint online). Show less



LangedTay Ltd

• Company Owner

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2022

  LangedTay Ltd is dedicated to providing an expert and efficient IT Consultancy service. Predominant experience within NetApp SAN/NAS Storage technology environment with 7-mode and Clustered OnTAP experience, as well as server virtualisation using VMware and Microsoft Azure. LangedTay Ltd can also provide services for other data storage vendors such as Dell EMC, HP, IBM and Hitachi. LangedTay Ltd has proven experience with the successful delivery of multiple Infrastructure and Storage… Show more LangedTay Ltd is dedicated to providing an expert and efficient IT Consultancy service. Predominant experience within NetApp SAN/NAS Storage technology environment with 7-mode and Clustered OnTAP experience, as well as server virtualisation using VMware and Microsoft Azure. LangedTay Ltd can also provide services for other data storage vendors such as Dell EMC, HP, IBM and Hitachi. LangedTay Ltd has proven experience with the successful delivery of multiple Infrastructure and Storage migration projects Show less



QinetiQ

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Datacenter Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Nov 2021

  Corsham, England, United Kingdom Managed the allocation of network, power and rack space for 2 data suites hosting equipment for multiple domains of varying security levels in support of deployed Armed Forces. Also IT Equipment Manager for all assets. Achievements: - Provided technical input for IT across the estate pre and post deployment to the Field Army/Navy/Air Force. - Prepared Windows 10 images to be then deployed using Windows Deployment Toolkit. Rack, connect & patch equipment in Data Suites in… Show more Managed the allocation of network, power and rack space for 2 data suites hosting equipment for multiple domains of varying security levels in support of deployed Armed Forces. Also IT Equipment Manager for all assets. Achievements: - Provided technical input for IT across the estate pre and post deployment to the Field Army/Navy/Air Force. - Prepared Windows 10 images to be then deployed using Windows Deployment Toolkit. Rack, connect & patch equipment in Data Suites in accordance with current SCIDA regulations. - Assisted the programme with the planning of bringing multiple domains into service. Show less



LV=

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Storage and Virtualization Specialist

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom Managed a large NetApp Storage & Virtualisation environment using multiple tools available from NetApp. Achievements: - Conducted an in-depth analysis of the entire NetApp Storage environment to plan for and implement future OnTAP upgrades. - Implemented a large migration of disaster recovery SnapMirrors to meet the technological requirements that greatly enhances the overall business service readiness in the event of a Data Centre outage. - Enhanced the NetApp Workflow… Show more Managed a large NetApp Storage & Virtualisation environment using multiple tools available from NetApp. Achievements: - Conducted an in-depth analysis of the entire NetApp Storage environment to plan for and implement future OnTAP upgrades. - Implemented a large migration of disaster recovery SnapMirrors to meet the technological requirements that greatly enhances the overall business service readiness in the event of a Data Centre outage. - Enhanced the NetApp Workflow Automation capability to ensure that the business Configuration Management Database assets were fully updated. - Upgraded the VMware estate to VMware 6.7. This included preparing for hardware upgrades. Show less



BNP Paribas Personal Finance

• France
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Centre Migration Specialist

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  Solihull Main technical lead for the Data Centre Migration project for ~500 critical virtual machines and applications to new Data Centres. Achievements: - Planned and drafted multiple high-level and low-level design documents for migration strategies including detailed analysis of application inter-dependencies, Active Directory structure & DNS configuration (forwarders, conditional forwarders etc). - Upgraded VXBlock and VPLEX in accordance and compliance with VCE RCM matrices following… Show more Main technical lead for the Data Centre Migration project for ~500 critical virtual machines and applications to new Data Centres. Achievements: - Planned and drafted multiple high-level and low-level design documents for migration strategies including detailed analysis of application inter-dependencies, Active Directory structure & DNS configuration (forwarders, conditional forwarders etc). - Upgraded VXBlock and VPLEX in accordance and compliance with VCE RCM matrices following guidance from Dell EMC. - Utilized products - VXBlock, VPLEX, Unity & VMware NSX in new Data Centres. - Designed, planned, and implemented NSX network and firewall in accordance with NSX security matrix. Show less



Parker Meggitt

• United Kingdom
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Technical Consultant

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  Coventry, United Kingdom Managed the global NetApp storage and backup environments. Conducted analysis for all environments with a view to upgrade storage & backup environments where necessary. Achievements: - Manage global NetApp storage environments with a variety of 7-Mode and Clustered OnTAP. - Administer and troubleshoot approximately 50 ESXi hosts around the country, in most cases using vSphere 5.5/6.0. - Configure server infrastructure based on VMware. Includes detailed knowledge of vCenter and… Show more Managed the global NetApp storage and backup environments. Conducted analysis for all environments with a view to upgrade storage & backup environments where necessary. Achievements: - Manage global NetApp storage environments with a variety of 7-Mode and Clustered OnTAP. - Administer and troubleshoot approximately 50 ESXi hosts around the country, in most cases using vSphere 5.5/6.0. - Configure server infrastructure based on VMware. Includes detailed knowledge of vCenter and ESXi installation, HA and DRS clusters, storage and network configuration and host patching via Update manager. - Plan and implement data migration/transition using 7-Mode Transition Tool (7MTT) including new storage installations. - Manage global Backup environments including NetBackup, Backup Exec, VEEAM and prepare for upgrade where necessary. Show less



Galliford Try

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server & Storage/Azure Migration Specialist (Technical)

  • Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  Hinckley, Leicestershire Implemented and managed the Azure subscription in preparation for a virtual machine migration project. Also responsible for migration of existing unstructured file structure to Microsoft StorSimple. Achievements: - Plan and design Azure subscription using Microsoft best practices. - Plan Azure virtual networks and subnets. - Migrate ~300 business critical virtual machines from on prem to Azure. - Design and implement a new DFS(R) strategy for the business using… Show more Implemented and managed the Azure subscription in preparation for a virtual machine migration project. Also responsible for migration of existing unstructured file structure to Microsoft StorSimple. Achievements: - Plan and design Azure subscription using Microsoft best practices. - Plan Azure virtual networks and subnets. - Migrate ~300 business critical virtual machines from on prem to Azure. - Design and implement a new DFS(R) strategy for the business using StorSimple. - Support existing VMware, ESXi hosts, NetApp storage and NetBackup environment. Show less



FCDO Services

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• NetApp Storage Consultant/Project Resource

  • May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Provided technical support for the storage and backup environments for multiple domains. Achievements: - Provide 3rd line technical support for NetApp 7-mode, Metrocluster and Clustered OnTAP NetApp storage including CISCO UCS/NetApp Flexpod in a secure multi-tenanted environment. - Manage and configure BROCADE SAN switches and SAN zoning to enable cross-site SAN traffic. - Plan, implement and manage Veeam backup environment on all security levels.



NTT DATA UK&I

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server, Storage and Backup Specialist

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  Leicester, United Kingdom Managed the storage & backup environments for University Hospitals Leicester. Designed and implemented a new backup strategy. Achievements: - Provide best practice for Storage and Backup environments. - Plan, design and implement a backup strategy migrating from existing tape backup to disk to disk solution for Exchange and SQL server environments. - Manage new NetApp Clustered OnTAP environment providing guidance and assistance to BAU. - Upgrade and support VMWare… Show more Managed the storage & backup environments for University Hospitals Leicester. Designed and implemented a new backup strategy. Achievements: - Provide best practice for Storage and Backup environments. - Plan, design and implement a backup strategy migrating from existing tape backup to disk to disk solution for Exchange and SQL server environments. - Manage new NetApp Clustered OnTAP environment providing guidance and assistance to BAU. - Upgrade and support VMWare environment in preparation for migration between sites. Show less



Atos

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• NetApp Design & Build Projects Storage Technical Architect

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

  Gloucester, United Kingdom Was the subject matter expert providing technical input to high level designs including proof of concept and documentation for NetApp storage projects. Achievements: - Plan, design and produce low level design documents for NetApp 7-mode and Clustered OnTAP projects including filer upgrades, data migration and migration of Exchange to NetApp. - Build and manage NetApp storage environments (7-mode and Clustered) according to design documentation ready for project customer… Show more Was the subject matter expert providing technical input to high level designs including proof of concept and documentation for NetApp storage projects. Achievements: - Plan, design and produce low level design documents for NetApp 7-mode and Clustered OnTAP projects including filer upgrades, data migration and migration of Exchange to NetApp. - Build and manage NetApp storage environments (7-mode and Clustered) according to design documentation ready for project customer sign-off. - Perform all tasks within a strict ITIL environment. - Co-ordinate and guide Project Managers on current NetApp best practices and implement them into the designs. Show less



SCC

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Storage Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  Birmingham, United Kingdom Senior member of the Storage & Virtualisation team providing 3rd line specialist SAN and VMWare support to all customers. Achievements: - Provide future strategy planning for storage policies for all customers with SAN/NAS technology. - Plan, install and configure NetApp products. - Support server environments for all customers including SQL and Exchange. - Plan, manage and maintain BROCADE switch zoning on all SAN sites.



Thales

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior NetApp System Administrator

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

  Kabul, Afghanistan Main lead for the NetApp Data Storage Infrastructure team within Afghanistan Theatre of Operations. Achievements: - Completed a major data storage capacity uplift for 20 NetApp filers across Afghanistan. - Played a key role in the development, deployment, and administration of virtual servers across theatre (ESXi, VMWare). - Configured and managed BROCADE SAN switches.



JBC Computer Training Limited

• Trainee

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

  Coventry, United Kingdom Secondment from HM Forces to JBC Computer Training Limited to study for and acquire Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional qualification.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor Information Systems

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2011

  Nuneaton Responsible for Squadron wide Information Systems and the supervision of personnel within the CIS Cell. Managed the CIS element for a number of Brigade deployment exercises providing the main focal point for all units concerned. Provided technical input as and where necessary to ensure that all main tasks were achievable.

• Kabul Garrison Communications Network and Systems Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Kabul Province, Afghanistan - Co-ordinator for the Kabul UK Network Operations Centre responsible for 10 sites around Afghanistan with approx 12,000 users of various CIS networks. Liaison with civilian companies for CIS support. - Manage multiple telecoms networks across international sites. This includes leading the network management team in identifying suitable CIS solutions and managing technical teams in implementing networks. - Supervise the implementation and manage communication systems utilised to form… Show more - Co-ordinator for the Kabul UK Network Operations Centre responsible for 10 sites around Afghanistan with approx 12,000 users of various CIS networks. Liaison with civilian companies for CIS support. - Manage multiple telecoms networks across international sites. This includes leading the network management team in identifying suitable CIS solutions and managing technical teams in implementing networks. - Supervise the implementation and manage communication systems utilised to form LANs and WANs, over terrestrial and satellite bearers, supporting video, voice and data communications. - Regularly review Project progress and Risk tools with technical teams; with a proactive approach to resolving issues. - Responsible for the planning and implementation of job specific CIS training for approx. 90 personnel prior to deployment to Afghanistan.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Information Systems Engineer

  • 2008 - 2010

  Cambridge, England, United Kingdom Responsible for the co-ordination of all aspects of IT both fixed and deployed. All systems were readily deployable at 12 hours notice to move.

• Blandford Communications and Network Instructor

  • Aug 2007 - Apr 2008

  Blandford Camp, England, United Kingdom - Responsible for the planning, implementation and management of training within the Defence College of Communications and Information Systems. - Supervise and manage a team of 60 personnel, monitor, validate and regularly review their training standards. - Production of reports to MOD executives. - Constant management of training updates to ensure all training objectives are met. - Trade training instructor in Microsoft products such as Exchange 2003 Server, Windows Server and… Show more - Responsible for the planning, implementation and management of training within the Defence College of Communications and Information Systems. - Supervise and manage a team of 60 personnel, monitor, validate and regularly review their training standards. - Production of reports to MOD executives. - Constant management of training updates to ensure all training objectives are met. - Trade training instructor in Microsoft products such as Exchange 2003 Server, Windows Server and associated technologies.



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Osnabruck Garrison Communications Network and Systems Manager

  • 2004 - 2007

  Osnabrück, Lower Saxony - Responsible for the planning, implementation, management and deployment of various networks in support of overseas exercises. - Supervised and managed a team of 10 personnel, monitor, validate and regularly review their training standards. - Engineered and managed military satellite, Inmarsat & BGAN equipments and links. - Engineered encrypted Video Teleconferencing and Telephony conferencing infrastructure.

• Blandford Garrison Network Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Blandford Camp, England, United Kingdom - Responsible for a large local area network providing network services to training staff users within the Defence College of Communications and Information Systems. This involved project managing a significant network upgrade to Windows 2000 & active directory. - Supervised and managed a 10 man support engineering team in support of the local area network. - Responsible for identifying suitable CIS solutions and managing technical teams in implementing security systems. Also included… Show more - Responsible for a large local area network providing network services to training staff users within the Defence College of Communications and Information Systems. This involved project managing a significant network upgrade to Windows 2000 & active directory. - Supervised and managed a 10 man support engineering team in support of the local area network. - Responsible for identifying suitable CIS solutions and managing technical teams in implementing security systems. Also included testing beta software solutions.

• Lisburn Communication Systems Engineer

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - Installed LANs and provided network administration, security and troubleshooting support to users in an operational theatre. - Managed strategic links and highly operational ICS equipment. - Engineered encrypted Trunk communications system for voice and data facilities. - Implemented, managed and operated a Video Telephone Conferencing suite for approximately 100 Users.