Senior Migration Consultant at Binary Tree

• Nov 2019 - Present

Office 365 - InTune Project Manager

• Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

Binary Tree Migration Consultant (Active Directory & Exchange)

• Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

• Provided bespoke solution for Active Directory and Exchange Migration from On Premise to O365, encompassing a change of suppliers. Solution compromised of utilising Active Directory Synchronisation and Exchange Migration tools supplied by Binary Tree and Microsoft. • Work closely with both Customer and incoming supplier to manage, document and prepare the correct solution that met the customer's expectations and requirements. • Provided the appropriate design documentation, detailing the solution based upon the agreed requirements. • Built and implemented the solution as per the agreed design. • Acted as central point for migration Active Directory\Azure and Exchange Online related activities, from the design phase right through to implementation and migration. • Provided SME support for migration tools, throughout the entire migration period.

Freelance Technical Project Manager

• Mar 2017 - 2017

March 2017 – Present Freelance Migration Solutions Architect Designed and implemented Active Directory user and Email migration strategy for social housing provider, utilising Binary Tree DirSync\AD Pro and Exchange Pro. Carried out data discovery exercise to reduce the number of AD objects required to be migrated, resulting lower migration costs Designed user data migration process from legacy to new infrastructure utilising PowerShell and other data copy technologies. Configured Exchange Pro and DirSync\AD Pro to provide Email and Active Directory migration to new infrastructure, ensuring co-existence during the transition was set up to minimise end user disruptions. Produced daily runbook which provided detailed migration steps to be followed. Expedited migration failures and ensured minimal disruption to end users. Mentored onsite technical staff on the migration process and Binary Tree toolset.

Technical Architect

• Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

Joined an active Exit programme as Technical Consultant covering Storage, Backup, Messaging and Enterprise Networking. Primary role was to act as a technical point of reference for application migrations between Data Centres of outgoing and new service providers. This included evaluating application migration plans and designs, network change requests, adhoc customer queries. Ensuring the correct governance processes were adhered to at all times. Design authority ensuring data integrity during enterprise data migration and physical move of enterprise storage platforms between data centres. Worked closely with other team members, on-site consultants, client organizations, third parties and clients to define, develop and deploy the technology solution, whilst maintaining the functionality, quality and financial standards of the project

Senior Migration Consultant

• Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

Senior Consultant to Binary Tree clients using the Binary Tree product suite encompassing Microsoft Exchange migrations from legacy versions to Exchange 2010, 2013, Office 365 and Active Directory Migrations, across EMEA. This consisted of both On-Premise, Hybrid and Office 365(Azure) Migrations. Senior Consultant to Binary Tree clients using the Binary Tree product suite encompassing Microsoft Exchange migrations from legacy versions to Exchange 2010, 2013, Office 365 and Active Directory Migrations, across EMEA. This consisted of both On-Premise, Hybrid and Office 365(Azure) Migrations.

Technical Project Manager

• Nov 2012 - Nov 2014

Project Manager joining the integration of Orange and T-Mobile technology estates to create the new combined EE platform. Migration of multiple Active Directories into single Active Directory, utilising Quest Migration Manger. Highlighted dependencies, issues prior to migration and providing remediation advice to ensure user disruption was kept to a minimum. Transformation comprised of 20,000+ mailboxes and user accounts across Exchange 2003/2007 legacy environments. Responsible for the design of the migration process, implementation, training and mentoring junior members of staff. Ensured migration targets and quality were maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Main point of contact for stakeholders for migration related activities, maintaining excellent relationship across internal and customer project teams.

Technical Project Manager - Team Leader

• Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

Responsible for the delivery of File and Email enterprise migration projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. Ownership of risks and issues ensuring project deliverables and timescales were adhered too. Worked closely with both Client and Service Providers. Directed Technical Leads, communicated project progress and ensured resource demands were up to date and progressed. Developed interim IT support model and delivered training for multi-national support staff prior to service introduction and provided ongoing support throughout the transition period. Developed migration approach, to migrate 40,000+ users from existing Exchange and NetApp environments to a new Data Centre. Developed test plans in accordance with the migration approach. Worked with Test Managers during the test phase capturing and resolving defects as required. Followed ITL Release and Change Management practices to ensure all prerequisites and implementation tasks were assigned and complete as per the agreed schedule.

Data Migration Project Manager

• Jun 2006 - Sep 2011

Overall responsibility for ensuring management and delivery of Data Migration process and appropriate documentation for Atlas DII users.Provided technical support and guidance to a team of 130 migration analysts for all aspects of the migration process across multiple government security domains.Developed and maintain relationships, with delivery managers and account executives in MoD and Fujitsu/HP/Steria.Maintain effective communications with the Take on Service Delivery Manager, highlighting any risks or issues.Identified opportunities for new business; developed catalogue services and promoting them to the end user community.issues in a timely manner.

Microsoft Exchange Consultant

• Jan 2002 - Jun 2006

Microsoft Exchange Consultant - responsible for large disperate network of MS Exchange severs.

Telecommunications Specialist

• Sep 1981 - Oct 1995

Previously HM Forces - Communications Specialist. Previously HM Forces - Communications Specialist.