Andrew McDonald

Senior Technician at UK Windows & Doors Group Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Gloucester, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Credentials

  • Sophos Certified Administrator - XG Firewall certification
    Sophos
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Building Materials
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Technician
      • Mar 2023 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • IT Manager
      • Sep 2007 - Mar 2023

      Achievements: • Rebuilt school domain from the ground up with Microsoft Active Directory. • Installed in-house mail server using Microsoft Exchange 2016. • Designing and building HP/Aruba switching network for the school including 10 Gig backbone. • Designed and implemented dedicated power and UPS to server room' • Project managed implementation of Sophos wireless network. • Project managed to install interactive TVs in every classroom. • Development of SCCM server for the deployment of Operating systems, updates, and applications • Project managed the installation of 3CX telephone system using existing IP switching network. Responsibilities: • To ensure the school's IT resources are managed effectively and smoothly to bring about equality of opportunity and optimum access for all our students and staff. • To develop the school’s IT resource and IT support service in line with the school’s educational objectives and to be responsible, on a day-to-day basis, for the provision, monitoring, maintenance and development of effective IT systems, including hardware and software. • To manage IT technical personnel, ensuring effective deployment of staff, and effective liaison with all stakeholders. • To manage the IT budget, ensuring best value in all purchases. Show less

    • ICT Support Manager
      • Sep 2003 - Sep 2007

      Achievements: • Installing projectors and interactive whiteboards in every classroom • Designing and installation of a 802.11g wireless network. • Designing and building switching network for the school including gigabit backbone. • Installation of dedicated power and UPS for server room and core switches. Responsibilities: • Training PGCE students and new staff on the use of IT equipment. • Building and maintaining department websites. • Building and maintenance of computer equipment. • Deputising and assisting Network manager. Show less

Education

  • Aston University
    Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    1996 - 2000

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