Marc Turley
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Credentials
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
MicrosoftJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
InterSystems IRIS System Administration Specialist
InterSystemsJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Nov, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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J2 Interactive
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Apr 2022 - Present
Providing comprehensive systems engineering, technical administration and support services to clients across the UK, USA & EMEA. Specialising in the healthcare sector with a strong focus on the InterSystems technology stack (IRIS, Caché, Ensemble, HealthShare and TrakCare). Role is a combination of Systems Architect / Sys Admin / DBA. Work closely with a diverse range of clients who predominately operate on Linux systems (RHEL / CentOS), with a mix of on-prem, hybrid and cloud deployments (AWS / Azure). Show less
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NHS Lothian
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Linux System Administrator
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2022
Senior Engineer in the UNIX / Linux Server team at NHS Digital Operations ensuring uninterrupted operation of the patient management database and frontend application InterSystems TrakCare. This involved managing cluster nodes running Veritas Cluster Server on RedHat Enterprise Linux. The CACHE/IRIS database was hosted on Dell/EMC VNX SANs. Additionally, I oversaw peripheral systems running a combination of RHEL and CentOS, with some Windows Server components thrown in. Responsible for supporting the accompanying Business Intelligence and reporting systems, including SAP BusinessObjects, Information Platform Services, and Data Services.In my capacity, I utilised VMware vCenter/vSphere to build & host virtual machines (VMs) and leveraged Nagios for system and application monitoring. Veritas NetBackup was employed for managing backups. My duties also encompassed patching the operating systems and applications, implementing automation through the development of routines and scripts to perform regular tasks. I also maintained the cluster, oversaw and monitored the environments for optimal performance, managed VMs, wrote documentation and supported technical & non technical users. Show less
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Endpoint Management Engineer
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Nov 2012 - Jan 2020
Utilised the Symantec IT Management Suite (Altiris) to provide enterprise level management, deployment, and security for a vast network of 15,000 endpoints, spread across 297 sites, and 29,000 staff at NHS Lothian.• Packaged, tested, and distributed software & configurations to clients across the organization.• Developed custom code and scripts, leveraging automation to streamline tasks and processes.• Established a pre-boot execution environment (PXE) for HDD diagnostics and disk imaging.• Managed OS deployment and security patching.• Facilitated software streaming and virtualization to desktops and thin clients• Maintained the desktop managment infrastructure & underpinning SQL Server installations.• Played a key role in delivering critical national projects, such as Kodak Carestream PACS.• Provided complex queries and resource support to second line and service desk teams. Show less
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Desktop Support
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2012
• Provided comprehensive desktop support services, including installation, upgrades & troubleshooting of desktop applications and operating systems.• Ensured seamless operation of hardware, and authorized peripheral equipment through installation, support, and troubleshooting.• Conducted regular preventative maintenance and performed remedial repairs on computers, laptops, printers, and authorized peripherals to maintain optimal performance.• Customized desktop hardware configurations to meet specific user requirements and align with site standards.• Managed inventory, handling the return of defective equipment, documenting repairs, and restocking spare parts to maintain optimal stock levels.• Safely packaged equipment for secure transportation, coordinating logistics to ensure efficient delivery to branch locations.• Collaborated with Tier 3 support teams to escalate and resolve complex issues beyond the scope of desktop support responsibilities. Show less
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Education
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Edinburgh Napier University
BSc (Distinction), Computer Science -
West Lothian College