CURRICLUM VITAE - Tim

 

:                                                                                                           Tel:        07776266685

                                                                                                            Email:   tim@tjb-ts.co.uk

                                                                                                            Based in Yeovil

 

                                                                                               

IT Support Analyst

 

I have abroad range of IT skills gained over 16yrs, combined with trouble shooting and problem solving experience, supporting a range of Desktop and Server operating systems and applications. MCP qualified.

                                                                                               

 

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

               

Windows XP, 2k, 3k and NT, MS Office 97 – 2003, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN,  Service desk, Radmin, ePolicy Orchestrata, Altris, IIS, Veritas Backup Exec, Arcserve Backup, Active Directory (AD), Exchange 5.5 and some exchange 2003, VMS, some Solaris, software testing, HP Printers, Desktops and laptops.

HTML wed design, Introduction to visual basic 6 and VB.net courses (Oct/Nov 2006)

 

Detailed Career Progression

Desktop Support Analyst  January 2007 to Date

 

·         Site support Supporting 200 users

 

·         IT support, rectifying software and hardware faults on win2k3, XP, MS Office 2003, and other application problems, Configuring and Maintaining desktops, and HP Printers.

·         Installation of printer’s local and network and  creating and maintaining shared data areas on file server.

·         Installing additional hardware and software as directed

·         Maintaining / creating Technical notes detailing IT tasks

 

·         Building windows XP,2k,NT pc’s and providing day to day support of windows 2k and 2k3 servers., Symantec Ghost to create / deploy computer images. CA Unicentre to deploy applications

 

·         On site contact for all local IT support issues, liaising with other remote I.S teams

 

·         Installing Lotus notes on clients.

 

·         Veritas Backup exec for backups and restores, Mcaffee anti virus software, deployment using Epolicy Orchestrata and using WSUS to deploy updates.

 

IT Field Administrator Bluestone PLC September 2005 to December 2006

 

·         Carrying out remote Desktop support (1st,2nd and 3rd line) in a team of four of 1000+ HP/Dell and Laptops running XP and HP Printers.  Providing support to remote offices and dialup sites. Creating Active directory user and email accounts on win 3k and exchange 2k3 and, Citrix desktops and TCP/IP .  Logging and fixing user faults. Restoring data from backup.

 

·         Using Service desk plus to manage service requests.

 

·         Visual Basic and VB.Net (attended training course Oct/Nov 2006)

 

·         Back and Restore of user data, Veritas Backup Exec

 

·         Supporting Office 97, 2000, 2003 and other office applications used in all departments of the business.

 

·         Using RIS to deploy laptops and Desktop computers, Using Active directory to create users, ou’s groups and Setting group policies.

 

·         Installing printers on clients and servers.

 

·         IT support, rectifying software and hardware faults, application problems, Configuring and Maintaining desktops, and HP Printers.

 

·         Managing Citrix Meta frame users.

 

·         Using Radmin to remote manage desktops and servers.

 

·         Installing client software Coins, autocad, DWG Viewer

 

 

 

IT Support Analyst Sterling Hydraulics - August 2004 to September 2005.

 

·         Desktop, Server and network, Supporting 150 users on NT Domain with win 2k files servers and mail server running exchange 5.5 Responsible for providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support for all Servers, IBM desktops (NT, XP and 2K), HP printers and mobile users. Supporting MS Office 2k and range of other application.

 

·         Fault finding on LAN, setting up broadband users and dial up users and configuring DHCP.

 

·         Carrying out backup and restores using Arcserve and NT Backup

 

·         Rectifying software and hardware faults on win2k, 98, XP, MS Office, email, VPN and other application problems. Creating user NT and MS Exchange accounts.

 

·         The daily tasks involved ensuring the backups are carried out. Responding to user queries and managing server resources. Checking fire wall and other log files...

 

·         Trial of  Surfcontrol and webmarshall to monitor internet usage.

 

·         Using Front Page to maintain intranet.

 

IT Support Analyst - ScrewFix Direct - August 2003 to 2004 

·         Creating user NT and Windows 2000 domain and MS Exchange accounts. Using Active Directory to manage user accounts and editing / managing Active directory policies.

 

·         Windows 2000 desktop role throughout the company using Altris image software. None standard desktops built using manufactures CD's. Installing windows and applications on new PC and Laptops.

 

·         Using call logging system to manage work load.

 

·         Assisting Sun Solaris administrator (20% of time).

 

·         Building win2k IIS webservers.

 

·         Creating Software Rapid Install Packages to enable rapid and easy deployment of new application.

 

·         Using VNC and Altris Console to remotely manage PC's.

 

·         Using MS Access to create relational database and query SQl and other server based databases.

 

·         Deploying Mcaffee antivirus software using ePolicy Orchestrata.

 

·         Patching of IT equipment and Telephones.

 

·         Arranging for return of defective hardware for repair to manufactures. Carrying out other tasks as directed by the Helpdesk supervisor, IT and None IT.

 

·         Support desk logging Customer helpdesk calls and providing problem resolution over the telephone or by using remote management tools. Ensuring that I responded to logged call within the laid out SLA's.

 

·         Some Citrix MetaFrame experience (disconnecting sessions, adding printers and installing applications).

 

Helpdesk and Desktop support - Aerosystems International (contract) June 2003 to August 2003

 

·         Providing IT Helpdesk (50%), 1st and 2nd line support to desktop users (NT and win 2000), supporting a range of Microsoft desktop applications.

 

·         Rebuilding desktop PC's using 'Symantec Ghost' or manufactures CD's.

 

·         Configuration and routine maintenance of networked (mainly Jet direct) printers.

 

·         Resolving and updating DHCP and DNS servers, Patching IT equipment, floor presentation to hubs / switches.

 

IT Support  (Server Team) Aerosystems International - Yeovil May 2000 to May 2003

·         Responsible for the day to day management of all company DEC VAX / Alpha running VMS.

 

·         Operating systems supported Unix, Sun Solaris, VMS, Win NT, 95, 98, , Win 2000 and some XP.

 

·         Connecting IT to LAN using CAT 5 cabling, Hubs and Switches.

 

·         Building windows NT Desktop PC’ s

 

·         Providing telephone support to external customers and users working off site.      

 

·         Responding to calls logged by Helpdesk.

            

·         Configuring printers and other IT peripherals requiring RS232 and 423 connections.

 

§         Building Solaris (Intel and Solaris hardware), Windows and VMS systems.

 

·         Applications supported. PC Based: MS Exchange, WINS, DNS, DHCP on servers and PCMS, PVCS, doors, teamwork clients and MS Office products. VMS: Pathworks, Excursions, CMS and Ingress, Solaris: Flex LM, Adatest, Spark examiner.

 

·         Installing / upgrade of operating system, user software and hardware. Configuring network protocols on PC, Solaris, UNIX and VMS systems.

 

Royal Airforce Technician - May 1985 to May 2000

IT support (Royal Airforce) Oct 1997 to May 2000.

·         Provide day-to-day support of NT, Win 98, 95, LAN and VMS.

 

·         systems and ensuring system availability. Checking backups.

 

·         Citrix MetaFrame thin client experience (disconnecting sessions, adding printers and installing applications).

 

·         Overseeing installation of new IT equipment and LAN.

·         Configuration of produced software and production of media for delivery.

 

·         Providing IT support to IT users, supporting a range of Microsoft desktop applications. Configuring Network, Hubs and Switches.

 

·         6502 Assembly language programming.

 

VMS System and Network Manager - October 1990 to September 1997

·         Part of an IT support team supporting in excess of 600 users. I was personally responsible for the management of 15 + VAX / ALPHA system.

 

·         Carrying out minor updates to in house Fortran and Corral 66 applications.

 

·         Configuring LAN, WAN and ISDN Terminal Adapters.

 

·         Configuring RS232 and 423 connections.

 

 

Avionics Technician November 1986 to October 1990

Carrying out repair of avionics equipment to component level.

 

Trade Training May 1985 to November 1986

Trade Training - Avionics Technician.

 

Pre Royal Airforce

Trainee Workshop Technician September 1979 to October 1984

Trainee Workshop Technician.

 

TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED

 

MCP Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

MCP Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Fundamentals Oct 2006

Introduction to Visual Basic .net programming with Microsoft .Net  Nov 2006

 

MS Word 2003 Level 3 Feb 2006

MS Excel 2003 Level 3 Feb 2006

 

Micro Soft Certification Exams passed

Micro Soft Network Essentials Micro Soft NT 4.0 Administration.

Micro Soft Win NT 4 Server Micro Soft Win NT 4 In the Enterprise.

LAN Implementation and Configuration Hands On PC Networking.

Supporting MS Office 97 Micro Soft Exchange server 5.5 Admin.

Micro Soft WIN 95 Administration Micro Soft WIN NT 4 Core Technologies.

Micro Soft WIN NT 4 TCP/ IP

Solaris 6 Administrator part 1

 

QUALIFICATION

MCP Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

MCP Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

MCP Windows NT Workstation and server

 

Open University M358 Relational databases 1998

HND Engineering Electronics 1994

HNC Engineering 1990

HNC Production Engineering 1984

Certificate General Engineering 1982

 

INTERESTS

I play guitar and sing. I also enjoy gardening and escaping in my caravan. I support a range of computers in the home used by my family. I also enjoy repairing sound equipment and other electrical items. Run own small Business in spare time. Creating/ maintaining a range of small websites. www.tjb-ts.co.uk.