13 years experience of design, implementation, support and administration of a number of software and hardware systems for multiple platforms.

SKILLS:-

Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000 administration and implementation.
Report generation using Seagate Crystal Reports.
Microsoft NT 4, 2000 and 2003 Server, Exchange 5.5 and 2000, and Novell 3.x administration.
HP-UX 10.20/11.x and Sun Solaris administration.
Administration of backup procedures using Veritas Backup and Seagate Back-Exec.
Network Associates Anti Virus administration and maintenance.
Proficient Borland dBase and Visual dBase development and implementation.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP operating systems.
PC maintenance and upgrade.
PC set-up, software installation and network integration (TCPIP).
C Shell scripting within UNIX.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 97/2000/2003.
Intranet developer and administrator using Microsoft Frontpage, HTML, ASP and VB.

ACHIEVEMENTS:-

MRP software implementation (PCP 2.0) using SQL. Working closely with several departments to develop the system to meet the needs of the individuals and the company.

Design, development and maintenance of a large company database system using dBase and Visual dBase, which required consultation with other departments to take the idea from conception to completion.

Installation and management of STAR 1000 (HP-UX) data archiving software. And then development and installation of new system (cost and speed saving).

Conception, Development and Administrator of company intranet site linking into the SQL database to provide real-time company wide information.

Development, implementation and documentation of a common backup procedure using Veritas Backup and then Seagate Back-Exec.

Identifying the need for an anti-virus policy. Implementing Network Associates Anti Virus for NT 4 Servers, PC clients and Microsoft Exchange to ensure security of all, previously unprotected, systems to meet the needs of a modern world.

Year 2000 Project Co-ordinator. This involved compliance testing for software and hardware. Modifying bespoke software, applying updates to other software and hardware upgrades where necessary. Contacting suppliers and answering customer queries. Co-operation with other departments to schedule testing, which often resulted in working out of hours. Deadline was met and no problems were reported.

EXPERIENCE - PROGRAMMING/DESIGN/ADMINISTRATION:-

Responsible for administration and maintenance of four networked Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000 databases over a WAN with 10 years experience.

SQL scripting to produce data for use in Seagate Crystal Reports. Customized reports developed for all levels of users, from shop floor to management, often working to strict deadlines. 10 years experience.

Various assignments undertaken, programming in dBASE for DOS, Visual dBASE, C Shell (UNIX), PASCAL and FORTRAN, plus design and development of a number of integrated databases for data capture using dBASE for DOS and Visual dBASE. 13 years experience

Conception, Development and Administrator of company intranet site linking into the SQL database to provide real-time company wide information. Designed using Microsoft Frontpage, HTML, ASP and VB. 3 years experience

Directly responsible for the administration and development of 20+ HP-UX systems (10.20 and 11.x) on a WAN. 12 years experience

Good working knowledge of SUN Solaris ensuring the continuous operation of a 24 hour manufacturing facility. 10 years experience

Microsoft NT 4, 2000 and 2003 Server. Excellent knowledge of users, groups, shares, security and printers. 13 years experience

Strong understanding of Novell Networking 3.x. Creating users and groups. Assigning permissions for a secure system of 50+ users. 13 years experience

Extensive knowledge of backup procedures, having responsibility for 10+ servers using Veritas Backup and then Seagate Back-Exec. 13 years experience

EXPERIENCE - IT SUPPORT:-

Providing IT support for 60+ users.

Worked thoroughly with Microsoft Outlook and Office 97/2000/2003 running on NT 4, 2000 and 2003 networks.

Hardware troubleshooting including repair, replacement and upgrade.

Network integration of numerous PCs through the use of TCPIP on a LAN and WAN.

EXPERIENCE - USER TRAINING:-

Active role in the training of non-technical users on a one to one basis or as a group in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Office 97/2000/2003 and UNIX.

Provision of training on industry specific software (PCP 2.0 and STAR 1000).