Technology

As a Systems Engineer I remain at the forefront of emerging technologies in the information technology industry.  I hope to make implementation of new technology to create business solutions a continuing goal in my career.  I take great pleasure out of keeping up to date with these emerging tools and thus I would like to continue this trend.  I take the evolution and development of my skills very seriously.

Job Satisfaction

I take a lot of pleasure from working in a team environment and achieving goals in a friendly professional atmosphere.  My aim will be to maintain the amount of job satisfaction and enjoyment that I have gained during previous employment.

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November 2007 - Present 

   NAS Insurance Brokers  Perth, WA

I am the IT&C Manager based in the West Perth office.

Job Roles:

• Engineer

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• Manager

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April 2006 - November 2007

   Dimension Data Learning Solutions  Perth, WA

I delivered Microsoft Official Learning Curriculum courses on the Perth premises and various Dimension Data sites across Australia.

Job Roles:

• Technical Instructor

  • Conduct Microsoft Official Learning Curriculum Courses
  • Infrastructure Specialisation

August 1995 - February 2006 

   Alphawest  Perth, WA

I thoroughly enjoyed my employment at Alphawest .   My primary job role required me to deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum courses on the premises.  Due to the nature of my position I was also used for staff mentoring, internal consultancy and external consultancy.

Job Roles:

• Systems Trainer

  • Conduct Microsoft Official Curriculum Courses
  • Infrastructure Specialisation
• Systems Administrator
  • Support and maintain the Alphawest Training division computer network
• Consultant
  • Various consultancy to clients
  • Active Directory Design
  • Network Design
• Engineer
  • Exchange Server Support
  • Network Infrastructure Support
  • Active Directory Support
  • Helpdesk various level Support

June 1995 – August 1995  

   PCU Computer Systems Perth, WA

I consider it to be an important part of my professional development.  Mostly a sales position, I sold complete computer systems to the general public.

Job roles:

• Computer Consultant

• Computer System Sales

March 1995 – June 1995 

   Medical Windows Australia Perth, WA

Medical Windows Australia proved to be an excellent starting point for my professional computing career. It allowed me to transition from the high school teaching environment and gain invaluable experience as a consultant and presales engineer.

Job roles:

• Computer Consultant and Trainer

• Hardware Software Sales
• Medical Staff Training
• Computer Setup and Installation

Jan 1994 - March 1995  

   Ministry of Education Perth, WA

As a secondary high school teacher my primary focus was Biological Sciences and I also taught computing.  I endeavoured to conduct computer courses because I enjoyed working with computers as a hobby and found computing to be interesting and challenging.

Job roles:

• Teacher Biological Sciences

• Teaching Years 8 – 12 Science/Computing

1997 - Present

   Microsoft Certification   (Microsoft Certification Transcript)

• 2007 - MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician - Microsoft Certified IT Professional

• 2007 - MCTS: Windows Vista - Configuration - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

• 2007 - MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment with the BDD - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

• 2006 - MCSE: Security Windows 2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

• 2006 - MCSE: Messaging Windows 2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

• 2005 - MCSA: Security Windows 2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

• 2004 - MCSA: Messaging Windows 2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

• 2004 - MCSA: Messaging Windows 2000 - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

• 2004 - MCDST  - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician - Windows XP

• 2003 - MCSE: Security Windows 2000 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

• 2003 - MCSA: Security Windows 2000 - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

• 2003 - MCSE Windows 2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

• 2003 - MCSA Windows 2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

• 2002 - MCSA Windows 2000 - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

• 2001 - MCSE Windows 2000 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

• 1999 - MCP+I  - Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet

• 1998 - MCSE Windows NT 4.0    - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

• 1997 - MCP Windows 95 - Microsoft Certified Professional

• 1997 - MCT      - Microsoft Certified Trainer

   Citrix Certification   (Citrix Certification Transcript)

• 2002 - CCA    - Citrix Certified Administrator

1993 - 1993

   Diploma in Education

   University of Western Australia - UWA

• Major Human Biology / Minor Computer Studies

1989 - 1992

   Bachelor of Applied Science

   Edith Cowan University - ECU

• Major Human Biology / Minor Computer Studies

November 2007 - Present 

   NAS Insurance Brokers  Perth, WA

• IT & C Manager

• Network Administration

April 2006 - November 2007 

   Dimension Data Learning Solutions  Perth, WA

• Senior Technical Instructor

• Network Administration

August 1995 - February 2006 

   Alphawest  Perth, WA

• Senior Systems Trainer

• Network Administration

• Consulting

June 1995 – August 1995  

   PCU Computer Systems Perth, WA

• Computer Consultant

• Computer System Sales

March 1995 – June 1995 

   Medical Windows Australia Perth, WA

• Computer Consultant and Trainer

• Hardware Software Sales

• Medical Staff Training

• Computer Setup and Installation

Feb 1995 - March 1995  

   Ministry of Education Perth, WA

• Relief Teacher Biological Sciences

• Teaching Years 8 – 12 Science/Computing

Jan 1994 - Feb 1995  

   Forrestfield Senior High School Perth, WA

• Biological Sciences Teacher

• Teaching Years 8 – 12 Science/Computing

October 1991 – January 1994 

   BiLo Nollamara Perth, WA

• Night Fill

• Allocation of Stock

May 1989 – March 1992 

   Kmart Warwick Perth, WA

• Night Fill

• Allocation of Stock

• Stock Inventory Control

• Managerial Tasks

May 1987 – July 1988 

   Greenwood Milk Supply Perth, WA

• Milk Runner

• Milk Delivery

2006 - 2007  

   Dimension Data Learning Solutions  Perth, WA

    Industry Certification

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Vista - Configuration

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Business Desktop Deployment with the BDD

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging

• Microsoft Certified Trainer

1995 - 2006 

   Alphawest  Training Centre Perth, WA

    Industry Certification

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Messaging

• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security

• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Messaging

• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician - Windows XP

• Citrix Certified Administrator

• Microsoft Certified Trainer

1993 - 1993  

   University of Western Australia Perth, WA

    Diploma in Education

• Human Biology Major

• Computing Minor

1989 - 1992 

   Edith Cowan University Perth, WA

    Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology

• Human Biology Major

• Computing Minor

1984 - 1988 

   Greenwood Senior High School Perth, WA

• Certificate of Secondary Education

To a Systems/Technical Level

• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows XP
• Exchange Server
• Internet Security and Acceleration Server
• Internet Information Server
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• TCP/IP
• Citrix Metaframe XP
• Windows 2000
• Windows NT 4.0
• Windows ME
• Windows 98
• Windows 95

To an Advanced Level

• FrontPage
• Word
• Outlook

To an Intermediate Level

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Publisher

Workshops and Customised

• Internet
• PC Basics
• MS-DOS
• Computer Hardware
• Networks

July 2000 - TAFE Port Hedland, WA
    Systems Training

August 1999 - Western Metals Mt Isa, QLD
    Systems and Applications Training

November 1998 - BHP Port Hedland, WA
    Applications Training

November 1998 - BHP Newman, WA
    Applications Training

September 1998 - Woodside Karratha, WA
    Advanced Applications Training

May 1998 - Western Metals Broome/Cadjebut, WA
    Operating System and Applications Training

March 1998 - Woodside Karratha/Dampier, WA
    Advanced Applications  Training

March 1998 - Grimwood Drilling Kalgoorlie/Boulder, WA
    Systems and Applications Training

February 1998 - Western Mining Corporation Kambalda, WA
    Systems and Applications Training

January 1998 - Western Mining Corporation Leinster, WA
    Systems and Applications Training

December 1997 - Western Metals Broome/Cadjebut, WA
    Systems and Applications Training

December 1997 - Water Corporation Geraldton, WA
    Systems and Applications Training

August 1997 - Hamersley Iron Karratha/Dampier, WA
    Systems and Applications Training

February 1997 - Department of Training Albany, WA
    Applications Training

Guitar Electric and Acoustic since 1988

Indoor Beach Volleyball

Tennis

Indoor Cricket

Basketball