An IT Technical Project Manager with an exceptional record of delivering successful IT Solutions on schedule and within budget built upon expertise developed over 30 years in the industry.

Strong communication and management skills combined to provide a platform for significant leadership and achievements. 

Key Skills 

·          Well organised, methodical and results oriented with proven ability to implement standards.

·          Logical approach to problem solving and introducing procedures and process that improve functionality.

·          Solid Management skills leading and motivating individuals to maximize productivity, while forming cohesive team environments.

·          Exceptional communicator at technical and non-technical level focusing on building strong client relationships.

• Respond positively to challenges, adapting to any environment in the U.K. or Overseas.

Technical Skills 

Windows 2000/03       LAN/WAN, VSAT MPLS       Desktops Win 2000/03, XP      IT Technical Support

Novell 4.11                   Wireless Networks               MS Office , Outlook 2000/03,   Project Management

Unix AIX 5.3                  Networking Client/Server     MS Exchange 2000/03             Disaster Recovery

                                    Internet Technology             ERP (Mfg/Pro)                          Risk Management

                                   Active Directories                  Data Warehousing                   IT Security

                                       Desktop Policies.                 Document imaging                    IT Training       

Career 

2004-2006                  IT Project Manager Overseas in Ghana, Kenya, and Indonesia.

1999-2004                  IT Project Manager United Kingdom.

1995-1999                  IT Operations Manager.

1980-1995                  IT Operations Supervisor.

1975-1980                  Data Processing Operator.

1969-1975            Shipping Clerk/Team Leader. 

Education and Training. 

Windows 2000 Administration and Network Fundamentals

MS Office 2000-3, XP (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Novell 4.11 and UNIX – Administration.

TCP/IP and Cisco Router 3500, 1600,800 and Cisco 3500 switch Configuration.

Fluke Network Monitoring Tools – Lanmeter and OneTouch.

LAN and WAN Network Fundamentals. Xyplex – Network Administration,

Gandalf  - Terminal & Bridging. Network Cabling  Fundamentals.

IBM RS6000, Series P5 – AIX Version 5 Installation and Administration.

ICL/FUJITSU DRS6000 Installation and Administration. WANG VS100 Administration.

MFG/PRO – Production Systems Essentials – all Parts ERP including Financials.

Coverdale – Project Management. Industrial Society – Management, Time Management.

Disaster Recovery and Risk Management.

INVU – Document Management Installation and Support. Matrix Impact XP Administration.

QCPROv5 – Installation and Support. Excalibur – Document Imaging Administration. 

7 CSE’s – Including :- Maths, English, Physics,

Personal                                                                                                                               

Driving Licence:-  Full/Clean.

Languages:- Ukrainian (Fluent). 

Employment History. 

[snip] Indonesia

IT Technical Projects Manager                                                                  April 2006 – October 2006. 

Manufacturing Site Project to Improve IT Infrastructure and Upgrade IT Manufacturing and Applications Systems to conform with [snip] Group Strategy. Build New Computer Centre , Upgrade LAN and WAN Infrastructure.  

● IT Infrastructure /System Review completed including recommendations and Scope of Work

    which was approved by Managing Director. Agreed Budget and Phase I & II to be completed. 

● Constructed New Computer Room with Appropriate Environmental Controls,

● HQ LAN active equipment changed to CISCO Switches and Routers with Network Management.

● WAN Installation (Fibre/Mico Radio Link) 512k link between Jakarta (HQ)  and Tangerang

● Purchase New IBM Unix Server, Installation, Configuration and upgrade to latest ERM System

   MFG/Pro  EB2.4 Existing IBM Unix Server moved to Tangerang (Factory) to be used as Disaster

   Backup Recovery  System.

● Reorganise and upgrade all Windows Servers to Latest 2003 version, Applications, Shared File

   & Print, SQL and MS Exchange Servers.

● Deploy DHCP, Active Directories and join Servers to the Cussons Domain introducing

   appropriate IT Security Policies.

● Introduced Help Desk,  PC Desktop Lockdown,  Procurement, Operational, Backup & Recovery

   Policies as dictated by Group IT Policies.

● Re-structured, recruited and trained IT Staff and provide Interim IT Support.

● Instrumental in sourcing suitable 3^rd Party Maintenance and Service Providers , line with the

   Groups  requirements.

● Completed as scheduled and within budget.  

[snip]. Kenya.

IT Technical Projects Manager.                                                                      October 2005 – April 2006. 

Manufacturing Site Project to Improve IT Infrastructure and Upgrade IT Manufacturing and Application Systems, Upgrade LAN and WAN Infrastructure.  

● IT Infrastructure /System Review completed including recommendations and Scope of Work

   which was approved by Senior Management.

● Implemented System Access and Security Controls for IBM AIX Unix and Windows 2003 Servers.

● Installed and Configured 2950 Cisco Switches and deployed DHCP.

● Introduced Storage Access and System Optimisation Process.

● Introduced IT Security, Backup and Recovery, Desktop and Disaster Recovery Policies.

● Instrumental in sourcing suitable 3^rd Party Maintenance and Service Providers , line with the

   Groups requirements.

● Assessed IT Staffing requirements and submitted recommendations.

● Initiated Operational and Backup Procedures, Negotiated Contracts for Maintenance Support,

   provided  training for IT Manager and IT Technical Support for End Users.

● Provided Administrational and System Support for IBM AIX Unix, Windows 2003 and MS

   Exchange 2000  support.

● Completed as scheduled and within budget.  

[snip]. Tema, Ghana. West Africa.

 IT Technical Projects Manager                                                                2004 – 2005. 

Manufacturing Site Project – Complete Green Site Installation with New  IT Installation Infrastructure and Upgrade IT Manufacturing and Application Systems to also include new LAN/WAN Installation.   

●  Site Survey and Identified Suitable location for Computer Room, provided power, lighting, air

    conditioning, decoration, racking, suitable furniture , fire extinguishing system, UPS’s for

    Network and Computer  hardware.

●  Identified suitable Network Providers and Installed Local Area Network on 3 Com Switching Solution.

●  Installed IBM AIX Unix and Win2000 Servers.

●  Connected Unix Server to the LAN, configure Servers ready for Manufacturing Software

    Installation. MFG/PRO  EB2 with Progress as the preferred database and provided IT Support

    during the Implementation.

●  Provided upgrade plan for Database migration from an NCR/Unix platform to IBM /AIX

●  Connected IBM Win2000 Server, deploy DHCP , Active Directories and Install MS Exchange

     2000 and provide an effective internal/and external e-mail system with Internet Connectivity.

●  Provided Administrational and System Support for IBM AIX Unix, Windows 2000 and MS

    Exchange 2000 support.

●  Negotiate and Provide Suitable Service Provider for Installation of a VSAT Satellite System

    providing connectivity to the United Kingdom via Nigeria and suitable VPN links to

    Distribution Depots within Ghana.

●  Provided a desktop policy based on Microsoft Application Software. Initiated Operational and

    Backup Procedures, Negotiated Contracts for Maintenance Support, provided Training For IT

    Manager and IT Technical Support for End Users.

●  Assessed IT Staffing requirements and submitted recommendations, interviewed ,recruited

    and trained IT Support Staff. 

[snip], Stockport, Cheshire 

IT Technical Projects Manager

U.K. Production Sites, Warehouses and Distribution Depots.                 1999 – 2004. 

Overall responsible for all [snip] Manufacturing Sites in the United Kingdom at Nottingham, Salford and Ellesmere Port, Warehouses at Bury and Farnworth also Distribution Centres in Glasgow, Birmingham, Goole, Nottingham and Manchester. – Number of Users Supported 200+. 

Manufacturing Sites and Warehouse.  – Upgrades.                                  2002 – 2004.                                                                                                                    

•   LAN and WAN replaced at all Manufacturing Sites – Configured Cisco Enterprise 3548, 24

    Switches, Cisco 1600, 1700 and 801 Routers. 

•   Migrated from Novell 4.11 NDS to Windows 2000 introduction Configured Servers and

    introduced , DHCP, Active Directories, Terminal Services, File Sharing and Network Printing.

•   Replaced Compaq Prolinea 5000 Server with Compaq ML370, DL380 Servers.

•   Reconfigured all Desktop PC’s Win’95 to provide Terminal Services .

•   Installed and provided IT Support for Matrix ImpactXP Plant Preventative Maintenance System

    – Nottingham.

•   Installed and provided IT Support for QCPROv5 Weights System – Nottingham and Salford.

•   Installed and provided IT Support for “FORMPAK” Perfume/Fragrance System and INVU

    Document  Management  Systems – Elesmere Port.

•   Installed Wireless Network – RF Units provided by Teklogix and ATMS Data Warehousing

    System with integration links to the Main MFG/PRO Production System.

Manufacturing Site  and Warehouse  - Installation.                                  2000  -  2002. 

•  LAN and WAN Network Installation using UTP Cat5 cabling with Xyplex Active Components

    and Gandalf Bridging.

•  Installation of Compaq Prolinea 5000 Server with Novell 4.11 platform and configured NDS

   providing File and Print Services. – Manufacturing Site Only.

•  Deployed PC’s Win95 Desktop Policy with access to MFG/PRO production System, MS Office

    97 and MS Mail. 

IT Technical Projects Manager, Head Office Stockport                           1999 -  2000. 

Overall Administrative, and responsibility for all IT Technical Projects at Head Office and the IT Technical Support Team. Providing all Operational Support for LAN,WAN Network Installation and Support, Main Manufacturing and Desktop  Application Systems. Help Desk Support and IT Administration Function. – Number of Users Supported 350+. 

•  LAN and WAN Network Installation using UTP Cat5 cabling with Xyplex Active Components

   and Gandalf Bridging. To Manufacturing Sites and Warehouses.

•  Installation of  5 x Compaq Prolinea  Servers with Novell 4.11 platform and configured NDS

   providing File and Print Services.

•  Deployed PC’s Win95 Desktop Policy with access to MFG/PRO production System,

•  Supported ICL/Fujitsu DS6000 Unix Servers running MFG/PRO Main Production Systems.

•  Supported IBM RS6000 AIX Unix Servers providing “Staffware” workflow and “Excalibur”

   document imaging Systems, Bacs, Payroll and Security Access Systems.

•  Y2000 Hardware/Network and Application Software Testing for Compliance.

IT Operations Manager.                                                                              1994 – 1999. 

 Overall IT Operational responsibility for all IT Support heading a small  IT Technical Support Team.

 Providing all Operational Support for LAN,WAN Network Installation and Support, Main Manufacturing

 Dumb Terminal  Application Systems. Help Desk Support and IT Administration Function. – Number of

 Users Supported 350+.