Location:  Available to work in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Notts, Shropshire, Cheshire,

East Midlands, West Midlands, North-West. 

Employment:

May 2006-

Jan 2007   [snip]: Contracting for [snip] UK nationwide

·       Teamleader (Windows XP Rollout) for engineers on site.

·       Upgrade Windows NT laptops/desktops to Windows XP - [snip].

·       Support and configure Windows XP applications for individual users. 

Jan 2006-

Apr 2006   [snip]: Contracting for [snip], North-West

·       Upgrade Windows 2000 laptops/desktops to Windows XP - [snip].

·       Support and configure Windows XP applications for individual users.

·       Support and configure JobPoint kiosks, including pc base unit, touch-screen, thermal printer, KEM. 

Oct 2005-

Dec 2005   Cerco IT: Contracting for [snip], West Midlands

·       Install and configure new Mailserver to connect to the [snip] Spine; resetting TCP/IP, domain, PCAnywhere, Outlook profiles.

·       Update Windows Terminal Server Active Directory and printer settings.

·       Update Terminal Server to communicate with Practice branch sites.

·       Install/Update Workstations to communicate via the Mailserver with [snip] “Choose and Book”, using remote desktop connection at branch sites. 

2005-05    [snip]: Driver, Stoke-on-Trent 

2002-05    Self-Employed: [snip], Stoke-on-Trent 

1999-02    [snip](Europe) GmbH: [snip], Germany

·       Liaise with Japan headquarters developing Computer Colour Matching system.

·       Advise software developers on match prediction requirements; testing software with applications and spectrophotometer communications; debugging.

·       Software introduction, training, and on-going support for branches, agents and dealers throughout Europe.

·       Calculation of colour-on-screen algorithms for all illuminants and Observers using Excel/VBA as a development platform. 

1998-99    [snip] (UK) Ltd: [snip], Milton Keynes

·       Installation, training and database preparation of PC based colour measurement for colouring industry customers, including paint, plastics, textiles, paper.

·       PC and spectrophotometer hardware maintenance and support.

·       Customer support, feedback, problem-solving, system development.

·       Demonstrations/presentations in-house, on-site, seminars and exhibitions. 

1996-98    [snip]: [snip], Altrincham

·       Application Engineer for the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.  

1987-96    [snip]: [snip], Swindon

1985-87    [snip]: Technical Officer, Stourport-on-Severn

1978-85    [snip]: Shift Dyer, Kidderminster

1969-78    [snip]: Dyer, Stourport-on-Severn 

Education/Training: 

Computer Experience:

2005         Attended Cerco Training’s intensive Computer Systems & Network Support course Practical experience of installation, repair and maintenance on a wide range of software and hardware products including:-

Fundamental Concepts

·       PC Operating Systems, hardware/software devices, BIOS/CMOS, IO address.

Operating Systems

·       Windows 2000 and Windows XP Professional, Command Line Operating System (formerly known as DOS), Installation & Configuration, Troubleshooting.

Networks

·       Topologies & Protocols, Security, Resource Sharing, Network Administration, Peer-to-Peer & Client/Server, Windows 2000 & Windows XP Professional Environments, TCP/IP Networking – DHCP/WINS/DNS, Configuration and Troubleshooting. WiFi installation, use and testing.

PC Hardware

·       IRQ, DMA & Port Addressing, Memory, Device Installation, Upgrading and Configuring, Diagnostic Troubleshooting. Installing Biometric recognition devices.

Communications

·       Standards, Ports and Modem Configurations, Dial-up Networking, Remote Access Server, Intranet/Internet, Routers/Gateways, Troubleshooting.

Printer Technology

·       Laser/Matrix/Inkjet Printer Principles, Removal and Replacement Procedures, Local and Network Printers, Troubleshooting.

Qualifications

·       Cerco Certificate in Systems & Networking (CCSN) – Pass with Distinction. 

Other          Operating Systems

·       Windows Server, XP Pro, ME, 98, 95, 3.1, DOS, XENIX.

Software

·       Excel + VBA, Photoshop, Paintshop Pro, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, html.

Applications

·       Industrial colour measurement systems.

Plus         

·       Word, PowerPoint, Access, Lotus Notes. 

1962-69    King Charles 1 Grammar, Kidderminster

·       5 ‘O’ Levels: Maths, Further Maths, English, Physics/Chemistry, Geography. 

Interests:

Reading, Web design, DIY, Badminton, Cricket. 

Additional Information:

Date of Birth: 12 February 1951

Full clean Driving Licence