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Having worked with Mike on planning and delivering telecoms solutions to our clients, I can confidently say he has the ability to manage a project right from...
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Expertise
- Data Backup
- office 365
- IT Desktop Support
- Cyber Essentials applications
- business continuity
- IT Consultancy
- Web Isolation
- Email Filtering
- Server support
- Troubleshooter
- Computer System Set-up
- Managed Service Provider
- Cyber/Network Security
- Antivirus
- malware protection
Summary
We help businesses run their IT securely and reliably so technology supports the business rather than getting in the way. Security is built into everything we do, giving business owners confidence that systems are being looked after properly without unnecessary complexity.
Our approach focuses on preventing problems, reducing disruption and protecting data in a practical, proportionate way. We manage risk sensibly, keeping systems secure, reliable and compliant while avoiding jargon or scare tactics.
We work closely with businesses to deliver IT that fits their needs and their budget. Our advice is clear, straightforward and grounded in real world outcomes, helping clients make informed decisions and gain tangible benefits from technology that simply works.
Experience
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Trusted Computing Ltd
Director
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UBT (EU) Ltd
Product Development Analyst
101 - 500 Employees 2014 - 2016Idea Generation, initial concept development, and commercial evaluation of new product lines prior to presentation of analysis reports to senior management. Collection of activity data from disparate company systems - telephone systems, live chat, ticketing platforms etc. - and combining into meaningful summary reports for presentation to Directors.
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UBT (EU) Ltd
IT Project Manager
101 - 500 Employees 2012 - 2014- Preparation of business case and initial concept investigation
- Liaison with consultants and principal suppliers
- Coordination with user base and business managers across all sites / depts.
- Project Handover to new ‘IT Infrastructure Manager’Migration of a legacy ‘Terminal Server’ based network consisting of central and remote servers across 45 sites (total approx. 4,500 users) onto a single Citrix-based system.
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UBT (EU) Ltd
IT Technical Support Manager
101 - 500 Employees 2008 - 2014Management of UK and EU support teams, including in-house and sub-contractors. Development and implementation of various company business systems including SageCRM and BlackBerry BES
Education History
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UBT / ILM Advanced Business Management
UBT Training
2014 - 2016Foundation course towards ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management comprising 12 modules and assignments and covering Leadership, Management, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales.
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Electrical Engineering (Power)
Stockport College of Technology
1988 - 1992Electrical Engineering (distribution & utilisation of electrical power specialisation) to Higher National Certificate level, studied on day release + evening basis; 2 years > ONC, 2 years > HNC
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CGLI Electrical Installation 236 - Part 1 / 2 / Advanced 'C'
Stockport College of Technology
1988 - 1992Awarded the College 'Andrew James Simpson Award' in 1992 for attainment in final exams and Electrical Engineering study
Qualifications
Microsoft - Sales Specialist Accreditation Office 365
Microsoft - Making the most of your Microsoft Action Pack
Foursys – Ethical Hacking
Xchange Training – Bespoke Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 for HTML emails
Franklin Covey - 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity
UBT Training - Delegating for Leaders 100%
3MAC Accountancy, Pass with High Distinction
ILM/Advanced Business Management, Leadership and Management, Merit
Stockport College of Technology – ONC/HNC (BTEC), Electrical Engineering (Power), Distinction
CGLI Electrical Installation 236 – Part 1/2/Advanced ‘C’ Electrical Installation, Distinction
Andrew James Simpson award for attainment in final exams and Electrical Engineering study
