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Matthew Cook

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary

IT Professional with 6 years experience in IT support, with a focus on network configuration, implementation and management. Somewhat experienced in PABX phone system management and am also focused on learning technologies, and learning and improving processes.

I see myself as a team player, working with others to make sure they aren't feeling overwhelmed with their workload and always try to take in other people's ideas and suggestions to make tasks and processes as efficient as possible.

I take the initiative where possible to learn or improve things that make day-to-day management of systems better or more efficient.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Techology Officer

Queensland Health
10.2023 - Current
  • Currently performing higher duties in a projects related role due to increased project activities
  • Performing similar tasks as the Senior Technology Officer roles, with additional activities in Project Management when the Project Manager is unavailable
  • Involved in implementation and management of projects, including writing change documentation, implementation plans and device configurations for ongoing and new projects
  • Provide direction to team members with how to proceed with activities, such as training of new staff, how to resolve work related issues
  • Currently one of the go-to people for Wired and Wireless network related queries

Senior Technology Officer

Queensland Health
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Performed higher duties in a projects related role due to increased project activities
  • Previously performed similar tasks as the Technology Officer role, with more of a focus on team direction and workload management
  • Involved in project management and implementation, including writing change documentation, implementation plans and device configurations for ongoing and new projects
  • Provide direction to team members with how to proceed with activities, such as training of new staff, how to resolve work related issues

Principal Technology Officer

Queensland Health
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Temporarily performed higher duties due to staff vacancies
  • Performed similar tasks as the Senior Technology Officer role, while learning to successfully lead a small team
  • Successfully completed an interview and selection process for the employment of a School Based Trainee
  • Provided direction to team members, putting a focus on ticket closure and meeting SLA targets
  • Approved overtime requests with appropriate justification and requested justification if required
  • Endorsed leave applications taking existing staff leave into account
  • Acted as a liaison point between staff and management to ensure information is communicated effectively
  • Engaged in discussions with other members of the team asking for suggestions on how to improve workflow

Technology Officer

Queensland Health
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Providing level 2 IT Support to all Queensland Health sites in South West DPT
  • Operating in a customer facing role, I maintain a professional and friendly demeanor when interacting with customers and staff
  • Have working knowledge of numerous Queensland Health sites in South West DPT and have worked closely with onsite staff to resolve issues
  • Frequently work with Server and Communications & Networks teams to upskill myself and, by extension, my team
  • Assist other members of the team to increase my knowledge and understanding of systems to improve efficiency, as well as their own
  • Assist other members of the team with workload management to ensure they are not overwhelmed and are able to complete tasks efficiently

Field Technician

Best Computer Services
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Performed in-house IT diagnostics, repair and configuration of computers and printers
  • Performed subcontracting work for companies such as Hewlett-Packard, ACER, AWA Technology Services, Diebold Nixdorf and Integrated Technology Services (ITS)
  • Completed all required tasks within SLA or within given timeframes allocated for each task, keeping track of starting and finish times, as well as providing detailed work notes

Technology Officer

Queensland Health
02.2018 - 11.2019

Education

Undergraduate Certificate - Information Technology

University of Southern Queensland
Queensland
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Centenary Heights State High School
Toowoomba, QLD
11.2016

Additional Information

End User Computing:

  • User Technical Assistance
  • ICT Systems (ServiceNow, Active Directory, etc.)
  • Effective Communication
  • ITIL Service Management Processes
  • Priority management
  • Training of new and current staff

Networks and Unified Communications:

  • Network Switch Management (Configuration changes, running up, troubleshooting)
  • WAN Router management (Configuration changes, running up, troubleshooting)
  • Subnetting (Network Segmentation, document writing, VLAN implementations)
  • Wireless management (Implementation of new/replacement controllers and access points, troubleshooting, etc.)
  • Telephony (Telnet, Omnivista, troubleshooting, extension management)
  • Patching and Cabling (Switchport patching, digital and analog line patching to current standards)
  • Management tools (Solarwinds, DHCP, Cisco ISE, DNS)
  • Firewall management (Reviewing logs and rules, troubleshooting issues)

Servers:

  • File server management (Workgroups, File restoration)
  • Novell Account Management (Duplicate deletion, Generic Account creation)
  • HBCIS Management

Project Management:

  • Write and follow implementation plans for both Standard and Non-Standard Changes
  • Coordinate outages with affected stakeholders
  • Communicating with Project managers and staff when actioning project tasks
  • Making informed decisions based on timelines
  • Successfully complete work as promised by the deadline

Team Management:

  • Workload management to ensure work is being done on time and efficiently, while also taking into consideration each individuals circumstance
  • Provide direction by giving advice on how to proceed with activities. E.g. Onboarding new staff, working with customers
  • Writing documentation to provide clearer expectations and processes. E.g. A checklist of what is required knowledge and access for being on-call
  • Ensure team members are aware that I can be spoken to about anything troubling them, even if not work related

References

Hemajith Perera

eHealth Queensland

0418 485 578


Dinesh Galappaththi

eHealth Queensland

0409 269 851

Timeline

Principal Techology Officer

Queensland Health
10.2023 - Current

Principal Technology Officer

Queensland Health
10.2022 - 11.2022

Senior Technology Officer

Queensland Health
06.2022 - 10.2023

Technology Officer

Queensland Health
11.2021 - 06.2022

Field Technician

Best Computer Services
11.2019 - 07.2020

Technology Officer

Queensland Health
02.2018 - 11.2019

Undergraduate Certificate - Information Technology

University of Southern Queensland

High School Diploma -

Centenary Heights State High School
Matthew Cook