Experienced System Administrator with 18 year background in Information Technology. Expert in Hybrid and Cloud technologies and VMware systems including Automation and Scripting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer
Kinetic IT
05.2015 - Current
Successfully managed and maintained a large-scale virtualized environments (VMware, Azure and Hyper-V) consisting of over 1,000 virtual machines, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and resource utilization.
Managed and optimised Exchange Online environments, including mailbox administration, security configuration, and compliance policies.
Configure user accounts and permissions, adhering to company guidelines and security policies and security hardening
Spearheaded virtualisation initiatives using VMware technologies, driving server consolidation projects and improving resource utilisation
Strengthened IT security posture by developing and enforcing robust policies, implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to minimise vulnerabilities and mitigate potential threats.
Developed and implemented automation solutions using PowerShell scripting to streamline administrative tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce manual intervention across various IT systems
Streamlined the SOE deployment process using automation tools and scripting, reducing setup time and ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
DevOps / Ansible Exposure: Collaborated with development and operations teams to integrate automation workflows, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
Worked with multiple large clients including Department of Education, WA Police and Department of Communities
Systems Engineer
Kinetic IT
10.2010 - 05.2015
Improved system performance by identifying and resolving technical issues in a timely manner.
Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimised computer use.
Evaluated new tools and technologies for possible integration into existing infrastructure environments.
Analysed system requirements, developing tailored solutions that met or exceeded client expectations.
Administered and managed multiple Active Directory environments, including configuration and maintenance of DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy, ensuring secure and efficient directory services across diverse systems.
Associate Software Engineer
Kinetic IT
09.2008 - 10.2010
Performed regular software patching and security updates to ensure system compliance and safeguard against vulnerabilities.
Built, configured, and deployed servers to support organizational IT infrastructure requirements.
Conducted routine server administration tasks, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and resource optimization.
Implemented and managed backup solutions to ensure data integrity and availability for disaster recovery scenarios.
Service Desk Technician
Kinetic IT
09.2006 - 08.2008
Mentored junior technicians by sharing knowledge and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment within the team.
Developed knowledge base articles for common issues, enabling faster resolutions for endusers.
Created comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures to aid in training new technicians.
Provided excellent after-hours support when necessary to address critical incidents, minimizing potential disruptions for clients.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Computer Systems Engineering
TAFE
Perth, WA
12.2003
Skills
Capacity Planning
Diagnosing issues
SOE Experience
Automation & Scripting
Technical Documentation
Design Documentation
Infrastructure Planning
DevOps / Ansible Exposure
Incident Management
System Automation
Disaster Recovery Planning
Networking: VLANs, VPNs, and Routing
Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
System updates
Patch management
Security Hardening / RBAC
Azure Administration
Virtualisation Technologies
Various System Upgrades
Windows Server
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104, Completed on 01/05/24
Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, Completed on 01/08/24
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, AZ-800 and AZ-801, Completing in December 2024