Adam Baker
Strensall,North Yorkshire
Summary
Ambitious individual accustomed to remaining calm and collected under pressure. Utilises sound judgment to make critical decisions in autonomous situations. Independent thought-leader with superior background in project oversight. Driven armed forces professional with extensive experience in multiple roles. Highly-motivated to achieve unit demands through team work and collaboration. Proactive and quick-thinking to meet evolving emergency requirements. Motivated student eager to apply military training and education to hands-on role. Excels in high-pressure environments, utilising resourceful problem-solving and critical thinking to address challenges. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Network engineer
British Army
York
2023.09 - Current
- Configured routers, switches and firewalls to deploy and support LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Troubleshot network issues and provided rapid solutions to limit downtime.
- Maintained network configuration, mapping and service records for accurate documentation.
- Optimised network operation through focused configuration and monitoring.
- I managed a team of network engineers to build a small network for our superiors which then allowed operational capability and training for fresh trainees
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Coordinated with vendors during hardware procurement process ensuring timely project completion.
Infantry rifleman
British Army
Chepstow
2020.01 - 2022.10
- Remained composed and focused in highly stressful situations.
- Followed instruction to complete exact requests of senior officers.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment.
- Operated weaponry and communication systems.
- Maintained weaponry and equipment to meet combat requirements.
- Trained in combat and weaponry to meet field demands.
- Prepared for military action with short notice.
- Represented military unit professionally at ceremonial events and occasions.
- Managed security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Performed fire team member duties during situational training exercises.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, coherence and knowledgeable assistance.
- Trained personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Upheld integrity of communication systems by adhering to internal procedures.
Education
GCSEs -
Kesgrave High School
Ipswich 2013.09 - 2018.05
Skills
- Team player
- Process Improvement
- Troubleshooting network issues
- Network engineering
- Training
- Problem solver
- End-user training
- First Aid
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable
- Discipline
- Dynamic leadership
- Task delegation
- Active listening
Affiliations
- Amateur Golf player
- Keen Skiier
- Cooking
Certification
Category C + E driving license
Timeline
Network engineer
British Army
2023.09 - Current
Infantry rifleman
British Army
2020.01 - 2022.10
GCSEs -
Kesgrave High School
2013.09 - 2018.05