Andy Buxton
Wrose, Shipley,West Yorkshire
Summary
I consider myself to be an IT expert skilled in managing and supporting computer-related technologies. I am proficient in installation and maintenance of hardware and software systems with a proven track record of improving operational efficiency through effective technical support. I also have strong analytical skills for problem solving in diverse IT environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Casual IT Support
Involution Ltd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2026.01 - Current
- After working for Involution initially as a supplier then employee for over 24 years, I changed my employment status to self employed so I could explore other roles. I am currently still supporting Involution until I find another suitable role to move on to.
IT Support / Web Developer
Involution Ltd
West Park, West Yorkshire
2014.04 - 2025.12
- Involution is a company which I have supported in growth from sole trader to over 60 employees, including seeing them though 4 office moves by installing necessary cabling to ensure network downtime could be kept to a minimum.
- Over the last 12 years I have been responsible for building, installing and maintaining their entire business IT infrastructure which to date includes PC’s, tablets, software installation, server maintenance (Windows & Linux),web server maintenance (Apache & NGINX), CAT6 cabling, network printers/scanners/copiers, large format printers, embroidery machines, label printers, VOIP telephone system and just about anything else which is IT related.
- Another responsibility is to support almost 200 company sales portals, which I originally developed from scratch in PHP over 12 years ago.
- I also support the main sales office with anything IT related they may need help with, along with assisting the Operations Director with technical issues when required.
Company Owner
The PC Fixer Ltd
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2002.04 - 2014.03
- The PC Fixer Ltd was an IT resources company supplying on-site support to small and mid-sized businesses within the entire county of Yorkshire. The main services offered were:
- PC troubleshooting and building
- Network support and installation
- Custom software installation
- Website creation and e-mail support
- I closed the company in 2014 after being offered a permanent position at Involution Ltd, who were one of my long standing clients.
IT Support
Fastrac Solutions Ltd
Horsforth, West Yorkshire
2000.01 - 2002.01
- I was responsible for maintaining the entire IT infrastructure within the office which included Windows servers, UNIX servers, label printers, network printers, PC’s, MS SQL databases & Exchange Server E-mail. I was also the main installer of PC’s and networks for clients, including cabling where required.
IT Support
JCT600 Ltd
Bradford, West Yorkshire
1998.01 - 2000.01
- While at JCT600 I covered IT infrastructure for 24 sites including 22 Dealerships, Head Office and Bodyshop. This role included on-site maintenance and support for all PC’s, printers, dumb terminals, windows servers and cabling spanning from Hull to Newcastle.
IT Sales
Planet Enterprises Ltd
Bradford, West Yorkshire
1996.01 - 1998.01
- I was initially hired as a salesman selling PC’s and printers to businesses and the public. During my time at the company I learned basic networking, PC maintenance & PC building, which aided my move into being an IT Support Engineer.
Education
GCSE - English, Mathematics, Computer Studies
Rhodesway Upper School
AllertonCertificate of higher education - Computer Programming
Joseph Priestley College
MorleySkills
- IT installation
- IT troubleshooting
- IT repair
- IT support
- Hardware maintenance
- Network installation
- CAT6 cabling
- Wireless networking
- Network management
- VPN
- TCP/IP
- IPsec
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Webserver installation
- Webserver maintenance
- Webserver management
- Website development
- Website maintenance
- PHP
- JavaScript
- MySQL
- AJAX
- HTML
- CSS
- Apache
- NGINX
Hobbies
Outside of work I have been involved in the competitive swimming world for over 15 years. I am currently Chairman of City of Bradford Swimming Club, where among other things I organise and oversee the running of Swim England licenced swimming competitions twice a year, attracting around 500 swimmers from around the region and around 2500 swims over a weekend. I also developed an online entry system for the club members to easily enter competitions throughout the season over 10 years ago which is still in use today. All club activity is done on a voluntary basis.
Timeline
Casual IT Support
Involution Ltd
2026.01 - Current
IT Support / Web Developer
Involution Ltd
2014.04 - 2025.12
Company Owner
The PC Fixer Ltd
2002.04 - 2014.03
IT Support
Fastrac Solutions Ltd
2000.01 - 2002.01
IT Support
JCT600 Ltd
1998.01 - 2000.01
IT Sales
Planet Enterprises Ltd
1996.01 - 1998.01
GCSE - English, Mathematics, Computer Studies
Rhodesway Upper School
Certificate of higher education - Computer Programming
Joseph Priestley College