Billy Davison

• Lead the planning, development, and support of the company’s IT infrastructure and cybersecurity strategy.
• Directed a full-scale IT overhaul, including 10Gb networking upgrade, new leased line, modern firewall, and server migrations to hybrid cloud (Linux & Windows).
• Designed internal apps for real-time network monitoring, with instant automated alerts for system outages.
• Built a secure, central intranet tool for managing critical documents and company notices, with automated expiry alerts and access-based publishing.
• Developed an internal interactive training web app to teach best practices in cybersecurity and responsible system use.
• Took on the role of Data Officer, registered with the ICO, and significantly improved GDPR compliance and internal data handling procedures.
• Negotiated all major IT-related contracts including cyber insurance, achieving cost savings and improved coverage.
• Maintains and updates the company’s Disaster Recovery Plan every 6 months to ensure business continuity.
• Keeps staff informed of relevant software updates, workflow improvements, and cybersecurity developments.
• Provides technical mentorship to staff and ensures alignment with IT best practices.

Key Achievements:

• Zero security breaches or data loss over 8+ years in role.
• Developed self-service intranet for document access and company-wide communications.
• Created a custom web-based app for real time system monitoring.
• Improved GDPR standards through policy, education, and documentation.
• Recognised for consistently improving uptime, staff confidence, and infrastructure scalability.

• Delivered frontline IT support across a Microsoft Windows domain environment.
• Maintained core Microsoft and bespoke software applications used in design and manufacturing.
• Assisted in server maintenance, performed troubleshooting, and helped ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Documented procedures and contributed to internal IT knowledge sharing.