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Christopher Rowswell

Christopher Rowswell

Yeovil,Somerset

Summary

Having worked in IT now for close to 21 years, I have built a strong level of both knowledge and experience, taking in those experiences of the past to make those in the future the best they can be. To do this, I look to be a logical thinker and solve issues and problems occur in the most straight forward way possible. With the world of IT concentrating becoming more and more reliant, I concentrate my efforts on making sure the customer is up and working as quickly as possible, with an eye on making sure they are suitably equipped for future challenges. I have seen the IT world change over time from one that was very much on-premise to one that is very much cloud-based, and I have maintained my skills ready for the challenges that come my way whilst also making sure the end user has everything they need from their IT support.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Service Delivery Manager

CETSAT
Yeovil, Somerset
09.2023 - Current
  • Leading and Managing the Technical Services team through both day to day MSP support and projects across our customer base.
  • Became a subject matter expert and played a key role internally with the transition from our old ConnectWise Service Desk system across to HaloPSA
  • Managed and championed the move from CONTINUUM to NinjaOne RMM.
  • Driving change and efficiency within the business on a Cyber Security front.
  • Regularly meeting customers and building on already strong existing bonds.
  • Become key link between our Technical, Account Management and Sales teams
  • Establishing performance metrics for insightful assessment of team productivity and efficacy.
  • Directed all aspects of service operations to guarantee quality control.

Senior Engineer

CETSAT
Yeovil, Somerset
11.2018 - 08.2023
  • Provided escalation and support for our 1st and 2nd line support teams and working with mainly Windows and Apple desktop and server platforms whilst also integrating Microsoft365 apps into new and existing customer environments
  • Undertake both day to day service tickets whilst running and implementing small to large projects and prioritizing tasks related to each as appropriate
  • Encouraging all employees to take more ownership and enhance communication throughout including documentation and processes
  • Involved with our in house Design Team and providing technical expertise to upcoming projects
  • Leading by example when it comes to behavior's and culture within the business
  • Qualified to SNSA (SonicWall Network Security Administrator) level and also a qualified Mimecast Warrior and in CybSafe

IT Consultant

Blueloop
Yeovil, Somerset
02.2013 - 11.2018

Re-joined the company in 2013 and went on to become an IT Consultant, furthering my Windows 10 and Server 2012/2016 knowledge amongst other Microsoft platforms both old and new. Also, improving my skills with VMware and Veeam applications as well as taking a lead with an implementation of Windows Deployment Server and other customer server builds and migrations. Working mainly on the helpdesk and often involving onsite support with customers with an increased need to take on project work alongside this.

IT Engineer

Yeovil Hospital
Yeovil, Somerset
08.2012 - 02.2013

Employed on a 6-month contract rolling out hardware and migrating users to Windows 7 and from Novell GroupWise to Microsoft Outlook

IT Engineer

Advanced365
Bridgwater, Somerset
01.2012 - 07.2012

A large consultancy and support firm with over 7,000 different customers.


Whilst at Advanced, I have been involved with projects for various customers which has been involved both remote work and working with users onsite giving them assistance where necessary. This has been in the for of daily/weekly/monthly tasks.

IT Technician

Blueloop
Yeovil, Somerset
11.2008 - 01.2012

A mid-size support and consultancy firm with over 150 different customers.


IT Technician - 2nd and 3rd Line Desktop and Server Support


During my time at Blueloop, I was involved mainly with the Support helpdesk team which included speaking to customers on the phone, solving problems with them remotely, and if the situation arose, organizing for a supplier to deliver a part or a site visit for the customer.


My role also included visits to customer sites to solve issues and being involved in projects at multiple sites. These projects often involved arranging appointments with users to complete projects within the timescale allotted.

IT Administrator

Cronite Castings Limited
Crewkerne, Somerset
03.2005 - 11.2008

While at Cronite, I was the onsite technician who looked after all the local IT which included installing printers, setting up new PCs, installing software and speaking to vendors and suppliers when they came to site to carry out work.

Education

GCSEs - ICT, Maths, Science, Graphics, R.E., English, German, French, Geography

Wadham Communitiy School
Crewkerne, Somerset
09.1999 - 06.2002

A-Levels - BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners

BTEC
England
09.2002 - 06.2004

Level 4 Network Engineering Apprenticeship -

BCS

Skills

  • Competent in both Microsoft and Apple environments
  • Experience and knowledge of anything as far back as Windows 98, all the way up to Windows 11
  • Expertise in Windows Server from 2003 up to the present Windows 2022 OS
  • Microsoft 365 App knowledge including SharePoint and TEAMS
  • Other software that I am able to work well with include SonicWall, ConnectWise/ScreenConnect, HaloPSA, NinjaOne, Webroot, CONTINUUM and Unifi
  • Competent in using major hardware retailers including Dell, HP, Cisco and SonicWall
  • Able to build good relationships with customers where trust is built and maintained
  • Time organisation including prioritizing in certain situations and adhering to SLA's
  • Documentation skills both when it comes to new articles, but also proof reading and updating existing information as well

Timeline

Service Delivery Manager

CETSAT
09.2023 - Current

Senior Engineer

CETSAT
11.2018 - 08.2023

IT Consultant

Blueloop
02.2013 - 11.2018

IT Engineer

Yeovil Hospital
08.2012 - 02.2013

IT Engineer

Advanced365
01.2012 - 07.2012

IT Technician

Blueloop
11.2008 - 01.2012

IT Administrator

Cronite Castings Limited
03.2005 - 11.2008

A-Levels - BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners

BTEC
09.2002 - 06.2004

GCSEs - ICT, Maths, Science, Graphics, R.E., English, German, French, Geography

Wadham Communitiy School
09.1999 - 06.2002

Level 4 Network Engineering Apprenticeship -

BCS
Christopher Rowswell