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Daniel Strain

Worcester,Worcestershire

Summary

Accomplished IT professional with extensive expertise in Microsoft operating system support, Windows Server, and Active Directory configuration, showcasing proficiency in Project Management and Network Support.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Consultant

IJS Solutions
07.2014 - 09.2025
  • Managing an ATM support contract for NCR, planning installations and removals of ATMs and supporting reactive call outs.
  • Planning and managing any Sainsburys/Asda lock replacement projects.
  • Creating data reports for NCR.
  • Programming electronic locks for installations.
  • Recording and logging site installation data.
  • Collating and managing sensitive bank security survey data.

Systems Engineer

Gunnebo UK Ltd
09.2011 - 07.2014

IT Project Manager

MITIE Technical Facilities Management
10.2009 - 05.2011

Group ICT Systems Manager

Permadoor
06.2006 - 10.2009

IT & Telecoms Manager

Advance Peripheral Systems Ltd
01.2005 - 06.2006

Store Manager

Threshers
01.2004 - 01.2005

Education

Higher National Diploma - Computer Science

Worcester College of Technology
Worcester
09.2002 - 06.2004

GCSEs -

Christopher Whitehead High School
Worcester
09.1990 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Microsoft operating system support
  • Windows Server installation, configuration and support
  • Active directory configuration
  • SQL Server installation, configuration and support
  • Microsoft Exchange installation, configuration and support
  • Networking & Internet security
  • Hardware and software firewall installation, configuration and support
  • Cat6 cabling & patching
  • Graphical design
  • Automation and scripting
  • Training & managing other personnel
  • Budgeting & purchasing
  • Stock Control
  • Website design, creation & hosting
  • Programming (Peps for Homag CNC machines)
  • All IT & Telecoms hardware installation & repairs
  • All Microsoft Office applications
  • Network anti-virus protection
  • Telephone System programming and support
  • Wireless access & security
  • Project Management

Certification

  • Training Courses Completed
  • Tutor – Microsoft Windows 2000: Administration (NETg) 2004-02-05
  • AutoCAD 2004 – Level One – Stage One The Essentials 2005-02-25
  • Tutor – Supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 (NETg) 2005-05-25
  • WoodWop 5.0 Operator Training 2006-06-14
  • Managing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database – M2780 2007-05-11
  • Level 2 Introductory Certificate in Team Leading 2007-09-27
  • NCFE Level 3 Cyber Security

References

References are available upon request

Timeline

Consultant

IJS Solutions
07.2014 - 09.2025

Systems Engineer

Gunnebo UK Ltd
09.2011 - 07.2014

IT Project Manager

MITIE Technical Facilities Management
10.2009 - 05.2011

Group ICT Systems Manager

Permadoor
06.2006 - 10.2009

IT & Telecoms Manager

Advance Peripheral Systems Ltd
01.2005 - 06.2006

Store Manager

Threshers
01.2004 - 01.2005

Higher National Diploma - Computer Science

Worcester College of Technology
09.2002 - 06.2004

GCSEs -

Christopher Whitehead High School
09.1990 - 06.1995
Daniel Strain