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
2014.07 - 2025.09
- 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
2011.09 - 2014.07
IT Project Manager
MITIE Technical Facilities Management
2009.10 - 2011.05
Group ICT Systems Manager
Permadoor
2006.06 - 2009.10
IT & Telecoms Manager
Advance Peripheral Systems Ltd
2005.01 - 2006.06
Store Manager
Threshers
2004.01 - 2005.01
Education
Higher National Diploma - Computer Science
Worcester College of Technology
Worcester 2002.09 - 2004.06
GCSEs -
Christopher Whitehead High School
Worcester 1990.09 - 1995.06
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
2014.07 - 2025.09
Systems Engineer
Gunnebo UK Ltd
2011.09 - 2014.07
IT Project Manager
MITIE Technical Facilities Management
2009.10 - 2011.05
Group ICT Systems Manager
Permadoor
2006.06 - 2009.10
IT & Telecoms Manager
Advance Peripheral Systems Ltd
2005.01 - 2006.06
Store Manager
Threshers
2004.01 - 2005.01
Higher National Diploma - Computer Science
Worcester College of Technology
2002.09 - 2004.06
GCSEs -
Christopher Whitehead High School
1990.09 - 1995.06