Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Objective
Monitoring Tools
Extensive Experience
Technical Skills
Languages
Additional Information
Timeline
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DENNIS CHARWAY

Coalville,leicestershire

Summary

Experienced IT professional with a strong background in cloud computing, specialising in Azure and cloud migrations. Proficient in VMware technologies, including vCenter, vSphere, and VDI, as well as ITIL 4 Foundation processes. Skilled in Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, SCCM remote control, and application deployment through Intune. Expertise extends to Active Directory management, MDM/JAMF support, and VPN solutions such as Sophos and Citrix. Adept at communication and teamwork with a focus on delivering efficient IT solutions aligned with organisational goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Infrastructure Support Engineer

Creative ITC
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
02.2023 - Current
  • Administer and monitor services for system security, applying Cloud Engineering expertise.
  • Assist in overseeing IT policies and procedures, using Cloud Engineering insight.
  • Support reporting on IT environment and collaborate with auditors.
  • Manage 3rd party contracts and ensure system backups align with policies, utilizing Cloud Engineering skills.
  • Support with VMware, Horizon, VDI
  • Respond to system events and issues
  • Perform troubleshooting and problem solving on incidents
  • Cover requests across storage, network, virtualisation, and Microsoft technologies

SECOND LINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER

Boohoo Group PLC
Wellingborough, NTH
03.2021 - Current
  • Support end users on AWS Platforms and Creating AWS Workspaces
  • As part of ground team, implemented and developed setting distribution site for business
  • Support end users on Microsoft 365 and licensing
  • Manage Microsoft 365 governance and compliance
  • Exchange administration
  • Hand-on experience with Active Directory, Azure Active Directory and AD Federation
  • Develop and implement IT processes throughout site, work close with HR regarding implementing JML Process
  • Okta Support/Management
  • Windows 10 deployment, management, and post deployment user support
  • SCCM administration and management
  • Maintained high availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, testing, implementation, and support.

DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER

Bedford Borough Council
Bedford, CBF
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided day-to-day technical support, assisting staff with resolving IT related issues
  • Investigating and resolving issues that may arise from migration to new domain and resolving any encryption issues
  • Support end users in use of Office 365 applications and how to leverage for maximum benefit (MS Teams and One-drive)
  • Resetting User's password on Active Directory
  • Installing bespoke applications on Staff's Machine
  • VPN and device tunnel support
  • Carried out effective, timely repairs and maintenance of desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, and printers to maintain company productivity.

Education

ISTQB Foundation Certification (Qualified) : Information technology and Software testing - Basic Computer Science

Hoge School
02.2017

NVQ Level 3 - Information Technology

ROC Midden Netherland
Utrecht
04.2001 -

NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Engineering

ROC Middle Netherland
Utrecht
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Azure and other cloud computing experience partially around cloud migrations
  • VMware/VDI
  • Vmware vCenter
  • vSphere
  • ITIL 4 Foundation Processes
  • Office 365 / Microsoft Exchange
  • SCCM/SCCM Remote Control
  • Communication & Teamwork
  • MDM/JAMF Support
  • Active Directory (AD Manager Plus)
  • Application deployment and packaging (Intune)
  • Sophos/Citrix VPN

Objective

Seeking a challenging position in a reputed   organisation where I can build my career and a valuable skill set in the   cloud computing environment, and to help me improve my skills, learn, and   grow along with organisation goals.

Monitoring Tools

SolarWinds Monitoring - Observability, Database, and IT Service Management

NinjaOne -Endpoint management and Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)

Commvault - Back-up and Recovering tool management.

Mimecast - Human risk and email security management.

Sentinel One - AI powered security tool

Extensive Experience

Almost two years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
Architecture & Design: Proficient in architecting scalable and secure AVD solutions tailored to meet diverse business needs.
Deployment & Configuration: Expertise in deploying and configuring AVD, including setting up host pools, session hosts, and application groups.
Security & Compliance: Strong knowledge of implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards in AVD environments.
Performance Optimization: Skilled in optimizing AVD performance through effective resource management, load balancing, and monitoring.
Troubleshooting & Support: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide high-level support to ensure seamless user experiences.
User Training & Documentation: Adept at creating comprehensive documentation and providing training to end-users and IT staff on AVD usage and best practices.
Integration & Migration: Expertise in integrating AVD with other Azure services and migrating on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure to Azure. Example Citrix and VMware Horizon

Technical Skills

  • Proven experience in O365 / Azure technologies
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in scripting languages such as PowerShell
  • Experience in designing and deploying enterprise-level IT solutions.
  • Understanding of networking protocols and technologies
  • Knowledge of identity and access management systems
  • Good understanding of principles of ITIL Framework and Project Management
  • VMWare Infrastructure support
  • Cloud Platforms support

Languages

Dutch
Advanced
English
Advanced

Additional Information

Open to Relocate

Reference upon request.

Timeline

Infrastructure Support Engineer

Creative ITC
02.2023 - Current

SECOND LINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER

Boohoo Group PLC
03.2021 - Current

DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER

Bedford Borough Council
12.2020 - 03.2021

NVQ Level 3 - Information Technology

ROC Midden Netherland
04.2001 -

NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Engineering

ROC Middle Netherland
04.2001 -

ISTQB Foundation Certification (Qualified) : Information technology and Software testing - Basic Computer Science

Hoge School
DENNIS CHARWAY