Derek WILKS
Thornton-Cleveleys,lancs
Summary
Senior IT Consultant with extensive experience in managing and optimising IT systems for leading organisations. Proven track record at Cognizant and AXA Insurance in facilitating administrative functions, managing Linux Red Hat servers, and automating tasks through Linux scripting. Expertise in Webmethods ESB support and Outsystems platforms ensures seamless integration and operational efficiency. Career focus on leveraging technical skills to drive innovation and enhance system performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IT Consultant
Cognizant
Thornton-Cleveleys, lancs
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitated administrative functions and operations for Client AXAUK.
- Managed Linux Red Hat servers for client-specific systems.
- Employed Linux batch scripting to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
- Facilitated support for ESB and Outsystems platforms to guarantee seamless integration.
IT Consultant
AXA Insurance
Thornton-Cleveleys, lancs
01.1990 - 10.2022
- Executed multiple roles at AXA, encompassing PL1 mainframe programmer and Maestro system administrator.
- Delivered administrative support for various AXA in-house applications.
- Partnered on third-party products including Webmethods Enterprise Service Bus and Outsystems Cloud AWS.
- Managed AXA-hosted systems, such as Galileo and eServe, maintaining operational efficiency.
Education
A-Levels - A levels
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool1986
Skills
- Linux scripting
- Webmethods ESB support
- Outsystems Support
- Linux administration
Timeline
Senior IT Consultant
Cognizant
10.2022 - Current
IT Consultant
AXA Insurance
01.1990 - 10.2022
A-Levels - A levels
Blackpool and The Fylde College