Adam Fenner

UK Address:                  Ashling, The Anchorage, Seaview,

Isle of Wight, PO34 5LU.

Phone No                     Home 01983 812062      Mobile 07780 680 209

E-Mail                          adamfenner@btinternet.com

Date of Birth:                 05/12/1972

 

I.T. SKILLS

Operating Systems

MS Windows 98, NT4, XP, Server 2003 – Active Directory & SMS, Palm, Lotus, Internet,

Novell NetWare 3.x - 5.1, TCP/IP, MS DOS 4 - 6.22, Exposure to UNIX & Linux.

Application Knowledge

Arcserve, Backup Exec, Inoculan, Lotus Notes/Domino server, Exchange server 5.5 - 2003,

HP Openview, SMS V2, APF, ADS, SQL, MSI, Firewalls, Netware Admin, Amadeus, Ghost,

Macromedia Ultradev, Adobe Suite, Citrix Metaframe & clients for enterprise Apps. Sharepoint,

MS; Office, Project, Visio, Publisher. ERP, CA-Unicenter Asset Mgt & Saxo Trading platform.

Network/Hardware Knowledge

Routing, Cabling, Switches, Hubs, Bridging, ISDN, IP Security, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, WINS,

RAS, Bay Networks, VPNs, IPTV, CISCO routers, SAN, Fibre Optic, FLUKE, BMC Patrol,

BT ADSL, Compaq, Toshiba, Dell, HP, Siemens, SUN, & Lexmark.  Insight Mgr & HP Openview.

Telecommunications Knowledge

Samsung DCS switch & handsets, patching, PABX, Polycom Video Conference,

Cisco Call Mgr, IP call routing & Active Voice mail system.

 

PROFILE

I am currently contracting, as an Infrastructure Engineer, deploying Infrastructure update,

previously permanently employed as IT Manager for SAXO Bank (Capital Markets) - UK. 

Starting at the Office planning stage, I sourced and managed building / fit-out contractors,

the IT budget and infrastructure deployment. This also included the Setup of; Servers,

desktop PC’s, Cisco phone Mgr, fax, ADSL, laptop kits, mobiles, IPTV, and Video Conference suite.

My Previous position was Infrastructure Engineer, Deploying and configuring infrastructure

using Microsoft Automated Deployment Service & Automated Purposing Framework.

 

I possess proven management skills; experience of managing a team of 35 technicians

at team leader level and mentoring in smaller groups; allocating calls for day-to-day operations,

and leading to project goals, and overall project objective, with Prince and ITIL.

I hold a broad range of Business Information Technology skills, including first class server

and desktop support, networking, application development, infrastructure management and

website creation. All skills have been gained in fast moving and pressured environments.

With my experience I have gained strong commercial awareness, with a focus on

meeting business needs with I.T. solutions. I am self-motivated with an innovative and inquisitive mind.

I possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work under pressure,

whilst remaining flexible and friendly.

I am totally committed to quality and customer satisfaction, equally comfortable being

part of a team and performing in a managerial role.

 

CAREER HISTORY

 

IT Manager UK Branch – Senior support.

2005 - 2006                   SAXO BANK, Bank St, Canary Wharf, LONDON.

12 Months.       Setup Server room, configure infrastructure & Desktops for UK Branch.

(Microsoft RIS, Server 2003, Active Dir, Citrix, & Cisco Call Mgr)

·       Manage and co-ordinate Fit-out contractors, and Infrastructure engineers.

·       Source & manage external suppliers, mobile phone’s, ISDN & IPTV.

·       Manage installation of Access Control & Security strategy (within FSA Regulations).

·       Create, test & Install Citrix / MS application platform.

·       Training for users, and team member.

·       Security, Fire and Crisis management.

·       Set-up and configure entire Cisco IP phone system.

·       Support; trading application, and ALL Technical Issues.

 

 

BBC Digital Curriculum / JAM – Infrastructure Delivery. (9-Month Contract)

2005 - 2006                   BBC (Siemens - SBS) Maidenhead, BUCKS.

6 Months.         Team of 3 - deploying, configuring infrastructure & platform for BBC JAM.

(ADS APF- Remote Server deployment, Server2003, AD, HP Openview, SQL, ISA, VMWare).

·       Build, rack and cable HP servers, Cisco routers & switches.

·       Install and configure auto deployment scripts (APF ADS).

·       Set-up and configure IP Security for entire LAN.

·       Direct feedback for code development with MS UK.

·       Install MS application platform.

·       Load content & application test.  Quality assurance checks.

·       Configure and lockdown Cisco/HP Switches & routers.

·       Assist with documentation.

·       Conduct MS Application Upgrade handover training.

 

FAST Project - Enterprise Delivery. (6-Month Contract)

2004 - 2005                   AXA-Tech (AXA-Insurance) Spectrum, City of Bristol.

6 Months.         Team of 3, supporting and deploying, CA UAM for FAST submission.

(Remote Server & Desktop deployment, Novell5, NT4, Server 2003, AD, BMC, HP Openview,

Dameware, VMWare, Computer Associates Unicenter Asset Management & Bluecurrent).

·       Install and configure UAM client on all platforms.

·       Resolve problems with software / hardware conflicts.

·       Identify software on WAN and obtain licensing requirements.

·       Create reports for licensing reconciliation.

·       Survey complex WAN consisting of 54 Windows / Novell domains.

·       Create and document process maps and handover documentation.

·       Travel to satellite offices to survey and report on Infrastructure.

 

Remote support / Installations Engineer. (2-Month Contract)

2004                 Computer World (Western) Fern Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol.

2 Months.         Team of 3, supporting 14 Medium size companies (Outsourced).

(Remote Server & Desktop Support, Server 2003, AD installations, Exchange, Citrix).

·       Upgrade SBS 2003 installation, with Exchange 2003 from NT / Exchange 5.5.

·       Resolve problems with Exchange server 5.5 - 2003.

·       Resolve problems with VPN and Backups; Arcserve & Backup Exec.

·       Support for Clustered Server environment.

·       Remote telephone support for business clients.

·       Citrix client installation and configuration.

 

AD & SMS Administrator / Engineer. (9-Month Contract)

2004                 Orange Mobile UK, Temple Point, Bristol.

9 Months.         Team of 6, supporting XP & Active DIR rollout, for more than 2000 Users.

(XP, Active Dir, Exchange, SMS, UAT, System testing applications, Laptop, PDAs)

·       SMS V2 App. Packaging & Application testing.

·       Resolve problems with Failed MSIs, and redeployed.

·       Citrix support & client installations.

·       Package and Group creation through to advertisement and support of the SMS Servers.

·       User Acceptance Testing for the MSIs, - Over 900 packages to deploy.

 

Desktop / Network Support. (3-Month Contract)

2003                 Babbington House, Frome, Somerset.

3 Months.         Support & housekeeping for all IT systems, about 50 users.

(XP, Win2K, MS Desktop, Exchange, Squirrel POS, Member DB, Swipe card access, VPN)

·       Server & Desktop support & user training for 50 local & remote users, within SLAs.

·       Resolved remote site problems, with phone support, and / or PC-Anywhere.

·       Housekeep Servers plan and implement new disaster recovery procedures.

·       Evaluate, propose then quote for new swipe card access system.

 

IT Manager.  CVL (Maritz Travel – Pharmaceutical), Bath. Jan 2001 – May 2003.

Team of 2 supporting all IT & Telephonic systems, for 60 users. 

Also setting up and supporting systems for corporate events abroad.

·       Maintenance of all IT, telephonic systems & bespoke MS Access database.

·       Prompt technical support & user training for 60 local users, within SLA’s.

·       Network maintenance & fault resolution (Ethernet 10/100)

·       Participate in strategic meetings with clients and directors of CVL.

·       Manage IT budget (60k), and provide IT costs for specific “on site” events.

·       Manage and deploy “on site” Networks, Laptops & phones etc.

·       Citrix support & client installations.

·       Website creation and maintenance, for CVL and pharmaceutical clients.

·       Document and evaluate infrastructure, maintaining firewall, gateway and ISDN lines.

 

Network Support Technician.  Global TV, Sydney, Australia. 2000 – 2001.

Team of 3, supporting desktop & servers for about 110 users, local and remote.

·       Provided technical, server and network support to a LAN/WAN of approx 280 users, 12 servers across 4 sites.

·       Resolved problems, for off site users with phone support, and / or PC-Anywhere.

·       Participate in monthly I.T. meetings with senior management.

·       Formal staff training for all departments.

·       Set-up and configure RAS server, and multiple laptops for dialup networking.

·       Review and remodelling of Lotus Notes set up for WAN standardisation.

 

Server Support Team Leader. ICL CFM, London. 1997 – 2000.

(Supporting Department Of Health & NHS Executive)

Progressed from Technician to Helpdesk Team Leader, then Server Support.

·       Management of Service Level Agreements, call logging & prioritising.

·       Key member of the ICL team, which provided technical, server, desktop and

·       network support to a LAN/ WAN of approximately 6000 users across 15 UK sites.

·       Creation of site procedure and application / back-up documentation.

·       Support and project feedback for D.O.H pilot upgrade of O/S and network infrastructure.

·       (Win 95 / Novell 4.11, GroupWise Mail to Lotus Notes).

·       Headed the Y2K & virus protection team.

·       Creation of a training / reference network LAN (scaled down D.O.H WAN)

 

TECH. TRAINING COURSES

1999 - 1998       Windows NT 4.0 Admin  &  Novell Netware 4.11 Admin           (1 week)

                        Compaq ACT                                                                           (2 weeks)

                        Microsoft Office 97 & Windows 95 MCP – support training          (5weeks)

 

EDUCATION

1995 - 1996       Bournemouth University, Poole DORSET

                        BSc (Hons) 2nd Year - Information Systems Management.

1993 - 1995       Isle of Wight College, Newport IOW

                        HND - Business Information Technology – Merit.

1991 - 1992       Hastings College, E.SUSSEX

                        A – Levels - Law – D, Sociology – D.

1984 - 1991       Thomas Peacock School, Rye E.SUSSEX

                        9 GCSEs - Grade C and above (inc. Maths, English & Physics)

                        A – Levels - Business Studies – B, Chemistry – C.

 

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Music, reading, mountain biking, golf, scuba diving, woodwork, architecture & design.

I am a great believer in self-development and self-actualisation.  I have travelled extensively and cherish life experiences. 

I have studied Kung Fu, Thai-Chi and Yoga, for physical and mental development. 

I would like to undertake a kit car project, such as a Caterham 7, or restoration of a convertible classic like a Sunbeam Alpine.