An outline of my basic skills and experience.

1. Barry Robson
41 Manston Gardens
Crossgates
Leeds
LS15 8EY
Barry.Robson@protonmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly motivated and multi-skilled IT professional with over 15 years of experience in
supervisory, project-based and system implementation roles. Very capable with a proven
track record of providing effective IT services that improve efficiency and performance. An
excellent ability to motivate others through comprehensive technical knowledge and
effective interpersonal skills. A clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem
solving and a drive to see things through to completion.
Looking for a new and challenging position, one that will make best use of my existing
skills & experiences and also further my personal and professional development.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• Promotion from entry-level position to lead specialist for my department.
• Instrumental in migrating 35 sites to a multi-million pound data centre.
• Completed large-scale infrastructure improvement on time and within budget.
• Developed the network security and encryption compliance blueprint.
• Authored disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Developed and implemented strategic objectives for scalability and expansion.
• Senior staff trainer for new software/hardware systems and developments.
• Asset Manager for the entire IT estate.
KEY SKILLS
• Project management: planning and executing projects to ensure completion within
strict time-frames.
• Team management: ability to motivate and lead a team ensuring high productivity
and performance.
• Comprehensive technical skill-set, encompassing full network support within
education and corporate environments.
Barry Robson

2. • Keen attention to detail and meticulous work nature.
• Excellent client relationship skills, professional attitude, positive mind-set and solid
work-ethic.
• DBS Cleared, experienced working within educational environments with at-risk
children.
• Full UK Driving license, accustomed to working across the UK to attend call-outs.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER, THE WITHERSLACK GROUP LTD.
2009-Current
Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Configuration and administration of Juniper based MPLS network providing Data Centre
access to 35 sites and approximately 1400 users.
• Project management for migration and new site projects.
• Site visits for hardware installations and training on new equipment.
• User support on all aspects of computer and network usage.
• Administration and support for IT Help Desk.
• Planning and implementation of folder structure and active directory infrastructure.
• Administration of VMware hosts including server commissioning and management.
• Backup and data recovery.
• Deployment of printers and printer management.
• Reporting incidents and maintenance needs to senior staff.
• Data protection, encryption, security and software licensing.
COURSE ADMINISTRATOR, SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
2001-2008
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Barry Robson

3. • Administration of new accounts and email.
• Customer faced repair of hardware and software issues.
• Site visits for hardware installations and training on new equipment.
• User support on all aspects of computer and network usage.
• Keeping up to date records of equipment.
• Reporting to senior staff members on issues and network maintenance.
EDUCATION
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED IT PROFESSIONAL
MICROSODT CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
WINDOWS SERVER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE & CONFIGURING
WINDOWS SERVER ACTIVE DIRECTORY CONFIGURING
PRO: WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR
PRO: WINDOWS ENTERPRISE DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
CISCO CNNA (CURRENT-PENDING QUALIFICATION)
CISSP (CURRENTLY STUDYING)
Barry Robson