Colin Richardson is a highly experienced technician with over 8 years of in-depth IT experience including skills in Windows operating systems, Server platforms, Exchange, and networking. He has worked autonomously for B2B-IT Solutions since 2013 providing IT infrastructure support and maintenance for several companies across central Scotland. Prior to this, Colin had a 22 year career in the Royal Air Force where he held various roles including radar engineer, helpdesk operative, and network manager.

1. Colin Richardson
5 Tanera Court
Falkirk
FK1 2PQ.
Home :- 01324 610411
Work :- 01324 551957
Mobile :- 07481837100
E-Mail :- colin@servertechnician.co.uk
Profile
A highly experienced and versatile technician having worked on HF communications, Satellite
communications, Radar, Uniter telecom networks and most recently IT(Hardware, network, helpdesk).
Microsoft Certified. 8 years in depth IT experience and substantial electronics background.
Key Skills
Windows xp vista 7,8 and 10, Server2008, 2012 SBS, Exchange 2010, 2013
Adaptable and versatile - Have transitioned from Telecom's Tech to I.T. Tech during RAF Career.
Analytical, Logical, Resourceful - Repaired faults on T101 Radar that BAE experts had never seen.
Reliable, Self motivated, Flexible - Always punctual, works late if necessary, has been working
autonomously for over 2 years.
Career History
B2B-IT Solutions - 2013 - Present
Looking after the Business IT infrastructure of several companies across the central belt of
Scotland. Maintaining the systems and troubleshooting all customer problems. Working on
various platforms including Server 2003 /2008, 2012, SBS, Win7, Win8, XP, Vista.
Adding,Removing and maintaining users in ADDS and Exchange.Planning and execution of all
work required and updating of database. Has set up many networks on Server 2008/2012 with
full AD network and exchange server for business customers. Several of these have been cloud

2. based servers. Carry out site visits, liase with customers/users.Working autonomously the
majority of the time.
Royal Air Force 1991 to 2013
Have had many and varied roles during my RAF career including Radar Engineer,
Transmitter/receiver engineer, Helpdesk operative, PC hardware manager, Network
manager and NVQ assessor.
Qualifications
• Microsoft certified - 70-640 Exam.
• HNC – Computing, Moray College 2002
• B-Tec Engineering - Electronic Technician – Telecommunications, No 1 Radio
School 1993
• NEBS Certificate - Introductory certificate in Management, RAF Cosford Trade
Management Training School 2002
• RAF Award - Junior Management and Leadership, RAF Halton 2002
• Foundation Examination ITIL Version 3, APM Group 2009
• A1 Assessor Qualification(NVQ)
Additional Information
• Awarded RAF Colours in 2006, 2010, 2011,2012 and Combined Service Colours 2012 for
representing in Tae Kwon Do at Competition.
• RAF Tae Kwon Do Team Manager
Leisure Interests
• Spending time with my family
• 2nd Dan Black belt in Tae Kwon Do