1. Gareth Turton
50 Levens way
Widnes
Tel: 0151 424 9002
Mob: 07779 864 542
E-mail : turtong@yahoo.com
PROFILE
An educated and adaptable individual with an efficient and friendly approach, willing to undertake any task
given. Excellent in all fields of computing with specialised knowledge of PC based networks and Epos
systems. Experienced as both a team player and a team leader with good organisational flair. Currently
Studying towards PRINCE2 Project management Qualifications To further develop my Career into project
delivery and planning.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
September 2010 Senior support engineer Computacenter
Present
Responsibilities
• Desktop, server and networking support for LBG contract covering various sites in the northwest
region.
• Project delivery covering various projects as Lead engineer including Estuary house RCC
upgrade, Project Solstice, CRM1, Project Verdi and Continuous branch and office refurbishment
over the last 6 years . PRINCE2 and Agile Methodologies followed
• SCCM deployment server installation for desktop refresh and Citirx administration (VDA and
client database administration via xenworks versions 5.6 and 7.1 ) Citrix Receiver setup and
config
• Day to day management, ownership and completion of fault calls and Work requests For the LBG
contract, Parts ordering, Scheduling and administration with various Computacenter and LBG
systems.
• Development of project strategies and project plans from a technical perspective. Assisting project
Manager for development of SOW and Costing of resource.
• Large scale multi site Project deployments including development of floor plans and layout for
infrastructure and cabling.
Technologies and tools
Win XP,Win7,Microsoft office suite, Microsoft CRM, SCCM,EDGE,CITRIX,VM-WARE,
METACLIENT, SAGE, EXCHANGE, Active Directory ,Remote Desktop, Clustering, Xenworks,
F5 hardware replacement. Outlook, HP surestore, Microsoft backoffice, lotus notes, Avaya, Cisco
July 2010 Project Deployment engineer/Planner (DE) RM computing
September 2010 3 month contract
Responsibilities
• Deployment of new desktop/laptop and refresh of legacy equipment for government BSF project
• Allocation of work for Deployment technicians and man management of staff and logistics as
2. required by project manager
June 2010 2nd line support Royal hospital Liverpool
June 2010 holiday cover
Responsibilities
• Support of all hospital wide it equipment (hardware) including breakfix and equipment upgrade
• Deployment of medical grade equipment throughout site including operating theatres, cleanrooms
and medical labs
September 2009 User support engineer Merseyside Police
May 2010 Force Security clearance obtained
Responsibilities
• Rollout of Windows xp force wide using Novell Zen works deployment tools
• Desktop support duties including hardware replacement software fault finding and general day to
day 2nd
line operations
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Currently Studying towards PRINCE2. Foundation Course and Practitioner
Dell DCSE Certified engineer ( Current )
Lenovo Certified engineer ( Current )
HP Hardware Certified Accreditation (current )
City and Guilds in advanced PLC operated systems
Scats Passport for safety on site
ITIL V2 Foundation
University of Leicester - September 1992 - June 1994
Supplementary Degree course in Information Technology (pass grade 1)
Widnes Sixth Form College - September 1989 - June 1992
Subject Grade
A Levels Art A
Geology B
Chemistry E
GCSE Maths C
Chemistry C
Geology C
Physics C
English C
Wade Deacon High School, Widnes - September 1984 - June 1989
Subject Grade
GCSE Computing C
Geography D
Music D
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality British
Date of Birth 22.07.73
Marital Status Married 2 children
Health Good
3. Mobility Full clean driving licence, willing to travel, car owner
Interests Playing piano, classic car restoration and stage and theatrical lighting