Chris Howells is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience in system administration, networking, web development, and teaching. He has extensive skills in Linux servers, networking, problem solving, and people skills. His career includes roles as a system administrator, web developer, IT officer developing intranet protocols, and as a senior instructor managing certification programs and curriculum development. He holds multiple IT certifications and has a background in music and martial arts.

1. CHRIS HOWELLS
0405334765
175 Muller Rd
Boondall
Q 4034
c.d.howells@gmail.com
I am a seasoned IT professional looking a position to take my skills to the next level.
SKILLS
 Problem Solving
 Networking and coding
 Planning and design
 People skills
 Education and Training
 Linux servers and Open Source
EXPERIENCE
September 2006 | October 2015 - SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
STU ARTHOLME SCHOOL
 Server and Network and Desktop Management
 High Level Technical Support for IT staff. Data back up
 R & D and implementation of new software and hardware Budgeting and purchasing in
consultation with the Director of IT Liaison with Consultants
 Active Directory, DNS, PowerShell, Firewall (Fortinet and Sophos), Security, Server 2012,
Exchange 2010, VirtualCenter 5.1, Linux servers, VPN, remote management, Upgrades and
Migration.
 I also support the music department with music technology
Key Contributions
 Researched, implemented and ongoing development of an SOE, desktop management and
remote management
 Established a help desk system

2. July 2006| Oct 2006 - WEB DEVELOPER
FIT4FINANCE PTY LTD
 JavaScript, CSS, ASP
 Developed standalone survey application
 Deployed as a web application
 Provided Support/Maintenance/Enhancements
May 2006| July 2006 - INFORMATIONION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (INTRANET
SU PPORT )
BRISBANE CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE
 Develop Intranet Publishing Protocols, Guidelines & Policy
 Conduct training
 Develop training materials
 Liaise with IT staff & the business owners of the systems for which I was responsible
 Provide operational support
 Conduct testing
Jan 1999| Jan 2006 - SENIOR INSTRUCTOR
COMPUTER POWER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
 Managed RHCT (Red Hat Certified Technician) program and network
 Teaching and tutoring - Security, Networking, Troubleshooting Linux networks, Object
Oriented Design & Programming
 Workshops and Seminars on various topics (e.g. )
 Assisting and mentioning staff in their professional development
 Student Management
 Curriculum Development
 Constantly updated the technology and provided flexible delivery to match these
technologies

3. EDUCATION
 B MUS (BACHELOR OF MUSIC) - QCM(QLD CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC – GRIFITH
UNIVERSITY)
 GRAD DIP T (TEACHING) - QUT
 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COMMERCIAL COMPUTING (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)
- QUT
 CERT IV IN PROGRAMMING TECHNOLOGY – CPIT (COMPUTER POWER)
 CERT IV IN ASSESSMENT & WORKPLACETRAINING - SCC - BSZ40198- SOUTHERN
CROSS UNIVERSITY
 SECURITY+ - CAREER ID NUMBER COMP001003569082 - COMPTIA
 I-NET+ - COMPTIA
 I-NET+ - COMPTIA
 NETWORK+ - COMPTIA
 LINUX+ - COMPTIA
 RHCT (RED HAT CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN) CERTIFICATION NUMBER:
603004746491485
INERESTS
 Music - performing and recording
 Martial Arts - Karate 2nd Dan Black Belt and Aikido 1st Dan Black Belt
 Photography