Chipping Sodbury Grammar

IT Infrastructure Manager at ORX Association

Yate, England, United Kingdom

ORX Association

Information Technology Infrastructure Manager

Ensured that the IT Department and Systems operated effectively, and kept up with the company's significant YoY growth (30%+).  Planned and implemented a multitude of large scale projects, ranging from virtualisation of the server estate into VMWare ESXi, network security overhaul, a major office move affecting 150 staff and GDPR/PCI-DSS Compliance.

Pukka Herbs

IT Manager

Responsible for all on-site IT operations, SOP management, IT strategy and budget planning and input into company projects.  Managed relationship with external IT support company and research projects into suitable hardware replacements for the company's software package.

Cambridge Cognition

Provided on-site IT operations and support to a large user base of developers and project managers, also assisted in the development of the company’s flagship back-office software package (Filemaker Pro).Working alongside the IT Operations, group IT Management and developers in an ITIL environment, assisting in day-to-day operations, implementation of the IT systems across three sites, input into strategy planning, purchasing and projects.  Also ensured compliance with standards, legislation (DPA etc), procedures and handling of escalated support calls.

Capita Financial Software

IT Operations and Developer

Initially recruited as a systems administrator but was soon promoted to IT manager for the business as it grew into a multinational company with offices throughout the UK and Australia.  Responsible for supporting, improving and operations of the IT infrastructure to continually improve efficiency and collaboration between the various departments within the company.

Human Engineering Ltd

Following on from a brief period of work experience, began full time as systems administrator and web designer.  Maintained the IT infrastructure and provided guidance to directors on IT strategy and processes.

Tony Pottrell