I am a Computer Networking Technology graduate from Northumbria University. My conscientious attitude allowed me to attain a degree while working part time. I have since gone on to acrue various professional certifications while working in various IT roles.
My experience includes working small to large businesses where I have completed various cloud, security, on premises server and network infrastructure implementations, changes and projects. I have also worked with development and infrastructure teams as a DevOps Specialist. I have always strived to learn and improve my skills to enable me to fulfil a role. Bellow are my certifications I have earned.
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Experts have advanced experience and knowledge in a wide range of security engineering areas including identity and access, platform protection, security operations, securing data and securing applications.
Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analysts reduce organizational risk by rapidly remediating active attacks in the environment, advising on improvements to threat protection practices, and referring violations of organizational policies to appropriate stakeholders.
Azure Solutions Architect Experts demonstrate subject matter expertise in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security.
AWS Solutions Architects have a comprehensive understanding of AWS services and technologies. They demonstrated the ability to build secure and robust solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements.
HashiCorp Terraform Associate validates the concepts, skills, and use cases associated with open source HashiCorp Terraform.
CompTIA Cloud+ validates the skills needed to deploy and automate secure cloud environments that support the high availability of business systems and data.
Microsoft Teams Administrators configure, deploy, and manage Office 365 workloads for Microsoft Teams that focus on efficient and effective collaboration and communication in an enterprise environment.
DevOps Engineer Experts should have subject matter expertise working with people, processes, and technologies to continuously deliver business value. Responsibilities for this role include designing and implementing strategies for collaboration, code, infrastructure, source control, security, compliance, continuous integration, testing, delivery, monitoring, and feedback.
Azure Administrator Associates should have subject matter expertise implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization’s Microsoft Azure environment. Responsibilities for this role include implementing, managing, and monitoring identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment, plus provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources, when needed.
VMware Certified Professionals have the ability to install, configure, and administer VMware vSphere NSX virtual networking implementations, regardless of the underlying physical architecture.
Cisco Certified Network Associates have the skills and knowledge in network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.
Cisco Certified Network Security Associates have the skills required of associate-level network professionals to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks and mitigate security threats.
CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills of IT professionals with hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running the Linux operating system. The new exam has an increased focus on the following topics: security, kernel modules, storage & virtualization, device management at an enterprise level, git & automation, networking & firewalls, server side & command line, server (vs. client-based) coverage, troubleshooting and SELinux.
CompTIA Security+ validates the skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
CompTIA Server+ validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centers as well as on-premise and hybrid environments.
CompTIA Network+ validates the skills needed to troubleshoot, configure, and manage wired and wireless networks found in companies around the world. And demonstrates the ability to design and implement functional networks, configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices, implement network security, and troubleshoot network problems.
CompTIA A+ validates they are proven problem solvers who are able to perform critical IT support tasks including device configuration, data backup and recovery, and operating system configuration. CompTIA A+ certified professionals have demonstrated baseline security skills for IT support roles and are able to detect and remove malware, address privacy concerns, and troubleshoot core service challenges.
This is some of my scripts to enable server or client installations to be automated.