Declan Hughes

Declan Hughes

Business Administration Apprentice

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Architect | Cisco CCNP & Fortinet NSE7 Certified | Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  • Education

    • Hastings College

      2008 - 2009
      Level 2 Diploma for IT Practitioners Distinction
    • Filsham Valley School

      2003 - 2008
      GCSE, English, Maths, Science English
  • Experience

    • East Sussex County Council

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
      Business Administration Apprentice
    • Interface Devices Ltd

      Oct 2013 - Jul 2017
      Computer Engineer

      Started off as a computer engineer, looking after day to day running of the business, sorting out Level 1 issues such as email problems. Done some level 1 networking as well where i learnt about Firewalls, Routing and Switches Also learnt Python as well

    • Stamco Timber

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2020
      IT Manager

      Key Responsibilities: ●Accountable as an IT Manager to oversee the integrity and performance of critical infrastructure for the business including Active Directory, Firewalls, Networking LAN / WAN and Kerridge ERP system. ●Sought upon as a subject expert; providing insight and advice where needed and troubleshooting any faults reported by stakeholders and end-users. ●Leading internal and external staff to execute implementation and upgrade schedules. Facilitating testing where required and distributing updates to all relevant parties. ●Ensuring all software and associated backup routines are completed. Identifying any issues proactively to mitigate business disruption or data loss. ●Designing and implementing a framework of processes and policies to encourage productivity, timely fault diagnosis and service level adherence. ●Working closely with various stakeholders to comprehend support requirements and providing subsequent advice and expertise on risk management, business continuity and change management.●Key contact for incidents deemed critical through to resolution, in and out of hours. Overseeing the implementation of requisite support to mitigate downtime. Show less

    • M-Tech Systems Ltd

      Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
      Senior Technical Analyst
    • Customs Support UK (Previously known as Ashford Applications)

      Apr 2022 - Nov 2023
      Senior System Analyst
    • Trident

      Nov 2023 - now
      • Senior Technical Consultant & Lead Architect

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Senior Technical Consultant

        Nov 2023 - Oct 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fortinet NSE7 Enterprise Firewall

      Fortinet
      Oct 2024
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

      Cisco
      Mar 2024
    • AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

      Microsoft
      Jun 2024
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

      Microsoft
      Sept 2024
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