Declan Hughes

Experience

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  East Sussex County Council

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Business Administration Apprentice
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  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

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  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

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  M-Tech Systems Ltd

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

  Senior Technical Analyst
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  Customs Support UK (Previously known as Ashford Applications)

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2023

  Senior System Analyst
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  Trident

  Nov 2023 - now

  • Senior Technical Consultant & Lead Architect

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Senior Technical Consultant

    Nov 2023 - Oct 2024