Devon Scott CNCI

Experience

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  Cybersoft Ltd

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Network Administrator

  • Contributed to the company winning a major contract in the London offices of a leading US stock broking company to replace their failed Netware Server with a new NT4 Server

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  Dialog Imaging

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Technical Consultant

  Responsible for managing Docupact & Kofax Capture installations, providing 2nd line support services• Appointed to client-facing IT role to advise large companies on system security, roll-out and configuration• Provision of top-level support for the company’s product range, including pre-installation application testing• Designed a high-speed (Giga Bit) network for a new data scanning bureau, based on a Win 2000 domain

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  IDJ Limited

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Freelance IT Administrator

  Responsible for the smooth day-to-day management of the company’s computer network and support environment• Appointed to lead key IT projects, including migration from Windows NT4 to Windows 2000 Active Directory• Monitored and supported the company’s computer network, including general IT / IS security management

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  Raymond James Investment Services

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  IT Contractor

  Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis of legacy networks, making recommendations for change• Reviewed IT network operational performance, systems capacity, interfaces and server environments• Developed business cases & business benefit analysis for the migration towards emerging IT technologies

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  Raymond James Investment Services

  Mar 2004 - Oct 2011

  Responsible for directing the IT infrastructure and support teams•Appointed to deliver major changes in IT services, in line with a rapidly evolving business environment•Focused on management of IT services, IT facilities, procurement & delivery of mission-critical support •Project-led a Windows XP to Windows 7 migration, including server image creation, group policies & UAT•Conducted regular and in-depth evaluation of new IT technologies, maintaining competitive business edge•Monitors IT operational performance, systems capacity, budgetary controls, SLAs & internal KPI metrics•Instrumental in streamlining the helpdesk to facilitate the provision of ‘single point of contact’ for IT issues•Successfully negotiated with the vendor of a helpdesk application, saving £20k on first quote•Led the implementation of a new helpdesk application (Sostenuto), delivering enhanced tracking & control Show less Responsible for all aspects of IT operational leadership, controlling infrastructure, systems & support• Appointed to lead installation of all servers, infrastructure and equipment, aligned to business expansion• Focused on driving business value and agility through adoption of enhanced IT solutions & infrastructure• Provision of IT support services for headquarters & remote office locations, including telephony & networks• Supplier and vendor management, driving efficiency savings and measuring service performance & KPIs• Negotiated and secured 10Mb high-availability internet connections, including a 1GB LAN link to DR site• Delivered a major datacentre upgrade initiative, including power, UPS, server racks and structured cabling• Project-led migration of IT infrastructure to newly refurbished floors, underpinning long-term growth plans Show less Responsible for all aspects of systems analysis, project delivery and deployment of new technology• Appointed to senior IT leadership role to identify solutions to problems, delivering enhanced IT solutions• Led IT refresh projects, migrating Windows 2000 desktops to Windows XP & introducing Exchange 2000• Migrated from Sonic Wall to Checkpoint firewall solution, delivering enhanced IT security for the business• Successfully migrated the corporate website portal from external hosting, saving over £50k+ per annum Show less

  • Manager IT Support Services

    Mar 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Manager – IT Operations & Infrastructure

    Mar 2007 - Mar 2009

  • Senior Systems Analyst

    Mar 2004 - Mar 2007
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  Freelance Contractor

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2018

  IT Consultant & Project Manager

  Providing IT Support Services and Consultancy• Advised SME clients on ad-hoc contracts for overall IT support services• Project planning, analysis, development, implementation and resource deployment management activities

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  Fibre Optics (self-employed)

  Dec 2015 - Oct 2018

  Fibre Optics & Data Engineer

  Same Responsibilities as FibreLogix Ltd (2018 to present)Responsible for Fibre Optics & Copper installation and testing• Served as Lead Engineer on various contracts• Training and managing staff on installation, cleaning, dressing and testing of fibre optic cables• Documenting and reporting results• Providing structured and fibre cabling installation to Data Centres, Schools and Businesses• Equipment owned: Fibre splicers x3, OTDR and various Fluke cable and Network testers.• Fibre to the Premises installations• Clients include London Transport, British Rail, Bank of England, Google, LinkedIn, HyperOptic & more. Show less

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  FibreLogix Ltd.

  Oct 2018 - now

  Founder & Director of FibreLogix

  Responsible for Fibre Optics & Copper installation and testing• Served as Lead Engineer on various contracts• Training and managing staff on installation, cleaning, dressing and testing of fibre optic cables• Documenting and reporting results• Providing structured and fibre cabling installation to Data Centres, Schools and Businesses• Equipment owned: Fibre splicers x3, OTDR and various Fluke cable and Network testers.• Fibre to the Premises installations• Clients include London Transport, British Rail, Bank of England, Google, LinkedIn, HyperOptic & more. Show less