Paul Driver

Paul Driver

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Client Technical Authority Lead

  • Education

    • New College Nottingham

      2003 - 2004
      Information Technology

      NVQ Level 2 ICT TechnicianNVQ Level 2 ApplicationsNVQ Level 2 Customer ServiceCity & Guilds Network Infrastructure

    • The Kimberley Comprehensive School

      1998 - 2003
  • Experience

    • Ofsted

      Nov 2005 - Dec 2013

      Contract ManagementService ManagementService Desk supportApplications SupportDesktop supportWindows XP/7 supportRemote supportEntry level server supportField installsTraining sessionsBlackBerry and iOS MDM device supportBES administrationOffice move/cable managementBusiness Continuity planning and capacity Operational Support AdministratorData and BI AdministratorReports and Quality Assurance Administrator

      • Information Systems Manager

        May 2007 - Dec 2013
      • Administrator

        Nov 2005 - May 2007
    • Showsec

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
      Casual Event Steward

      Event stewarding including live music, football (none-league, league one, premiership) and public events. SIA door supervisor - working at student union clubs and live music venues across the UK.

    • Air IT

      Jan 2014 - Oct 2020

      Senior Account Manager Key account management and account strategy planning IT hardware / software, cloud services, backup and data recovery, cyber security, connectivity and voip consultancy and solution selling Data and Business Intelligence report writing (internally) (including solution advisory leading to new business opportunities for clients) Training and mentoring of new colleagues Service management, trend reporting and account reviews Client Services Manager for an award winning ICT Company based in the East Midlands. My primary role is to look after our diverse portfolio of existing clients for both IT and Communication requirements. I also work with new and potential clients to provide guidance and recommendations on upgrades and improvements.Operational management including procurement services Establish Account Management function for all managed IT clients Assist Technical Director with key account management Complete monthly / quarterly / annual client reviews Management of Service Desk staff including overseeing field engineers.Introduce best practice processesReview incoming work and assign resources Develop staff skill setEnsure client satisfaction is maintained

      • Senior Account Manager

        Jan 2018 - Oct 2020
      • Client Services Manager

        Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
      • Account Manager

        Jun 2014 - Jan 2018
      • Service Desk Manager

        Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
    • METCloud

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
      Business Development Manager

      Identify and nurture new Cloud, Security Operations Centre, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Managed IT and Infrastructure Opportunities.Key Account management for existing customers

    • Node4

      Mar 2021 - now
      • Client Technical Authority Lead

        Jan 2025 - now
      • Technical Architect

        Dec 2021 - Jan 2025
      • Technical Account Manager

        Mar 2021 - Dec 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Apr 2023
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    • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Mar 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • ITIL V3 Foundation

      Fox IT
      Jan 2008
    • Institute of Leadership and Management - Team Leading

      TSW Training
      Jan 2007
    • Business Objects XI

      Global Knowledge Training
      Jan 2008
    • Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

      Microsoft
      Mar 2011
    • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

      Microsoft
      Mar 2011
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Mar 2022
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    • Level 2 Award in Door Supervision

      Door Supervisor Training Organisation
      Dec 2013