Chris Hodson

Chris hodson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Manager at Ministry of Justice

  • Education

    • Telford college of arts and technology

      1994 - 1996
      Btec national diploma; gcse's; humanities computer studies; science, maths, english; computer studies; german
  • Experience

    • Datacom micro / enta technologies

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      Pc production manager

      Enta Technologies is one of the UK's largest and most successfuldistributors of IT components, systems and software. The brands soldinclude Microsoft, HP, Cisco D-Link, APC, Belkin, 3COM, Cherry,Hitachi, Samsung, Sony, Gigabyte, Relysis, Madesafe, XFX and Club-3Detc. Responsibilities for; Control over the PC Production departmentStock checking and picking for all systems builtServer building and software installationsQuality testing all system before shippingTechnical support when required Show less

    • New college, telford

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
      Ict co-ordinator

      New College is a successful sixth form college located in Wellington,Telford. The college provides further education for over 2,000 students, of which 1,200 are full time, young adults aged 16 - 19 years. Responsibilities for:Local Area Network (LAN) and future WAN developments installedActive equipment that makes up the LANNetwork server systems and associated hardwareMaintenance of desktop computersResources (e.g. local and network-able hardware/software systems)Intrusion detection systems and anti virus systems. Maintaining at all times up to date system virus signatures and firewall policiesDisaster prevention systems (e.g. UPS systems, surge protection systems, data backup systems)Annual audit of computer, network hardware and cross college IT equipment Show less

    • The corbet school technology and language college

      Jan 2004 - Sept 2011
      Ict systems manager

      The Corbet School is a foundation school with Technology and Languages College status,Responsibilities and achievements include:Manage, maintain and develop the computer network and its associated hardwareManage VMware virtualization environmentICT Consultancy given to 9 primary schools as a primary consultant service with projects such asAdvising on solutions for new ICT projectsManaging AV installations school wideImplementing network connectivity to new roomsInstalled and maintain a Windows 2003 Server based network with Exchange 2003 serverMaintain backup, anti-virus and internet systemsSupport the school's ICT users, staff and pupilsManage the ICT Support departmentPerform quality auditsProgressed onto the Senior Management TeamCreated a new Tender system for purchasing of significant computer hardwareImplemented new security measures alongside internet usage monitoringManaged installation projects of new network and computer systemsAssist in managing DFC funds throughout ICT in schoolProject manage new installs of AV equipment and new built classroomsInstallation and configuration of Learning Platforms, namely Moodle and assisting with Shropshire LA with their Sharepoint solutionProduce and provide detailed information to the Management Team in regards to recommendations and changes in ICT in school, including relocation of offices and new buildings Show less

    • Walford & north shropshire college

      Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
      Commercial manager

      Develop, maintain and provide internet sales management via company web presence.

    • Telford & wrekin council

      Jul 2013 - Feb 2021

      ICT Support for education and corporate customers within the Telford and Wrekin umbrella, ranging from schools to council offices and local businesses.

      • ICT 2nd Line Infrastructure Support Officer

        Nov 2017 - Feb 2021
      • ICT Desktop Support Officer

        Jul 2013 - Feb 2021
    • Hm revenue & customs

      Feb 2021 - Dec 2023
      Associate architect
    • Ministry of justice uk

      Dec 2023 - now
      Product manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The open group certified: togaf® 9 certified

      The open group
      May 2022
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    • Microsoft technology associate: windows server administration fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Oct 2018
    • Microsoft certified: azure fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Oct 2022
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    • The open group certified: togaf® standard, version 9.2

      The open group
      May 2022
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