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I am a talented multi-skilled IT manager/team lead/senior engineer with good all-round supervisory and technical expertise. Very capable with a proven ability to ensure the smooth running of ICT systems and to provide IT services that will improve the efficiency and performance of an organisation. Extensive practical knowledge of systems builds hardware and software, network support, technical support and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simplified manner. I'm looking for a new and challenging technically hands-on senior position, one that will make best use of my existing skills & experiences and also further my personal development. I have a personal interest in IT and technology; I don't see it as just my day job, and have a keen interest in giving back wherever possible to the Open Source community. I keep a very close eye on security/devops within the industry. I consider myself a full stack engineer with end-to-end understanding of systems and applications. I will soon become an SME within a team and lead the way on next-generation infrastructure.…I am a talented multi-skilled IT manager/team lead/senior engineer with good all-round supervisory and technical expertise. Very capable with a proven ability to ensure the smooth running of ICT systems and to provide IT services that will improve the efficiency and performance of an organisation. Extensive practical knowledge of systems builds hardware and software, network support, technical support and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simplified manner. I'm looking for a new and challenging technically hands-on senior position, one that will make best use of my existing skills & experiences and also further my personal development. I have a personal interest in IT and technology; I don't see it as just my day job, and have a keen interest in giving back wherever possible to the Open Source community. I keep a very close eye on security/devops within the industry. I consider myself a full stack engineer with end-to-end understanding of systems and applications. I will soon become an SME within a team and lead the way on next-generation infrastructure.

Leigh William Bennett

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I am a talented multi-skilled IT manager/team lead/senior engineer with good all-round supervisory and technical expertise. Very capable with a proven ability to ensure the smooth running of ICT systems and to provide IT services that will improve the efficiency and performance of an organisation. Extensive practical knowledge of systems builds hardware and software, network support, technical support and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simplified manner. I'm looking for a new and challenging technically hands-on senior position, one that will make best use of my existing skills & experiences and also further my personal development. I have a personal interest in IT and technology; I don't see it as just my day job, and have a keen interest in giving back wherever possible to the Open Source community. I keep a very close eye on security/devops within the industry. I consider myself a full stack engineer with end-to-end understanding of systems and applications. I will soon become an SME within a team and lead the way on next-generation infrastructure.…I am a talented multi-skilled IT manager/team lead/senior engineer with good all-round supervisory and technical expertise. Very capable with a proven ability to ensure the smooth running of ICT systems and to provide IT services that will improve the efficiency and performance of an organisation. Extensive practical knowledge of systems builds hardware and software, network support, technical support and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simplified manner. I'm looking for a new and challenging technically hands-on senior position, one that will make best use of my existing skills & experiences and also further my personal development. I have a personal interest in IT and technology; I don't see it as just my day job, and have a keen interest in giving back wherever possible to the Open Source community. I keep a very close eye on security/devops within the industry. I consider myself a full stack engineer with end-to-end understanding of systems and applications. I will soon become an SME within a team and lead the way on next-generation infrastructure.

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I am a talented multi-skilled IT manager/team lead/senior engineer with good all-round supervisory and technical expertise. Very capable with a proven ability to ensure the smooth running of ICT systems and to provide IT services that will improve the efficiency and performance of an organisation.

Extensive practical knowledge of systems builds hardware and software, network support, technical support and an ability to communicate complex issues in a simplified manner. I’m looking for a new and challenging technically hands-on senior position, one that will make best use of my existing skills & experiences and also further my personal development. I have a personal interest in IT and technology; I don’t see it as just my day job, and have a keen interest in giving back wherever possible to the Open Source community. I keep a very close eye on security/devops within the industry. I consider myself a full stack engineer with end-to-end understanding of systems and applications. I will soon become an SME within a team and lead the way on next-generation infrastructure.

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Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zempler Bank

January 1, 2021 - Present

Responsible for all infrastructure, site reliability, automation, monitoring/alerting and security. Oversees change control and CAB and ensures PCI compliance with a security-minded approach. Drives technical delivery of projects and creates a five-year road map. Leads the SRE efforts and coordinates across platforms, ensuring robust, scalable ICT services.

Group IT Infrastructure Manager at Abercrombie & Kent

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021

Global responsibility for all IT infrastructure across the group’s companies, including hardware/software upgrades, governance, data centre and DR planning, and end-to-end project delivery. Manages a geographically dispersed team and budgets, ensuring reliable systems and aligned processes.

IT Manager at ICSA Software International

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Oversees internal IT infrastructure for global offices, hardware provisioning, security analysis, monitoring, and governance. Drives DevOps automation and liaises with external vendors to maintain robust pre- and post-production environments.

IT Manager at Palantir Solutions UK

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Managed production platform migrations, VMware to Hyper-V, and hybrid cloud deployments across multiple regions. Led Azure SaaS deployments for Production/UAT environments and coordinated cross-team delivery for mobile app development.

Technical Services Manager at NetNames (formerly GroupNBT/NetBenefit)

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Oversees 1st-3rd line support, vendor contracts, hardware/software asset management, licensing, and security/access controls. Led global VM infrastructure projects including a large VMware deployment and data centre operations.

IT Systems Administrator at Morgan Elliott Group

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Responsible for network infrastructure and both UNIX and Windows servers, on-call support, intranet and e-commerce sites, asset management, and server/data backup/recovery tasks.

Network & Systems Administrator at Bathstore (Wolseley UK)

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009

Provided IT support across 180 Bathstore locations, network and server administration, AD/LDAP, VOIP, asset management, and rollout of new stores. Implemented centralized POS and store IT infrastructure.

IT Manager at Nowtel UK and Now Mobile

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Hands-on IT management for UK/Spain/China operations, including Exchange 2007/2010, DNS/AD, VOIP, mobile device support, security auditing, and data recovery planning.

After Sales Marketing & IT Coordinator at Morgan Elliott Group

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Supported pre-sales and post-sales activities, prepared marketing metrics, and coordinated across teams to align IT and business objectives.