David Jones

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My Work

Infrastructure Engineer
Network/Systems/Security Engineer

Portfolio

  • Design and implement a comprehensive network stack across redundant sites to create a resilient and stable foundation for delivering exceptional services to the community.

  • Established and documented standards to ensure the maintenance of a high-performance environment

  • Implemented strong security controls for the infrastructure, covering both physical and logical layers

  • Led a diverse team and vendors to ensure high-quality outcomes while keeping all stakeholders informed.

  • Facilitated knowledge sharing and ensured the team maintained necessary skillsets

  • Designed and implemented solutions for customers complex network challenges

  • Led a diverse IT team within a high-performing MSP company

  • Architected, designed, and implemented robust, highly scalable environments for customers, including MS Exchange, SharePoint, and Configuration Manager.

  • Developed and implemented in-depth IT security strategies for government agencies and customers requiring higher IT security measures

  • Delivering practical solutions tailored to customer needs

  • Migrated complex legacy phone systems to modern VoIP solutions

  • Implemented Azure landing zones to ensure standardisation, security, and cost controls, providing a transparent and controlled foundation for the customer to build upon

  • Implemented effective security controls to safeguard customer data

  • Contributed to various cloud-based implementations, including identity management, API security, reporting, cloud firewalls, network architectures, and more

Cloud Engineer

About Me

Dynamic and results-driven Network/Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust network infrastructures. Skilled in developing innovative solutions that enhance network performance, security, and scalability, with expertise across a wide range of technologies, including LAN/WAN, cloud networking, and SDN. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and keeping up with industry trends. Experienced in leveraging emerging technologies to drive business growth and optimize operational efficiency. Having led technical teams at both national and international levels, I have consistently received recognition for my ability to work effectively with large and diverse team members, ensuring clarity in roles, technical requirements, and expectations.

Portfolio

One of my significant achievements includes designing and implementing a highly available network and infrastructure solution for my current organisation, providing a resilient, secure and scalable foundation to build upon, which has been tested and proven to hold up to multiple failure scenarios to date.

Beyond my core work, I actively contribute to support forums, firmly believing in the power of knowledge sharing and collaborative development. It's my way of giving back to the tech community and staying engaged with the latest industry trends.

Some of my skills include

Cyber security
Networks
VOIP Solutions
Windows Server
Solution Architecture
Cisco technologies
Linux platforms

Hyperconverged technologies

Fortinet Solutions
Microsoft 365
Aruba Networking
AWS/Azure

Wanna talk?

Contact me with any questions or just to say a few nice words ... or mean ones. Up to you .... free will and all

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