Brian Baird
Upper Hutt,Wellington
Summary
Knowledgeable IT Manager oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of hardware, software and networking infrastructure. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation. Successful at optimizing security standards, improving planning processes and managing systems implementation. Knowledgeable about disaster recovery planning, roadmapping and team development. Experienced Information Technology Manager well-versed in infrastructure, security planning and daily operations management. Recognized for cost-effective system improvements, operational streamlining and positive leadership style.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Technology Manager
Data Torque Ltd
Wellington, Wellington
01.2009 - Current
- Interviewed, hired, trained and mentored 1 staff by coaching daily.
- Established cost-saving measures and alleviated compliance risk through software license audits.
- Developed standards, set specifications.
- Designed and led implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware security, disaster recovery, data protection and information access across all major systems.
- Developed and maintained $500,000 IT department operational budget.
- Created storage allocation for new build and existing Windows servers and clusters.
- Supported budget process and TCO modeling to manage and reduce spending.
- Managed and reduced IT spending to support budgeting processes and TCO modeling procedures.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
- Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery, data protection and endpoint protection.
Senior Technical Consultant / Team Leader
Datacom Services Ltd (NZ)
Wellington, Wellington
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Recommended technology upgrades and complementary products to improve client security.
- Collaborated with client and interdepartmental peers to transform client requirements into turnkey solutions.
- Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
- Oversaw installation of software programs and hardware systems to meet requirements.
- Monitored equipment and tools and completed projects within required timeframe.
- Prepared and maintained project budgets and complied with schedules to avoid penalties.
Senior Network Support Engineer
Lantech Ltd
Wellington, Wellington
06.2002 - 01.2006
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Recommended options for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and directory services security.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
Senior Technical Consultant
Altair Systems
Wellington, Wellington
10.2001 - 05.2002
- Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
- Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
- Oversaw installation of software programs and hardware systems to meet requirements.
Education
Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 Administration -
Auldhouse Computer Training Centre
WellingtonMicrosoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) -
Microsoft Testing Center
Certified Technical Services Officer -
New Zealand Post Office
HamiltonDiploma in Display & Advertising -
Waikato Polytechnic
HamiltonSkills
- Novell Groupwise
- Computer Hardware Knowledge
- Virtual Local Area Networks
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Network Infrastructure Support
- Network Server Management
- Team Meetings
- Maintenance Support Systems
- Change Management Process
- Application and Server Monitoring
- New Technology Innovation
- Technical Support and Assistance
- Disaster Recovery Operations
- Wireless Access Point
- Documentation
- Vendor Selection
- Risk Mitigation Planning
- Security Improvements
- Status Updates
- Leading Projects
- Client Requirements
- Production Work
- Technology Implementation
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Veritas Backup Exec
- Microsoft Hyper-V Server
- Infrastructure Planning
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- CompTIA Network+
Sailing, Playing bagpipes
Been a playing member of various pipebands
Timeline
Information Technology Manager
Data Torque Ltd
01.2009 - Current
Senior Technical Consultant / Team Leader
Datacom Services Ltd (NZ)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Senior Network Support Engineer
Lantech Ltd
06.2002 - 01.2006
Senior Technical Consultant
Altair Systems
10.2001 - 05.2002
Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 Administration -
Auldhouse Computer Training Centre
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) -
Microsoft Testing Center
Certified Technical Services Officer -
New Zealand Post Office
Diploma in Display & Advertising -
Waikato Polytechnic
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