Cole Anderton

• Manage user accounts and licensing through Microsoft 365; responsible for manual account creation and ensuring licenses are applied correctly.
• Maintain integration between KAMAR (student management system) and ADMS (Active Directory Management Services), ensuring student accounts sync correctly.
• Implemented and maintain third-party service integrations with KAMAR, including syncing with Organize (school timetable platform).
• Administer Google Workspace, including student password resets and troubleshooting login issues through KAMAR and ADMS syncing.
• Coordinate school-wide IT events, including Esports tournaments, in collaboration with PB Tech and school leadership.
• Assisted in the installation and configuration of equipment, streamlining operational efficiency.
• Refurbish and donate computers/laptops to refugee students as part of a personal community support initiative in collaboration with the Deputy Principal.
• Active member of the Tamaki Hub – a 2025 initiative aimed at supporting school leavers with pathways into employment and further training.
• Organize e-waste collection events during school holidays, involving student volunteers and community engagement.
• Provided training and support to junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer. Taught students from Techtorium coming into Fusion Networks as our Internship
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair Chromebooks, including insurance claim processing – expanded role beyond traditional technician scope.
• Set up, configure, and manage network switches via N4L cloud console, including VLAN configuration for staff/security segmentation.
• Configure and deploy devices using Microsoft Intune, including group policy setup and app deployment across staff and student machines.
• Set up and manage Milestone camera systems, ensuring correct placement, access, and functionality.
• Proactively monitor phishing and suspicious email threats; use Microsoft Defender’s Investigation Tool to contain and mitigate threats.
• Manage print infrastructure by reserving static IP addresses to ensure devices remain consistently accessible.
• Oversaw the migration of systems from Domain Controller to full Intune/cloud-based management.
• Troubleshoot wireless access points (APs), identifying performance issues or connection failures.
• Deliver Esports-focused NCEA Level 1 assessments written and implemented from prior Techtorium training.
• Supervise and support the school’s Esports Room every Thursday after school to engage students in positive digital activities.
• Provide ongoing technical support to staff and students, ensuring a high level of service and strong working relationships.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues on-site, enhancing system functionality.

Additional Responsibilities (Ruapotaka Marae):

• Provide technical support to Ruapotaka Marae as part of extended site responsibilities.
• Conduct regular IT audits including inventory checks, system assessments, and network evaluations.
• Manage and maintain printer hardware and network configuration to ensure reliable performance.
• Build and maintain strong community relationships with staff and stakeholders at the Marae.
• Support any special events or IT needs at the Marae as required.

• Providing one on one support for students.
• Presenting projects & assignment material for classes
• Trainer for Tech Pathways High School students
• Coordinated day-to-day administration and logistics of face-to-face and online training courses.
• Liaised with trainers and participants to provide logistical and technical support before, during and after learning course.
• Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
• Recently obtained my 4098 certificate allowing me to prepare and conduct assessments. Complete assessment administration and review assessment for practice.