Time for a change: Let's go!

I have really enjoyed  my time at my current employer, there are some amazingly talented people who work / have worked there during the time I have spent there. However, for various reasons I have decided that it is time to move on and try something different by going freelance contracting. So while I work out my notice period I will be looking for a contract as my next opportunity.

Think about hiring me because of the following:

Achievements:

• VMware vExpert 2011
• Microsoft MVP for Windows PowerShell 2010 & 2011
• Co-author of the PowerCLI book (VMware VSphere PowerCLI Reference: Automating VSphere Administration)

Key Skills:

• VMware vSphere 4.1, 4.0 and ESX 3.5 – 4 years
• PowerShell / PowerCLI Scripting – 4 years
• Windows Server 2008 R2, 2008, 2003, 2000 and NT4(!)  - 14 years
• Citrix XenApp 5.0, 4.5 and 4.0 – 3 years
• Active Directory and Exchange Migrations – 14 years

Highlight Projects:

• Virtualising Tier 1 Apps, including Citrix, Exchange, Sharepoint, Active Directory, SQL and SAP bringing significant cost savings and greater flexibility to the business.
• Automating virtualised environments with PowerCLI and PowerShell, saving time and money in operational costs.
• Moving virtualised environments to new datacentres with little or no downtime.
• Migrating through the versions of vSphere, from ESX 3.5 through ESXi 4.1.
• Implementing procedures around virtualisation to bring business benefits.
• Large scale P2V projects with subsequent big reductions in power, cooling and hardware requirements.

Certifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) 4.0 and 3.5
• Microsoft MCITP: Enterprise Administrator Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft MCSE – Windows 2003, 2000 and NT 4
• Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) for Citrix XenApp5

So if you might be interested in taking me on for a contract based on these skills and experience, and the occasional ability to make people laugh, then you can contact me either via:

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