Cisco CCNA Networking Student (2 Years)

Fundamentals gained from Cisco CCNA, including: LANs/WANs, OSI, TCP/IP, Switching, Routed and Routing protocols, VLANs, STP, VLSM, ACLs, WLAN.

CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNA3 and CCNA4 exams passed above 79%. Willing to study for final CCNA Exam if required. Overview of subjects and concepts covered (PDF, 266KB)

Networking and Internetworking (4 Years)

Able to set up and configure both wired and Wireless LANs in Small Business environment. Cabling, Switches, OS TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, DNS basics, etc.

PC Hardware (Casually for 7 years, Work experience for 4 years)

Able to build, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair PCs.

Microsoft Operating Systems (Casually for 11 years, Work experience for 4 years)

Wide experience including Windows 3.11/95/98/ME/2000/XP. Installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and configuration.

Linux OS Experience (Casually for 6 years, Work experience for 4 years)

Casually: Installed and configured RedHat 7.2+, Fedora and Ubuntu.
Work Exp: Cobalt RaQ (Red Hat-based) and Plesk (FC2/FC4) web server maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting and software installation via SSH2 Console and Web Interface.

Web Development (Casually for 7 years, Work experience for 5 years)

Experienced with XHTML and CSS. Basic PHP and MySQL experience. Passionate about Web Standards, Usability and Accessibility.

Office Productivity - Basic

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher, Powerpoint. Firefox, Thunderbird, Openoffice.org 1.1 and 2.0

Passionate about technology

Regularly follow tech blogs such as Engadget, Slashdot, Wired and The Register, keeping up with what´s new in the world of IT and Science.

Rapid and keen learner

I am able to understand and pick up new applications and concepts quickly with minimal training. I also continue to study and read books on IT subjects which interest me.

Dedicated approach to projects

Attention to detail, and ensuring the end result is just right for the user, is something I care about; be it a fresh OS Deployment or a new Website production.

September 2003 – Present Day

Main Activities:

• Designing, developing, testing and maintaining websites. (XHTML, CSS, PHP & MySQL)
• Installation, monitoring and administration of Linux-based Webservers both on and off premises. (DNS, E-mail, Apache)
• Configuration and maintenance of PC hardware and software. (Spyware, AV, Updates, Defrag. etc)
• Handling internal and key client IT support requests.
• Providing advice to staff, ensuring productive use of the company's IT software and hardware.
• Researching, specifying and procuring appropriate IT products to aid or support the company's activity.
• Liasing and collaborating with colleagues and company associates on technical issues and projects related to IT.

August 2001 – September 2003

Main Activities:

• Developing, designing and maintaining commercial websites (HTML, PHP, MySQL, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks)
• Installation and administration of Webserver hardware and Network Attached Storage

May 2001 – January 2004

Main Activities (Skills):

• Dealing efficiently and politely with customer requests (Customer Service)
• Warehouse work including restocking shelves and preparing stock for evening merchandising (Time Management)

2006 - Present: Cambridge Regional College

Cisco Fundamentals of Wireless LANs v1.2

Course Datasheet (PDF, 80KB)
Summary of Skills Attained (PDF, 131KB)

Module	Status	Test
Module 1: Introduction to WLANs	Passed	100%
Module 2: IEEE 802.11 and NICs	Passed	100%
Module 3: Wireless Radio Technology	Passed	100%
Module 4: Wireless Topologies	Passed	93.9%
Module 5: Access Points	Passed	90.2%
Module 6: Bridges	Passed	81.1%
Module 7: Antennas	Passed	92.9%
Module 8: Security	In Progress

2003 - 2005: Cambridge Regional College

Cisco Networking Academy Program - CCNA v3.1

CCNA Semesters 1-4 are equivalent to 280 hours of instruction.

Course Datasheet (PDF, 266KB)
Summary of Skills Attained (PDF, 12KB)

Semester	Status	Exam	Attained
CCNA1: Networking Basics	Passed	91.6%	May 2004
CCNA2: Routers and Routing Basics	Passed	88.3%	January 2005
CCNA3: Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing	Passed	79.6%	June 2005
CCNA4: WAN Technologies	Passed	88.2%	November 2005

2001 – 2003: Cambridge Regional College

AVCE in ICT - Advanced (Double Award)

Overall grades awarded: B B

Subjects studied:

• Presenting Information
• ICT Serving Organisations
• Spreadsheet Design
• System Installation and Configuration
• Systems Analysis
• Database Design
• Programming
• Communications and Networks

• Multimedia
• Graphics
• The Internet Systems & Services
• Managing and Developing Websites
• Impact of Computers on Society
• Operating Systems
• Local Area Networking Technologies
• Wide Area Networking Technologies

1996 – 2001: City Of Ely Community College

8 GCSEs grade A-C; including English, Maths and Science

• Full, clean, UK driving licence.
• Willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
• I also run a casual IT blog at http://www.twistedethics.com

• References are available on request.