I’m Nick Brown (nb), a .net web developer based in South Wales, UK.

I’ve been actively developing since 2002 in some form or another. Even winning a Microsoft MVP award.

I’m also in the process of becoming a pilot (PPL)

Current Occupation

Cloud Services Engineer at Cardiff University

In my Current job I’m developing Microsoft Sharepoint, Teams and PowerAutomate Addins specifically for Cardiff University

Previous Occupations

• 1 April 2016–1 August 2019
  • Business Manager • Crickhowell High School
• 1 September 2014–31 March 2016
  • IT Manager • Crickhowell High School
• 1 September 2008–31 August 2014
  • IT Technician • Crickhowell High School

I developed Home Access Plus+ amongst other things whilst at CHS

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Additional Experience

• Expanded the computer network from 100 pcs to over 500 devices.  Implemented an Office 365 infrastructure. 
• Migrated from on premises Exchange installation to Office 365.
• Migration from an RM Network to a Vanilla Windows Network.
• Installation and management of System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM). 
• Installation of Azure Backup Servers and Symantec Backup Exec
• Active Directory Federated Services installation including Azure Multifactor Authentication configuration.
• Migration from on premises ISDN telephony system to Office 365 Skype for Business system.
• Sharepoint and Onedrive Implementation and Migration
• Implementation of Microsoft Teams (utilizing School Data Sync)
• Installation and Management of a SQL Server infrastructure.
• Installation and Management of a Windows Active Directory Network including Group Policy, DHCP, DNS and File Servers.
• Configuration and Management of a Smoothwall Firewall including Link Aggregation
• Installation and Configuration of a Brocade, Cisco and HP switches
• Commissioning of new network switches and cabling runs.
• Commissioning and installation of new server hardware.
• Installation of 60 Analog and IP based CCTV cameras and DVRs. 
• Project Management of IT and infrastructure projects
• Data Protection Officer duties including GDPR compliance
• Management of the school budget in collaboration with the Headteacher and Senior Staff.
• Managing Finance and Procurement processes
• Conducting Tendering Processes in both equipment and contracts. 
• Management of Caretakers, Technicians and other officers who I line manage. 
• Writing school timetables.
• Managing Health and Safety in a delegated capacity. 
• Ensuring implantation of H&S and compliance recommendations.
• Conduct recruitments and ensuring compliance with organisational policies.
• Developed Home Access Plus+ during early career.