Specialties:
VMware- Responsible for architecting and implementing a cross site vSphere Metro cluster supporting 90% of the IT systems. currently hold VMware VCP6.5, vExpert 2011-2017, Leader and founding member of the Scottish VMware User Group.
EMC- Responsible for architecting and implementing a VPLEX Metro platform backed by XtremIO at both sites, integrated with Recoverpoint to provide MetroPoint protection at both sites. Involved in XtremIO beta program since 2012 feeding directly into the systems development. Presented on XtremIO at EMCWorld in 2013 & 2015. EMC Proven Professional - Cloud Infrastructure and Services Associate, EMC Cloud Architect - Specialist and ITaaS Expert.
Ability to grasp new technology concepts quickly and relate them to business needs. Confident in presenting technology concepts and architecture designs to senior management. Confident public speaker and presenter to both large and small audience.
VMware vCloud Suite (vSphere 6)
Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2
VMware Horizon View
Microsoft SQL
Exchange 2007/2010
EMC VPLEX
EMC RecoverPoint
EMC ViPR
EMC VNX
EMC VNXe
EMC XtremIO
Dell PowerEdge Server Platform
Napier University
Belmont Academy
