Colin Richardson 5 Tanera CourtFalkirkFK1 2PQ.Home :- 01324 610411Work :- 01324 551957Mobile :- 07481837100E-Mail :- colin@servertechnician.co.uk

ProfileA highly experienced and versatile technician having worked on HF communications, Satellite communications, Radar, Uniter telecom networks and most recently IT(Hardware, network, helpdesk). Microsoft Certified. 8 years in depth IT experience and substantial electronics background.

Key SkillsWindows xp vista 7,8 and 10, Server2008, 2012 SBS, Exchange 2010, 2013

Adaptable and versatile - Have transitioned from Telecom's Tech to I.T. Tech during RAF Career.

Analytical, Logical, Resourceful - Repaired faults on T101 Radar that BAE experts had never seen.

Reliable, Self motivated, Flexible - Always punctual, works late if necessary, has been working autonomously for over 2 years.

Career HistoryB2B-IT Solutions - 2013 - Present

Looking after the Business IT infrastructure of several companies across the central belt of Scotland. Maintaining the systems and troubleshooting all customer problems. Working on various platforms including Server 2003 /2008, 2012, SBS, Win7, Win8, XP, Vista. Adding,Removing and maintaining users in ADDS and Exchange.Planning and execution of all work required and updating of database. Has set up many networks on Server 2008/2012 with full AD network and exchange server for business customers. Several of these have been cloud based servers. Carry out site visits, liase with customers/users.Working autonomously the majority of the time.

Royal Air Force 1991 to 2013

Have had many and varied roles during my RAF career including Radar Engineer, Transmitter/receiver engineer, Helpdesk operative, PC hardware manager, Network manager and NVQ assessor.

Qualifications• Microsoft certified - 70-640 Exam.

• HNC – Computing, Moray College 2002

• B-Tec Engineering - Electronic Technician – Telecommunications, No 1 Radio School 1993

• NEBS Certificate - Introductory certificate in Management, RAF Cosford Trade Management Training School 2002

• RAF Award - Junior Management and Leadership, RAF Halton 2002

• Foundation Examination ITIL Version 3, APM Group 2009

• A1 Assessor Qualification(NVQ)

Additional Information• Awarded RAF Colours in 2006, 2010, 2011,2012 and Combined Service Colours 2012 for

representing in Tae Kwon Do at Competition.• RAF Tae Kwon Do Team Manager

Leisure Interests • Spending time with my family• 2nd Dan Black belt in Tae Kwon Do