Paul Panton
@paulpanton1
Experienced IT professional with 17+ years delivering desktop support, field engineering, and trusted customer service.
What I'm looking for
I’m an experienced and highly motivated IT professional with over 17 years in the industry, skilled in both hardware and software technologies. I bring a strong background in desktop support, field engineering, and customer service—always focused on resolving issues quickly and clearly.
I’ve supported Apple customers through the Apple Online Store Helpdesk, handling order issues, payments, refunds, and technical advice for iOS and macOS devices. I’m also certified as an Apple Client Support Professional (CSP) and an Apple Customer Support Professional, with a track record of frontline problem-solving.
Across schools, police, hospitals, and corporate environments, I’ve delivered 1st/2nd line support, managed Exchange Server and Active Directory, handled backups, and led rollout and configuration of 150–200 laptops/PCs. I’m ITIL Foundation certified and also hold CompTIA A+ and Microsoft credentials focused on Windows NT 4 and workstation support.
Alongside traditional IT support, I actively invest, trade, and educate on blockchain and cryptocurrency, and I stay curious about emerging technologies. I’m reliable, adaptable, and comfortable multitasking—prioritising workloads to meet deadlines while keeping communication strong at every staff level.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provided frontline remote support for Apple customers, resolving order issues, processing payments, issuing refunds, and advising on iOS and macOS devices.
ICT Desktop Support
Harris Academy
Sep 2010 - Sep 2013 (3 years)
Managed rollout and configuration of 150–200 laptops/PCs and provided desktop and helpdesk support to staff and students.
ICT Desktop Support
Chelsea Academy
Sep 2009 - Aug 2010 (11 months)
Delivered 1st/2nd line support and managed Exchange Server, Active Directory, backups, and installation of curriculum software across the network.
ICT Desktop Support
King Solomon Academy
Aug 2009 - Sep 2009 (1 month)
Performed laptop rollout and OS configuration to support school network integration.
Field Support Engineer
Servo Computer Services / Phoenix IT
Jul 2008 - Aug 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Supported 500+ staff across departments including schools, police stations, and hospitals, providing desktop support and managing call logging systems.
Field Support Engineer
ISG (Information Systems Group)
May 2001 - Jul 2008 (7 years 2 months)
Provided break/fix support for PCs and printers across Metropolitan Police sites.
Field Support Engineer
Compel PLC
Jan 1995 - May 2001 (6 years 4 months)
Supported IT rollouts for client organizations including Mazda Cars and Rhone Poulenc Pharmaceuticals.
Configuration Centre Engineer
Ameridata Global
Jan 1993 - Jan 1995 (2 years)
Configured hardware for KPMG and Marks & Spencer accounts and provided onsite support when required.
Technical Support & Sales
PC World
Dec 1991 - Jan 1993 (1 year 1 month)
Promoted from sales into technical support, assisting customers in-store and via phone with troubleshooting and guidance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Henry Thornton School
CSEs (English, Maths, Technical Drawing), General Education
Completed CSEs in English, Maths, and Technical Drawing at Henry Thornton School.
Lambeth College
City & Guilds (Computer Engineering), Computer Engineering
Earned City & Guilds qualifications in Computer Engineering at Lambeth College.
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