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Robert McDowell

@robertmcdowell

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Dedicated Network Field Technician delivering secure, reliable network deployments and support.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking hands-on networking roles deploying and securing enterprise and event networks, focusing on field installations, Wi‑Fi optimisation, and cloud-integrated infrastructure within government, education, or healthcare, with opportunities for certification and growth.

I am a dedicated Network Field Technician with experience delivering secure network deployments and support across government, education, and healthcare sectors.

I have successfully deployed Juniper and Meraki devices for large-scale events, including the Banksy exhibition and the World Cycling Championships, and configured Fortinet devices in business premises and data centres. I have led network decommissioning and migration projects with minimal downtime and performed comprehensive Wi‑Fi surveys to optimise connectivity.

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Computer Networking and maintain current industry certifications, including Meraki ECMS1, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Fortinet NSE 1-3, and Cisco CCT Data Centre. I also work with automation and cloud tools such as Ansible, Python, Azure, and AWS to streamline deployments and management.

I bring hands-on troubleshooting, fibre and CTS expertise, and a commitment to continuous professional development. I thrive in high-pressure, event-driven and critical-infrastructure environments and aim to deliver reliable, secure network operations for diverse clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Network Field Technician

Current

Commsworld

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Provided technical support for large-scale events and critical infrastructure; configured and deployed Meraki MX devices, switches, access points and Fortinet devices, and conducted Wi-Fi surveys and migrations with minimal downtime.

Fortinet Juniper Wi Fi Surveys Network Migrations Switching Access Points

Student Placement

Iomart Group

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019 (2 months)

Conducted network configurations and troubleshooting in data centre environments during a student placement, supporting operations and equipment deployment.

Troubleshooting Cisco Unix Windows Server

Self-Employed Courier Driver

Self Employed

Operated as a self-employed courier handling time-sensitive deliveries, managing route planning, logistics and customer communications to ensure timely service.

Logistics Time Management Route Planning Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the West of Scotland

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Computer Networking

Grade: 2:2

Activities and societies: Completed CCNA modules; UNIX System Administration; Windows Server Administration.

Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Networking at the University of the West of Scotland in 2022 with a 2:2, focusing on Wireless Networks, Network Management, Network Security, and Virtualization.