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Stephen Allen

@stephenallen1

Tech-savvy professional with extensive IT infrastructure management experience.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages professional growth, and values collaboration within a dynamic IT environment.

I am a tech-savvy professional with extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure and delivering IT services. My expertise lies in strengthening cybersecurity posture and optimizing IT systems to align technology strategies with organizational goals. I excel in IT service management (ITSM), process improvement, and incident response, ensuring robust security measures while minimizing downtime.

Currently, I serve as the Group Infrastructure Manager at Dixons Academies Trust, where I oversee complex IT escalations and infrastructure-related projects. I am dedicated to fostering skill development within my team, offering mentorship to junior IT members, and ensuring secure access control through effective management of Microsoft Entra, M365, and Active Directory. My key achievements include transforming IT infrastructure to meet organizational needs and enhancing security measures through proactive monitoring and collaboration with security operations centers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CM

ISP Services Operations

City of Bradford MDC

Apr 2013 - Apr 2019 (5 years 11 months)

Administered Windows OS systems and Active Directory to enhance security and streamline user access. Managed firewall and web filtering requests to improve network security.

LC

Multimedia and Assistive Technology Technician

Leeds City College

Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year)

Managed multimedia and assistive technology equipment, ensuring availability and performance. Provided training and support to staff and students, fostering skill development.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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The Open University

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Computing and Information Technology

2014 - 2017

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing and Information Technology, focusing on the integration of technology and information systems to solve real-world problems. The program emphasized practical skills in software development, systems analysis, and IT management.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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