Summary

For almost 20 years, David has been a leader in networking technology design and deployment.  He has been the first engineer in the network consulting team for several companies, focused on building teams into profitable business units.

David has extensive experience in enterprise networks spanning multiple locations.

As the founder of the Canberra Windows User Group, (an infrastructure group), David presented regularly on Microsoft technologies and is able to provide advice on the latest technology solutions to solve business challenges.

David is the Infrastructure Architect and one of the Directors of Synergistic Network Solutions Pty Limited with responsibility for technical direction, holding design authority for all commercial works conducted by Synergistic staff and contractors.

David is a member of the Australian Computer Society, and is an ACS Certified Professional.

Industry Certification Summary

David has earned the following certifications

§  Microsoft Certified IT Professional – Enterprise Administrator

§  Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

§  Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring Charter Member

§  Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuration

§  Data Protection Professional for Windows using NetBackup 5.0

§  Microsoft Certified Professional

§  Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (NT 4.0)

§  Master Certified NetWare Engineer (Connectivity)

§  Cisco Certified Network Associate

§  Citrix Certified Administrator

§  IT Project+ Certified Professional

§  ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT-Service Management

Skill Profile

Network Design

David has been designing Local Area Networks for almost 20 Years; these designs have included solutions based on Microsoft Windows Technologies, and Novell NetWare, Integration with UNIX infrastructure.

David has extensive detailed design experience with Standard Operating Environments in the Commercial and Public sectors.

David regularly conducts technology briefings on Windows Infrastructure covering deployment, management, and best practice.

Technical Readiness

David is constantly learning the latest technologies predominately from Microsoft; he was the founder of the Canberra Windows User Group regularly presenting on new technologies, with a slant on what is new and what are emerging best practices.

Small & Medium Business – Design, Deployment & Support

David has delivered Network Solutions to Small and Medium Businesses for almost 15 Years leading to the primary market focus of his company (Synergistic Network Solutions) being 10 to 300 user, single and multi-site organizations.

David is particularly skilled in providing:

·                   Branch Office solutions

·                   Offsite Backup and Disaster Recovery

·                  Wide Area Network Optimization

·                  Collaboration and Remote Access Solutions

·                   Remote Support and Management Systems

David has designed and supported networks in the Canberra Region for various multisite organizations such as:

·                   a Registered Club,

·                   an Aged Care Provider,

·                   a Health Care organization with offices in Deakin, Perth and Sydney

As well as several other organizations in single sites such as Schools, Public Relations Companies and Retail stores.