Senior Systems Engineer
Melbourne Area, Australia
- Current
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- Senior Systems Engineer at KeyTrust
- Senior Systems Engineer at HomeGround Services
- Past
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- Partner at XXIV
- Workshop Manager at Port Melbourne Cycles
- Senior Workshop Technician at BikeNow
- Education
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- Australian Academy of Design
- Connections
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25
connections
- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
- Websites
Ken Thompson’s Summary
Currently working for KeyTrust Support Services as a Senior Systems Engineer. Working as onsite support for one of KeyTrust's clients, HomeGround Services. I perform everything from Desktop Support
(Level 1, 2 & 3), through to Systems Administration and Systems Engineer roles looking after 120+ users over 4 sites.
Currently studying Industry Certifications. Hoping to have MCSE 2003 and CCNA by the end of 2009, I already have MCSA 2003 under my belt.
Looking to specialise in Microsoft and Virtualisation technologies, with a dash of Citrix & VOIP for flavour.
Ken Thompson’s Specialties:
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Networking
Ken Thompson’s Experience
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Senior Systems Engineer
KeyTrust
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Working as a Senior Systems Engineer in KeyTrust's new IT Support division (KeyTrust Support Services). Working on-site at HomeGround Services, one of KeyTrust's clients; providing Desktop Support, Systems Administration and Systems Engineering services.
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Senior Systems Engineer
HomeGround Services
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Working full time at HomeGround Services as a Systems Engineer, managing 120+ users over 4 sites. I'm responsible for all support, systems administration and engineering.
HomeGround Services is a Not-For-Profit providing housing assistance to homeless people, their mission is to end homelessness in Melbourne.
Given the limited funding, I have to be very creative when engineering new solutions and improving our current infrastructure. Managing remote sites and maximising their connections with limited funding is definitely the biggest challenge. -
Partner
XXIV
(Wholesale industry)
July 2005 — April 2009 (3 years 10 months)
- Imported and distributed high end Mountain Bike componentry, frames and complete bikes.
- Distributed 6 brands from 5 different countries
- Took care of Sales, Advertising / Marketing, Importing and Distribution
- Grew an initial $5000 investment into a business turning over 6 figures annually, with sales increasing by over 100% each year. -
Workshop Manager
Port Melbourne Cycles
(Retail industry)
March 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 6 months)
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Senior Workshop Technician
BikeNow
(Retail industry)
November 2004 — March 2007 (2 years 5 months)
Ken Thompson’s Education
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Australian Academy of Design
Bachelor of Arts , Graphic Design , 2003 — 2007
Additional Information
Ken Thompson’s Websites:
Ken Thompson’s Interests:
Computers, Networking, Infrastructure, Communications, Technology, Mountain Bikes, Gaming, Photography.
Ken Thompson’s Groups:
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MCSA -
Microsoft Certified Professional Network -
Desktop Support Professionals -
WSS and MOSS
Ken Thompson’s Honors:
Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Messaging Specialist).
Ken Thompson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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