Simon Belt

Current

Volunteer Editor at DMOZ - Open Directory Project
Owner and Technology Consultant at Simply Better IT

Past

Infrastructure Manager at Capgemini
Computer Support Officer at Government Office for the North West

Education

Roundhay High School

Recommended

9 people have recommended Simon

Connections

148 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

Simon Belt’s Summary

Simon Belt established the Web and Technology Consultancy 'Simply Better IT' to provide computer consultancy services to small businesses in Derbyshire, helping to transform the IT infrastructure and business processes of small businesses, to those best suited for engaging others. Established in 1999 in Manchester, Simply Better IT is now based in New Mills, Derbyshire, providing on-site and remote computer services in Derbyshire and Manchester.

From the Internet to your PC I can help you to use technology better:

* registration of your Domain Name
* internet connections - ADSL broadband, SDSL, satellite and cable
* website design, optimisation and hosting
* network cabling, including patch panels, floor ports and switches
* firewalls, antivirus and antispam
* server specification, procurement, installations and support
* email setup, database development, file storage, data backup and restore
* computer services, procurement, installations and support
* printer and scanner specification, procurement, installations and support
* remote access to file storage, email access from your mobile phone

I concentrate on long term trusted relationships that allow me to deliver computer services as an integral part of your business rather than as an outside agency. For all your IT consultancy and computer services in Derbyshire, contact Simply Better IT to see how we can help you. See www.sb-it.co.uk for further help.

Simon Belt’s Specialties:

Microsoft Small Business Server, Website Development, Search Engine Optimisation

Simon Belt’s Experience

Volunteer Editor

DMOZ - Open Directory Project

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

August 2008 — Present (3 months)

Providing human centred quality control of Directory Listings for Search Engines using the DMOZ - Open Directory Project. I am extending my categories from New Mills to High Peak in Derbyshire.

Challenge is to provide impartial listing service even when some of the sites are linked to me or competitors, but I can conquer challenges like that!
Owner and Technology Consultant

Simply Better IT

(Computer Networking industry)

February 1999 — Present (9 years 9 months)

I provide all Web and Technology consultancy and support to small businesses helping them to use technology better.
Infrastructure Manager

Capgemini

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CAP; Information Technology and Services industry)

October 1997 — September 2006 (9 years)

Worked as Infrastructure Manager for Test and Production environments, involving Desktop Support, Server Support, Network Support and application development. Worked on Integration Testing team at Starhub in Singapore testing the billing ssytems on new Fixed/Mobile/Broadband Data startup Aug-Dec 2000.
Computer Support Officer

Government Office for the North West

(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)

September 1990 — October 1997 (7 years 2 months)

Provided all desktop and some server support to various departmental systems used with the Government Office. Developed all internal databases used by depatments.

Simon Belt’s Education

Roundhay High School

O and A levels:, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Geology and French, 1976 — 1981

I walked to school every day, there and back some 2 miles each way through woods, up and down hills, come rain or shine and the idea of getting a lift or being ferried by parents wasn't even contemplated. I can't imagine what kids today must think having an expectation that someone will always be there as a taxi service - surely no good for parent or kid!

Activities and Societies:

I was an enthusiastic and passionate member of the Debating Team, often helping to select the motions for debate, and although I may not have won every debate I did pursue the argument to a clear and considered conclusion.

I managed to get into the rugby team because they were short of players, but definitely a mismatch between understanding what was required and what was delivered. My successful sports were hockey, cross country and the 3,000m which I set the school record for.

Additional Information

Simon Belt’s Websites:

Simon Belt’s Interests:

Developing a human centred approach to all aspects of life including the digital sphere. Became a volunteer editor of DMOZ directory to ensure quality control of Directory Listings for Search Engines.

Simon Belt’s Groups:

Organise a Current Affairs Discussion Group - Manchester Salon, managing speaker invites, promotion via website, Facebook Group and Email invites.

Organise a Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community Group in Manchester, managing speaker invites, promotion via website, Facebook Group and Email invites.

Member of Institute of Ideas, and help by being Judge at their Debating Matters competition.

Organise the New Mills Business Network via website promotion of meetings incorporated into local business directory listings website I manage using resources of Business and Enterprise College students to collect and update information for.

PartnerPoint - An Online Community of over 8,000 Microsoft Partners Worldwide - www.PartnerPoint.com
Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community
Capgemini Alumni Network (+5000)
Small Business Server (SBS) Users
Managed Services Group - MSG
SMB Professionals Group
IT for SMB