I have pleasure in presenting my CV. I have many years of experience in the manufacturing sector as an IT Manager, but my skills are such that I can adapt to other environments. I manage a team of in-house developers and support specialists working on in-house ERP systems for a major metals manufacturer as well as supporting multiple sites across Europe for voice and data. I also collaborate with US based colleagues on major Corporate projects. I am currently in the process of putting together a major overhaul of our European networking platform.

1. David Morris

2. Personal details
12 Rowan Tree Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield S21 1GP
tel: 07973 530987
email: david@brassedoff.net
linkedin:http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcmorris

3. Education
PgDip Enterprise Network Management, Sheffield Hallam University, 2007
BSc (Hons) Systems Modelling, Sheffield Polytechnic, 1985
A-levels Maths, Physics, Music, Beaver Hill Comprehensive, 1981

4. Employment history
European IT Manager, ATI Allvac Ltd, 1991 – present
Trustee of Chesterfield Canal Trust Ltd (voluntary), 2010 – present
Senior Analyst Programmer, All Business Systems – 1987 – 1991
Analyst Programmer, British Steel Brinsworth, 1985 – 1987

5. Recent career highlights
Design, development and implementation of ERP systems with in-house team of
development staff
Support multiple UK and European offices with UK-based support staff
Oversaw transition to a fully virtualised server environment
Designed updated network for 12 sites across Europe to provide faster, more robust
access for all sites
Designed backup and DR solution(s)
Supporting pan-European SoHo community with centralised VPN access
Designed and implementated standards-compliant IP telephony system across four
sites in UK and mainland Europe
Centralised European hardware acquisition and deployment
Collaborating with US colleagues on Corporate network and software projects

6. Key skills
Management of busy multi-functional IT department doing development and support
across multiple platforms / countries
Producing specification and design documents
Multivalue databases and development (Multivalue BASIC)
Windows desktop platforms (Win 3.1 through Windows7)
Windows server platforms (NT through Windows 2008)
Linux (openSUSE 9.x through 12.x), server and desktop
Apple OSX 10.5 – 10.6
MySQL
Java J2SE for rich client desktop application
PHP with Smarty framework, integration with multivalue systems
Netbeans for Java and PHP / Smarty development
vb.NET for mobile app development on shopfloor
jQuery and Javascript
Wired and wireless networking deployment
Virtualised environments with VMWare and NetApp storage

7. Personal
I am a Trustee of Chesterfield Canal Trust Ltd, a waterways restoration charity. I am
also a qualified passenger trip boat skipper and Inland Waterways instructor. I’m a
keen ice hockey supporter and cycle regularly. I also conduct a local brass band; my
son plays in the band. I have a current CRB and assist with the local Scout group. I sit
on the Community Action Planning Committee for my village as both a local resident
and a representative of the Canal Trust.

8. Summary
I’d describe myself as innovative; an “out of the box” thinker with a good
understanding of current technologies and a willingness to undertake new projects
and learn new skills. I have a good grasp of open-source platforms and environments.
I also have a very good understanding of the issues relating to the metals
manufacturing industry, both manufacturing and distribution. I have a strong technical
IT background as well as a good understanding of many issues affecting business
performance. Involvement with European subsidiaries makes me sensitive to issues
around European legislation for privacy, data governance etc.