Welcome to the Deviousweb – This is my personal brain dump, covering IoT, Automation, Office 365, Azure AD, Intune and webhosting.
A little about me:
My first exposure to computers was a Commodore PET we had at school, I was serving detention at the time for an amusing incident involving a dropped coke can, the Head Master and a poorly judged opening of said can… It was also the date of the very first Space Shuttle launch on 12th April 1981
This gave me a grounding in the BASIC programming language and a thirst for knowledge. In the same year, Acorn released the BBC Microcomputer and I spent many, many hours programming this machine and going into Dixons to play tricks on the staff who at the time were so computer illiterate it was almost embarrassing.
From there, I dabbled in all sorts of platforms—starting with the ZX81, C64, Amstrad CPC464, Dragon, Spectrum, and Sharp MZ80. Then I jumped to the Atari ST and the Commodore Amiga, owning every variant except the 2000. I even ran a BBS from the cupboard under the stairs and served as the East Midlands FIDONET email hub. I had a brief fling with running a Public Domain Library and released my own software for Amiga BBS systems. After that, I moved on to the Intel Platform with an Amstrad PC1640, where I learned Pascal and ANSI C. I then took on a support role with Perot Systems, traveling all over and working for clients like Bank of Ireland, East Midlands Electricity, Quintiles, and Innovex. In 2005, I joined a St Neots-based company, MASS, working on various military projects and the BSF initiative, which involved fitting out schools and UTCs with IT gear. After that, I took on a role as an Infrastructure Design Authority for CGI and also worked with Serco as a Solution Architect. Oh, and just recently, I got Togaf Certified.
As well as TOGAF, I hold ITIL and several Microsoft Qualifications and have been a registered MCP/MCSE since 1998.
My interests have always had a heavy bias towards computing, and I enjoy playing with bleeding edge tech, whether it be the latest beta or some edgy hardware. I champion the uptake of emerging technology where I see a benefit to our business, constantly looking for innovative solutions to improve efficiency and drive growth. My current focus is on leveraging AI for my customers, as I believe it offers transformative potential across various industries. Expect to see some blog posts on that in the near future, where I will delve into specific use cases, share insights from recent projects, and discuss the broader implications of AI integration. Outside of work, I am also passionate about educating others on technology, often participating in seminars and webinars to share my knowledge and foster a community of tech enthusiasts.
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