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Hi, my name is Andrew and I'm A Musician,» I'm A Dancer,» I am currently a proud Senior Data Centre Technical Support Engineer» I was a Senior Network Engineer.» I was an Infrastructure Engineer and Team Leader,» I was a Senior Network Systems Engineer and Team Leader,» I was a Radio Announcer and Station Manager,» I was a Senior Network System Administrator,» I was a Technical Support Officer,» I'm a Blogger,» I was a Teacher» and last but not least,I'm looking for a new job.»

It would be great to take off all these hats and just wear YOURS!

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I play the piano, electric guitar and I sing. I’ve performed live, but only a couple of times for small groups. I’d love a new job involving music in some way.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
Not exactly a professional, but my fiance’ and I have been taking lessons for over five years. We’re pretty awesome.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
I proudly work for a Data Centre Services and Managed Services Provider, Micron21.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
I worked for a managed service provider called Solutions Plus Australia.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
I worked for a mortgage aggregator called Connective. I was responsible for internal and cloud based network infrastructure and unified communications.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
I worked for a mortgage aggregator called Connective. I was responsible for team management and internal infrastructure and desktop delivery.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
I owned and operated a personal project called CHGRadio. We had amateur announcers and journalists from around the world. I’d love a job at a radio station. Announcing, journaling, programming, whatever!Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
I used to work for a hosting company called Web24. I was responsible for the deployment, configuration and maintenance of core company technologies. I’d love a job as a Senior Network Systems Administrator or Company Trainer.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
 My fiance’ and I owned and ran AdvanceIT, an on call help desk style IT support business. I’d love a job assisting and supporting end users. I find great satisfaction in the success of others.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
I write for my own blog called Mokona Modoki. Originally picked to be an anime website, I now use it to post resources and articles about anything, mostly technology related. I’d love a job writing technology content for a company or developing documentation for existing and new systems. Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
I’ve taught diploma students at the North Coast Institute of TAFE in Coffs Harbour and Certificate 2 students at the New England Institute of TAFE in Narrabri and Coonabarabran. I’d love a job teaching higher level classes or working as IT Administrator.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5
As you might have guessed, I have a lot of skills in a multitude of different areas. Right now I’m seeking a job that would take advantage of any of my skills. If I had to be particular, I’d say I’d love a position working in a corporate/enterprise environment or with a hosting company or … a job working in a media / communications environment like radio or television.Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5

To whom it concerns,

I have 16+ years experience in IT and hosted services, with a very strong passion for learning and new technologies.

This job would be a perfect fit for me as it is located just 15 minutes away from home (much less city travel), I can be available onsite at short notice and this position is a very appealing opportunity for me to significantly progress my career in the hosting industry.

I’m very proficient with RedHat / Debian linux and their various spin offs, including but not limited to the installation and configuration of cPanel/WHM with integrated WHMCS, both on bare metal hardware and in virtualised environments.

I have a diverse range of face to face and telephone / remote support experience with customers ranging from home users to enterprise.

I’m a Microsoft & Linux Enthusiast!

Specialties: RedHat / Debian linux and their various spin offs. Dynamic routing protocols and all things encompassed between Layer 1 to 4. VMWare, Xen, KVM (Openstack), Virtuozzo, and OpenVZ. cPanel/WHM. Microsoft Windows Server, Exchange, Lync/Skype for Business, SharePoint, O365 and Azure.

I’ve deployed, configured and maintained Netgear, Linksys, WatchGuard, Dell, Cisco and HP Networking Equipment.

I have several years of facilitating experience with adults and young adult learners.

More information about me is also available on my website: http://profile.andrewhawken.net

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