Ahmet Ornek

Technical professional with a BSc in Computer Network Security, two years' experience as an IT Engineer, and three years' experience teaching Computer Science in secondary education. Experienced in fault finding, technical installations, troubleshooting complex systems, and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Seeking to transition into the renewable energy sector as a Trainee Solar PV Installer/Engineer, bringing a strong technical aptitude, practical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to developing electrical installation expertise through industry-recognised qualifications.

Motivated to build a long-term career within the solar and renewable energy industry and contribute to the UK's transition to sustainable energy.

Computer Science Teacher at Burnt Mill Academy School (2024-07 – Present)

• Deliver OCR Computer Science curriculum to students aged 11–16 covering networking, cybersecurity, programming, databases, and computer systems.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to learners of varying abilities.
• Monitor performance data and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
• Maintain effective behaviour management for a focused and orderly learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong organisation, communication, and collaborate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and senior leadership to support departmental and organisational objectives.

Associate Software Tester at Entuity Network Analytics Software, A Park Place Technologies Company (2022-09 – 2023-03)

• Installing, patching, and configuring software
• Creating VMs locally and on a remote hypervisor.
• Installing Various Windows/Linux Operating systems and running software.
• Rest API testing using PowerShell.
• Manual Software Functionality Testing
• Creating and running test cases for assigned projects, software features, and developments.
• Raising software bugs and testing them once resolved.
• Interacting with developers on upcoming software features and updates as well as expected functionalities.
• Discussing and creating tickets for future software improvements.
• Remotely raising incidents on devices with various severity levels.
• Often remoting onto various devices and VMs to test software on a combination of Operating Systems and software versions.

IT Support and Services at Logixal Document Solutions LTD (2021-11 – 2022-09)

• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, printers, and scanners.
• Office 365 administration for emails and mailboxes (licensing users, creating shared mailboxes, creating distribution groups, and forcing active directory and Office 365 sync).
• Setting up user accounts via server and ensuring users can log in to their accounts.
• Domain joining PC's
• Managing path (folder) permissions for users.
• Remote support to customers including VPN setup, remote desktop, installing print drivers, and PC to printer connections.
• Managing and providing records of software licenses
• Customer Communication: Logging and processing support calls as well as arranging engineer dispatch to sites where support is needed.
• Physical desktop setups and ethernet cabling
• Patching Cables within the site, allowing desktop ethernet connections.
• Setting up PC softphones and supported applications on desktops.
• Managing PBX phone system for customers (diverting traffic, extension numbers, auto-provisioning)
• Critical Thinking: Expressing thoughts and feelings as well as ideas based on the company to the Manager and Managing Director.

Interior Construction at Sony Music via Integra – HEYS Recruitment (2021-06 – 2021-07)

• Logistics management: Detailed organization and implementation around the building according to the building plan
• Directive communication: Escorting delivery operatives to the loading bay and leading them to appropriate drop-off areas.

Hotel Refurbishment at Paton Developments via HEYS Recruitment (2019-05 – 2019-07)

• Organisational skills: Responsibility for the distribution of furniture, tiles, flooring, and other materials to the hotel rooms
• Allocation and attention to detail: Management of resource storage within the building and trusted with controlling external storage
• Communication and Teamwork: Working as a team to resolve health and safety issues within the site as well as storage problems as well as local environment improvement.

Voluntary working at Anatolian Cultural Feet (2018-09)

• Handling and managing orders and payments: Took part in cooking bakery and selling them at a community festival.
• Customer communication: Expressing the community culture to others who were interested in taking part
• Controlling: Stage management and organization of seating
• Supervisory skills: Security Duty responsible for preventing people from accessing the stage.

PGCE in Secondary Teaching for Computer Science – London Metropolitan University (2023 – 2024)

Upper Second-Class Degree in Computer Network Security – University of Westminster (2018 – 2021)

BTEC IT Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT – Sir George Monoux college (2016 – 2018)

GCSE in Multiple subjects – Park View Secondary School (2011 – 2016)