IT Infrastructure Specialist & Systems Engineer
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Professional Summary: Alan Aird Findlay is an accomplished IT Infrastructure Specialist and Systems Engineer with over a decade of experience in leading IT infrastructure design and management. Specializing in enterprise, educational, and e-commerce systems within the food production industry, Alan’s expertise encompasses Microsoft technologies, Aruba, WINTEL, UNIX, and Linux systems. His background is solidified with virtualization, cloud platforms like Docker and AWS, and public cloud services.
Known for leading small, skilled engineering teams, Alan has a proven track record in high-stakes environments, delivering customer-facing services to large user bases. His strength lies in developing solutions that balance performance, stability, and security, backed by excellent communication skills that ensure effective collaboration with engineers, PMs, stakeholders, and C-suite executives.
Senior IT Systems Analyst Debenham High School (March 2023 – Present)
Dual - British & South African
Fluent in English, German, Zulu, and Afrikaans
Full - Categories AM, A, B, BE, B1, C, CE, C1, C1E, CE
Passionate about family time, climbing, and endurance sports. Active competitor in triathlon events, including Ironman and Challenge series. Certified triathlon coach, contributing to club coaching and event management. Member of Bishops Stortford Running Club, Dunmow Triathlon Club, England Athletics, and British Triathlon Federation.
Dedicated volunteer at a local animal rescue shelter, providing DIY and building maintenance, and constructing new facilities for the cattery. Volunteer manager at rural YHA hostels in the Lake District, responsible for DIY, building maintenance, and client management.
Extensive IT career spanning from 1984 to 2001 in South Africa, transitioning to the UK where I have continued in both permanent and contract roles within IT, focusing on London and rural UK areas.
