Ryan James Davies
Infrastructure Engineer
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About
With 12 years of IT experience and a strong specialisation in modern device management and endpoint security, I architect and deliver End User Compute (EUC) solutions that enhance security, productivity and maintain collaboration across the business. Proficient in Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, and Azure Virtual Desktop, I leverage automation—such as Azure Runbooks, Logic Apps, and custom scripting to streamline BAU processes to increase efficiency for the business. I act as a technical escalation point, giving insights and ideas into the further development of IT environments.
Experience
Infrastructure Engineer - Lyons Seafoods - Warmminster
(2019-12)
- Architecting, Deploying and Managing Microsoft Intune and enforcing security best practices.
- Configuring autopilot to streamline device setups for end users and IT.
- Deploying and maintaining AVD hosts for secure third-party access.
- Software Packaging and Deployment, leveraging PowerShell and PSADT to automate silent background installation and upgrades.
- Creating Hybrid Automations using Runbooks and Logic Apps to automate BAU and Business Processes.
- Administering Entra ID and identity protection policies.
- Hardening server and endpoint security using Microsoft Defender, adhering to strict security best practices.
- Patching 3rd-party software, Windows OS via Intune and Azure Update Manager.
- Managing factory floor display screens using Raspberry Pis and PiSignage.
- Serving as a technical escalation point and mentoring the helpdesk team.
- Writing and maintaining process documentation and policies.
3rd Line Support Engineer - Edit Agency - Bath
(2019-02)
- Overseeing Veeam 365 and onsite backups.
- Monthly WSUS server patching and system upgrades.
- Managing supplier relations, exploring new technologies.
- Serving as an escalation point for 1st and 2nd line teams.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- Administering Cisco ASA, Aironet, and Meraki APs.
- Contributing to various projects including domain migrations and data center maintenance.
- Utilizing Zabbix for server issue alerts and resolution.
2nd Line Support Engineer - Edit Agency - Bath
(2018-03 - 2019-02)
- Software deployment via PDQ and managing Veeam backups.
- SharePoint management.
- Collaborating within a 200-employee Service Desk team.
- Troubleshooting workstations and servers.
- Providing system knowledge to the service desk.
I.T Technician - Response One Ltd - Bath
(2016-01 - 2018-03)
- Daily checks and maintenance.
- Building computers and managing equipment orders.
- Providing 1st and 2nd line support to 100 employees.
- Server maintenance and support.
Apprentice I.T Technician - Response One Ltd - Bath
(2014-12 - 2016-01)
- Troubleshooting and resolving 1st Line Support Tickets.
- Managing service desk and IT equipment setup.
