Hi, I'm Jacob 👋 Systems Administrator

Merging cutting-edge technology with creative production across education and entertainment industries

12+
Schools Supported
500+
Systems Managed
100+
Events Produced

About Me

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IT Professional

Systems Administrator managing IT infrastructure across a multi-academy trust of 12 schools in Chesterfield. I specialize in network administration, system maintenance, and strategic technology planning for educational environments.

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Creative Technician

Passionate about theatre production and live events through DSL Productions. I bring technical expertise to creative projects, working on lighting design, sound engineering, and stage management.

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Dual Expertise

My unique combination of IT infrastructure knowledge and creative production skills allows me to approach challenges from both analytical and artistic perspectives, delivering innovative solutions.

Skills & Expertise

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Systems Administration

Network Management Cloud Services User IT Support User Training Infrastructure Planning Disaster Recovery Planning Advanced Project Work
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Technical Skills

Windows Server Active Directory Virtualization Security Protocols Backup Systems Hardware Deployment Cloud Enviroments 365/Google Administration & Management
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Theatre Production

Lighting Design Sound Engineering Stage Management Event Production Technical Direction Live Events

Professional Experience

Current Position Active

Systems Administrator

Multi-Academy Trust • Chesterfield

Leading IT infrastructure management across 12 educational institutions (3 secondary, 9 primary schools). Responsible for network administration, system security, user support, hardware deployment, and strategic technology initiatives serving thousands of students and staff. Line management to multiple 1st line Technicians.

🏫 12 Schools 👥 3000+ Users 🔧 Infrastructure Management 👥 Line Management
Previous Role

IT Infrsatructure Analyst

General & Medical Healthcate • Peterborough

1st, 2nd and 3rd Line IT Infrastructure support for over 100+ users across 3 offices in Peterborough, London and Guernsey. Provided 24/7 on-call support for users across the company. Assisted with technical upgrades as well as equiptment replacements where needed. Assisted with new efficiencies and projects within the company. .

🏫 Multi Office Support 👥 100+ Users 🔧 1st, 2nd & 3rd Line Support
Previous Role

Senior IT Technician

IT Services • Ken Stimpson Academy (Formally Community School)

Provided 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support for all Staff and Students within the School. Senior technician with a 1st line technician partially line managed by myself. 2nd Departmental responsibility when the Technical Services manager was absent. Assisted with all Infrastructure Upgrades and Technicalitys where required.

🏫 12 Schools 👥 3000+ Users 🔧 Infrastructure Management 👥 Line Management

Projects & Achievements

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Multi-School Infrastructure

Comprehensive IT ecosystem management across 12 schools, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient technology access for educational excellence.

🌐 Network Admin 🔒 Security
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Lighting & Sound Design

Professional technical design for theatre productions and live events, creating immersive experiences through innovative lighting and audio solutions.

🎵 Audio 💫 Lighting
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System Optimization

Led critical infrastructure upgrades improving performance, security protocols, and user experience across educational environments.

⚡ Performance 📊 Analytics
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Coding & Development

Prodly scripted multiple solutions for production enviroments along with coded many personal projects

💻 Coding 🔧 Development

My CV

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Contact Me or DSL Productions

Need to contact me regarding any of the following? Email me below. Alternatively, contact DSL Productions for event solutions