Andy Barnes

Im Andy Barnes, an IT professional specializing in virtualisation, servers and storage. Specifically VMware vSphere. You may know me for my VMware virtualisation website VMadmin.co.uk which has become increasingly popular amongst VMware and server admins.

My core skills cover the planning, implemention, support and maintenance of VMware, Microsoft, Citrix and Linux server technologies.

Certifications:

  • VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 (VCP4)
  • VMware Certified Professional on Virtual Infrastructure 3 (VCP3)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator (MCITP)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (MCTS)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (MCTS)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure (MCTS)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7 Configuring (MCTS)
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  • Trend Micro Certified Security Professional (TCSP)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science - Software Development, Games Computing BSc (Hons)

Awards:

  • VMware vExpert Award 2009

For detailed information on my work history and CV please contact me.

Work History:

I am currently working as a Senior Infrastructure Officer in Local Government.

Prior to this, Systems Administrator and Deputy Systems Security Officer for Barbon Insurance Services Limited (previously Erinaceous Insurance Services).

And prior to that, IT Support Technician for Miller Brothers Electrical Limited.

Being enthusiastic about what I do has lead me to work on several projects outside of work. Here is some details of what I have worked on. I host and manage all the websites I have created.

Virtualization and Server Blog:

VMadmin.co.uk How To Guides, Help, Tips and Info on VMware, Microsoft, Citrix and Linux technologies. Content is continually added as I test senarios in my lab environment. I created the design, it also makes use of an open source CMS. VMware awarded me with the VMware vExpert Award 2009 for helping the virtualisation community and running this website.

Websites:

Dream Home Decorating Dream Home Decorating provides interior and exterior decorating services for domestic and commercial properties. Designed and Hosted by myself for a decorating business.

T Roberts Plumbing Services Providing a quality service at realistic prices in the Lincolnshire, North Lincs and South Yorkshire area. Designed and Hosted by myself for a plumbing business.

Elizabeth Barnes Make-Up Artist. Designed and Hosted by myself for a family member.

WanIP IP Information. Designed and Hosted by myself as a useful tool for admins to confirm their public IP address being used.

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