Paul Copley

Hmmm time to move to Linux?

Greater Brighton and Hove Area

About

As a passionate technology enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek at heart, I’m always eager to expand my knowledge of emerging trends and technologies. I consider myself a problem-solver who is always looking for efficient and optimal solutions. Over the years, I have honed my skills in rethinking issues and approaching them from a logical and fresh perspective. This has helped me develop efficient and versatile workflows for myself and my colleagues. And if you’re looking for someone who can make you laugh while solving your tech problems (Have you tried switching if off and on again?), look no further!

Experience

  • IT Technician at Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Sixth Form
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Configuration Technician at Amplicon Liveline Ltd
    Aug 2023 - Feb 2024 · 7 mos

  • IT Support Technician at Counterpoint Mtc Ltd
    Jan 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Onboarding, maintaining and administering multiple Apple Mac endpoint assets, network storage devices and backup solutions for clients and internally. Developing and exploring software deployment workflows for use with MDM platforms such as Addigy and Jamf. This includes creating, supporting and testing scripts for software deployment such as corporate security tools, VPN’s, MS365 Suite etc. Leading the development and updating in-house created software. Assessing and investigating reported software and hardware problems from clients via support portal, emails and monitoring services, to resolve issues while adhering to SLA’s. Maintaining clear documentation for software deployment methods and general processes. Performing hardware repairs and upgrades on Apple computers, while adhering to correct operating procedures.

  • Warehouse Operator at Larsson & Jennings
    Oct 2016 - Nov 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Apple Macintosh Technician at Fixio
    Sep 2013 - Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Assessing and repairing an array of Apple computers and portable devices thorough analysis and investigation of hardware and software. Serving and supporting customers via phones, email or in person on a daily basis, e.g. Composing insurance quotations, Answering queries. Managing workshop and staff on a daily basis including sourcing and maintaining stock levels of retail items and system components This job role is the same as when I was previously working for Solutions Inc but with more freedom to work outside of Apple's regulations