About / CV
Microsoft 365 & modern workplace engineer
Microsoft 365 and modern workplace engineer with a strong foundation in cloud administration, PowerShell automation, and end-to-end project delivery across managed-service environments. Currently leading multi-tenant M365 migrations, Intune endpoint management and SharePoint/OneDrive engineering for a portfolio of Australian clients. I combine deep technical capability with strong client-facing communication - translating complex Microsoft cloud concepts for non-technical stakeholders, handling escalations, and producing end-user training assets. My background spans UK government-classified MSP environments through to Australian utilities and corporate IT.
Core technical skills
What I work with
Microsoft 365
Identity & Access
Endpoint Management
Automation & Scripting
Migration & Projects
Security & Compliance
Infrastructure
Tooling & Other
Professional experience
Career timeline
IT Support Technician
Mar 2026 - PresentModern workplace engineering and systems administration across a multi-tenant managed services portfolio - clients spanning construction & infrastructure advisory, manufacturing, technology distribution, professional services, the performing arts, financial services and consumer retail.
- Leading the end-to-end OneDrive to SharePoint migration for a major construction & infrastructure advisory client - a large-scale, multi-site migration built on custom Graph PowerShell tooling, with a full permission audit and end-user training.
- Designed and deployed a custom Cursor IDE rollout under WDAC enforcement - signed MSIX with a Cursor-specific WDAC supplemental policy (Anysphere publisher signer rule), deployed via Intune as a line-of-business app, with full Defender exclusion and detection rules.
- Administer M365 across multiple tenants - Exchange Online (mail flow, tenant allow/block, message trace), SharePoint/OneDrive, Teams, Purview (eDiscovery, content searches, email purges) and Conditional Access.
- Manage cross-tenant scenarios - B2B guest access, GDAP via Partner Center, cross-tenant access policy design, and mailbox-delegation workarounds.
- Built PowerShell tooling for bulk operations - Copilot license assignment, tenant-wide send-volume analysis, mailbox auditing and OneDrive content discovery.
- Investigated and responded to security incidents - suspected BEC, phishing triage, spoofed DocuSign campaigns and elevated-privilege requests - recommending least-privilege alternatives.
- Filled the IT controls section of a client FY26 ASA315 external audit - 21 controls across 6 systems with evidence-backed responses.
IT Technical Support Specialist (Contract)
Feb 2026 - Mar 2026L1/L2 technical support across Inghams Group operations in Australia and New Zealand, supporting a workforce spanning office, manufacturing and field environments.
- Triaged and resolved incidents across Windows endpoints, M365 services, Active Directory and core business applications.
- Worked within an established ITSM environment, maintaining accurate ticket records and adhering to SLA targets in a high-volume enterprise setting.
IT Project Engineer (Contract)
Oct 2024 - Feb 2026Victorian Government-owned water corporation serving a large population across the south-east. Engaged as project engineer on the enterprise-wide Lifecycle Refresh Program.
- Coordinated end-to-end delivery of the enterprise Lifecycle Refresh Program - planning, scheduling, deployment and stakeholder coordination.
- Managed the Windows 10 → Windows 11 upgrade across all business devices with minimal disruption.
- Oversaw the full device lifecycle - asset tracking, stock management, logistics and decommissioning.
- Developed automation scripts to streamline build and imaging, reducing manual workload and improving consistency.
- Acted as primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing status updates and ensuring high client satisfaction.
Service Desk Deputy Shift Leader
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024UK MSP delivering secure hosting to public and private sectors, processing UK Government Security Classifications. ISO-certified, ITIL-aligned, 24/7 service desk and security operations.
- Provided operational leadership, acting as deputy Shift Leader during peak periods and absences.
- Coached the Service Desk team to consistently meet performance standards.
- Managed and coordinated Major Incidents - timely customer communication and effective cross-team resolution.
- Held multiple UKSV (UK Security Vetting) clearance levels, enabling work in UK Government classified environments.
Service Desk Analyst
Jun 2022 - Jan 2024First point of contact for internal and external customers across a UK Government MSP environment, handling calls, emails and tickets to ITIL standards.
- Logged, categorised and prioritised incidents to defined SLA and KPI targets.
- Resolved a wide range of technical issues at first contact using SOPs and structured troubleshooting.
- Identified root causes promptly to minimise downtime and contributed quality/efficiency improvements.
Certifications & education
In progress
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner (Version 7)
Completed
- Level 3 Information Communications Technician - Azure Cloud Support Specialist V2 Apprenticeship (QA Ltd, 2022-2024)
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity (New College Swindon, 2020-2022) - Pass
- LinkedIn Learning - Project Management Foundations; Getting Started as a Project Coordinator
- Certified Fire Marshall (British Red Cross, current); Certified First Aider (British Red Cross)
Security clearance
Multiple UKSV (UK Security Vetting) clearance levels - held during Prolinx tenure for work in UK Government classified environments.