Curriculum Vitae

David Grundy

A highly knowledgeable and responsible person with the expertise to deliver high level information technology services. A good listener excelling in customer support who can be relied upon to get the job done in a timely manner. Enjoys working as part of a team and on own initiative. Works effectively with people of all levels. Excellent analytical and research skills.

CAREER SUMMARY:

United States Naval Health Clinic, Ruislip, Middlesex 1994 - 2006
Closed on 29th September 2006 with relocation of services to United States Naval Hospital Naples.
Information Technology Specialist
Successfully completed Windows NT Installation & Administration Course given by United States Navy in Norfolk, Virginia.
Managed information systems helpdesk support and training for healthcare personnel.
Winner of two Civilian of the Year awards and regular bonus payments.
Ensured continuous user access to required software applications for 90+ users, 10 Servers and 100+ Client systems in London, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland and Germany.
Protected data via regular tape backups. Made automatic security updates for Windows, Office and antivirus programs, using Windows SUS and Symantec managed server.
Installed and supported operating systems such as Unix, Windows 2003, 2000 and XP, Microsoft Exchange Server, the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Publisher, and a vast number of United States Navy programs.
Installed a broad range of hardware including servers, PCs, routers, switches, mobile devices, voicemail systems, fax modems, print servers and printers from vendors such as Dell, IBM, Cicso, Hewlett Packard, Epson, Palm and Blackberry.
Wrote, developed and maintained organization intranet in HTML.
Enabled dental x-rays by installing new digital radiology network server and eight client PCs.
Improved senior management decisions by submitting reports on data extracted with Business Objects software from healthcare databases on a Unix server.
Helped remote sites with no local expertise by making regular visits.

United States Coast Guard, Hanover Square, London 1989 – 1994
Office closed in 1995 with facilities transferred to host nations
Computer Specialist
Successfully completed Regional System Manager Course given by the United States Coast Guard Training Centre in Petaluma, California.
Managed information resources in support of Long Range Aid to Navigation (LORAN-C) services in Europe.
Ensured continuous user access to required software applications for 100+ users in London, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Iceland.
Protected data via regular tape backups
Saved $100,000 by observing and changing hardware maintenance procedures.
Installed, configured and supported Unisys modular workstation hardware and CTOS software used by
United States Coast Guard
Implemented sharing of data and electronic mail by setting up a network.
Ensured better writing standards by improving correspondence macros.
Increased user knowledge by distributing daily computer tips.
Created and developed inventory database to manage hardware.
Helped remote sites with no local expertise by making regular visits.

Wootton Jeffreys Systems Ltd, Brookwood, Surrey 1989
Software Consultant
Created and developed commercial management accountancy software.
Boosted company revenue by supporting remote customers.
Improved senior management decisions by producing data reports with Primos Report
Generator program.
Wrote programs and subroutines in Fortran and Primos CPL.

Pembroke School, Pembrokeshire, Wales 1988
Teacher
Taught mathematics to secondary school pupils.
Taught information technology to secondary school pupils.
Coached rugby union to secondary school boys.
Founded an after school computer club.

James Walker & Co Limited, Woking, Surrey 1985-87
Technical Officer
Provided technical support for company manufacturing and supplying seals, gaskets, packing, anti-vibration and noise dampening materials.
Saved thousands of pounds by creating dBaseIII+ database for steel mould dimensions, which eliminated unnecessary duplication of moulds.
Wrote standard enabling company to manufacture customized seals.
Provided technical data required for quotes made to customers.
Improved company’s future profits by testing new materials.

Earlier Career
Summer camp counsellor (1987 & 1988), computer operator (1985), research assistant (1984-85), quality control technician (1983), kitchen porter (1983), life assurance clerk (1983), sales assistant (1982-83), dustman (1979), laboratory assistant (1979), and swimming pool attendant (1978).

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

Uxbridge College                                                                                            2006
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
University College of Swansea, University of Wales                                         1987-88
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) teaching Mathematics and Physical Education
University of Surrey                                                                                      1983-84
Master of Science in Nuclear Technology
University of Surrey                                                                                      1978-82
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Included a 1 year placement (1980 – 1981) in industry with African Explosives & Chemical Industries Limited (AECI Ltd), Sasolburg, South Africa
Pembroke School                                                                                            1971-78
Ordinary Levels including Mathematics and English and 3 Advanced Levels in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

INTERESTS
Watching sport, running, swimming, cinema, guitar, investments, family history, writing, fantasy football.