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Unfortunately due university examinations, I am unable to take on work from new clients until 21/06/12.

01 Profile

I'm a former PPE and current MSci (Hons) Computer Science Innovation scholar at Lancaster University. I am also a seasoned Linux systems architect specialising in virtualisation. I am based in Lancaster, in the Northwest of England.

If you're having problems with your Linux servers, I'm here to help. I work quickly, only charge for time spent actually fixing things and speak plain, native english. Best of all, I can usually get started straight away and have your job completed within a few minutes.

My name: James Todd
Call me: +44 (0) 7713 566 917
Email me: [email protected]
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02 Services

I have experience in a variety of roles, so I will be happy to help you with a number of things.

Quick Fixes

If you have a minor problem on your server that can be fixed within 30 minutes, I will charge a flat fee of £15.

Consultancy

This includes any one-off jobs you may wish to enlist my help for. They will usually be started straight away and completed fairly quickly. My fee is £25.00 per hour, in advance. I do not charge if I am unable to complete the work, nor do I charge for any research time or data transfer time.

Manchester Remote Hands

I am within driving distance of Manchester Science Park (Telecity), Melbourne and M247 (IceColo) and with the authorisation of your data centre, can work on a call-out basis to fix server and network problems on-site. My fee is £25.00 + £25.00 per hour spent on site.

Helpdesk Support

I have considerable experience with online helpdesks and taking customer calls. For web hosting companies who cannot afford to hire a full time systems administrator or have other commitments during the day, I will deal with any escalations on your help desk for 40 minutes per day, 5 days a week. My fee is £200.00 per month.

03 Education

Lancaster University (2011-2016 (Expected))

MSci (Hons) Computer Science Innovation with a minor in Mathematics. The Innovation course is the School's most rigorous and highly contested course with a heavy emphasis on research.

Lancaster University (2010-2011 (Unfinished))

BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Offered by a select number of universities in the UK this course offers a rigorous approach to social sciences.

King Edward VI School (2006-2008)

A-levels in French, Mathematics and Economics. All A-grades with full marks in several modules. Advanced Extension Award (Merit) in French.



04 Work Experience

Hosting Team Member, NuBlue (2012-Present)

Information to follow.

Managing Director, UKCloud Ltd (2009-2012)

I started the virtualised hosting brand in 2009 and developed it into a successful cloud hosting company, until it was acquired by the Internet giant Othello Tech in 2012.

Banker, HSBC Investments (2009-2010)

I was responsible for the transfer of knowledge between Leamington Spa and Southampton ICEs. I wrote the majority of the procedures for Banking and helped streamline many processes.

Negotiator, Fox and Sons Estate Agents (2009)

Working in the sales department of a busy local estate agent's office, it was my role to assist in the sale of real estate through the arrangement of viewings, mortgage advice and valuations.

Owner, VT6 Internet (2004-2008)

I started this hosting business when I was 14 which is what got me interested in Linux server administration. I can safely say I've learned a lot since.



05 References

If you like my work and would like to leave a comment, I will publish it here.



06 Skills

Just some of the software I have experience with!

Programming

C
Java
PHP
SQL
Linux Shell
HTML/CSS
Hosting Software

WHMCS/HostBill
Ubersmith
cPanel/Plesk/DA
Kayako
SolusVM/HyperVM
OnApp
Software Packages

Wordpress
phpBB
Invision Power
vBulletin
Magento
Joomla
Servers

Xen/OpenVZ/KVM
OpenVPN
Apache/Nginx
MySQL
Dovecot/Postfix
Sendmail

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