Travis Fowler

Systems Administrator
[email protected]

About Me

Systems Administrator with over six years of experience managing critical systems in fast-paced corporate environments. Skilled in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server administration, enterprise networking, virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox, Docker), and automation. Proven record of maintaining high-availability environments and resolving incidents efficiently.

Experience

Project Systems Administrator
Nov 2024 – Present
  • Administer Linux servers (Ubuntu, CentOS) with patching, upgrades, and log monitoring via Splunk
  • Configure and support Jira (Cloud & On-Premise) and Confluence with Active Directory and Okta integration
  • Produce business-critical reports and dashboards using SSRS
  • Develop automation scripts using JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, and JQL
IT Support / Systems Administrator
Nov 2020 – Nov 2024
  • Managed IT operations for 550+ local users and supported 4,000+ staff globally
  • Maintained SaaS environments including Google Workspace, Active Directory, and Slack
  • Performed IT Manager duties in lieu of the IT Manager for multiple office locations
  • Implemented automation through Airtable, reducing manual workload and optimising IT processes
  • Managed Cyber Essentials certification and hybrid-cloud services across EMEA and the Americas
  • Provided Mac and Windows support, procurement, and vendor management
IT Support
Feb 2019 – Oct 2020
  • ISO27001 compliance, bringing Windows Server in line with standards
  • Support, configuration, and BAU for Active Directory, Office 365, and Cisco Meraki networking (LAN/WAN, VLANs)
  • Managed Paxton access control systems
  • IT Operations and incident support during critical periods (out of hours)

Technical Skills

Infrastructure

  • VMware vSphere
  • Hyper-V
  • Proxmox
  • Docker
  • VPS Hosting

Networking & Security

  • DNS, DHCP, VLANs
  • Firewalls
  • Cisco Meraki, UniFi
  • Active Directory
  • Okta Integration

Cloud & SaaS

  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • Azure
  • JumpCloud
  • InTune, Jamf Pro

Automation & Tools

  • Jira, Confluence
  • Bash Scripting
  • PowerShell
  • Airtable, Zapier
  • SharePoint

Education

90 Credit Diploma in IT Practitioners (Level 3) – Pass
2017 – 2018
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing
2016 – 2017

Personal Projects

  • ▹ Running a personal home lab with Ubuntu Server, Docker, and network shares
  • ▹ Managing virtualisation, backups, and self-hosted containerised environments
  • ▹ Networking experiments with VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPN configurations
  • ▹ Ongoing professional development through technical courses and certifications

Get the Full CV

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