Michael Foster

Michael Foster has extensive work experience in the field of information technology. Michael started their career in 2010 as an ICT Availability Engineer at Xentrall Shared Services ICT. Michael then worked as an ICT Server Support Officer and Assistant Technical Architect at Xentrall Shared Services, where they gained experience in virtualization projects and storage area network solutions. In 2012, Michael joined InnovTech Limited as a Director, specializing in designing, implementing, and supporting complex ICT solutions. In 2016, they became an Infrastructure Manager at Bulkhaul Ltd, where they oversaw the procurement and management of various infrastructure components, including virtual environments, servers, storage, and backup systems. Michael later held the position of Head of Information Technology at Bulkhaul Ltd, Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort, Middlesbrough FC, and MFC Foundation. Michael'sresponsibilities in these roles included managing IT infrastructures, backup systems, and Windows and Linux environments. Throughout their career, Michael has demonstrated expertise in enterprise architectures and providing necessary support to ensure stable and efficient ICT infrastructures.

Michael Foster attended Teesside University from 2002 to 2004, where they obtained an HND in I.T. Prior to that, they studied at Hartlepool College of Further Education from 1998 to 2000 and earned a GNVQ Advanced in I.T. In addition to their degrees, Michael has obtained several certifications in various IT-related fields, including AXIS Certified Professional, 3CX Certified Engineer, MCSA: Office 365, Meraki CMNA, Nimble Technical Professional, SimpliVity Certified Professional, VMware Partner Sales Training, VMware Partner Technical Training, and Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE).