Andrew Bunning

Andrew Bunning has a diverse work experience in the IT industry. Andrew started their career as a Field Service Engineer at Technology Services Group (TSG) in 2007 and then went on to work as an IT Manager at Campbell Miller (Tools) Ltd. from 2008 to 2011. At Campbell Miller, they were responsible for supporting hardware and software, managing staff, rebuilding infrastructure, and implementing network security.

From 2011 to 2013, Andrew worked at Amor Group, where they held various roles including Acting Wintel and Messaging Team Leader and Technical Project Manager. In these roles, they collaborated with customers and third-party providers, documented customer requirements, designed and implemented virtual desktop infrastructure solutions, and provided desktop support services.

Andrew then joined Lockheed Martin UK as an Infrastructure Consultant, where they provided technical assurance and governance on large public services accounts/projects. Andrew also advised colleagues on technical infrastructure capabilities and requirements and assisted with IT strategy.

In 2015, Andrew joined Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Lead Infrastructure Engineer, managing the technical and project management aspects of migrating a large public services organization to a cloud-hosted platform. Andrew provided technical governance for workplace domains and presented project plans to senior stakeholders.

From 2016 to 2017, Andrew worked as a Solution Architect at Trustmarque (Part of Capita plc), where they provided governance for low-level designs and implementation and worked on the workplace services of the workplace services components migration project.

Andrew then moved on to Visionware in 2017 as a Solution Architect, and their role involved providing technical assurance, governance, and advice on IT strategy for large public services accounts/projects.

From 2018 to 2021, Andrew worked at Proact IT UK as a Cloud Solution Architect/Pre-sales Consultant. In this role, they promoted the benefits of public cloud providers, designed standard service offerings, supported the creation of product service brochures, delivered public cloud engagements to customers, and supported customers with automating services using infrastructure as code.

Most recently, Andrew joined Sword ITS in 2021 as a Cloud Platform Practice Lead. Andrew is responsible for leading the practice's cloud platform initiatives and solutions architecture.

In 2023, Andrew is expected to join FSP as a Solutions Architect.

Overall, Andrew Bunning has gained extensive experience in various IT roles, with a focus on cloud solutions architecture, infrastructure management, and project coordination.

Andrew Bunning completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science from the University of Glasgow, which they attended from 1997 to 2002. Prior to attending university, they went to Banchory Academy, though no specific degree or field of study is provided for this period.

In terms of additional certifications, Andrew obtained various Microsoft certifications throughout their career. Andrew became a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows Server 2012 in August 2013, and a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) in Windows Server 2008 in October 2012. Andrew also received certifications such as MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, MS: Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations, and MCSA Windows Server 2012. Additionally, they obtained certifications in ITIL V3 Foundation in IT Service Management and Dell Certified Systems Expert (DCSE) in 2010 and 2006, respectively. Before that, they obtained CompTIA Certified Professional (A+ and Network+) certifications in April 2006. In 2004, they received a Certificate in Risk Management, though the institution is not specified.

More recently, Andrew has sought certification in various Microsoft Azure specialties. Andrew became a Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate in June 2021, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate in August 2022, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert in February 2023. Andrew is also planning to obtain the AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions certification in February 2023.

It should be noted that no specific details regarding the duration or institutions for the certifications obtained after 2021 are provided.