Michael Orton

Michael Orton has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the IT field. Michael started as an IT Technician at Banbury Academy in 2004 before becoming a Senior IT Technician. Michael then joined StarTraq (UK) Ltd as a Technical Support Engineer, where they supported and upgraded software and hardware. In 2011, they became the IT Manager at North Oxfordshire Academy, responsible for all aspects of IT. Michael joined Isotrak Ltd as a 3rd Line Support Team Leader and later became the 2nd and 3rd Line Support Team Leader. In 2017, they worked as a System Engineer at Elsevier before joining Paradigm Housing Group in 2018. At Paradigm, they held roles as Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Manager, and currently serves as the Head of IT Operations.

Michael Orton's education history includes several certifications and diploma programs. In 2015-2016, they attended LearnDirect and obtained a Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Management (QCF), focusing on management. Prior to that, in 2014 and 2010, they attended QA Ltd, although no specific degree or field of study information is provided for these years. In 2006, they attended ITS - Feda Ltd, again without any degree or field of study details.

In addition to their education, Michael Orton has obtained various certifications. In 2018, they received the ITIL v3 Foundation certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice. Between 2021 and 2023, they earned several Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.