David Patterson

David Patterson has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years in the field of IT and network engineering. David has held various roles in different companies, showcasing their expertise and skills in network security, IT management, and technical leadership.

Most recently, David worked at VirtualArmour as a SOC Team Lead, responsible for leading a team in ensuring the security of the company's network. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Network Security Engineer and Network Security Engineer at the same company.

Before joining VirtualArmour, David worked as a Network Engineer at North Yorkshire Police, where they provided network support for the organization.

In 2018, David was an IT Manager at CA Group Limited, responsible for managing the IT requirements of the company. David supervised a team of three IT staff and oversaw the maintenance of servers, network, security, telephones, and critical software.

David also worked at De La Rue as a Senior IT Network Engineer and IT Network Engineer. In this role, they supported and maintained a complex secure network, adhering to strict availability requirements and following ITIL standards.

Prior to that, David was a Technical Team Leader at TSG. Their responsibilities included managing a team of Technical Consultants and working on network-focused projects. David installed and configured solutions such as routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.

At Atos, David served as a Lead Network Engineer, working on projects for various accounts. David collaborated with network architects and project managers to design and implement network solutions.

Before joining Atos, David worked as a Network Support Manager at Durham Constabulary. David managed a team responsible for supporting and maintaining the police force's WAN and LAN infrastructure, network security, and server systems.

David started their career as a Client Services Officer at Durham County Council, where they handled network performance, configuration, and troubleshooting. David also provided support for Lotus Notes and PABX systems.

Their first job in the IT industry was as an ICT Support Officer at St Cuthberts Care, where they provided support for around 75 users in a Windows LAN and wireless networking environment.

David's work experience also includes a brief stint as a Helpdesk Agent at twenty4help.

Overall, David Patterson has a strong background in IT and network engineering, with a proven track record of successfully managing and supporting various network infrastructures and systems.

David Patterson's education history includes a Single Honours Degree in Computer Science from Newcastle University, which they obtained from 1999 to 2002. Before that, they attended South Tyneside College from 1997 to 1999, although no degree or field of study is specified for this period. In addition to their formal education, David has obtained several certifications. This includes the Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner certification from Prince in February 2009, the Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise) certification from Cisco in September 2008, and the Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos) certification from Juniper Networks in September 2021. David also holds the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification from Cisco in February 2006, and several Cisco Specialist certifications in enterprise networking. Furthermore, they have various certifications in ITIL, including ITIL V3 Intermediate Certificate in Planning, Protection & Optimization, ITIL V3 Service Operation in the Lifecycle, ITIL Version 3 Foundation, and ITILV3 Intermediate.