lynn_sagar - Keele University

School of Medicine

Lynn Sagar

ICT Services Manager 

email: l.r.sagar@hfac.keele.ac.uk

LinkedIn Profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/lynnsagar

Location 1: Tuesday/Friday:

Keele University School of Medicine
UGMS2 Keele Campus
Room 0.07
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG
Tel: + 44 (0)1782 733658

Location 2: Monday/Wednesday AM/Thursday:

Keele University School of Medicine
Clinical Education Centre
Room SF03
University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Newcastle Road
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
Tel: +44 (0)1782 556641

Key Professional Skills and Attributes:

• Business Technologist
• Key supplier negotiation
• Project Management (PMI Trained)
• Technical Architecture and Administration of MS Windows Server 2003/2000/NT4
• Extensive management experience/management of technical teams
• IT and technical abilities backed up by solid experience and qualifications              
• Proven communication and presentation skills
• Advanced customer service experience
• Currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Computer Science (evenings)

Current Position Main Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of  IT/AV Technicians across multiple sites to provide total support for The School of Medicine and The School of Nursing & Midwifery in their respective Desktop IT/In-house Microsoft Windows 2003 servers and Audio Visual and Video Conferencing systems requirements
• ‘Hands-On’ support of staff and students in their use of IT & AV Systems
• Providing forward planning for the acquisition and installation of new systems, software and equipment as required
• Budgetary responsibilities, external supplier negotiation, project initiation, planning and implementation
• Responsibility for the set up and management of video conferencing equipment and live video links (IP & ISDN)


Main areas of personal interest in Technology:

• Networking and communications
• Video networking and the delivery of learning over live links
• Mobile technologies and applications
• Audio-Visual systems, in particular, sound technologies

Professional/Technical/IT Qualifications and Training:


2009/2010. Staffordshire University:

Cisco Certified Network Associate – Level 1 (CCNA1)

2003. Parity Training Limited:

• Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
• Designing Security for Microsoft Networks.
• Deploying and managing Microsoft Security and Acceleration Server 2000.
• Updating support skills from Microsoft Windows NT4 to the Windows Server 2003 family.
• Installing, administering and configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional.


2002. Parity Training Limited:

• PMI Project Management Professional.
• Information Systems Project Management.
• Project Planning and Control Using MS Project '98.

1998. Comtec Limited (Certified Microsoft Training Company):

Microsoft Certified Professional Qualifications:

• Implementing and Supporting NT4.0 Server (MCP Qualified).
• Implementing and supporting NT4.0 Workstation (MCP Qualified).

1992. Telford College of Arts and Technology, Telford, Shropshire:

• RSA Computer Literacy and Information Technology (Passed with a Distinction).

Vocational Qualifications/Training:

 

2010. Institute of Leadership and Management (Via Keele University Centre for Professional Development)

ILM - Level 3 (Qualified)

2007 - 2009. Keele University Internal Training & Courses:

• Using The Journals/Inter-Departmental Transfers (Keele Management Information System)
• PAT Testing Certificate (Keele Campus)
• Introduction To Purchase Ordering (Keele Management Information System)
• Advanced Purchase Ordering (Keele Management Information System)
• Recruitment Selection
• Assessment, Respondus And Gradebook
• Reference Manager (Library Systems)
• Introduction To SCIMS/SITS/eVision (Keele Student Management System)
• Appraiser Training
• Supporting Staff
• Leading Dispersed Teams
• Financing Within Higher Education
• Supporting Disabled Students In Teaching And Learning
• Introduction To The Financial Enquiry System
• Core Sessions 1 and 2: Working In A University


1999. New College, Wellington, Shropshire (evening classes):

• BTEC Higher National Certificate: Music Production.


1986 - 1987. RMC Group (Great Mills DIY), Southern England:

• R.M.C. Group Certificate of Management (Qualified).


University Education:

1983 - 1986. University of Liverpool (C.F.Mott Campus)/Lancaster University:

• BA (Hons) Sociology (Major)/Psychology/Mental Illness & Mental Handicap (Minor)


Grammar School Education:

1976 - 1983. Adams’ Grammar School, Newport, Shropshire:
                  
• 8 GCE ‘O’ Levels (Cambridge Board)                 
• 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels (Cambridge Board & Joint Matriculation Board)                
• Aerial Navigation Certificate (Combined Cadet Force, RAF Section)                
• Aerodynamics and Propulsion Systems (Combined Cadet Force, RAF Section)

Currently Studying:


2008 - Present. Staffordshire University (Part-time):

• Master’s Degree In Computer Science (MSc)
Modules studies so far:


CE00214-M: Mobile Computer Communications Systems
CE00228-M: Managing Multimedia Systems
CE00227-M: Applied Network Systems and Technologies
CE54008-M: Business Process Re-engineering With Information Technology

Languages:

• Basic conversational and written French.
• A smattering of German
• A strong interest in Japanese (just starting to learn a few words)

Personal Profile and Interests:

Born in London, England I have had the good fortune to live and work in a wide variety of locations within the UK including The Channel Islands, Southend, London, Southampton, Newport, Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol.

I am passionate about music, travel, exciting technology and well written Science Fiction.

A few of my favourite things include:

- Watching a quality, futuristic movie with my Fiancee while enjoying a fabulous Indian meal
- Travelling to another country, hiring a car and exploring
- Live music shared with friends
- Shakespeare with the RSC….big shows or small tours…..always wonderful
- North America, especially Toronto, Vancouver and Boston.
- France, especially Paris and Brittany.