IT Consultant Hire

1. Operational IT Support & Service Delivery (Managed Services)

A. Service Delivery & Governance

• SLA Management: Design and enforcement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Response Times and Resolution Times (TTR).
• ITIL Framework Proficiency:
  • Incident Management: Protocols for rapid service restoration.
  • Problem Management: Root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring incidents.
  • Change Management: CAB (Change Advisory Board) procedures for approving risky infrastructure changes.
• Client Success: Conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), translating technical metrics into business value for C-level clients, and providing “White Glove” executive support.
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining a Knowledge Base (IT Glue/Hudu), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Network Topology Diagrams.

B. Multi-Tiered Support Operations

• Tier 1 (Service Desk): Rapid triage and “First Call Resolution” (FCR) for user administration (Active Directory/M365), password resets, printer mapping, and basic software installation.
• Remote Support: Expert use of tools like Remote Utilities, TeamViewer, or SSH Tunnel for unattended and attended access.
• Tier 2 (Escalation & Field):
  • Deep Desktop Analysis: Debugging BSOD minidumps, fixing corrupted user profiles, and resolving complex Outlook/Teams connectivity issues.
  • Network Troubleshooting: Tracing cable faults, resolving IP conflicts, and configuring local switch ports/VLANs onsite.
• Tier 3 (Infrastructure & Projects):
  • Major Incident Management: Leading the response to critical server outages, ransomware attacks, or wide-area network failures.
  • Architectural Fixes: Rebuilding corrupted Exchange databases, migrating virtual machines (P2V/V2V), and advanced firewall rule auditing.
  • Legacy Support: Troubleshooting out-of-support OS (Windows 7/Server 2012) and proprietary line-of-business (LOB) applications.

C. RMM Engineering & Proactive Automation

• RMM Mastery: Advanced configuration of Remote Monitoring & Management platforms.
• Automation Scripting:
  • Writing PowerShell (Windows) and Bash (Linux) scripts for “Self-Healing” systems.
  • Automated software deployment (Chocolatey/Winget) and bloatware removal.
• Patch Management Strategy: Designing rollout strategies (Alpha/Beta/Production) for Software Updates.
• Predictive Health Monitoring: Configuring alert thresholds for CPU/RAM trends (not just spikes).
• RAID/Disk Monitoring: SMART data analysis to predict drive failure before data loss occurs.

D. IT Asset & Vendor Management

• Lifecycle Management: Tracking hardware age, warranty expiration dates (Dell Service Tags/HP Serials), and planning “Tech Refresh” cycles to replace aging fleet.
• SAM (Software Asset Management): Auditing license compliance for Microsoft 365, Adobe CC, and AutoCAD to prevent vendor fines.
• Vendor Liaison: Acting as the authorized technical contact for third-party vendors (ISPs, VoIP providers, SaaS tools) so the client never sits on hold.
• Procurement: Specifying hardware requirements (CAD workstations vs. Admin laptops) and managing supply chain logistics.

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2. Network Architecture, Installation & Physical Infrastructure

A. Physical Layer (Layer 1) & Structured Cabling

• Copper Infrastructure:
  • Design & Install: End-to-end installation of Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a (10GbE) shielded/unshielded/armoured cabling.
  • Certification: Proficiency with Fluke DSX CableAnalyzers for certifying crosstalk (NEXT/FEXT), insertion loss, and wire map integrity to TIA/ISO standards.
  • Containment: Installation of J-Hooks, cable trays, and conduit (PVC/EMT) bending for commercial environments.
• Fiber Optic Engineering:
  • Types: Single-mode (OS2) for long-haul/ISP links and Multi-mode (OM3/OM4) for high-speed server backbones.
  • Testing: OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) analysis to pinpoint breaks or high-loss splices.
• Outside Plant (OSP): Handling armored direct-burial fiber and aerial lashing for inter-building connectivity.
• Grounding & Protection: Installing ANSI/TIA-607 grounding busbars and implementing Ethernet Surge Protectors (ETH-SP-G2) for outdoor equipment to prevent ESD damage.

B. High Voltage, Backup Power & Environmental

• Enterprise Power Systems:
  • UPS Management: Sizing and installing APC / LiPo units; configuring Network Management Cards for automated server shutdown scripts.
  • PDU Configuration: Managing Switched/Metered PDUs for remote power cycling of locked equipment.
  • Mains Integration: Competence with 110V-240V AC load balancing and Single/Three-phase input requirements for server racks. MCB/RCD.
• Renewable & Off-Grid Power (ESS):
  • Solar Logic: Configuring High-Voltage DC string inverters (Axpert/Victron) and MPPT Charge Controllers.
  • Battery Tech: Designing LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) storage banks with BMS communication protocols (CAN bus/Modbus).
  • Hybrid Systems: Configuring Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) for seamless failover between Grid, Generator, and Battery.
• Server Room Environment: Rack layout design (Hot/Cold Aisle containment) and environmental monitoring (Dew point, Humidity, Temperature) integration with alerting systems.

C. Network Design & Engineering (Layer 2/3)

• WAN & SD-WAN Strategy:
  • Failover Logic: Configuring Policy-Based Routing (PBR) to route VoIP via Fiber and bulk traffic via Starlink/LTE.
  • Bonding: Implementing WAN Aggregation (Load Balancing) to combine bandwidth from multiple ISPs.
  • Starlink Integration: Configuring Starlink High Performance dishes with bypass mode for direct public IP integration.
• Wireless ISP (WISP) Engineering:
  • Long-Range Links: Designing 60-mile+ microwave backhauls using 11GHz licensed or 5GHz/60GHz bands.
  • Physics: Calculating Link Budgets, Fresnel Zones, Free Space Path Loss (FSPL), and rain fade margins.
  • Spectrum Analysis: Using RF explorers to identify noise floors and select clean channels.
• Core Switching & Routing:
  • Protocols: Advanced OSPF/BGP routing, LACP (802.3ad) link aggregation, and Spanning Tree (RSTP/MSTP) tuning to prevent loops.
  • Segmentation: “Zero Trust” network design using Granular VLANs (Voice, Data, IoT, Guest, Management).

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3. Enterprise VoIP & Telephony Engineering

A. PBX Architecture & Server Management

• Asterisk Implementation: Custom compilation and configuration of Asterisk engines; proficiency in writing manual dial plans and AGI (Asterisk Gateway Interface) scripting.
• VoIP Platforms: Deployment, migration, and maintenance of FreePBX, Vital and Multi-Tenant environments on Linux VPS.
• Session Border Controllers (SBC): Configuring SBCs for secure NAT traversal, SIP header manipulation, and topology hiding to protect core infrastructure.

B. Traffic Engineering & Quality of Service (QoS)

• Priority Packet Routing: Implementing VLAN tagging (Voice VLAN) and Layer 3 DSCP/DiffServ markings (EF – Expedited Forwarding) to guarantee voice packets take precedence over bulk data.
• Codec Mastery: Expert tuning of compression protocols including G.722 for LAN excellence, G.729 for bandwidth constraints, and Opus for variable bitrate HD voice.
• Analysis: Debugging RTP streams using Wireshark to identify jitter, packet loss, and MOS (Mean Opinion Score) degradation.

C. Carrier Operations & Porting

• Number Porting (LNP): Managing complex Local Number Portability (LNP) processes, resolving CSR (Customer Service Records) mismatches, and coordinating “FOC Dates” with losing carriers to minimize downtime.
• SIP Trunking: Configuring multi-path SIP trunks with failover logic, DID (Direct Inward Dialing) mapping, and E.164 number formatting compliance.

D. Next-Gen AI VoIP Integration

• AI Voice Coding: Developing programmable voice applications using Python/Node.js via APIs.
• LLM Integration: Coding “Conversational AI” agents that intercept SIP streams for real-time transcription (STT) and sentiment analysis using OpenAI/Whisper models to replace traditional IVR trees.

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4. Specialist Ubiquiti UniFi Ecosystem (Full Stack)

A. UniFi Network (Enterprise WiFi & Switching)

• Controller Architecture: Migration of Self-Hosted Controllers (Linux/Docker) to UniFi OS Consoles (Dream Machine Pro/SE/Special Edition) and Multi-Site management via UniFi Site Manager (Cloud).
• Advanced Wireless:
  • High-Density Design: Creating heatmaps (Wi-Fi Man/Design Center) for stadiums or warehouses.
  • Roaming: Tuning Min RSSI, 802.11r/k/v fast roaming protocols, and Cell Size tuning.
  • Mesh/Bridge: Configuring “Wireless Uplink” for hard-to-reach areas without cabling.
  • Security: Implementation of WPA3-Enterprise (Radius) and PPSK (Private Pre-Shared Keys) for secure IoT segmentation.
• Gateway Security (UDM/UXG): Configuring IPS/IDS (Intrusion Prevention System) with Geo-IP Blocking (e.g., “Block all traffic from Russia/China”). Setup of Teleport VPN (WireGuard) and Site-to-Site VPN (Magic Site-to-Site).

B. UniFi Protect: AI CCTV & Surveillance

• AI & Smart Detection: Configuring AI-driven analytics on G4/G5/AI Series cameras:
  • Person/Vehicle Detection: Differentiating between a tree blowing in the wind and a human intruder.
  • License Plate Recognition (LPR): Setting up AI-Bullet/AI-Pro cameras for gate access logging.
  • Face Detection: Utilizing AI-Theta or AI-360 for high-traffic operational areas.
• Storage Architecture:
  • UNVR Stacking: Deploying stacked Network Video Recorders (UNVR-Pro) for extended retention (30-90 days).
  • RAID Configuration: Managing RAID 1/5/10 arrays for video redundancy.
• Privacy & Zones: Configuring “Privacy Masks” (blacking out neighbor windows) and “Motion Zones” to reduce false positives.

C. UniFi IoT & Smart Building Sensing

• Access Control (UniFi Access): Installation of Access Hubs, UA-G2-Pro readers, and NFC Card programming. Wiring magnetic locks (Maglocks), electric strikes, and Request-to-Exit (REX) motion sensors.
• Intercom: Configuring UA-Intercom for directory-based visitor entry and mobile app unlocking.
• Environmental Sensing (UniFi Connect/Sense):
  • UP-Sense Deployment: Installing and bridging Bluetooth IoT sensors for Water Leak Detection (Server rooms/kitchens), Temperature/Humidity Logging (Data closets), and Door/Window State.
  • Automation: Creating logic rules (e.g., If Temp > 30°C, Turn on Exhaust Fan via Smart Power Plug).
• Digital Signage: Managing Connect Displays for corporate communications or camera spot-monitors.

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5. Cloud Infrastructure, Linux & Server Management

A. Linux & Open Source Administration (The OS Layer)

• Distro Mastery:
  • Enterprise & Debian: Deep administration of Red Hat (RHEL)/CentOS/AlmaLinux (RPM-based) and Debian/Ubuntu/Mint (DEB-based).
  • Forensic/Security Distros: Management of Kali Linux or Parrot OS environments for penetration testing tasks.
• Kernel Tuning: Managing Kernel modules (modprobe), configuring sysctl.conf for high-throughput networking (TCP window scaling), and file descriptor limits (ulimit).
• Server Hardening & Security:
  • Access Control: Configuring SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) and AppArmor profiles.
  • Firewalling: Advanced rule creation in IPTables, NFTables, and UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall).
  • SSH Hardening: Key-based authentication (Ed25519), disabling root login, changing default ports, and implementing Fail2Ban for brute-force prevention.
• Package & Patch Management: Automating updates via Unattended Upgrades or Ansible playbooks; compiling software from source (Make/GCC) and managing repositories (PPA/Snap/Flatpak).

B. Systems Monitoring & Observability

• Enterprise Monitoring Suites: Deployment of Zabbix or Nagios Core for SNMP polling and agent-based monitoring.
• Time-Series Metrics: Configuring Prometheus scrapers and visualizing data in Grafana dashboards (e.g., disk I/O, CPU steal time).
• Custom Agent Development: Writing custom Bash/Python agents to monitor specific business logic (e.g., “Check if Odoo API is responding with 200 OK” or “Monitor proprietary backup log for ‘Error’ string”).
• Log Aggregation: Managing rsyslog, Logrotate policies, and centralized logging (ELK Stack or Graylog basics) to prevent disk overflow.

C. High-Performance Web Stack (LAMP/LEMP)

• Web Server Architecture:
  • Nginx: Configuring as a Reverse Proxy, Load Balancer, and Web Server.
  • Apache: Managing overrides for SEO URLs and MPM (Multi-Processing Module) tuning (Prefork vs. Event).
• PHP & Application Optimization: Tuning PHP-FPM pool process managers (Static vs. Dynamic), calculations based on available RAM, and OPcache configuration.
• Caching Layers: Implementation of Redis or Memcached for object caching to reduce database load.
• CDN Integration: Configuring origin servers for Cloudflare.
• Encryption (PKI): Automated certificate renewal via Certbot (Let’s Encrypt), enforcing HSTS (Strict Transport Security), and disabling weak ciphers (TLS 1.0/1.1).

D. Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)

• Multi-Cloud Management: Architecting solutions on AWS (EC2/S3/VPC), DigitalOcean (Droplets/Spaces), Ionos, and Vultr.
• VPS Hardening: “Zero-day” setup scripts (User creation, SSH keys, Firewall on/off) to secure fresh instances immediately.
• Storage & Snapshots: Managing expandable Block Storage volumes/filesystems. Integrating Object Storage (AWS S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2) for off-site immutable backups.
• Snapshot Strategy: Automating rolling snapshots for ransomware rollback (Hourly/Daily/Weekly retention).
• Containerization: Using Docker for isolating applications and Portainer/Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration and lifecycle management.

E. Microsoft 365 & SaaS Administration

• Tenant Architecture: Management of Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Conditional Access Policies (Geofencing/Device compliance), and SSO integrations.
• Migrations: Expert execution of Tenant-to-Tenant migrations (BitTitan/ShareGate) and IMAP-to-Exchange cutovers.
• Exchange Online: Diagnosing NDRs (Non-Delivery Reports), analyzing message headers, and configuring connectors for SMTP relays. Managing Hybrid Exchange environments (On-Premises AD sync via Azure AD Connect).
• Compliance & Governance: Configuring Retention Labels, DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policies, and eDiscovery searches for legal holds.
• Intune (MDM): Device enrollment, Autopilot deployment profiles, and remote wipe execution.

F. Database Administration (DBA)

• SQL Management (MySQL/MariaDB/PostgreSQL):
  • Replication: Setting up Master-Slave (Replication) for read-scaling and Master-Master for high availability.
  • Disaster Recovery: Automating with GPG encryption before off-site transfer.
• Performance Tuning: Using EXPLAIN to analyze slow queries, adding missing Indexes, and configuring engine tuning/query cache limits to match server RAM.
• Data Integrity: Repairing corrupted MyISAM/InnoDB tables and handling collation/charset issues (UTF8mb4 conversions).

G. Cloud Security & DevSecOps

• Cloud Security Management: Auditing Cloud environments for IAM misconfigurations, public S3 buckets, and unencrypted volumes.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Implementing “Least Privilege” principles, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Just-in-Time (JIT) access policies.
• Container Security: Scanning Docker images for CVEs and hardening against attacks.

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6. Advanced Data Recovery & Hardware Forensics

• Professional Recovery Tools:
  • PC-3000 Mastery: Expert proficiency with PC-3000 Express/UDMA/Portable (Ace Lab) for firmware repair, Service Area (SA) manipulation, and Translator regeneration.
  • DeepSpar Operations: Utilization of DeepSpar Disk Imager (DDI) for handling unstable read/write heads and bad sector mapping protocols.
• Cleanroom & Physical Recovery:
  • Head Stack Replacement: Performing precision Head Swaps using head combs/ramps in Class 100 Cleanroom environments.
  • Platter Exchange: Performing Platter Swaps (single and multi-platter alignment) to transfer data surfaces to donor chassis without losing tracking alignment.
  • Motor Remediation: Unstucking seized spindle motors and bearing replacement techniques.
• Low-Level Diagnostics:
  • Firmware Repair: PCB ROM chip swapping/reprogramming, NVRAM editing, and adaptive data matching.
  • Donor Matching: Sourcing exact donor drives based on DCM (Drive Configuration Manual), head maps, and preamp revision codes.

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7. Cybersecurity, Cryptography & Code Breaking

A. Offensive Security & Penetration Testing (Red Team)

• Kali Linux Framework: Advanced proficiency with the Kali ecosystem for full-scope penetration testing.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Conducting automated scanning (Nessus/OpenVAS/Qualys) and manual validation to identify CVEs before bad actors do.
• Web Application Security: Testing against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF) using Burp Suite Professional and OWASP ZAP.
• Network Penetration: Exploitation of legacy protocols (NetBIOS/SMB) and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks using Metasploit Framework and Responder.
• Security Scripting: Writing custom tools in Python (Packet manipulation with Scapy) and Bash to automate reconnaissance and exploit delivery.

B. Defensive Security & Incident Response (Blue Team)

• Network Security Architecture: Implementing segmentation, Honey Pots, and DMZs to minimize lateral movement.
• Intrusion Detection (IDS/IPS): Configuring network monitoring using Snort/Suricata and analyzing traffic patterns for anomalies.
• Threat Intelligence: Leveraging OSINT tools (Maltego/Recon-ng) and mapping adversaries to the MITRE ATT&CK framework to predict TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).
• Incident Response (IR): Leading the IR lifecycle (Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery) to manage breaches and ransomware events effectively.
• SIEM Operations: Aggregating logs into Splunk or Wazuh to correlate events and trigger alerts for active compromises.

C. Applied Cryptography & Code Breaking

• Encryption/Decryption: Implementation of AES-256, RSA, and ECC logic; managing PGP/GPG keys for secure communication.
• Cryptanalysis: Custom GPU-accelerated code breaking (CUDA/OpenCL) utilizing Hashcat and John the Ripper for password auditing and recovery.
• BitLocker/FDE Forensics: Techniques for extracting Volume Master Keys (VMK) via RAM dumps or TPM sniffing to bypass Full Disk Encryption.
• Steganography: Analyzing multimedia files to detect hidden payloads or exfiltrated corporate data.

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8. Hardware Engineering, Electronic Design & Prototyping

A. Circuit Design & PCB Engineering (EDA)

• Schematic Capture & Layout:
  • EDA Tools: Expert proficiency in KiCad (Open Source) and Altium Designer or Eagle for commercial workflows.
  • Multi-Layer Design: Routing 4-6+ layer boards with dedicated ground/power planes, blind/buried vias, and impedance control for high-frequency signals (USB/RF).
• Component Selection: Sourcing components (LCSC/DigiKey/Mouser), managing Bill of Materials (BOM), and selecting packages (0402, QFN, BGA) based on assembly constraints.
• Signal Integrity & Compliance: Designing for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) by using differential pairs, adding shielding cans for RF modules, and placing bypass capacitors/crystal oscillators for microprocessor stability.
• DFM (Design for Manufacturing): Preparing Gerber files, Pick & Place (CPL) files, and drill maps for fabrication houses (JLCPCB/PCBWay).
• Custom Drone Development. Flight Coding, Telemetry, Long Range RF, Drone Design, Jamming Tech, Drone Mapping, Thermal.

B. Embedded Firmware & IoT Development

• Microcontroller Architectures: Deep coding for STM32 (ARM Cortex-M), ESP32/ESP8266 (Xtensa), and AVR (Arduino/ATmega).
• Low-Level Coding: C/C++ pointer manipulation, memory management, and writing HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layers) to interface with registers directly.
• IoT Communication Protocols:
  • Wireless Stack: Implementing LoRaWAN (ChirpStack/TTN) for long-range telemetry, MQTT over WiFi for fast data, and ESP-NOW for local mesh networking.
  • Wired Bus Protocols: Writing drivers for I2C (Sensors), SPI (Displays/SD Cards), UART (GPS/Serial), and CAN Bus (Automotive/Industrial integration).
• RTOS & Power Management: Implementing FreeRTOS (tasks, queues, semaphores) and programming “Deep Sleep” modes/Wake-on-Interrupt for battery optimization.

C. Lithium Battery Engineering & ESS (Energy Storage)

• Battery Pack Assembly:
  • Chemistry Knowledge: Working with Li-Ion (18650/21700) for density and LiFePO4 (Prismatic) for safety/longevity.
  • Construction: Spot Welding nickel strips (0.15mm/0.2mm pure nickel), soldering high-current XT90/Anderson connectors, and designing 3D-printed cell spacers.
• BMS (Battery Management Systems): Wiring and programming Smart BMS units (Daly/JBD) with Bluetooth logging. Configuring cut-off thresholds and understanding passive vs. active balancing topology.
• Solar & Power Conversion: Programming Victron MultiPlus or Solis hybrid inverters (ESS Assistants, Grid Feed-in limits) and optimizing MPPT Charge Controllers based on Voc/Vmp temperature coefficients.

D. Mechanical Design & Rapid Prototyping (CAD/CAM)

• 3D CAD Modeling: Designing parametric enclosures, IP67/IP68 rated waterproof seals (O-rings/TPU gaskets), and thermal heatsink designs.
• Fabrication Technologies:
  • 3D Printing (Additive): FDM (PETG, ASA, TPU) and SLA (Resin) for high-resolution prototypes.
  • Subtractive/CNC: Basic knowledge of G-Code generation for CNC routing.

E. Lab & Test Equipment Proficiency

• Debugging Hardware: Usage of Logic Analyzers (Saleae) to decode protocol packets (I2C/SPI) visually.
• Instrumentation: Operation of Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSO), Bench Power Supplies (CV/CC modes), and Thermal Imaging Cameras.
• Soldering/Rework: Expert hand-soldering of SMD components (down to 0402 size), Hot Air Rework station usage, and Reflow Oven profiling.

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9. RF Engineering, Wireless Communications & Signal Analysis

A. RF Analysis & Interference Hunting

• Spectrum Analysis Tools: Operation of handheld and benchtop analyzers (RF Explorer, TinySA Ultra, Rigol/Siglent) to visualize the RF environment.
• Interference Tracking: Identifying sources of RFI (wideband noise, harmonics, rogue transmitters) and analyzing signal bandwidth/modulation to identify unauthorized devices.
• Software Defined Radio (SDR):
  • Hardware: Proficient use of HackRF One, RTL-SDR, and LimeSDR (1MHz to 6GHz).
  • Signal Intelligence (SIGINT): Using SDR# (Sharp), SDR++, or GNU Radio Companion to demodulate/analyze raw IQ data.
  • Protocol Analysis: Decoding digital protocols (POCSAG, ADS-B, ISM) and performing replay analysis using Universal Radio Hacker (URH).

B. Digital & Encrypted Radio Communications

• Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) & P25: Configuring Tier 1 & Tier 2 DMR systems (Motorola MotoTRBO, Hytera) and P25 Phase 1/2.
• Encryption: Implementing AES-256 and ARC4 encryption keys for secure voice/data transmission.
• Codeplug Programming: Building complex “Codeplugs” managing Talk Groups, Color Codes, Time Slots (TDMA), and Roaming lists.
• Trunking Systems: Understanding Control vs. Traffic Channels and programming trunking scanners (Uniden/Whistler).

C. Analog & Long-Range Transmission (HF/VHF/UHF)

• Analog Transmission: Expertise in FM, AM, and SSB (Single Sideband) voice operations.
• High Frequency (HF): Managing NVIS antennas for regional comms and understanding solar propagation cycles.
• GMRS/Business Band: Licensing and configuring repeaters for site-wide logistics.
• Antenna Engineering:
  • Tuning: Using NanoVNA to tune antennas for perfect SWR (1:1 match).
  • Design: Building Yagi, Dipole, and J-Pole antennas.
  • Cabling: Fabricating low-loss coax assemblies (LMR-400/RG-213).

D. IoT & LoRa (Long Range) Mesh Networks

• LoRaWAN Infrastructure: Gateway Deployment (Helium, TTN), Device Provisioning (AppEUI/DevEUI), and OTAA keys.
• Off-Grid Mesh (Meshtastic): Building independent nodes using ESP32 LoRa modules (LilyGO/RAK/Heltec) for decentralized emergency comms.
• MQTT Bridging: Configuring gateways to bridge local RF mesh data into central servers (Home Assistant/Grafana).

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10. Strategic IT Consultancy, Governance & Risk Management

A. Executive Strategy & vCIO Services

• Strategic Roadmapping: Developing 3-5 year Technology Roadmaps aligning IT with business growth (e.g., Scaling 50 to 200 users).
• Digital Transformation: Leading initiatives for Paper-to-Digital migration and On-Prem to Cloud transitions.
• Board Advisory: Translating technical concepts into Commercial Risk and ROI language for C-Suite stakeholders.
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP): Designing strategies for Personnel Continuity, Alternative Worksites, Crisis Protocols, and defining RTO/RPO targets.

B. Financial Governance & Procurement

• Budgetary Lifecycle Management: Strategic shifting of IT spend from CapEx (Hardware) to OpEx (SaaS/IaaS).
• TCO Analysis: Calculating Total Cost of Ownership (Price + Power + Support + Licensing) for procurement.
• Vendor Management: Negotiating SLAs/contracts and consolidating vendor sprawl.

C. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Cyber Essentials & Plus: Preparing infrastructure for certification; auditing boundary firewalls, patch levels, and ACLs to meet UK government standards.
• Risk Management: Conducting Quantitative and Qualitative risk assessments (ISO 27005/NIST SP 800-30); maintaining Risk Registers and defining risk appetite.
• Regulatory Frameworks: Conducting DPIAs for GDPR compliance and aligning IT operations with ISO 27001 controls.
• Policy Formulation: Writing robust Incident Response Plans (IRP), Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols, and Acceptable Use Policies (AUP).

D. Forensic Investigations & Legal Advisory

• Digital Investigations: Conducting root cause analysis on security incidents, maintaining a strict Chain of Custody for digital evidence.
• Forensic Reporting: Compiling detailed technical reports that translate complex telemetry into clear timelines of events for stakeholders.
• Expert Witness Reports: Drafting CPR Part 35 compliant reports for litigation; providing impartial technical testimony regarding IT failures, IP theft, or hacking incidents.
• Crisis Management: Acting as Incident Commander during critical security breaches, coordinating technical remediation and C-level communications.

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11. Multimedia Production, Content Strategy & Software Development

A. Full Stack Web & Application Development

• Web Architecture:
  • Backend: Expert coding in PHP (7.4/8.x) and Node.js.
  • Frontend: Mastery of HTML5, CSS3 (Grid/Flexbox), JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive frameworks (Bootstrap/Tailwind).
  • SEO & AI Optimization: Implementing Schema Markup (JSON-LD) and optimizing for LLM Seeding.
• Desktop & Tool Development: Developing C# (.NET/WPF) standalone executables and complex batch/.bat/PowerShell GUIs.
• Database Management: Designing normalized SQL schemas (MySQL/MariaDB) and writing complex JOIN queries.

B. Creative Studio & Post-Production

• Video Editing & VFX (Adobe Creative Cloud):
  • Premiere Pro: Advanced NLE workflows, Multi-Cam sync, and Proxy workflows.
  • After Effects: Motion graphics, tracking/stabilization, and compositing.
• Audio Engineering: Adobe Audition spectral editing (noise removal) and Mastering to broadcast standards.
• Graphic Design & Documentation: Proficient Photoshop Image Editing / Illustrator for vector schematics and InDesign for Whitepapers/Reports.

C. Studio Production & Hardware Operations

• Cinematography & Lighting: Operation of Mirrorless/Cinema cameras (Sony/Blackmagic), lens selection, and 3-Point Lighting design (Kelvin management).
• Professional Audio Recording: Signal Flow management (XLR/Preamps) and proper Mic Technique (Shotgun/Lavalier).
• Live Broadcasting: Configuring OBS Studio or vMix for live webinars (NDI integration/Stream encoding).