Melbourne, Victoria · Weekend appointments
I set up and look after the servers, networks, wifi, Microsoft 365 and security that keep your team working — done properly, explained clearly, and scheduled on weekends so nobody is interrupted.
01Services
From a single office to a whole school campus. If you’re not sure which of these you need, that’s fine — describe the problem and I’ll point you in the right direction.
A central place to manage staff logins, shared files and permissions.
Windows Server and Active Directory setup, including DHCP and DNS configuration.
Reliable internet and wifi that reaches every room, with guests kept separate.
Switching, cabling plans, access points and guest network separation.
A properly configured gatekeeper between your network and the internet.
Firewall rules, content filtering and safe defaults that are documented.
Let staff reach office files from home without leaving the door open.
VPN setup for remote workers and connecting multiple sites.
A clear, plain-English report on where you are exposed and what to fix first.
Network security audits covering devices, accounts, wifi and firewall settings.
Email, accounts and laptops set up consistently, and easy to manage as you grow.
Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune — including laptop enrolment and policies.
Tell me what’s going on — slow wifi, a new office, an ageing server. No jargon needed.
You get a short written plan with what I recommend, why, and an upfront quote.
Work is done on weekends so your staff and students aren’t interrupted.
You receive simple documentation and passwords, so you’re never locked in.
02Background
I hold industry certifications across networking, Microsoft cloud, device management and security, and I work day-to-day in hybrid IT environments — where office servers and cloud services run side by side, just like most small businesses and schools.
Routing, switching and network design
Managing Microsoft cloud identity, storage and networking
Deploying and securing laptops and desktops with Intune
Core security practice and risk management
03Recent work
Real-world setups built and tested in a lab environment, mirroring what small offices and schools typically need. Each one is written up the way I’d explain it to you.
Built a hybrid lab where an on-site Active Directory server syncs with Entra ID, so each person has one username and password for both their PC and Microsoft 365.
What it means for youOne login per person, and leavers can be switched off in one place.
Designed an Intune setup for a mock school: new laptops enrol themselves when first switched on, receive the right apps and wifi, and must meet basic security settings before accessing school data.
What it means for youLaptops ready out of the box, without imaging each one by hand.
Split a lab office network into separate zones for staff, guests, printers and cameras, with firewall rules controlling what can talk to what.
What it means for youA visitor on guest wifi can’t see the accounts PC or the printers.
Configured a site-to-site VPN between two lab offices and a remote-access VPN for staff working from home, then documented the setup for hand-over.
What it means for youBoth offices share files securely, and home workers connect safely.
04Contact
Send a short message about what you need. The first conversation is free and there’s no obligation — I’ll let you know honestly whether I’m the right fit.
