Harallambos Dallas
ADDRESS: 19 Bray Court North Parade, KT9 1QN, Chessington, London, UK
PHONE: +44 7769393128
EMAIL: xaralambos.dallas@gmail.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harallambosdall
GITHUB: https://github.com/Harallambos
PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly motivated and enthusiastic systems engineer with experience in providing advice and practical assistance to end-users via different communication channels. Disciplined, determined and hardworking, with the ability to see projects through. Self-motivated, fast learner and able to work under less supervision. Professional, team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure in any kind of situation. Now studying in the first year of a 2-year part-time MSc Program (Advanced Computing Technologies) at the Birkbeck University of London. Seeking further challenges in large-scale projects with an interest in systems, information, and cloud security. Willing to relocate and eager to develop new skills in line with industry best practices. Specifically looking for entry-level cloud systems engineer DevOps or Cloud Security roles where I could practice and improve my skills and knowledge in cloud security and distributed systems technologies.
EDUCATION
2020: MSc Advanced Computing Technologies: Birkbeck University, London, UK
2018: JAMF-Pro Training, JAMF-Pro 200 Course, London, UK
2017: 360 GSP College, MCSA: Windows 7 (680&685), MCTS: Windows Server 2012 (410), MCSA: Office 365 (346&347), London, UK
2015: IEKEM–TEE DIGITAL ACADEMY, Web Development PHP - MySQL, Athens, Greece
2014: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Ioannina, Greece
ACADEMIC PROJECTS & MODULES
BSC - COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Thesis: “Circle separability Queries in Logarithmic Time” (2013-2014) (Algorithm programmed in C++)
Projects: Object-Oriented Systems Testing Tool (2012-2013) (Programmed in Java)
Modules: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Basic Circuit Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Integrated Digital Design, Object-Oriented Programming Techniques, Software Development, Data Structures, Probability and Statistics, Principles of Programming Languages, Computer Architecture, Electronics, Signals and Systems, Systems Programming, Theory of computation, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Numerical Analysis, Computational Mathematics, Databases, Operating Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Computer Graphics, Compilers
MSC - ADVANCED COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES
Thesis:
Projects: APPLIED MACHINE LEARNING: Training a model using Machine Learning for Cyber Thread Detection
CLOUD COMPUTING: Develop a RESTFUL API using Django for a twitter-like application called PIAZZA
Modules: Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Information and Network Security, Internet and Web Technologies, Machine Learning, Mobile Computing, and Internet of Things
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technicolor Creative Studios | Soho, London May 2018 - Present
Systems Engineer
Helpdesk / Support via Microsoft Teams, email and RT, Jira, Service Now ticketing systems
Technical cleaning of VT Machines and General Data Centre Hardware (Upgraded all our Linux HP workstations from CentOS6 to CentOS7 about 100 machines)
Networking: Configuring Switches V-LANS and Patching
Installing, licencing, and troubleshooting, VFX Tools (Flame, Nuke, Maya, Base-light, Adobe Suite)
Windows, Linux (Centos 7), macOS Administration
Documentation (Atlassian Confluence) of Systems, Infrastructure and Processes
Installing/upgrading/licensing operating systems and software
Automating using scripting (Python/Bash/Power-Shell)
JAMF-Cloud, Office365 Suite, Exchange, Active Directory Administration (user accounts & devices)
Helping Migrate all devices (about 150) from the old on-premises JSS to the new cloud JPS
Implement a new VPN solution (with OKTA authentication) for 200 Employees
Intune Company Portal - Smartphone support (IOS, Android)
Responsible for the JML (Joiners, Movers, Leavers) and onboarding process and the user’s equipment (mac, windows laptops), keeping asset database updated and disposing of old hardware
Access Control System Administration creating security passes and keeping track of user movements in the building
AJM Healthcare | Wembley, London Jul 2016 - Apr 2018
Wheelchair Service and Rehabilitation Engineer
Workshop engineer - recondition and inspection of depot/warehouse stock
Ordering parts/asset tagging stock and maintaining the store
Field engineer - home visits with wheelchair deliveries, repairs, and maintenance jobs
Providing excellent customer service
Assistance to Logistics team operations
Municipality of Western Achaia | Patra, Greece Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
Technical Services Office, Desktop Support, Administrator
Answering support queries via phone & email
Documenting and maintaining administration policies and procedures
Updating and maintenance of the IT service desk
Track, monitor and report on all telephone centre incidents within defined SLA’s
Helping citizens with their paperwork and directing them to the appropriate Municipality service
Computer Technology Institute | Patras, Greece (Internship) Jul 2012- Aug 2012
Web developer
● This Member of the web development team that designed the web site: http://www.study4exams.gr
● This project was a digital learning platform that helps the students prepare for their final exams and it was subsidised by the Greek Ministry of Education
● My project was to design the web page of the module: “Latin Language” working on the HTML, CSS and (didn’t have the chance to deepen my knowledge in the web development field but this internship gave me a good understanding of the web development)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming:
C (good), C++ (good), JAVA (basic), PHP (basic), SQL (basic), PYTHON (good), JAVASCRIPT (good)
Frameworks:
Django
Web Technologies:
HTML, XML, CSS
DBMS:
MYSQL,
Operating Systems:
LINUX (KALI, UBUNTU, CENTOS), WINDOWS, MACOS
Protocols:
DHCP, DNS, IP/TCP, UDP, HTTP, SSH, LDAP
Development Tools:
DEV C++, NETBEANS, ECLIPSE, PYCHARM, COLAB, JUPITER, VISUAL STUDIO CODE, GIT, InteliJ
Virtualization Tools:
HYPER-V, VIRTUAL-BOX, VMWARE, PROXMOX
Ticketing systems:
RT, ATLASSIAN JIRA SOFTWARE, Service Now
Networking:
Ethernet, Switches, Patching, VLANS, Routing, VPN, Proxy
Security Technologies:
Visy-Key Access Control System, VPN, PCoIP, Access Control List (ACL), Antivirus, Identiv-Freedom
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
Programming-Scripting, PC hardware & Peripherals, Conference Equipment, Windows Server 2012, Exchange, Share-point, Office 365, One Drive, Active Directory, Windows 7/10, macOS, Linux, VPN (OKTA), Exchange, JAMF-Pro, VOIP Phone System (Omni Vista), SCCM, LEOSTREAM, HP RGS remote connection, CyberArk, Atlassian Confluence, Jira
PERSONAL SKILLS:
Hard-working
Adaptable
Flexible
Team player
Supportive
Creative
LANGUAGES:
English (Fluent)
Greek (Native)
Albanian (Native)
DRIVING LICENSE:
Full UK Driving Licence
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Programming, Ethical hacking, Capture the flag (CTF) games, Cryptography, Machine learning, Technology, Web Design, Application Design, Systems Build & Design, Sports, Football, Gaming, Reading, Travel, Photography