Russell Dyas

EduGeek.net started as a peer-to-peer support group in June 2005. Since then, we have become a well-recognised group for ICT Support staff in education. It may seem a bit of cliché, but we represent people working in ICT support in education as their voice and also to let other groups know what is happening on the front line. My role now encompasses all aspects of the site. Myself, and other managers, work with a team of 13 staff.

I am a Network Manager for an 11 to 14 years high school in the UK that has multiple networks and servers. This includes an Administration Network with which I conduct all the Sims upgrades, as well as fixing all technical problems and working with external agencies as required. -Managed and implemented Design ICT Block, Music ICT Suite, upgraded ICT Suites and the major expansion of ICT across the whole school. -Managed installation of new administration network. -Managed and ran all the ICT support needs

I worked as the ICT technician in one of Leicestershire’s leading primary schools. As well as the technical side of managing both the administration and curriculum networks, I also advised the ICT Co-ordinator on budget plans and other issues. I was the schools main buyer. I lead the implementation and installation of the school's Interactive Whiteboards. Wrote various scripts to make the management of the network more streamlined

I maintained my own ICT business in which I conducted various ICT projects - from hardware and software maintenance to website design.

I worked as a Youth Worker and Network Manager and maintained their peer to peer network. - Developed links with external organisations - Brought the company up to legal specification in terms of software and data protection.

I worked as a temporary ICT Technician looking after the Library computer systems. As well as the library database software, I also helped staff and students with their computer problems and training.