jason mcgee - a career in i.t
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A Career in IT in Ireland from the corporate world to the self employed world. One mans journey.TRANSCRIPT
A Career in I.T.By Jason McGee
@mrjasonmcgee
“Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.”
Jason McGee - Background
1. Native of Dundalk.2. Married, living locally & have 2 young kids.3. Attended De La Salle Secondary School.4. Post Leaving Cert in O’Fiaich College – 1991.5. Attended DKIT between 1992 – 1994.6. National Certificate in Information Technology.7. Two weeks work experience in Macardles Brewery.8. Was I.T. Manager in Guinness (Diageo) until in 20019. Setup Jascom Consulting in 200110. IT Consultant for Horseware Ireland - 201111. Test Development Operations Mgr for Prometic - 201212. PC Reffresh Manager for Diageo Ireland - 2013
I.T. Technician / Manager
1.Manage Systems2.Fix Issues3.Perform Upgrades4.Perform Installs5.Help Users
1.TCP/IP2.Windows3.Security/Antivirus4.Unix/NT/Win Server5.MsOffice
I.T. Projects
Achievements1. Windows Upgrades2. SAP Implementation3. PABX Installation4. Email Migrations5. Access Control Systems
Learnings1. Be Prepared (flood)2. Troubleshoot (network)3. Avoid Risks (CD upgrade)4. Keep Backups (daily)5. Try Anything (invent)
Working for Blue Chip Company
Rewards1.Steady Income2.Defined Career Path3.High Quality Training4.Good Support Structures5.FREE BEER
Skills1.Reliable2.Adaptable3.Innovative4.Progressive5.Engaged
1. Register a company with the CRO (www.cro.ie)2. Register a web domain with IEDR (IE Domain Registrar)3. Setup a Bank Account
Setting up my Company
Took about 4 weeks and cost around €100 in 2001
www.jascom.ie
I.T. Consultancy1. Web Design
1. Domain Reg, Hosting & Design (100 Local Companies)
2. Project Management1. Hardware/Software Installations (Diageo)2. Networks (Baileys Diageo)3. P.C. Refresh & Cloud Computing (Diageo)
3. Social Networking1. Training (Local Businesses)2. Education (FAS Ireland)
4. Online Consultancy 1. Singli Curry Sauces (Ecommerce)2. Horseware Ireland (Online Marketing)
5. Web Design Projects (Dot Com)1. LostandStolen.ie2. Gathering History Project3. LIR
Jascom Web Design
GunneProperty Ridleys Niteclub Centre Travel
Lisdoo Steakhouse Christy Mc Gee Insurances Jim Corr
Working as a Web Designer
Rewards1. Financial2. Satisfaction3. Business Insights4. Make a Difference5. Dot Com Millionaire
Skills1.Reliable2.Adaptable3.Innovative4.Progressive5.Engaged
Working in Social Media
Skills1.In-depth Knowledge2.Understand The Business3.Demonstrate4.Formulate a Strategy5.Measure and Review
Working as an I.T. Consultant
1. Redevelop Horseware.com2. Redevelop Media Site (1000 Retailers)3. (BuildyourownBlanket.com/PessoaByHorseware.com)4. Maintain Websites Content (Images, PDFs, Video Clips) 5. Manage Global Facebook, Twitter and You Tube Pages6. Design Banner Ad for 3rd Party Website Websites7. Design Custom Landing Pages for Facebook8. Managing Newsletter via Constant Contact9. Create Video Adverts for Display Stands at Shows
Why work for yourself ?
First 6 months is the hardest
All the days off you want
You are the Boss
The Bills are all yours (before tax)
The Profits are all yours (after tax)
You can tryout your ideas
You are the Manager, Accountant, Designer and the Sales Agent
You will have job satisfactionYour profits will determine your wage
You will not have a secure income
Failure is part of the process
YOU MIGHT MAKE A BILLION ?
Test Development Ops Mgr
1.Manage a Team of 112.US/IRL Based3.Change Management (Move workflow to Irl)4.Project Management (150 per month)5.Work Flow/Prioritisation (Team)6.Time Management (Prioritise Projects)7.Innovate (Move to new processess)
P.C. Refresh Manager
1. 2000 Computers to be refreshed2. HP Desktops / Laptops & Thin Clients3. 23 Sites on IOI/UK4. Team of 10 Service Delivery Technicians5. Machine Builds6. Data Transfer7. Machine Wipe8. Stock Inventory9. Migrate to the Future - “The Cloud”
Why is the Future in “The Cloud”
1. Cheaper2. Faster3. Easier to upgrade4. Easier to support5. Supports BYOD Strategy6. Supports Outsourcing Model
1. Storage2. Staff3. Networks
Dot Com Projects
Irish Wine WarehouseLouth Internet Radio
Gathering History Lost and Stolen Ireland
Promote Yourself
Any Questions ?
“Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.”