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

My First Idea

www.macardles.com

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.”