Samuel Brereton

UI/UX Designer
Laravel Developer
D&D Dungeon Master
IT Consultant
Coffee Snob
Aperture Science Test Subject
Retro Gamer

About Me

Raised by parents in the Engineering field, I've grown to appreciate the leaps and bounds that technology has made since my childhood. Pentium 2's, Windows 95 and Pre-Facebook, technology has changed at immeasurable speed. I love crafting solutions to complex problems in fields as Programming, UI/UX Design and Systems Engineering.

  • Age 32
  • Address Melbourne, Victoria, AU
  • Interests Hiking, Board/Tabletop Games, Classical Music, Reverse Engineering, Video Games, LARP and Fencing.

What I Do

Programming

I've designed and implemented solutions from Embedded Linux Systems to Laravel Framework projects such as SchoolDesk, Laramail and Richpaste.

Web Hosting and Design

I've created and managed websites for charities, small businesses and indie software developers. I've provided and run cPanel, Webmin and Plesk-managed servers.

Consulting

I help provide consulting in regards to Networking, Data Storage, Backup/Disaster Recovery and Software/Hardware Solutions. Helping businesses find the right solution is my jam.

Project Management

I have proven skills in managing projects for Small, Medium and Enterprise customers such as David Jones, Wesfarmers and more. Retail Analytics, Machine Learning and Data Analytics to name a few.

Fun Facts

Happy Clients

178

Working Hours

41,600

Projects Completed

87

Resume

Experience

Jan 2022 — Present
Department of Education

Specialist Technician

I provide support within the EduSTAR TSS Program including Windows Server Administration, End User Support and Network Administration.

Jan 2022 — Present
JB Hi-Fi Education Solutions

Systems Engineer

I provide support to JB Hi-Fi Education Solution's clientele mainly consisting of schools and other education providers in areas such as Systems and Network Administration, Project Management and other areas as required as part of the EduSTAR.TSS program.

Mar 2018 — Dec 2021
URL Networks Pty Ltd

Systems Administrator/Software Developer

I managed a wide range of systems, networks and software at URL Networks including but not limited to

  • Linux System Administration
  • Network Administration
  • IP Telephony Systems
  • Mail Servers
  • DNS/DHCP Servers
  • Database Systems
  • Amazon Cloud Infrastructure
  • Google G-Suite
  • Version Control Systems

In addition, for their Hosted PBX product I developed code to expand, improve and compliment the platform. I also wrote integrations with Dynamics, Cliniko, Tableau and other vendors.

Apr 2015 — Mar 2018
Beonic Tech Pty Ltd

Systems Administrator

I managed the IT infrastructure at Beonic, as well as the systems associated with their people counting products and other suites written in Java/C++.

Jun 2007 - Sep 2014
Bay Islands Computer Services

Director

Managed the day-to-day operations of a computer services business on Russell Island in Queensland.

Education

2013
TAFE Queensland

Diploma of Information Technology

Also included Cert III and Cert IV Prerequisites.

Skills

Laravel Framework

55%

HTML5/CSS

85%

Windows Server

80%

Linux Server

90%

Embedded Systems

95%

People Skills

85%

Knowledge Areas

  • Laravel Framework
  • MySQL/MariaDB
  • Python
  • PHP
  • .NET
  • LUA
  • HTML5
  • Windows Server
  • Linux Server
  • Redis
  • Erlang
  • RabbitMQ
  • Postgres
  • Gumstix/Embedded
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Arduino/Teensy
  • Cyclone/FPGAs

Certificates

Mikrotik Certified Network Administrator

Apr 2021
DuxTel Pty Ltd

Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator

Feb 2013
Prometric

CompTIA A+

Mar 2012
Pearson Vue

Projects

SchoolDesk

SchoolDesk

The School Helpdesk System. Laravel Framework