Gavin Mc Collin
About Gavin Mc Collin
Gavin Mc Collin serves as the Head of Corporate Infrastructure at iSAM in London, England. He has extensive experience in IT infrastructure, having previously held roles at Hamilton, everis, IPsoft, and Currys plc, where he led various initiatives to enhance security, efficiency, and user experience.
Current Role at iSAM
Gavin Mc Collin currently serves as the Head of Corporate Infrastructure at iSAM. He has held this position since 2024 and is based in London, England. In this role, he oversees corporate infrastructure initiatives and is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of IT systems to support business operations.
Previous Experience in IT Infrastructure
Prior to his current position, Gavin worked at Hamilton as an IT Infrastructure Consultant from 2021 to 2023. He also held the role of Senior IT Manager at Hamilton from 2020 to 2023. His earlier experience includes positions as an Infrastructure Service Manager and Production Services Engineer at Currys plc from 2018 to 2020 and 2016 to 2020, respectively. He also worked as a Systems Infrastructure Engineer at everis from 2011 to 2015 and as a Senior Wintel Engineer at IPsoft from 2015 to 2016.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Gavin has made significant contributions to various IT projects throughout his career. He led the integration of business applications with Active Directory authentication, enhancing security and efficiency. He developed a user-friendly PowerShell form for managing Office 365 user tasks and successfully migrated 15,000 users to Office 365, utilizing PowerShell automation to streamline the process. Additionally, he automated the creation of sub-sites within a SharePoint site collection, optimizing navigation settings and governance.
Education and Training
Gavin studied at St. Bonaventure's, where he gained foundational knowledge in information technology. His educational background has supported his career in IT infrastructure, enabling him to develop skills in systems management and automation.
Leadership and Team Management
In his various roles, Gavin has demonstrated leadership capabilities, particularly while managing an operations monitoring team. He provided guidance and support to junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring effective team performance.