Barry Blackwell
About Barry Blackwell
Barry Blackwell is a Group Functions Application Support Manager at Legal & General, with extensive experience in IT support and infrastructure management. He holds multiple certifications, including ITIL, PRINCE2, and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, and has worked in various roles across several companies since 2000.
Current Role at Legal & General
Barry Blackwell serves as the Group Functions Application Support Manager at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's IT infrastructure and application support. His role involves overseeing various support functions and ensuring the smooth operation of applications within the group. He is based in the Greater Brighton and Hove area.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Before his current role, Barry Blackwell worked at Legal & General as the Finance Application Support Manager from 2019 to 2020. In this capacity, he managed finance-related applications, providing support and ensuring their effective operation. His experience at Legal & General has contributed to his expertise in application support.
Work History at First Central
Barry Blackwell has extensive experience at First Central, where he held multiple roles. He started as an IT Support Analyst from 2001 to 2002, then progressed to Senior Systems Administrator from 2002 to 2011. He later served as IT Support Supervisor from 2014 to 2017 and as Service Desk Manager from 2017 to 2019. His time at First Central spanned nearly a decade, during which he developed significant skills in IT support and management.
Educational Background and Certifications
Barry Blackwell completed the ITIL Intermediate (CSI) course in 2014 and the ITIL Practitioner course in 2018, enhancing his knowledge in IT service management. He holds a PRINCE2 certification, demonstrating his proficiency in project management methodologies. Additionally, he has earned the Service Desk Institute – Service Desk Manager Certification, indicating his expertise in service desk management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Barry Blackwell possesses a range of technical skills, including proficiency in managing and deploying Microsoft Exchange/O365 environments. He is experienced in integrating and installing infrastructure and platform solutions. His technical expertise extends to working with HP ProLiant Servers and Antivirus Enterprise Packages, as well as administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.