Dean Hanson
About Dean Hanson
Dean Hanson is a Senior System Administrator at Dedalus Group, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in providing third-line support for production services and serves as a Subject Matter Expert for legacy applications.
Work at Dedalus Group
Dean Hanson has been employed at Dedalus Group as a Senior System Administrator since 2021. In this role, he provides third-line support for production services, focusing on maintaining high availability and performance. He also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for legacy applications and configuration, ensuring that the organization's systems operate efficiently. Additionally, he is responsible for the development and modifications of the team Portal and Forum, which enhances internal communication and collaboration among team members.
Education and Expertise
Dean Hanson studied at The University of Huddersfield, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computing from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills and expertise in system administration and software development. He has a strong understanding of data and application upgrades, which is evident in his role at Dedalus Group.
Previous Employment at DXC Technology
Before joining Dedalus Group, Dean Hanson worked at DXC Technology as a Senior Configuration Analyst from 2007 to 2021. During his 14 years at DXC Technology, he developed expertise in configuration management and system analysis. His experience in this role contributed to his knowledge and skills in managing complex systems and ensuring their optimal performance.
Background at CSC
Dean Hanson began his career at CSC, where he served as a Senior Data Configuration Analyst from 2004 to 2006 in Leeds, United Kingdom. This two-year position allowed him to gain valuable experience in data configuration and analysis, laying the groundwork for his future roles in system administration and configuration management.
Achievements in Software Development
Dean Hanson has played a key role in the design, creation, and testing of software tools for data and application upgrades. Notably, he developed a bespoke upgrade software tool using Visual C# and SQL, successfully taking it through the full life cycle into production use. His contributions in this area demonstrate his technical proficiency and commitment to improving system functionalities.