Simon Schofield
Tech Enthusiast - Motivated - Natural Tinkerer
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Logical Thinker
I take a logical approach towards things, often assessing the situation before approaching to resolution. By compartmentalising i'm able to take a structured approach to problem solving.
Passionate
I am passionate in all aspects of the IT Industry from Hardware, Configuration Of Systems, Cybersecurity and also Gaming in my spare time.
Naturally Curious
Being Naturally Curious, I Enjoy exploring how things are made up and what makes them work the way they do. This helps with troubleshooting where the problem can be deconstructed to find the route cause and build back up from there.
Simon Schofield
Freelance IT Technician
Hey there! I’m Simon Schofield, a Freelance IT Support Technician and the face behind SJS Hometech. I got into this line of work because friends and family kept asking me to help with their computer problems, and I figured, why not make a business out of it? Through SJS Hometech, I help people with everything from fitting new hardware and troubleshooting issues to removing pesky viruses. While freelancing has been great, I’m on the lookout for something more stable.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to switch gears from my lengthy hospitality career and dive into IT of which I've always been passionate about. I enrolled at The Manchester College and earned my Level 2 Diploma in IT Support and Level 3 Diploma for ICT Systems and Principles of the IT Professional. These courses covered a lot of ground, including Python programming, website design, networking, data security, and configuring various hardware and software.
When it comes to skills, I’m methodical, passionate about IT, and naturally curious. I love digging into problems and finding solutions, even if it means spending hours on tech forums and knowledge bases. Besides my freelance work, I spend a lot of time tinkering in my home lab, where I set up virtual machines and test different software scenarios. It’s a great way to learn and stay up-to-date with new technologies.
I’m particularly interested in cybersecurity. I enjoy researching the latest attack methods and figuring out how to protect against them. It’s not just about keeping my own systems safe; it’s also about understanding how I can help others stay secure.
At the end of the day, I love helping people solve their tech problems. While freelancing has been rewarding, I’m excited about the possibility of joining a team where I can continue to grow and make a bigger impact in the IT world.