Josh Rowey - Curriculum Vitae
Experienced ICT Technician specialising in educational technology, open source development, and IT infrastructure management.
Josh Rowey
Primary School ICT Technician
Professional Summary
Experienced IT professional with a BSc in Computing and Information Technology and 7+ years of hands-on experience in educational technology support. Currently serving as an IT Cluster Technician at REAch2, delivering comprehensive technical support across multiple primary schools.
Open source contributor and former board member of Forged Alliance Forever, demonstrating expertise in collaborative development, community management, and technical leadership. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency.
Key Strengths
- Educational technology integration and support
- Multi-site IT infrastructure management
- Open source development and community leadership
- Home lab virtualization and networking
- Training and mentoring team members
Education
University of Derby
BSc Computing and Information Technology
September 2023 – October 2024
- Achieved a 2:1 classification
- Focused on web development and networking
Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Higher National Diploma in Computing
September 2021 – July 2023
- Focused on application and game development
Professional Experience
REAch2 – IT Cluster Technician
October 2024 – Present
- Deliver onsite IT support across a cluster of schools
- Provide remote assistance via the trust-wide helpdesk
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
McDonald’s – Crew Trainer
November 2020 – August 2024
- Trained and supported new and existing team members
- Assisted shift leaders with daily operations and team coordination
Forged Alliance Forever – Developer
July 2021 – November 2024
- Contributed to gameplay improvements and web features
- Collaborated with a global open-source team
- Balanced front-end tasks with game logic and UX enhancements
Technical Skills
Infrastructure & Systems
Development & Scripting
Tools & Platforms
Educational Technology
Professional Certifications
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Computer Hardware Basics
Key Projects & Portfolio
FAF Patchnotes Site
A clean, modern platform to present game balance updates for the FAForever community.
- Static version live and stable
- Transitioning to a Jekyll-based UI
- Enhances communication and accessibility for patch notes
FAF News Publisher (WPF)
A Windows desktop app to streamline news publishing for the FAF community.
- Built with WPF and C# for responsive design
- Supported Markdown export for publishing
- Helped improve UX understanding and C# workflows
Compact Proxmox Configuration
A lightweight and efficient virtualisation solution for home use.
- Installed on a compact, low-resource system
- Optimised for performance on limited hardware
- Simplified home virtualisation and experimentation
Local URLs with Nginx Proxy Manager
Streamlined local service access with easy-to-remember URLs.
- Configured Nginx Proxy Manager on Proxmox
- Created local DNS-style shortcuts for home lab services
Pi-hole DNS Management
Smart DNS and ad-blocking solution to secure and speed up browsing.
- Deployed Pi-hole for home DNS
- Blocked unwanted content across all devices
TrueNAS Core Server
Custom-built NAS server for secure and performant home storage.
- Reliable data backup and media archiving
- Managed user access and high-performance read/write
Home Photo & Video Server
Centralised family media storage with cross-device access.
- Indexed and organised family albums
- Accessed via mobile, tablet, and desktop
Plex Media Server Integration
Streaming server powered by TrueNAS for movies and shows.
- Smooth multi-device streaming
- Secure access and high-quality playback
Windows File Server
Secure and organised file sharing setup for home network.
- Controlled user access
- Clean file structure and sharing protocols
Personal Interests
Emerging Technologies
Staying current with developments in AI, cloud computing, and educational technology trends
Creative Building
Enjoy hands-on construction projects, from Lego architecture to home lab hardware builds
Family Adventures
Quality time with family through outdoor activities, nature walks, and exploring new places