{"id":74,"date":"2020-10-22T16:45:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T15:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2021-07-31T13:43:45","modified_gmt":"2021-07-31T12:43:45","slug":"professional-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/professional-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links alignright is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/simon-stockings-87a045168\/?originalSubdomain=uk\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please take a look at my CV on Indeed <a href=\"https:\/\/my.indeed.com\/p\/simons-0yoesov\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/my.indeed.com\/p\/simons-0yoesov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/04294_CompTIA_Cert_Badges_Specialist_-_CIOS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/04294_CompTIA_Cert_Badges_Specialist_-_CIOS.png 340w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/04294_CompTIA_Cert_Badges_Specialist_-_CIOS-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/04294_CompTIA_Cert_Badges_Specialist_-_CIOS-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Certificates &amp; Project work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CompTIA IT Operations Specialist \u2013 CIOS Stackable Certification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CompTIA Network+ ce Certification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CompTIA A+ ce Certification<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/06\/my-visit-to-siemens-transform-2024-in-manchester\/\">My Visit to Siemens Transform 2024 in Manchester<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This July, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Siemens Transform 2024 in Manchester. Although I am only just posting about it now&#8230; it was <a href=\"https:\/\/news.siemens.co.uk\/news\/siemens-to-host-transform-2024-in-manchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">held at the iconic Manchester Central, the event brought together over 4,000 industry leaders, tech experts, and policymakers to explore the latest in digital and sustainable transformation<\/a><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":342,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_125450-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_125450-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_125450-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_125450-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_125450-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_125450-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 of the panels<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":333,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/454495324_897615735724839_205296084351806214_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/454495324_897615735724839_205296084351806214_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/454495324_897615735724839_205296084351806214_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/454495324_897615735724839_205296084351806214_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/454495324_897615735724839_205296084351806214_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/454495324_897615735724839_205296084351806214_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Attending Siemens Transform 2024 was an eye-opening experience. The event not only showcased the latest technological advancements but also fostered a community dedicated to solving today\u2019s most pressing challenges. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.siemens.co.uk\/news\/siemens-to-host-transform-2024-in-manchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I left with a renewed sense of clarity and confidence, ready to apply the insights and ideas gained to drive forward digital and sustainable transformation in my own projects<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/news.siemens.co.uk\/news\/siemens-to-host-transform-2024-in-manchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens.com\/uk\/en\/company\/transform.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chocolate Machine below. Although not sure why they were adding skips to it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":335,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_123221-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_123221-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_123221-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_123221-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_123221-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_123221-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you ever get the chance to attend an event like this, I highly recommend it. The blend of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration is truly unmatched.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":336,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111454-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111454-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111454-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111454-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111454-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111454-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":337,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111852-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111852-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111852-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111852-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111852-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_111852-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As you can see, lots of interesting technology on show here. Never seen the engine of an Electric bus before.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":338,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_113215-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_113215-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_113215-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_113215-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_113215-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/20240718_113215-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/14\/new-certificate\/\">New Certificate!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After many weeks of hard work, I managed to pass the CompTIA Linux+ exam<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/30\/comptia-live-from-londons-millbank-tower\/\">I got Invited to a Comptia event in London\u2019s Millbank tower<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I was invited to an event on the 14th of March in London by Comptia. I Got to meet various people in the IT industry who work for companies such as Sega and Microsoft. Comptia broadcasted the event live on facebook which you can watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CompTIAUK\/videos\/576970702787531\/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAMyHd8uBOnmObp8m1OePtL49fX9NLqTbQ8s1x9ZwjQdELAN93XRnBnYKn-2FYecKpdts1vQF4T4b70a8zuizr9dHknuFCURl7YbxvL4BDJ6Rt9YOy_J9mDXzmDCMwWhW2qLI9plP-i5VOW4zPAUO31umqO2-5Ww4nQ6ZCkX4kkkViMT4IePbHlMc79rTCNXIMDANgtMSN7MVYLIqEJXNBuZv6q-6w822PKFZ42gr-ZjfbOBWOsDZeKSnKIG56DAZhqlUpz1vk1vxmtBoKmjqPuRAYFcgXufh-vc_4LVbQQu1OtaWlm2-qw7sxW_YGOUCFFVBheBPfIh2xVD9q7Y1oWz8k&amp;__tn__=-R\">here<\/a>. Plenty of interesting information about starting in IT.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":132,\"width\":260,\"height\":260,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/comptia_logo_white.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132\" width=\"260\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/comptia_logo_white.png 1000w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/comptia_logo_white-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/comptia_logo_white-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/comptia_logo_white-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Millbank tower itself was also a great place to host the event and you can take a look at the building <a href=\"http:\/\/www.millbanktower.co.uk\/gallery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Certificates &amp; Project work CompTIA IT Operations Specialist \u2013 CIOS Stackable Certification CompTIA Network+ ce Certification CompTIA A+ ce Certification<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-74","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":220,"href":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions\/220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/simonstockings.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}