Public Profile

Shane Bunting

Technically qualified professional with a distinction-grade HLA in Software Development and a 1:1 degree in Business Studies with Marketing. Experienced across application support, technical administration and commercial roles within large enterprise environments including a critical public-sector infrastructure project. Bringing a practical understanding of both technical and business operations with a self-motivated approach to learning and development. Seeking a remote-first or Northern Ireland-based role where there is genuine opportunity to grow, contribute and specialise over time.

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Current Focus

My current work is centred on software support engineering in structured enterprise environments, while my personal development is focused on modern web technologies, software delivery practices and shipping user-facing iOS products.

Open to Opportunities

I am actively looking for a remote-first or Northern Ireland-based role in software development or support engineering. If you would like to get in touch, please reach out via LinkedIn or email at sabunting@icloud.com.

Selected Experience

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Application Support Engineer

Fujitsu

Sep 2023 – Present

Working within a connectivity team on a critical public sector account, onboarding external operators onto a messaging and data exchange infrastructure system. Responsibilities include configuring MQ and SFTP connections, validating message formats against specification documents, monitoring messages on pods, and reporting on rejected messages. Liaised directly with client contacts to guide them through the onboarding process and resolve configuration issues. Coordinated with IBM networking teams and managed deployments by creating configuration files, pushing to GitLab and refreshing environments via CI/CD pipelines. Previously on the O2/Virgin Media account, resolving point-of-sale system issues and contributing to a major store migration project as O2 transitioned from franchise to company-owned stores.

MQ / SFTPGitLab CI/CDDeploymentsApplication SupportPublic Sector
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Internal Recruiter

Fujitsu

Jun 2022 – Sep 2023

Worked with internal hiring managers to determine the most effective recruitment routes for vacancies across key business areas including core technology roles. Responsible for posting, promoting and processing applicants, screening candidates and maintaining relationships with both applicants and internal stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.

Stakeholder CommunicationCandidate ScreeningHiring Coordination
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Contract Administrator

Fujitsu

Aug 2019 – Apr 2022

Managed the implementation and renewal of support contracts across various internal accounts using internal systems and databases to track opportunities. Communicated with internal managers and external partners to understand requirements and ensure timely support coverage.

ContractsRenewalsCoordination
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Freelance IT & Business Consultant

Global Horizon Skills

2023 – Present

Retained on an ongoing basis to provide regular IT consultancy, administration and business support. Responsibilities have included end-user IT support, document template design, business administration, IT policy writing and marketing assistance. Project work has included supporting a cyber security audit involving MFA implementation, Microsoft 365 administration and the configuration and upgrade of on-site Windows machines.

IT ConsultancyMicrosoft 365Cyber SecurityMFA
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IT, Marketing & Communications Development Officer

Global Horizon Skills

Jun 2018 – Jul 2019

Developed two company websites during tenure, produced graphic design and desktop publishing materials, managed social media accounts and email marketing campaigns. Led the organisation-wide setup and deployment of Microsoft Office 365.

Web DevelopmentDesignOffice 365Digital Content

Selected Projects

Mindful Check-In

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A privacy-focused iPhone app designed to help users reflect on how they feel, notice patterns and build awareness over time.

Apple Watch Apps

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Published Apple Watch projects including Wisdom Watch and 8 Ball Watch as part of ongoing iOS development and product learning.

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Education

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Software Development Foundation Degree (Part Time)

North West Regional CollegeValidated by Ulster UniversitySep 2023 – May 2026

Distinction. Completed alongside full-time employment at Fujitsu.

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BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing

Ulster University, Derry~LondonderrySep 2016 – Jul 2019

First-class honours (1:1).

Earlier Qualifications

A-LevelsICT (A), Business Studies (B), Applied Science (B)
GCSEs / BTECsGCSE English & Mathematics, Level 2 BTECs in Science, ICT and Art

Short Courses

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

April 2026

PASS

Studied alongside building small AWS projects to apply the material in practice.

Certified C# Developer

W3 Schools

April 2023

PASS

Initial self-guided learning in 2023 prior to my Foundation Degree at Fujitsu.

Skills

Technical

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, SNS), CI/CD pipelines, Docker

Middleware & Connectivity

IBM MQ configuration, SFTP, message format validation, queue monitoring

Version Control & Deployment

Git, GitLab, VS Code

Languages

Swift / SwiftUI, Python, C#, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript

Web Development

React, Next.js, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, WordPress, HTML/CSS

Microsoft 365

Administration, deployment, end-user support

Databases

SQL, DynamoDB, Microsoft Access, SwiftData

Operating Systems & Devices

Windows configuration & upgrade, Linux WSL, macOS / Apple ecosystem

iOS Development (Hobbyist)

Published apps on the App Store, SwiftUI, SwiftData

Professional

  • Agile working practices including daily stand-ups and task management via Trello / Jira
  • Direct client and stakeholder liaison
  • Technical documentation and IT policy writing
  • Recruitment and candidate management
  • Mental Health First Aider
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Emergency First Aid at Work certified