WardNet is the professional brand created by Jonathan Ward to showcase expertise and insights across the IT landscape.
Technical Skills & Experience
Jonathan brings extensive experience in:
- Infrastructure & Systems: Server Administration (Windows & Linux), Desktop Support, Hardware Configuration (Cisco, IBM, WatchGuard, Dell, HP, Netgear, Ubiquity), Infrastructure Design, Application Deployment & Management.
- Enterprise Technologies: Active Directory, MS Exchange, SharePoint, IIS.
- Virtualisation & Containers: VMware, Hyper-V, Docker.
- Web & Cloud: Azure, Angular, Nginx, Apache, LAMP/WAMP stacks.
- ERP Expertise: Epicor ERP 10 – Systems Design, Installation, Management, Training, Toolset, Cloud, Mobile, Web.
Programming Languages
Proficient in:
- C#
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- PHP
- T-SQL
- XML/XSLT
- PowerShell
- Bash/Shell scripting
Career Journey
Jonathan graduated with First-Class Honours in Computer Networks from Birmingham City University in 2011. During his degree, he completed a placement at IBM’s Innovation Centre in Hursley, gaining invaluable experience with cutting-edge technologies.
His career began at Beoley Mill Software Ltd (BMS), the UK’s leading JD Edwards specialist, where he quickly progressed from CNC Specialist to Infrastructure Manager, driving virtualisation, mobile, and cloud adoption. BMS later became part of Version1 Group.
After nearly four years at BMS, Jonathan transitioned into the automotive sector, managing IT across large-scale manufacturing and warehouse operations.
In 2016, Jonathan joined Dot Net IT, stepping into a customer-facing role. Within two weeks, he was on the road delivering IT infrastructure implementations for clients across the UK, and occasionally supporting global projects remotely. Six months later, Dot Net IT was acquired by Epicor Software Corporation.
Current Role
Today, Jonathan leads teams delivering complex ERP solutions for Epicor Software Corporation. His focus is on guiding customers through transformative projects, ensuring successful implementations that drive efficiency and growth.
Professional Outlook
From IBM to Epicor, Jonathan’s journey spans global enterprises and agile consultancies, blending technical depth with leadership and customer-focused delivery. Many posts on this site reflect real-world challenges and solutions encountered along the way.
View Jonathan’s LinkedIn profile here