Samir Patel
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS/ COURSEWORK
PC Technology (A+ Hardware) MS Office 2003-present
Windows Client/ Server Administration Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7
OS Technology (A+ Software) Cisco Switching/Routing/WAN
-Fundamental understanding of OSI layers and Ethernet technologies
-Familiarity with Active Directory management, backup, and restoration
-Creating/managing groups, computer objects and file system shares
-Planning, creating and managing local/domain user accounts
A+ Certified, Dell Certified Systems Expert, IBM Mobile & Desktop Certifications
EXPERIENCE
September 2008- Present: New England Systems & Software
Support Specialist /Network Technician
-Maintaining software and hardware in a school environment
-Managing internet use and creating filters based on user rights (8e6, Total Control)
-Software package creation and distribution via Systems Center Configuration Management (SCCM)
-End-user support via helpdesk ticketing system, phone, remote and hands-on interaction
-Hardware and software inventory management, licensing compliance
October 2007- February 2008: Apex Technical Solutions, Inc.
Technical Contractor
-Bank PC/Network conversion project with Key Bank (formerly Union State)
-Working with team members on various break/fix projects
-Hands-on experience in setting up small to large area networks (LANs)
July 2007- October 2007: CFA Capital Partners, LLC
Helpdesk Consultant
-Assisted CTO in day-to-day duties in small office environment (hardware &
software troubleshooting)
September 2001- May 2003 IT Computing-State University of New York at
Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
IT Computing Consultant
-Provided Software support for the application programs available in our site to the University at Buffalo community that includes faculty, staff and students
-Site maintenance and resource management
-Collaborated with a 20+ consultant team
EDUCATION
The College of Westchester, White Plains, NY
Computer Networking Specialist (Certificate Degree), June 2006
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelors of Science, Electrical Engineering, June 2003