Tommy Tran
El Cajon, CA *****
619-***-**** e-mail: ***********@*******.***
TECHNICAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
Proficient in Active Directory, Novell, Exchange, Windows 2000, XP,
Vista, AS400, Goldmine, Citrix, ShoreTel and RSA. Create and maintain
user accounts in Active Directory, Novell, Exchange, AS400, ShoreTel
and Goldmine. Setup and configure, and familiarity with use of MS
Office. Strong troubleshoots, networking and organization skills with
emphasis on attention to detail. Assist end-users in the day-day use
of all supported IT equipments and information resources.
EDUCATION
Coleman College La Mesa, CA October
2001-May 2002
Certificate in Computer Applications and Networks
WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2004 - October 2008
Desktop Support Tech Arrowhead General Insurance Agency
San Diego, CA
Assists staff with Tier2 technical support of desktop computers,
laptops, applications, and related technologies. Support includes
specification, installation, and testing of computer systems and
peripherals within established standards and guidelines. Ensure
desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems, file
servers, email servers, computer conferencing systems, application
servers, and administrative systems. Develop and manage desktop
application environment, laptop/desktop emergency recovery strategies,
desktop anti-virus and security. Maintain image files for new computer
setup and recovery of desktop environment due to hardware failure or
disc corruption. Manage and maintain office equipments, include but
not limit to phone, fax, printer, copier, scanner, projector, and
video audio conference. Work with management and end users for special
computer configurations for R&D and LAB applications. Maintain and
monitor LAN, WAN, video, VOIP equipment, troubleshoot network
problems, server room environmental equipment including power, battery
backup and air conditioning.
February 2003 - December 2004 Arrowhead General Insurance Agency
San Diego, CA
Help Desk Administrator
Provide 1st level support and incident handling for LAN/WAN, remote
access, e-mail, phones, installation, troubleshooting and repairing
desktops, laptops, printers, peripheral devices, unified
communications (telephony, voicemail, video, collaborative
applications) as well as common enterprise software and other IT
applications. Support user requests related to user account rights &
permissions, new account creation, reset password and directory
maintenance. Provide effective incident and problem resolution using
highly automated tools and knowledge base systems. Maintain sufficient
documentation of support activities and escalations, updates steps
taken for corrective action, and provides status updates to customers
regarding problem tickets. Initiate appropriate escalation, as
necessary.
July 2002 - February 2003 Arrowhead General Insurance Agency
San Diego, CA
Computer Operator 3rd Shift
Responsibilities include troubleshooting software and hardware
problems, monitoring batch processing, maintaining and improving
system performance and online availability, maintaining all system and
applications, documentation, and assisting personnel with computer
problems. Run system backups, maintaining computer room equipment
including printers and tape storage devices, and providing customer
support. Assist in the training of new Computer Operators and/or new
policies and procedures. Monitor the AS/400 mainframe system, RS6000
servers, troubleshoot all PC's, AS400 terminals, Xerox production
printers in the Distribution center in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
environment.