JEFF DEFABIO
***-**** ****** ( Richmond, California 94804
(h) 510-***-**** (c) 510-***-**** ( ******@*********.***
PRODUCT SERVICE ENGINEER ( IT SPECIALIST ( NETWORK ENGINEER
Pragmatic, multifaceted, technology specialist leading IT projects, network
development, troubleshooting and strategic planning. Repeated success
guiding sizeable, cross-functional teams in the launch of leading-edge
technical solutions. Seasoned in setting up, upgrading, and repairing
diverse systems within budget, time and scope. Quick in learning cutting
edge software, hardware, networking and assimilating client and corporate
requirements. Passionate achiever with 20+ years distinguished technical
and engineering experience.
Technology Deployment ( IT Project Management ( Strategic Planning (
Malware Removal ( Maintenance
Hard Drive Cloning ( Routers/Firewall Installation ( Windows/Office
Programs ( Customer Service
Resource Optimization ( Team Management ( PPPOE ( POP Mail ( DSL/Cable/Dial-
Up Networks Programming ( IT Solutions Strategy ( Risk
Mitigation/Management ( Product Rollout ( DOS Commands
Proprietary Software ( Speech Recognition Software ( HP
Workstations/Servers ( MCSE ( Novell
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medquist, Inc, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey ( 1983-2009
Leading US provider of medical transcription software technology and
services, enabling health systems, hospitals and group medical practices to
efficiently manage clinical documentation workflow.
Product Service Engineer
Began with company fixing and maintaining all types of office technology as
they came into the market including dictation equipment, advanced copiers,
multi-use fax machines and multi-line telephone systems. ? Promoted rapidly
to areas of increased responsibility, constantly learning cutting edge
technical maintenance and repair of diverse resources. ?Troubleshoot and
work with clients both in-house and remotely to resolve technical issues. ?
Performed in-depth analysis of connectivity problems. ? Spearheaded
critical data recovery during emergency situations, successfully bringing
back vital client data. ? Self-taught on optimal methods of installation,
service and maintenance. Championed preventative maintenance making sure
future problems didn't occur. ?Aided in fixing diverse proprietary software
such as speech recognition programs.
Notable Accomplishments
. Charged with oversight and service of diverse technical equipment valued
from $10K- $300K.
. Worked with medical personnel to identify and resolve issues and ensure
100% client satisfaction.
. Recruited to aid new division focusing on hardware/software for creation
and transcription of medical records.
. Teamed with multiple in-house departments dealing with product
availability and requirements, streamlining communication and helping
customers to gain timely, accurate information.
. Worked on-call, providing key emergency services for multiple hospitals
and clinics.
Technical Enhancements
. Kept current on IT resources and tools, upgrading hardware, software,
CPUs, fans memory chips, firewalls and optical drives.
. Installed and repaired routers, programs (including Windows and Office),
operating systems, drivers and accessories such as printers.
. Found and removed viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and various types of
malware, ensuring top security and that systems ran at optimal levels.
. Set up and administered DSL, cable and dial-up connectivity.
. Installed PPPOE and POP mail systems.
JEFF DEFABIO ( Page 2 ( ******@*********.***
EDUCATION
Associate in Science ~ Electronics Technology
Contra Costa College, San Pablo, California
Diploma ~ Computer Technology
Control Data Institute, San Francisco, California
CERTIFICATIONS
A+
Network +
Server +
Security +
MCSE
Novell
HP Workstations/Servers
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS
IP Addressing
Telephony andNetwork Cabling
Wireless 802.11
LAN/WAN
Windows and Office Programs
DOS commands
PPPOE
POP Mail
Data Recovery
Systems and Hardware from Dell, Compaq, HP, Sony, Gateway, Toshiba,
Fujitsu, IBM