Byron Kesterson
Turlock, CA 95380
abinfr@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
My goal is to obtain a Desktop Support position or Jr. Systems/Network
Administration position where my skills and motivation will add value to a
company's operations.
SKILLS
> Systems Administration: Active Directory; Domain Management; DNS; Group
Authentication; Login Scripting
> Workstation Operating Systems: WinXP/Vista/7, Mac OSX, Ubuntu
> Server Operating System: Windows Server 2003 and VMWare
> Software Applications: Microsoft Office 97-2007; PhotoshopCS3; What's UP
Gold Monitor; VSphere Client ESX 4. Workstation, VMware VDR; Symantec
Endpoint Protection; Trend Micro Hosted Business Security; Symantec
Backup Exec. 2010; CallPilot VoiceMail; Nortel Digital and Analog Phone
Configuration.
> Network: Dell 6224F, Linksys SRW 2024: TCP/IP; DNS; Static and dynamic
Configuration; VLAN.
EXPERIENCE
Desktop Support / Jr. System Administrator
2/10 - Present
Samaritan Village
Hughson, CA
. Work under the supervision of the IT Director providing desktop and
systems support to the organization's network.
. Respond to issues within organization by following work order tracking
system.
. Troubleshoot and coordinate printer maintenance issues, repairs, and
replacement for 13 network and local printers.
. Provide end user support to a company of 60 employees and 150
residences.
. Perform user account creation, deletion, and configuration with Active
Directory
. Responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers
(physical and virtual), running Windows Server 2003 & VMware ESX 4.xx,
as well as workstations running Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7.
. Provide LAN support to employee & residential workstations, as well as
maintain switches and routers through out network.
. Implemented new Anti-Virus software on company wide deployment in
efforts to reduce costs on department budget.
. Maintain software and hardware inventory and tracking systems; monitor
inventory, & store electronic components.
. Work with vendors to launch solutions & resolve issues for hardware &
software.
. Maintain backup and disaster recovery operations for company's
physical and virtual systems.
. Configure profiles in Nortel Digital and Analog Telephony Manager.
. Perform occasional off-hours maintenance and support.
On Target Electronics
5/08-9/09
Lead Installation Technician
Livermore, CA
. Built, from ground up, computer based DVR surveillance systems.
. Responsible for getting DVR computer, video cameras, and all proper
cabling installed to be fully operational from remote locations at pre
- designated client locations.
. Performed maintenance on client systems, ranging from gas stations to
law enforcement establishments, & to private residences.
. Worked with Loss Prevention Managers from multiple retail locations in
San Francisco Bay Area to improve system operations in efforts to
reduce SHRINK and hold proper people liable for crimes committed.
. Installed and programmed DSC alarm systems with silent alarms and hold
up buttons in fuel stations, and wireless motion detector applications
in commercial and residential environments.
CompUSA
3/05-6/06 Lead DVR Technician
Austin,
TX
. Pre - wire construction homes & cabling them for data/telephone, cable
TV, and alarm systems.
. Modified simple Dell computers by installing Geo-Vision Capture cards
for DVR surveillance systems.
. Responsible for getting DVR computer, video cameras, and all proper
cabling installed to be fully operational from remote locations at pre
- designated client locations.
. Performed maintenance on client systems, ranging from gas stations to
private residences.
EDUCATION
ITT Technical Institute
July 2006 - June2008
Associate of Science Degree
Lathrop, CA
Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
Turlock Adult School February 2000
General Equivalency Diploma Turlock,
CA
References
Upon Request