Troy Strode
PROFILE My abilities include working with all versions of Windows, and most Microsoft products. I also
have experience with Linux for 2+ years. I have been doing customer service in tech support and have been
working with computers for 8+ years. I have been a programmer and quality inspection. I have built websites
and help people with their sites. I type 60+ wpm, I am A+ Certified, and am attending college to gain a
degree in the Computer Science and Networking profession. I am currently learning PHP and Pearl and many
other programs. I am a team player and work hard to meet goals and objectives. I enjoy learning, I work best
when given instruction and am best when I am not micro managed. I understand IT and absorb it very
quickly, I am a fast learner, and am looking for a company to build my career with. It is my goal to excel
beyond my primary requirements.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• Most Recent- May,15 to July 31, (Temp Job)MOZY Providing backup solutions for businesses
and third parties. Providing
support over a support chanel and providing phone support for professional accounts. Support
provided through email and chat. Also finding and reporting any problems with the product.
• 2007-2010- Sept 17, March 17, BLUEHOST- providing tech support for customers with hosting
packages, creating and troubleshooting their site, and working with the server as well as other
problems that may occur. I work with customers and can handle a fast pace as well as learn and pick
up new information very quickly. I work best without management, and so do not need help to stay
on task. I am able to work well under pressure and meet the goals that I am given on time. I
currently am required to take calls and help other techs, though I go beyond that measure in that I
chat do tickets take calls and provide quality service for my customers and my company.
• 2005-2007- July 12, March 1, NEWONICS- Responsibilities include; programming, quality
inspection, and I were the lead of production in my group. I developed programs for my department,
to handle the work more efficiently and faster. I also help the IT support in my division. I was the
head of QA and lead of my department.
• 2002-2005 Aug 13, June31, MICROSOFT-“through different third party companies
“Responsibilities include; Tech support for customers with computers. I answered incoming calls
and gave instructions on repairing, updating, and activating their computers.
• 1999-2002 June 14, July 27, MSN- Responsibilities included; Warehouse inventory, building and
testing reverse osmosis machines. I was also in charge of inbound and outbound shipping and
receiving, packaging and all the paper work involved in tracking and keeping inventory correct. I
worked independently without supervision.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
I have scripting experience, including python, pearl, ruby,
I have built and maintained websites for a livin, and have experience in HDD restoration,VSS
Smpt, Imap, Pop3, HTML, XML, SQL, SSH, SSL, FTP, VPS,VPN, MD2-5, TCP/IP, and more
Attended Lehi High School attained my degree December 2001
Currently attending UVU for my Bachelors degree in Computer Science with networking
A+ Certified (and working on linux and C+ certs)
I am proficient with almost all Microsoft products