Luis G. Col n D az
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
Phone # 305-***-**** - 954-***-****
Professional Summary
A Help Desk Specialist with a strong knowledge of software and hardware,
supporting all areas of IT department in problem solving applications
and/or hardware/desktop issues. Add and maintain users on the network;
assigning application access, ensuring security and maintaining their
configurations are within standard. Skilled troubleshooter, with an
aptitude to learn quickly, ability to target deficiencies, opportunities,
and develop innovative solution for increased reliability and improved
productivity.
Qualifications
. Fully bilingual (English and Spanish)
. Excellent interpersonal relationship
. Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer service skills. Strong
ability to work effectively with teams.
. Understanding of Internet technologies (HTTP/S, HTML, networks and
browsers)
. Capable of working under pressure and independently
Technological Knowledge
Operating Systems: Windows 9x, NT 4.0 WS, 2000 Professional, Windows
98, Windows ME, XP Pro, Vista, Mac OS X
Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Office 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007,
Installation and support of MS Applications i.e. Project,
Vision, Power Point.
*installation and support for MS Dynamics
Email: Outlook 97, 98, 200, XP, 2003, Entourage, Outlook Express
Desktops: Optiplex 745, GX 620, GX250, GX520, Dimension 8200, 8400, HP
Pavillion 8220
Laptops: Sony Vaio VGN-N150G/W, VGN-NW120J, VGN-SR420D, Dell Latitude
D630, D620, D610, D820, D830.
Imaging: Norton Ghost
Network: Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003,
Windows server 2003
Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, FTP, DNS, WINS, SMTP, POP3
Security: Websense, Symantec Corporate anti virus
Wireless LAN: Linksys, DLINK, Netgear, 802.11B & 802.11G
Backup: Mirra Personal Servers
Remote: RDP, GotoMeeting
Reporting & Tools Microsoft Sharepoint, Track-it!
Wireless Handheld: Blackberry Enterprise Server, Blackberry Wireless
Handheld 7230, 8700c, 8700g, 8820, 8300, 9000.
Education
Nova South Eastern University Ft Lauderdale, FL
2005-2009
Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems
Inter American University of Puerto Rico San Germ n Campus
2001-2005
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Management
Information Systems.
Professional Experience
Cabi Developers, LLC Aventura,
FL 03/2006-10/2008
Help Desk/Technical Support Engineer
Based in Aventura, Florida, Cabi Developers is a privately-owned real
estate developer in Florida. With the creation of Cabi Developers in 2001
came an ultra-modern approach to elegant, upscale living. Over the past
seven year, Cabi Developers has distinguished itself as a premier developer
in South Florida by spearheading cutting edge development projects. Beyond
their towering Florida accomplishments, Cabi has expended its projects into
the California real estate market. Its internationally known parent, GICSA,
is the largest luxury builders in Mexico, creating a plethora of shopping
centers and beach resorts, as well as residential and commercial buildings.
. Provide Tier 1 support to 40+ on-site users and satellite offices
experiencing problems with hardware such as desktops, laptops,
printers.
. Software support involved primarily windows XP OS, MS office 2003-
2007, MS Internet Explorer. Networking, telephony equipment
(Nortel).
. Mail troubleshooting involving POP3 and Exchange accounts.
Occasionally travel to other company sites to help assist users.
. Occasional access to file print server (Windows 2003 server OS) to
install printer drivers for sharing among domain workstations.
. Setup user's folder sharing permissions (full control, read-only,
write) from server side to specific archives.
. Call software and hardware vendors to request service regarding
defective products.
. Maintenance of Desktop Backup Software (MIRRA).
. Assist users remotely using RDP and PC anywhere software.
. Network rights to access servers, add workstations to domains,
reset active directory user passwords, map drive users, create new
domain users.
. Log, track reports using MS SharePoint, and maintains history
records and related problem documentation. Prepares standard
reports, such as help desk incident reports.
. Interviews user to collect information about problem and leads user
through diagnostic procedures to determine source of error.
Determines whether problem is caused by hardware such as modem,
printer, cables, or telephone.
. Maintenance and execution of all IT procedures and operations.
. Installation, configuration & maintenance of the company's
workstations and servers, software, and peripheral equipment.
LifeScan LLC, Johnson & Johnson Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
01/2005-05/2005
A Johnson & Johnson Company since November 1986, LifeScan is headquartered
in Milpitas, California. We also have manufacturing facilities in Milpitas,
Puerto Rico, and Scotland, and employ more than 2500 employees worldwide.
LifeScan pioneered the modern era of blood glucose monitoring with the
introduction of OneTouch Technology, which eliminated wiping and timing
procedures.
. As part of my practicum I worked as a member of the Information
Management department, collaborated with daily user support,
installing new hardware, backing up servers, and primarily creating
an intranet for the company making access to the servers more user
friendly.
Acknowledgements
. Graduated from the Inter American University (Summa Cum Laude).
. Recognized four consecutive years for my achievements over the
course of my college life.