Perry Shimasaki
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Home 626-***-****, Cellular 626-***-****
E-Mail: ********@*******.***
JOB OBJECTIVE
Experienced IT Professional, seeking a position in an organization where my
skills and abilities could be utilized. Possess excellent work ethics, work
well with others, resourceful problem solver and well organized.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Offering over 20 years experience as a Server Network Operations
Technician, Computer Operations.Experienced monitoring and controlling
electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to
process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to
operating instructions. Experienced entering commands at a computer
terminal and setting controls on computer and peripheral devices;
monitoring and responding to operating and error messages. Experienced
providing technical assistance to computer system users; answering
questions or resolving computer problems for clients in person, via
telephone or from remote location. Have provided assistance concerning the
use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation,
word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Knowledge of
following platforms: VMS, UNIX, AS400, Linux, MS Windows XP, MS Windows
2003.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Server Network Operations Tech - Abbott Vascular - Contractor, Temecula, CA
September 2008 to December 2008
. Oversaw the daily performance of computer systems.
. Answered user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation
to resolve problems.
. Entered commands and observed system functioning to verify correct
operations and detect errors.
. Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper
installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
. Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software, or
peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
. Maintained records of daily data communication transactions, problems and
remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
. Read technical manuals, conferred with users, conducted computer
diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems and to provide technical
assistance and support.
. Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to
vendors or technicians for service.
. Developed training materials and procedures, and trained users in the
proper use of hardware or software.
. Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for
new systems or modifications.
Lead Computer Operator - American Benefit and Plan Administration, Covina,
CA
March 1994 to September 2007
. Implmentation and maintenance of job scheduler (Control-M, ISE).
. Racking and configuring servers
. Planning and developing diaster recovery solutions.
. Responsible for hardware and software contracts.
. Project management
. Server security
. Creating and maintaining computer operation procedures.
. Opening and addressing IT tickets (Remedy).
. Entered commands, using computer terminal, and activated controls on
computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
. Monitored the servers for equipment failure or errors in performance.
. Responded to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or
terminating the program.
. Notified computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
. Answered telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
. Recorded information such as computer operating time, problems that
occurred, and actions taken.
. Operated spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and
manipulate data and to produce reports.
. Helped programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
. Retrieved, separated and sorted program output as needed and sent data to
specified users.
. Oversaw the operation of computer hardware systems, including
coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to
ensure efficient use.
. Taking inventory and ordering stock, and supplies.
Computer Operatoins Supervisor - House of Fabrics - Corporate office,
Sherman Oaks, CA
August 1992 to February 1994
. Was responsible for updating operations documentation, ordering
inventory, production job scheduling, online user support, updating
hardware and software.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University of Phoenix - Information Systems, BS Degree in progress.
East San Gabriel Occupational Center - A+ and MCP Certification.
ABPA - HIPAA Compliance course, March 2007
CBT System Ltd. - UNIX, January 2001
Computer Learning Center - Operations and Management Diploma, Los Angeles,
CA
Santa Monica City College, Liberal Arts - A.A. Degree