Jos F. Varela 214-***-****
**** ***** **., ******, ***** 75217 ******.*****@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Customer Service and Relations UMTS & LTE Certified
Networking MAC hardware/software
Software Technician Management
Linguistics (Spanish & English) Hardware Technician (break/fix)
Setup/Configuration of Servers Large and small deployments of W7
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Citi 09/ 2012 - Present
Network Engineer
. Perform highly effective event and fault management of the firm's
network infrastructure for the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific
regions through the Smarts NMS (Network Management System).
. Provide rapid response to all actionable alerts in order to execute
within GNCCs proactive NMS based support model.
. Mitigate potential or current business impact by taking immediate
action in response to NMS alerts while operating within GNCC standard
procedures.
. Provide effective response when answering phone calls into the GNCC
24x7 Support Hotline. Serve as the entry point for incidents into the
GNCC support incident life cycle, this included initial incident
recording and classification.
. Provide basic troubleshooting on routers, switches, firewalls,
riverbeds, proxies.
. Provide troubleshooting to provide SPOF (Single point of failure),
provide basic configuration on routers and switches.
ReelFX 04/ 2011 - 09/2012
IT Support Specialist/Domain Admin
. Evaluate and resolve user problems; identify and obtained appropriate
resources for the resolution of complex problems; correct routine
hardware problems by making minor repairs to computer equipment and
software.
. Educated end users on the use of equipment, applications, software,
and the integrity of their username and passwords.
. Coordinate installation of new hardware/software; maintain inventory
control by assigning equipment and license software to end users. SLA
compliance.
. Utilize Active Directory to add/remove users, modify permissions,
add/remove email groups, and adding hardware.
. Installing and troubleshooting network equipment; Access Points,
Network Connections, firewalls, and wireless equipment.
. Perform break/fix to Windows and MAC desktops and laptops.
. Migration of end users from XP to Windows 7 and Office 2003 to Office
2010.
. Utilize Exchange 2010 to modify calendar permissions and troubleshoot
issues with end users regarding their email.
. Handled incoming end user helpdesk support requests via Insight
Ticketing System.
Goodman Networks 03/2010 - 04/2011
IT Desktop Support Administrator
. Handled incoming end user helpdesk support requests via Remedy
Ticketing System.
. Provided exceptional customer service through strong technical skills
and excellent communication.
. Perform break/fix to Windows desktops and laptops along with wireless
devices.
. Created, deployed, and managed desktop system images using Ghost
Image.
. Utilize Active Directory to add/remove users, modify permissions,
add/remove email groups, and adding hardware.
. Provided remote desktop support and performed troubleshooting with VPN
. Granted access, modified profiles, upload, and downloaded files in
SharePoint.
Mosaic Technology Group Inc. 10/2009 - 3/2010
PC Technician - Team Lead (Contract Work)
. Presented clear and consistent customer experience for each call,
using verbiage that is, when appropriate, easily understood by non-
technical customers
. Ensured adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Service Level
Objectives (SLO) via regular follow-up on escalated issues when
appropriate.
. Adherence to critical Standard Operating Procedures and performance
standards and HIPPA compliance.
. Diagnosed and resolved problems related to the use of workstation
hardware, software, peripheral devices, communication packages, host
and LAN/WAN connectivity or other problems.
. Use appropriate techniques and tools to log, track, escalate, resolve
and then close calls received by the help desk.
. Planned, directed, and coordinated the activities of assigned
personnel and provided technical area leadership.
. Develop and implement the technical deployment plan (XP to Windows 7),
and manage deployment resources to meet delivery schedules working
closely with Corresponding Program Mangers.
Conceptos International
1/2005 - 12/2009
PC Technician (Contract Work)
. Provided break/fixed and upgrades on Windows based applications for XP
& 7
. Adherence to critical Standard Operating Procedures and performance
standards and HIPPA compliance.
. Develop and implement the technical deployment plan (XP to Windows 7)
. Utilized Active Directory and Exchange 2007
. Setup and configured servers. Worked with Server 2003
RGIS Inventory Specialist
6/2004 - 2/2006
Assistant Project Manager
. Participated in the planning and formulation of design alternatives
and solutions for construction projects using Project 2007.
. Developed and administered project budgets and fiscal controls,
contract and quality control provisions.
. Performed cost estimating and value engineering; oversee all aspects
of day-to-day management of construction projects.
. Monitored and coordinated work performed by field staff and
construction firms; ensuring that project operations are in compliance
with design specifications, state and federal policies and
regulations.
Other Work Experience:
Eckerd Drug's Retail Manager 02/00 -
12/04
Target Overnight Manager
10/03 - 05/04
Dallas County Juvenile Dept. Juvenile Probation Officer 04/96
-10/03
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
North Lake College
Current
CCNA
ITT Technical Institute
2010 -2012
Bachelor of Science --Information Security Systems
ITT Technical Institute
2009 - 2010
Associate of Arts --Computer/Electronics Engineering
Sam Houston State University
1993-1995
Bachelor of Arts --Criminal Justice
Blinn College
1991-1993
Associate of Arts --Criminal Justice
Dean's Award & Valedictorian Speech
06/2012
Highest Honors & National Honors Society
06/2012
UMTS & LTE Field Engineering
05/2012
AT&T - Methods of Procedures, Supplier Awareness, & Ask Yourself
05/2012
AIM - Avionics
12/2009
Dell Certification
2009- 2011
Certified Translator (English/Spanish)
1996- 2003
NACI (Background Clearance)
2009 - 2010
SKILLS:
Experience with Supporting desktop and laptop - 8 years to Present
Experience with Inventory Control and audits - 5 years to Present
Experience with Windows Operating Systems - 6 years to Present
Experience with SharePoint - 1.5 years to Present
Experience with Microsoft Office and Exchange -- 6 years to Present
Experience with MAC hardware and software - 1 year to Present
Experience with Citrix - 1 Years to Present
Experience with Management - 7 years
Experience with Wireless devices, Access Points, and Networks - 7 years to
Present
Experience with Vmware - 6 months - to Present
Experience with troubleshooting routers and switches - 8 months to Present
Knowledgeable of HIPPA, PCI DDS, FERPA, SOX, and Code Compliance