Michael Spann
Woodstock, Ga **188
ac0fl9@r.postjobfree.com
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
Computer Skills
Hardware: IBM, HP, Gateway, Dell and Compaq,
Software: Lotus Notes 4.6/5.0/6.0/8.5 email and database, Microsoft Office 2000/2003/2007/2010/365, Microsoft Front Page 2000, 2002, PcAnywhere 9/10, Dameware, Norton, McAfee, Inoculan and Trend Antivirus, Symantec Backup Exec, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Deployment MDT 2010, HP Insight Management, HP Light Out, Altiris, VMware Virtual Center, Active Directory, Citrix (client-side), Remedy, Clarify, HP Service Center, Avaya IP Softphone, CMS Supervisor, Right fax, IBM Tivoli Service Manager, LANDesk V9, Mobile Iron, Junos Pulse, Hyperion, SCCM 2007/SCCM 2012 and SAP
Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, 98SE, XP, 2000 Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 2000/2003 Server, Windows NT, Microsoft Small Business Server 2000 (limited Windows 2008 server), IPad, IPhone and Cisco VOIP phone 7960 model phone
EXPERIENCE
Wacker Neuson (Contractor for R121) Desktop Support
Milwaukee, WI Jul 2016 – Present
Image desktops/laptops/tablets using SCCM 2012 with Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
permissions and group policy processing
Provide hardware support such as adding memory, replacing hard drives, updating firmware and work with
vendors such as HP, Dell and other third party businesses
Supported various application such Office 365, AutoCAD, Lotus Notes, Solid works Drawing 2014
workstation deployment and application deployment.
Familiarized myself with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager processes as they relate to
workstation deployment and application deployment.
Assisted Support Team in the Windows 7 to 8.1 refresh
Hardware support knowledge for the ability to add memory or basic troubleshooting
Assisted to troubleshooting clients Windows Profile structures for backup and restore of key items as
part of PC replacement or upgrading for staff.
Godfrey and Kahn Law Office (Contractor - Smartsource) Desktop Support
Milwaukee, WI Feb 2016 – Mar 2016
Installed Windows 7 on new Dell laptop and HP Desktop.
Migrated clients user profile from decommissioned hardware to to new hardware
Performed special installation/configurations on applications developed for lawyers
Setup client’s hardware at new location and tested network connectivity
AMLI Management (Contractor for Optomi) Level 3 Desktop Support
Kennesaw, Ga Sept 2015 – Nov 2015
Participated one projects while resolving normal day to day incidents.
Support desktop technology including, but not limited to, desktop operating systems, desktop
applications, desktop hardware, laptop systems, desktop printer support, supported wireless devices
And peripherals
Support client with SCCM 2012
Support network printers like HP, Xerox WorkCentre, Xerox Phaser models
Oshkosh Corporation (Contractor) Signature Consulting – Level 3 Desktop Support
Oshkosh, WI Oct 2014 – Jul 2015
Analyze complex situations to identify and achieve a successful resolution
Participated on multiple projects while addressing and resolving normal day to day incidents.
Perform ITIL Level 3 troubleshooting techniques to fix and repair desktop hardware and software related issues
Provided application support for DOD applications, AutoCAD, Lync, Office 365, skype for business
Provide local and remote support to multiple sites running on more than three individual networks
Establish new and maintain existing documentation and procedure
Support client with SCCM 2007 (Web)/SCCM 2012 (console)
Provided support for desktop/network printers HP Officejet, Color LaserJet (MFP), Enterprise Minolta
C284, Minolta Bizhub printers
State of Wisconsin Contractor – Dept of Administration (Viva) Level 2 Desktop Support Madison, WI Oct 2013 – Oct 2014
support the client Desktop Modernization project which involves the implementation of Windows 7
and Office 2010 on all of client' 2000+ computers
Provide expert level technical assistance in support and preparation of desktop supported applications
and hardware
Support desktop technology including, but not limited to, desktop operating systems, desktop
applications, desktop hardware, laptop systems, desktop printer support, supported wireless devices
And peripherals
Provided specialized IT Support for Governor Scott Walker, LT. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and their staff
Server/Desktop Support Consultant (Self Employed) Milwaukee, WI Mar 2013 – Oct 2013
Install and support LAN’s for small businesses including installation and
support of PC’s laptops, servers.
Use system tools to troubleshoot/diagnose problems with various applications, re-imaging
machines to quickly bring them back into production, limiting user downtime.
Maintain/support local and remote backups and restores.
Recommend, install, troubleshoot and support application
Install and configure desktop, servers, smart phone such as ( blackberry’s I phone’s and IPad)
Contract Rustoleum Corporation System Administrator Vernon Hills, IL
Jul 2012 – Mar 2013
Maintain business applications such as, (Microsoft Office 2007/2010, Lotus Notes 8.5, Cisco IP agent,
Avaya CMS Supervisor, Trend Micro, VPN, SAP, Hyperion Enterprise and other third party applications).
Imaged laptop/desktop using Microsoft Deployment Tool 2010 Lite Touch
Support desktop technology including, but not limited to, desktop operating systems,
Desktop/laptop hardware, network/desktop printer, I phone’s and IPad’s
Provide network and hardware support for clients at several remote site and work from home clients
Maintain IP address database for network printers and other hardware being added to remote sites network
IP address database for network printers and other hardware being added to remote sites network
Asset tag and inventoried all network hardware at various locations, HP Service Center was the application
Used to support asset inventory, create remote connections with clients
Support Cisco VOIP phone (model 7960) for internal clients.
State of Wisconsin - Dept Health Services - Contractor (Viva) – Desktop Support L3 (Win 7 Migration)
Madison, WI Jan 2012 – Jul 2012
support the client Desktop Modernization project which involves the implementation of Windows 7
and Office 2010 on all of client' 4400+ computers
Provide expert level technical assistance in support and preparation of desktop supported applications
and hardware
Support desktop technology including, but not limited to, desktop operating systems, desktop
applications, desktop hardware, laptop systems, desktop printer support, supported wireless devices
And peripherals
Setup a test lab with HP desktops and tested over 300 application for compatibility issues with Windows 7
(Enterprise).
Dell Contractor – Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - (Helpdesk Level II and III) Pewaukee, WI
July 2010 – Jan 2012
Respond to service desk tickets and Provide 2nd level support for helpdesk on PC, network/personal printers, application install and maintenance, User accounts and VPN related issues
Support internet access and ensure all computer users have access to network e- mail and internet
Assist in statewide PC Refresh project and the disposal of computer assets
Configure application such Outlook, Guardian Edge and other 3rd party healthcare applications
Provide remote support using RDP, VNC, Dameware and other 3rd party applications
Maintain PC build and imaging process for internal employees and helping facilitate a remote build for
Work-at-home employees in Northern/Western Wisconsin counties, MN, IN, FL and GA.
Asset tag and inventoried all network hardware at various locations, HP Service Center and IBM Tivoli
Were the applications to support asset inventory.
Cleaned old hardware and donated them to the local community.
Configured and maintained network printers by Xerox WorkCentre
Self Employed Server/Desktop Consultant for - Server/Desktop Support Consultant for Fast &Accurate Business Solutions, Kern Automotive Service, State of Wisconsin Project (Martha Love)
Milwaukee, WI Mar 2008 – July 2010
Design, install and support LAN’s for small businesses including installation and
support of PC’s laptops, servers.
Use system tools to troubleshoot/diagnose problems with various applications, re-imaging
machines to quickly bring them back into production, limiting user downtime.
Maintain/support local and remote backups and restores.
Recommend, install, troubleshoot and support application
Install and configure desktop, (virtual and physical) servers
Build/configure HP and Dell servers (tower and rack)
Contractor – National City Bank – (Field Tech) West Allis, WI Oct 2007 – Mar 2008
Participate in a project to migrate one financial institution network to another.
Inventory, decommission and schedule pick up for all obsolete network equipment and software
Install new CAT 5/5e network cabling, patch panels and domain controller
Deploy images to workstations, installed/configured network and local printers, PDA’s UPS
and other peripheral devices
Relocated phones and switches
Coordinated with 3rd party vendors to order parts, verify support agreements
Troubleshoot network connectivity problems and provided support for more than 100 branches in IL/WI
Setup remote clients with VPN for network access
Computer Consultant (Self Employed) Milwaukee, WI Dec 2006 – Oct 2007
Design, install and support LAN’s for small businesses including installation/support of
PC’s laptops, servers, application testing and configuration of nightly backup and file/folder
restores
Use system tools to troubleshoot/diagnose network and application issues, re-imaging
machines to quickly bring them back into production, limiting user downtime.
Suggest alternative applications to ensure the best possible ROI
Recommend, install, troubleshoot and support application
Worked with vendors such as HP, IBM, Dell, Toshiba, Symantec and other 3rd vendors
Contractor – ITEC (Sr. System Administrator) Brookfield, WI Sep 2006 – Dec 2006
Use VMware console to maintain/build and support virtual Windows servers, Build, upgrade, restore and recover physical servers (HP Blade, IBM Blade Servers)
Provide technical support and recommendations for local/remote backup, application support
and server management
Handle multiple time sensitive projects
Work with Senior level administrators to resolve network issues
Work with outside vendors to upgrade service contracts and improve technician response time.
Use Microsoft Outlook to manage cases
Assist in SAN storage support using VMware Virtual Center
Worked with vendors such as HP, IBM, Symantec and other 3rd vendors
Contractor – Johnson Control (Level III Technical Support) Milwaukee, WI
Apr 2006 – Sep 2006
Loaded desktop images and software on client’s PC’s/laptops using Altiris Application
Support all cases escalated from Level I/II Helpdesk and field technicians at branch sites via
phone and/or in person.
Participate in merging York Corporation network and clients with Johnson Control network
Maintain user accounts, file/folder permissions, install and configure network local
printers, scanners and other various peripherals.
Manage/support up to 700 local and remote clients using Remedy
Install/configure and maintain VPN (client side) for remote access
Communicate with clients using case management application, telephone, email and in person
to gather information necessary to resolve the problem
Setup/configure mobile devices
Contractor – G.E. Healthcare (L2 Server Support) Brookfield, WI Apr 2005 – Feb 2006
Provide support for a high volume of calls resolving cases escalated from helpdesk
Support internal/external user trouble tickets using Clarify
Work with Level 3 administrators to resolve complex network issues
Manage more than 400 locally and 2000+ globally windows servers (file, utility, print and domain controllers)
Monitor server using Mercury and HP Insight management monitoring
Maintain Active Directory Groups (local and global), user accounts, File permissions
Perform server audits to insure compliance with G.E. policies and procedures.
Provide documentation to IT supervisor
Assume lead on time sensitive projects
Upgrade Operating systems, troubleshoot applications issues
Used 3rd party applications to monitor and improve system performance
Regularly perform security checks of servers to identify potential vulnerabilities
Plan and coordinate the addition of server to the network, perform biweekly audits to ensure servers compliance’s with corporate policy
Use case management application and telephone, to collect information necessary to resolve problems
Created/maintained knowledge base manuals for personnel documenting application, system and network upgrades and changes
Worked with vendors such as Compaq/HP, Microsoft and other 3rd party vendors to resolve issues
Computer Consultant (Self Employed) Milwaukee, WI Jun 2002 – Apr 2005
Design, install and support LAN’s for small businesses including installation/support of
PC’s laptops, servers, application testing and configuration of nightly backup and file/folder restores
Use system tools to troubleshoot/diagnose network and application issues, re-imaging
machines to quickly bring them back into production, limiting user downtime.
Suggest alternative applications to ensure the best possible ROI
Recommend, install, troubleshoot and support application
Worked with vendors such as HP, IBM, Dell, Toshiba, Symantec and other 3rd vendors
Military
Honorable Discharge United States Navy Mar 1987- June 1993
Education
Bryant & Stratton Technical College – Associate Degree – Information Systems Management Oct 1997 – Apr 1999
REFERENCES
Mark Cass Kimberly Berry (Network Coordinator)
N92W15000 Anthony Ave, City Hall
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Milwaukee, WI
262-***-**** (work) 414-***-**** (Work)
Jeff Mason
Computer Service Mgr.
Harley Davidson
262-***-**** (Personal Number)