Gary Sims
**** ******* ***** ****** *******, GA (C) 678-***-**** ********@*****.***
Targeting Technical Support Positions
Consistently recognized for technical troubleshooting skills used to rapidly and cost-effectively resolve challenging technical issues.
Quickly learn and master new technology; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings; and proficient in a range of computer systems, tools and testing methodologies.
Education
ITT-Technical Institute – Kennesaw, GA, Degree received 9/09
Associate Degree in Computer Networking Systems GPA: 3.7
Technology Summary
Systems:
CICS/ISPF/Mainframe, Windows Vista, Windows 7/NT/2000/XP/2K3, POS, DNS, DHCP, TCP, MVS
Databases:
Relational Databases, SQL,CTRL-M, Workload Scheduler, Job Control Language (JCL)
Software:
MS Project, MS Office, Remedy, Peregrine Ctrl M, OSI Protocols, Tivoli HP Service Center
IT Experience
Pomeroy-IT Solutions 8/2011 - Present
Computer Operator
Restoring system to recovery ability to operate in its normal state. Assist in daily operation.
Maintain coordinate vaulting of tapes and archiving.
Replacement of Hardware reinstalling new hardware installing software.
Generating reports and validating before release.
Provide maintenance on printing equipment. Monitor messages to insure jobs are been run on schedule time.
1st Result Fitness 1/2010 – 7/2011
Tech Support
Configured, performed, and supported existing hardware and software installations and user support
Upgraded hardware peripheral devices and performed weekly backups
Monitored platforms to ensure expected availability levels are achieved.
Southern Co – Atlanta, GA 3/2007 – 12/2009
Computer Operator II
Work with TCP/IP protocol using monitor tools such as open view
Had to set up new users and troubleshot desktop supporting of MS office suite
Documented, routed and escalated issues for service management process incident problems. Monitored protocols such as TCP/IP, peripherals and printers
Maintained and tested disaster recovery procedures
Monitored the system logs of the network performance diagnoses and multifunctional devices
Utilized online resources as knowledgebase to resolve unknown issues
Performed Backup and Recovery
Maintained upgrades and supported existing systems operational stability for user groups
Relocated computer equipment and set up video conferences
Maintained systems performance and developmental tools and procedures
Installed, configured, and upgraded peripherals, hardware printers, and motherboards
Delta Technology – Atlanta, GA 6/2005 – 4/2007
Computer Operator
Performed system recovery and backups, along with performing system-server restarts
Loaded system software, performed all routine tasks associated with the operation of a Mainframe or server platform
Assisted in monitoring the computers as well as tended to associated peripheral devices
Mounted and dismounted tapes as required for services printers, tape drives, and other peripheral equipment according to instructions
Submitted holds or releases for batch jobs which required evaluating real time system performances and took appropriate action.
The Hartford Insurance Company – Atlanta, GA 4/2000 – 7/2005
Helpdesk Analyst
Handled technical troubleshooting within an enterprise environment, including system crashes, slow-downs and data recoveries
Engaged and tracked Priority 1 issues, with responsibility for the timely documentation, escalation (if appropriate),with the resolutions and closures of troubled tickets
Installed H Drive disk replacement motherboards
Configured new computers: ghosting and imaging.