JACOB N. PHARO
N**** Darrow Road, Mauston, WI ***48
608-***-**** • **********@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a Network Administration position that will utilize my communication and technical skills.
Technical Proficiencies
Certifications: CCNP RS (Valid until Dec. 2016), CCNA – Security, CCNA
Networking: LAN/WAN Administration, VPN, TCP/IP, Cisco: Routers, Switches, VoIP, ASA
Platforms: Windows Server 2008/2012, Windows XP/Vista/7/8, VMware
Familiar with FreeNAS, Linux: Fedora, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian
Applications: MS Project, FOG, Norton Ghost, Wireshark, DokuWiki, Familiar with Faronics Deep
Freeze, Nagios, Check_MK, Dreamweaver
Scripting: Familiar with Perl and PowerShell
Education
Master of Science, Information and Communication Technologies, E-Commerce GPA 4.0
University of Wisconsin – Stout, Menomonie, WI (Graduation, May 2015)
Bachelor of Science, Information and Communication Technologies, Networking GPA 4.0
University of Wisconsin – Stout, Menomonie, WI (Graduated, Dec. 2013)
Bachelor of Science, Management, Business with Project Management Minor GPA 4.0
University of Wisconsin – Stout, Menomonie, WI (Graduated, Dec. 2013)
Associate of Science, IT Network Specialist GPA 4.0
Madison College, Madison, WI (Graduated, Dec. 2011)
Work Experience
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI Sept. 2013 - Present
IT Assistant
Manage Cisco networking devices (routers, switches), Server/Desktop support and maintenance
Implement reorganization and increasing resourcefulness of Data Center and labs
Implement documentation server and best practices
Developing new virtualization solution, including SAN (FreeNAS) and advanced features (vMotion,
high availability and fault tolerance)
Wisconsin Distributors - Sun Prairie, WI Sept. 2009 – January 2014
Merchandiser
Verbal and written communication with customers and supervisors
Organize and manage inventory on a continual basis
Madison College - Madison, WI Sept. 2010 – May 2012
Building Administrator/Student Helper Madison College
Network management involving Server/Desktop support, maintenance, troubleshooting
Create, implement, and image computers through FOG, monitor DHCP and Deep Freeze Server
Provide assistance in IT courses ranging from CCNA to Linux and Windows Server
Madison College - Madison, WI Sept. 2010 – May 2012
CCNA Supplemental Instructor
Provided classroom instruction, hands-on guidance and support for CCNA training