Technical Overview
. Experienced Network and Systems Support/Technician
. Windows based operating systems and programs (i.e. Win7, Vista, XP,
. Network configuration/upgrade/replacement experience, including VPN
and Wireless integration.
. Desktop and Laptop deployment/support, including PC Lifecycle
. Ipad, Android, Smartphone and Handheld Device support
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology, Addison, Illinois
1996 - 1999
Bachelors Degree of Telecommunications Management
. LAN/MAN/WAN Environment Training
. Windows Server and Database Management
. Project Management and Coordination
. Various Networking/Troubleshooting Training
Professional Experience
Retail Data Systems, Downers Grove, IL 03/09 -
04/13
Software/Field Support
. Onsite installation and support of POS Software and Hardware for
Grocery, Restaurants, and small food service locations at local
Chicago locations and Multi-state locations.
. Troubleshooting and Hardware repair of PC's, Scanners, Printers,
Electronic Payment
. Structured Cabling and Patch Panels Installation, SonicWalls, Routers
. Custom ticketing system use tailored to POS support
Fresenius Medical Care, Westchester, IL 1/06 -
6/08
Desktop Support
. Contracted via TEKsystems from Jan 06'-Jun 06', hired as a permanent
employee in Jul 06'
. 3rd level desktop support, Remedy Ticketing System
. Microsoft Environment (Windows 2k, XP, 2003 server), Cisco VPN, Lotus
Notes, PC Anywhere, Ghostcast, Image Creation
. PC life cycle management for 2,200+ Dell PCs (laptop and desktop)
among 200 clinics and 12 remote offices
. BlackBerry and Palm installation/support
. Network Administration for 200 kidney dialysis clinics in the Midwest
(2,500+ end users)
Allstate Insurance Co., Woodridge, Illinois 9/00 -
3/05
LAN Support Analyst
. LAN/MAN/WAN support which included, but not limited to, maintenance
and support of internal network with 500+ end users, 800+ PC's,
laptops, PDA's, and multiple servers. This included Daily Operations
along with PC deployment and configuration, which required some
physical hardware setup (ie. punching down cable, hardware
installation, etc) and software configuration (using pre-made scripts
transferred on internal network)
. Windows Server 2003, XP, 2000, NT4.0, Microsoft Exchange, ISA, Citrix
. Data Migration, Backup, and Recovery for Servers, PC's, and laptops
. Call Center Environment presenting many "on the fly" decision making
scenarios and situations.
. Support of network security, including but not limited to, for all
internal communication that required external transmission of
confidential data.
. Network administration, including but not limited to, creating new
user accounts and granting specific internal network access. Building
access security which included internal swipe badges and restricted
building access.
. Internal Website administration, which included construction and
updating on a daily basis. These websites were given limited access to
internal users only. MacroMedia DreamWeaver MX Certified
. Administrator for WITNESS, a custom Video/Audio capturing software and
hardware, which was used for both quality control and human resource
activity.
. Cisco routers and switches including 3COM switches. Configuration and
communication usually needed for new PC's, using TCP/IP and static IP.
Communication via network cable and fiber optic.
. Maintenance and Support of Telephone System with 500+ End Users