Joe Chanaa
*******@*****.***
Cellular # 972-***-****
Carrollton, TX
Seeking a challenging position in the information technology field to
utilize and enhance my education and experience.
EXPERIENCE
Datalink Bankcard Services
Richardson, Texas Systems Administrator
Feb. 2012 - Present
. Administering and maintaining corporate infrastructure and WAN.
. Installing and upgrading computer software and network equipment in
server rooms and work stations.
. Administering and maintaining Proprietary Systems developed in house
as well as all other operating
Systems.
. Performing basic and complex trouble shooting, backup, archiving, and
disaster recovery.
. Supporting IT services such as Trend Micro Business Security Server,
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), VERITAS Backup, & GFI LANguard
security log monitoring.
. Administering MS Exchange, Active Directory, & Application servers.
Terra IT Support
Specialist April 2008- Feb 2012
DFW locations, Texas
. Provided installation, maintenance, and repairs on POS (Point of Sale)
equipment for multiple locations within DFW region to assure success
of business operations.
. Network Administrator & support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7.
. Performed Tier II work on products and services of medium-high
complexity. Tier II products include servers and peripherals, printers
and, networks and software.
. Experience with Point of Sale Systems (Micros & Future POS).
. Implemented new technology solutions to enhance business efficiency
and performance.
Sagiss Network Administrator
Feb 2007- April 2008
Irving, TX 75063
. IT support for Client's Servers, workstations, and mobile devices and
Network.
. Network Administration for Windows server 2003, MS Exchange 2003, &
Blackberry Enterprise server
. Configuration of security devices such as Watch Guard and SonicWall.
. Managing tools such as Postini email filtering and Asigra online
backup.
. Supporting Terminal servers, Citrix, Netware 6.0, and multiple of
desktop and server applications.
Utilized applications such as Kaseya to manage entire client's network
infrastructure
. Duties include Remote Support, Network Monitoring, and Backup and
disaster recovery.
. Help desk, anti-virus and spyware removal.
Architel IT Support Engineer
Feb, 2005-Jan 2007
Dallas TX 75207
. Support for Servers, Workstations, and Pocket PC.
. Diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving software and hardware
problems, including servers and Networking.
. Managing Help Desk Support and coordinating customer's requests
according to importance. Answering, evaluating, and prioritizing
incoming calls, emails, and requests for assistance from users
experiencing problems with hardware, software, or networking.
. Researching various problems to provide appropriate responses,
advanced troubleshooting and assisting users through advanced
procedures.
. Ability to Configure and Troubleshoot Wireless LAN, Cisco Client VPN
Configuration, Knowledge and Use of Active Directory.
. Participating in IT projects assigned by administration.
. Remotely monitoring client's network and servers using various
software applications.
. Support of client's email software and troubleshooting issues with MS
exchange, Outlook, and Blackberry.
. Configure, install, and troubleshoot Network devices such as routers,
switches, and firewalls.
. Support for MS windows XP Professional, MS office 2003, Adobe
professional 6.0, MS Server 2003,
. Symantec Antivirus Corporate edition, Websense corporate edition, and
many more.
. Troubleshoot, install, and configure network printers.
AC Computer Innovation IT Support Manager
1994- 2005
Farmers Branch, Texas
. Computer sales, marketing, and telephone support.
. Providing software and hardware support for small businesses
. Performed network administration duties in Windows environment
NT4.0/2000/2003.
. Performing installation and configuration of PC hardware and
software
. Building computer systems such as workstations and servers as
required per customer specifications
. Troubleshooting of LAN/WAN issues involving TCP/IP protocol.
. Software and hardware troubleshooting on desktops and servers.
. Technical Consultant: provided technical recommendations to enhance
the
. Computing power and Internet presence of small businesses.
. Maintained desktop security utilizing various hardware and software
solutions
Lane service company Field Service
Technician 1991-1993
Houston, TX
. Serviced North Texas major hospitals.
. Repair and maintenance of computerized pharmacy machines.
. Repair of medical systems.
. Serviced Tele-communication systems.
Refraction Technology Associate Design
Engineer 1988-1990
Dallas, Texas
. Digital & Analog Circuit Design for data Acquisition Systems.
. Experience in the design, test, quality control, and assurance of the
company's R&D and Manufacturing processes.
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University, B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering.
May 1985
University of Texas at Arlington, graduate studies in computer science
1986-1987
CITIZENSHIP: U.S. Citizen