Gharion Merchant
New York, NY
T: 917-***-****
E: ********@*****.***
Summary:
• Experience in network installation and configuration of switches and Routers.
• Experience in Configuring Microsoft Windows 2008 Server R2 active directory user account attributes and settings.
• Performed deployment of antivirus software to multiple client workstations
Skills:
• Windows Server, Active directory, TCP/IP, MAC OS, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook, VMWare
Experience:
New York Community Bank, Westbury NY May 13 – April
14
Field Technician
• Performed warm bench Windows XP / 7 desktop cloning and imaging
• Prepared workstations for customized banking software using CA IT management software
• Performed large scale Windows XP / 7 based client workstation deployment
• Added and removed workstations from active directory
• Performed network installation and configured newly deployed workstations on designated domain servers
• Installed and configured network peripherals and printers
American Institute of Physics, Melville NY Nov 12 – Jan 13
Technician
• Configured Microsoft Exchange server email accounts and client services
• Configured Microsoft Outlook email proxy Services
• Eset security management of firewall and antivirus policies, report and client deployment.
• Massive application deployment via KACE
• Configured Microsoft Windows 2008 Server R2 active directory user account attributes and settings
• Troubleshoot computer hardware issues.
• Provided technical phone support
• Executed system management and remote desktop sessions with Dell KACE and Windows RDC to assist clients
• Performed deployment of antivirus software to multiple client workstations
• Provide technical support to multiple users within a high traffic call volume
• Created Microsoft Excel spreadsheets as a plan of action.
• Installed Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate on multiple workstations
Global Resources -JP Morgan Chase, Tinton Falls NJ Mar 12 –
Apr 12
Desktop Support Technician
• Installed and configured Desktop / Client workstations
• Deployed Windows OS to multiple client workstations
• Performed network installation and configuration
• Performed printer installation and configuration
• Configured network printer static IP address
Skytown, Brooklyn NY Jan 10 –
Nov 11
Desktop Support
• Provided support as necessary on a daily basis to limit system down time during peak operating periods
• Provided technical phone support
• Utilized remote desktop sessions with Team Viewer to assist clients
• Troubleshoot computer hardware issues.
• Carried out training for new and existing clients
• Identified, isolated and repaired computer equipment showing wear and tear as well as during preventative
maintenance routines
• Configured network switches and Routers
• Provided Cat-5 cable installation
Independent IT Consultant, New York NY Mar 09 - Present
Desktop / Client / Server workstation
• TCP / IP, VPN / IP Sec. configuration
• Remote Desktop tools: Teamviewer, Apple Remote Desktop
• Manned project of binding Mac computers to AD domain
• Disk Encryption Configuration, Implementation (OSX/Windows)
• Parallels Desktop for Mac installation, configuration and support
• Symantec Ghost Imaging
• Make images and backups for laptops and desktops
• Advanced Wireless Router setup
• Remote Virtualization / Port Forwarding
• VMware workstation administration
• Remote client / server administration
• Hardware / software based firewall
• LAN / switch / bridge / routing configuration
• Wi-Fi / Wireless configuration, Routing / Cat-5/6 installation.
• Video / IP Cam / VOIP configuration / QOS configuration
• Windows client OS deployment
Education:
SUNY Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale NY Aug 13
– Present
BS – Computer Information Systems and Programing:
Briarcliffe College, Bethpage NY Mar 11
– May 13
AAS – Networking and Computer Technology:
Certifications:
• A+ Certified Technician
• Network+ Certified Technician