IT Specialist
Team Leader, Network Administrator, and Senior Desktop Support Specialist,
providing network and desktop support in such diverse industries as
oil/gas, banking, hospitality, medical, retail and legal. Analyze systems
and procedures to enhance overall computing performance, printing, e-mail,
network speed. Planning and implementing changes to meet future computing
needs are among my strengths.
Operating Systems / Software / Hardware
TWIC card M/S Office 97, 2000, 03, 07,10 Hubs---3Com,
Intell
Windows 9x-NT-2x-XP-Vista,Win7 Altavista(remote software)
ArcServe Routers-Cisco, Intell Blackberry
TCP/IP-DHCP Lotus Notes VMware
DSL Modems Anti Virus
WiFi Remote Administrator
Internet Security Remedy 4 & 7
Printers VPN
Microsoft USMT Ghost
Dell, H/P, Lenovo desktops and laptops Dame Ware
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Professional Accomplishments
. Developed procedures, created and managed team to implement COE on 600 PC
network, with no interruption in daily operations.
. Developed and implemented procedure to provide remote service access,
reducing downtime of PCs in automated microchip programmers.
. Authored and implemented data disaster recovery process.
. Planned and implemented installation of Novell Networks, including
cabling, routers and hubs.
Professional Experience
Consultis @ EnergyTransfer Computer Field Tech
Jan 2013 - May 2014
Provide technical support for clients on desktop and network systems,
software & hardware support. Provide remote computer support to
clients through-out the pipeline system.. Build and migrate to Win7,
laptops and desktops for existing clients and new clients. MAC as
required . Setup MFP's for clients as needed. Inventory control as
needed to keep track of equipment. Travel to remote sites in Texas and
Louisiana as needed, to repair, replace and install equipment.
Insite Global @ BHPBilliton Petroleum Desktop Technician
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Provide day-to-day technical support for internal desktop systems
software & hardware. Provide remote support for engineers located in
off-site offices. Build and migrate to Win7, laptops and desktops for
existing clients and new clients. Setup MFP printers for clients at
remote sites .
Insite Global@ Chevron Team Lead Computer Migration
June 2011- Sept 2011
. Team Lead of Gil 3.5 (win7) beta team, to install and test the gil 3.5
image for Chevrons Atlas division. Inspect all computers being
deployed to meet Chevron quality standards. Migrate users data using
USMT software. Assisted network support personnel with resolution of
network connectivity issues encountered at various sites across the
Chevron network. Installed VMware for legacy applications operations.
Maintain accurate deployment information within Chevron's Asset
Management System, using Remedy software for inventory control of all
hardware equipment.
TWPMS Network and Desktop Support Sept
2010- June 2011
. Provide technical support for customers on desktop and network
systems, software & hardware support. Installed wireless networks in
small company atmosphere. Update virus and firewall protection. Setup
and re-build Dell latitude's and Dell dimension desktops
SMARTSOURCE Desktop and Network Support
June2010- Sept 2010
. Update and upgrade servers and desktop computers at 35 nursing care
facilities in and around the Houston, Texas region
for SAVA nursing care. Installed new computers and printers as needed
to replace old and out of date systems. Setup
Setup wireless kiosks in nurses work areas to keep track of patient
of client care.
Resource Technology @ Chevron Team Lead Computer Migration
Oct 2008- Nov-2009
. Migration Technician in phase 3 of Chevron Project (GIL 3) to convert
10,000 desktops/laptops to Vista operating system, to ensure COE
across all Chevron Networks. Insure the user's data and applications
have been properly installed on their Windows Install and test VMware
for legacy application support. Vista computers. Inspect all computers
being deployed to meet Chevron quality standards. Assisted network
support personnel with resolution of network connectivity issues
encountered at various sites across the Chevron network. Maintain
accurate deployment information within Chevron's Asset Management
System, using Remedy software for inventory control of all hardware
equipment.
Shaw- Road2LA Network and Desktop Support
Oct 2006-Feb 2008
. Provide day-to-day technical support for network infrastructure,
internal desktop systems software & hardware. Maintain password, data
integrity and file system security for the desktop environment.
Communicate highly technical information to both technical and non-
technical personnel. Participate in development of information
technology and infrastructure projects. Conduct training programs for
basic and specialized applications. Daily interaction with supervisor,
peer groups and customers. Setup Ricoh and Cannon 5070, 3570
copier\scanner to scan directly to individual p.c.'s. Assistant
facility manager for Road2LA project in Houston, Tx . Overseeing the
daily operation of the office and clerical personnel.
TWPMS Network and Desktop Support May
2006- Oct 2006
. Migration of P.C.'s from Win2000 to WinXP for St Luke's Hospital,
Houston & Woodlands, TX. Configuring medical software for customer's
configuration, i.e. - Care Manager, Physicians Portal.
H & R BLOCK Network and Desktop Support
Oct 2005- May 2006
. Staged, installed software and installed onsite 20 servers, consisting
of Win2003 servers & WinXP servers, 200 PCs, with WinXp, 200 monitors,
53 Printers, using I/P addressing, to 20 store locations. Set up and
configured routers and DSL modems in each location. Set up and
configured POS machines in each tax office. Installed and configured
H&R Block Tax software and E-File software in each location. Daily
support of 20 tax office district. Setup 4 servers and 50 workstations
in training areas in 4 locations for future training on tax software.
It was essential to be in immediate contact, by means of cell phone at
all times.
TWPMS Network and Desktop Support
May 2001-Oct 2005
. Migrated Win-2000 to Win-XP using remedy software for Amegy Bank.
. Migrated Win98 to Win-XP for Mariner Health Systems using Remedy
software.
. Re-configured and upgraded Win-95 to Win-XP & XP-Office software on
Dell laptop computers for The Global Group.
. Project Manager at Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
. Migrate Win98 to Win XP, add Office XP and rebuild local area network
by adding Intel routers and switches, for R.B.RATCLIFF & Assoc.
BP MICROSYSTEMS Robotics and Desktop Support April 2000-May
2001
. Installed, maintained and supported robotic micro chip programmers
throughout the United States and Mexico. Trained operators on proper
usage of machine and associated software for programming microchips.
Trained operators on maintenance schedule for internal computers of
programmer.
TWPMS Desktop and Network Support 1995-
2000
. Planned and implemented installation of Novell Networks, including
cabling, routers and hubs. Coordinating purchase of new computers,
peripheral equipment and software. Provide network and desktop
support as needed. Completed leading project to rebuild software and
replace operating systems, i.e. windows to Win95 and Office 97, with
Lotus Notes, on 600 PCs to reflect a common operating environment.
Designed and implemented Helpdesk structure interviewed and hired
personnel to service Helpdesk.
PARANET, INC Network Support 1994-1995
. Installation and maintenance of Novell Networks. Software and hardware
support for PCs, Novell Networks, DOS and WINDOWS based applications.
Implement tape backup support on server and Workstations; coordinate
data management to have data and programs stored separately, i.e., a
data sub-directory for stored files so the file server can access the
workstation and backup only the stored data files on a daily basis.