Career Objectives:
To obtain a challenging position with a progressive company in the fields of Electronics and Information Technology that will utilize my abilities developed through my education and work experience.
Education:
Comp TIA A+ Certification
New Horizons Learning Center, Green Tree, PA
Date: January 2008- March 2009
Associate in Specialized Technology in
Computer Network Systems
ITT Technical Institute, Monroeville, PA
Graduation Date: December 2003 GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Applied Science in
Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, IN
Graduation Date: September 2000 GPA: 3.7
Computer Skills:
• Replace and configure all type of Computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices
• Write computer programs using C++ and Visual Basic 6
• Analyze and troubleshoot computer systems and network for errors and hardware problems
• Proficient with configuring Anti-virus programs and Firewalls also disabling viruses
• Build personal computer from Component level up
• Familiar with networking computer systems in a LAN and WAN environment
• Build computers, configure modems, motherboards, sound/video cards, NIC cards, floppy drives, hard drives, CD-ROMs, memory and related peripheral devices
• Proficient with the use of the following operating systems: Dos-6.22, Windows 3.1, 95, 98,ME, 2000, Server 2003,2008 Advanced Server 2000, Data Center Server, Windows XP Home/ Professional, Vista,Windows 7, 8.1
• Familiar with configuring and installing peripheral devices including printers, digital cameras, scanners, and Web cams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Professional 2003 2007, 2010 and 2013
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio 2003
• Proficient Familiar with Adobe Photoshop CS3, Flash CS3, and Illustrator CS3, Dreamweaver CS3
• Proficient with Joomla, Wordpress and website building
• Familiar with Exchange Server 2003
Electronic Skills:
• Analyze AC/DC, series, parallel, digital and complex circuits
• Operate digital volt/ohm, meter, oscilloscopes, function generators and other test equipment
• Analyze and identify operational amplifiers
• Identify faulty components in equipment
• Interpret digital schematics and determine output based on input
• Analyze and adjust transistor amplifier circuits
• Install the main components and peripheral devices of microcomputer systems
• Troubleshoot audio circuits in receivers and car audio equipment
• Familiar with the industrial control applications of microprocessors
• Design schematics using Electronic Workbench, Multi Sim Professional and Micro Cap V
• Familiar with the Automatic Process Control of industrial system
• Perform through-hole and surface mount soldering
• Install, repair and troubleshoot audio-electronics such as head units (radios) and car amplifiers
Work Experience:
IT Desktop Support/End User Support /Endpoint Support Contractor
CompuCom: Amerisource -Bergen -Monroeville, PA
January 2016 to April 2017
• Troubleshoot and restore routine technical service and equipment problems by analyzing, identifying and diagnosing faults and symptoms using established processes and procedures
• Responsible for supervising the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components
• Maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot, software and computer peripherals.
• Ability to setup, configure and add all hardware
• Assist Corporate Desk Side Support technicians with large IMAC’.
• Assure that all tickets requiring follow up work and/or calls receive appropriate attention.
• Provide technical support to end users via telephone
• Back up and burn-end user data
• Assist in developing and documenting improvements to current processes.
• Assist coworkers in resolution of end users’ technical issues.
• Assist coworkers in the execution of established processes and escalations.
• Test, image and clean PC’s, laptop, monitors, printers, and other related hardware
• Provide support for desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile devices, conference room technologies, and any associated peripherals and components such a thin clients, printers, fax machines, and other end-user technologies.
• Diagnoses, identifies, isolates and analyzes problems based on information presented by end users.
• Resolves technical problems and answers questions as necessary in support of end-user infrastructure technologies.
• Alerts management to recurring problems and patterns of problems that may be widespread or affecting our executive staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Participates in frequent mass computer deployment initiatives and teardowns.
• Encrypt /decrypt laptop desktop with McAfee EPO server.
• Provide support for remote users and Work from Home clients.
• Support clients and managers using cisco VPN any connect software.
• Provide remote support using Logmein Rescue, TeamViewer, Dameware .
• Provide Avaya phone support
IT Desktop Support/End User Support Contractor
Randstad Technologies: CVS Caremark Heath -Monroeville, PA
November 2014 to December 2015
• Troubleshoot and restore routine technical service and equipment problems by analyzing, identifying and diagnosing faults and symptoms using established processes and procedures
• Perform root cause analysis and develops checklists for typical problems in the CVS work environment Enter errors and resolve complex issues in HP Service center ticketing system
• Submit request the right IT Team to resolve remote access issues, printing issues, and networks connectivity issues
• Repair and troubleshoot Lenovo, Dell, HP Laptop/Desktop/Printers
• Follow company procedures and submit for problem to IT manager
• Provide hands-on help to users in an end-user desktop support environment
• Use Window Deployment Services to reimage desktop/laptop computers
• Setup, manage and configure desktop and laptop computers
•Migrate computers from Windows XP to Windows 7 professional
•Support software, such as installation, testing and established standards and guidelines
•Perform high-level technical support for CVS management, VIP’s and local IT technical staff
•Perform interaction with custom applications, custom software, and operating systems, diagnose and resolve unique, and non- recurring problem on the network
•Support software, such as installation, testing and established standards and guidelines
• Interface with multiple level of end users to resolve technical questions about computers
IT Desktop Support/ End User Support Contractor
Vision IT: Highland School District - Natrona Heights, PA
September 2011 to July 2014
• Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals with minimal supervision
• Re-image using Windows Deployment Services and Norton Ghost 11
• Documents, maintains, upgrades or replaces hardware and software systems
• Assist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems
• Develop solutions to enhance efficiencies and communicate those solutions to Site Manager
• Provides end-user training
• Addresses and resolves help desk tickets in a timely manner
• Enter errors and resolve complex issues in Web Apps ticketing system
• Resolves remote access issues, printing issues, and networks connectivity issues
• Setup, manage and configure Active directory 2008 server
• Support, manage, and configure user accounts including Group Policy rights, security and systems groups
• Manage and configure I-Boss Web Filtering
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair IBM Lenovo, Dell, and HP Laptops/Desktops/Printers/Copiers
• Provide support for Apple/MacBook, I-phones, I-pads, teleconferencing, and Virtual PC Support for Students and Staff in the District
• Report to IT Director on new issue and fixes on the network
• Work in a team environment and work independently on IT task provided by IT Site Manager
• Document all work and building a Knowledge base of problems and their solutions in Web ticketing system
• Interface with clients on a regular basis and develop client relationship between Students, Facility Staff and Administration Staff
• Submit Report(s) to Director of Technology or Site Manager
• Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Printer/Desk-Side Support Technician Contractor
Pomeroy Corporation: Highmark - Pittsburgh, PA
July 2011 to October 2011
• Troubleshoot HP printers
• Deliver toner and paper to printer
• Perform ticket request in HP service center ticketing system
• Perform a Department of Defense cleaning and sanitizing on all old workstations
• Retire old workstations that need to go to charity or brokerage
• Perform workstation pickups for workstations that need to be reconfigured
Web Developer Contractor
www.woodlandsafety specialist.com [January 2011 – February 2011] - Woodland Safety Specialist LLC.
www.csaoshatraining.com [March 2011 - April 2011] - Woodland Safety Specialist LLC. www.tntdevelopmentcleaning.com[April 2011- May 2011 - TNT Development & Cleaning LLC.
www.steelecitycontracting.com [May 2011 - June 2011] - Steele City Contracting LLC.
www.oshatrainingcourse4u.com [March 2015-April 2015]-Woodland Safety Specialist LLC.
www.uberglas.com [December2016-January 2017] –Uberglas.LLC.
• Build a Web presence from the ground up -- from concept, navigation, layout and programming to SEO.
• Launched visually appealing, user-friendly Websites with interactive features to optimize traffic page views, site "stickiness" and user experience
• Created, launched, and managed corporate web sites for high-profile Web Companies clients, with strong emphasis on user-centered design, usability standards, and human factors testing
• Volunteered as a Web developer to gain skills and experience in the field of web development
•Build configure and support websites using Wordpress, Joomla, custom PHP,Codeigniter web framework
Technologies Used : Languages: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, And XHTML. Some knowledge of MySQL Adobe Suite: Adobe CS5.5 Web Premium: Dreamweaver, Flash Catalyst, Flash Professional, Flash Builder, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat X Pro, Fireworks, Contribute, Bridge, Device Central and Media Encoder.
Technical Toolbox: Languages: Proficient CSS, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Adobe CS Suite: Skilled in Adobe CS6 Web Premium -- Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat X Pro, Fireworks.
Help Desk Analyst Contractor
Sapphire Technologies: FedEx Corporation - Coraopolis, PA
July 2010 to April 2011
• Enter error request in HP Service Center ticketing system
• Perform McAfee laptop encryption/ decryption on laptops that need to be service
• Troubleshoot Cisco VPN Users over the network
• Troubleshoot software corruption on laptops/desktop, thin clients
• Resolves remote access issues, printing issues, and networks connectivity issues
• Effectively communicate with Tier 1 helpdesk and other support teams to resolve issues over the network
• Perform remote desktop support using Dame Ware, VNC, CA Remote Desktop clients for FedEx corporate and field employee
• Work with FedEx corporate and FedEx field employees in troubleshooting there HP printers, Citrix grids devices, thin clients, laptops, desktops
• Provide phone support for all 50 states including Canada and Hawaii
• Disable viruses, worms, malware thru the windows registry
• Perform MacAfee laptop encryption/ decryption on laptops that need to be service
• Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes service requests received via telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and in-person for user’s computer performance
• Perform Laptop Safe-boot password reset
• Perform diagnostics with user to collect information about problem to determine source of error
• Isolates performance issues to determine cause of hardware malfunctions, such as hard drive, modem, printer, cables, Network cards or telephone.
• Perform Laptop Safe-boot password reset Perform small projects in Service Desk and Desktop Support areas.
• Participate in other IT infrastructure projects
• Resolves remote access issues, printing issues, and networks connectivity issues
• Trouble shoots and fixes all wireless connection problems for Blackberry’s Verizon /ATT Air cards and Tethering
• Troubleshoots PC hardware and software problems and identifies, and resolves PC hardware and software application problems. Effectively communicate with Tier 1 helpdesk and other support teams to resolve issues over the network
Help Desk Analyst Contractor
TEK Systems: Bank of New York Mellon - Freeport, PA
January 2010 to May 2010
• Enter error request in BMC Remedy trouble ticketing system
• Work with clients to keep accurate logs for NETX Pro Trading software
• Obtain user feedback information to solve software problems and errors
• Effectively communicate with Tier 1 and 2 support teams to resolve issues in Lotus Notes and helpdesk chats
• Perform remote desktop support for clients, bank users, broker’s dealers
• Provide phone support for 300,000 trading users that such as software installs and password reset
• Work with clients and other technology support helpdesk to resolve software issues
IT Field Service Technician Contractor
Insight Globe INC: PNC Bank - Pittsburgh PA
November 2009 to December 2009
• Follow company procedure in IT manuals
• Remove all old workstation to storage area
• Install new workstations for local PNC Bank branches
• Run security scripts on workstations
• Install network printers on workstations
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems that PNC bank employee
• Perform a DOD - 5220.22M erase on all old workstations
Help Desk Support Technician Contractor
Village At Pennwood Nursing Center - Pittsburgh, PA
December 2007 to September 2009
• Organize and maintain Windows Server 2003
• Organize and maintain Windows XP Professional computers
• Document all contacts, actions, and responses in users database
• Organize and maintain file system; files correspondence and other records
• Maintain working knowledge of products and/or services
• Prepares reports and correspondence as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by IT head supervisor at other remote location
• Enter request and trouble tickets within trouble ticketing system
• Answer correspondence from users relating to computer problems and work on providing resolution • Document problems in Spice-works and worked in a timely and efficient manner
• Work with Staff to keep accurate logs/inventory for all software and hardware
• Assist the staff for further development and administration needs
• Obtain user feedback information to solve problems on the network
• Effectively communicate user issues and concerns to all applicable internal staff members
• Disable computer viruses and update company computers
• Remote desktop support from home or from another location to fix network problems
• Notify IT headquarters of more serious network/infrastructure problems and work with them toward resolution
Electronic Assembler /Tester Contractor
Tops Staffing LLC: Vollect INC - Pittsburgh, PA
September 2007 to October 2007
• Perform mechanical product assembly
• Follow company procedures
• Test wireless headsets for sound and voice recognition response
• Perform mechanical product assembly
• Reprogram battery charger
Assembler/Electronic Technician Contractor
Titan Staffing INC: Aspex Corporation - Delmont, PA
May 2007 to September 2007
• Build and test power supplies
• Modify circuits on printed circuit boards
• Install software on windows based machines
• Build, configure and test all type of computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices on manufacturing computer products
• Perform ultrasonic cleaning on manufacturing parts
• Read schematics and manufacturing drawing
• Follow written company procedures
Electronic Test Technician Contractor
Adecco Staffing LLC: Bombardier Transportation - Monroeville, PA
October 2006 to December 2006
• Test semiconductor boxes, industrial inverters, propulsion inverters, auxiliary inverters
• Test low voltage power supplies, battery chargers, DC/AC contactors, line reactors and transformers
• Test Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) devices, associated gate drive units
• Test power magnetic, capacitors, resistors, cabling and control wiring
• Perform Low /High voltage test on equipment
• Test Master controllers
• Test contactor switches and reverser switches
Electrical/Mechanical Assembler/Test Technician Contractor
SynerFac Staffing LLC: Ametek Process &Analytical Instruments - Pittsburgh, PA
February 2006 to August 2006
• Prepare and process components for assembly
• Follow material handling procedures to assure proper signaling is done to prevent part shortages
• Perform quality inspection as prescribed by method sheets or procedures.
• Follow ISO 9000 procedures and read schematics from CAD database
• Built, tested, calibrated and program Flue Gas Oxygen/Combustibles/Methane Process Analyzers
• Utilize hand tools, power tools and hardware to assemble and wire standard and engineered products
Mobile Technician Contractor
ECCO Select Temporary Staffing: Verizon - Erie, PA
January 17, 2006 to January 18, 2006
• Install GPS systems in 21 Verizon company vehicles
• Install mobile phone antenna’s in 21 Verizon company vehicles
• Perform hand tool operations
• Read schematics drawing
Electronic Product Assembler Contractor
Aerotek Staffing Agency: Innovative Controls - East Pittsburgh, PA
September 2004 to October 2005
• Perform hand tool and soldering operations
• Work from interrelated drawings and operation sheet
• Perform complete wiring and assembly operations
• Assembled, calibrated display readouts and test probes
• Build and test electronic equipment
• Assembled fire truck valves
• Build small color coded cables, harnesses, and electronic assemblies
• Customize hardware according to clients specifications
Electronic/Computer Lab Assistant
ITT Technical Institute - Monroeville, PA
September 2001 to December 2003
• Repaired, maintained and installed computers
• Tutored student in classroom studies and electronic projects
• Assisted Instructors in classroom and laboratory studies
• Replaced and configured company computers
• Train and assist system users with problems, special needs and other requests
• Install new software releases, upgrades and security patches
• Perform assigned routine maintenance for computers
• Disabled Viruses and Remote Access Trojan software
• Installed, replaced, CAT 5E cables to routers, switches and computers
Electronic Test Technician Contractor
AeroTek Staffing Agency: Pinnacle Electronic LLC - East Pittsburgh, PA
June 2001 to August 2001
• Assembled electronic products
• Test equipment for defects, bridges, and excess solder
• Follow company procedures
• Read schematics drawing
• Assembled wiring harnesses
• Soldered / De-solder components on printed circuit boards
• Perform Inspections on circuit boards
Product Assembler Contractor
Carol Harris Staffing: MSA Corporation LLC - Murrysville, PA
February 2001 to May 2001
• Assembled Coal Mining products
• Assembled decals on company products
• Read schematics blue prints
• Follow written company procedures
Electronic Technician Contractor
Peak Technical Services: CSE Corporation - Monroeville, PA
September 2000 to January 2001
• Tested equipment and repaired coal mining detectors
• Calibrated coal mining display readouts and handheld readouts
• Build, test, and repair power supplies, display monitors, handheld readouts displays
• Assembled power supply, detectors, coal mining display readouts and handheld readouts
Electronic Technician Contractor
JH Technical Services: Sony Corporation - New Stanton, PA
August 1999 to January 2000
• Repaired defects on printed circuit boards
• Followed written documentation and procedures
• Read complex schematic drawings
• Soldered / de-solder surface mount components on printed circuit boards
• Perform a Department of Defense cleaning and sanitizing on all old workstations
Available for Long/Short-Term IT projects • PA driver’s license • Reference upon request