Thayer ‘Todd’ Green
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Helpdesk/Operations Technician with a proven ability to work well above the assigned role, independently as well as within a team environment
Windows and Pac hardware and software support
12 Plus Experienced Exchange Support with specialty with Mobility Support (Smart Phones) with AirWatch\Mobile Iron and BES.
Trusted to work with Vendors through the full cycle of projects, including procurement. Trusted with sensitive data and information, specifically with Human Resources matters and Finance Budget data
History of providing 24x7 support, even when it is not an expected responsibility; known to answer the phone and return calls
A worker who clearly understand how support affects the company’s bottom line and how support help to keeping staff productive
Displays patience when staff become frustrated, reassuring that a solution will be found. 12 years of Hospitality/Travel Business experience with the Atlantis Resorts / One and Only brands. History of ‘hitting the ground running’ when starting a new position
Success leading groups and working alone while supporting a medium to large group
Bluelinx Corporation, Senior IT Support Engineer
12/5/2022 – 5/4/2023
Maintains individual performance that meets established SLAs and OLAs on average.
Assists with Tier 1 and Tier 2 level support in resolving escalated tickets and applies established documentation and troubleshooting to tickets to resolve. Assists with Tier 2 level support in root-cause analyses.
Recommends opportunities to prevent future issues. Performs root-cause analysis of new or un-documented issues.
Escalates more complex issues or tickets after thoroughly following the standard operating procedures using their knowledge base.
Suggest opportunities for eliminating repetitive or labor-intensive tasks through automation and scripting.
Updates documentation and procedures to capture new troubleshooting steps or fixes.
• Manages assets, computer images, deploys computers, maintains computer “golden” images with new software or updates.
• May on-boards and off-board employees.
• Engages other technical teams to assist in resolving new issues. Pro-actively engages with other technical teams to work on communication with users to improve user experience.
• Develops production support plans and documentation for new projects.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks to ensure overall system health • Utilizes reporting to ensure compliance with software and operating system updates.
TEKsystems Staffing, Project Resource - Team Lead (Temporary Engagement)
Resource for a Major Metro Atlanta Hospital
07/2022 – 11/10/2022
Short Term project to assist with an ID Badge Reader device, allow staff member to login without their password
Install Badge Reader Device, Install Software and document required details of the workstation, location for inventory
CNP Technologies, Charlotte, NC working in Atlanta, GA
06/07/2021 – 05/2022
Network Engineer
MSP Outsource resource to an extension of Atlanta’s primary hospital
Provide every facet of Information Technology Support
White-Glove support for Executive Staff
MDM Management – iOS Devices
Desktop Management
Application Support
Multimedia Support
Network Management and Support
24x7 On-Call Support
Microsoft Server, Office 365/Exchange, Windows 10& 11
Network Security and Firewall Technologies
System Backups
Hay’s Recruiting at Mercedes-Benz USA, Sandy Springs, Ga 07/2020 – 05/2021
IT Support Engineer II (Contract to Perm)
Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals.
Documents, maintains, upgrades or replaces hardware and software systems.
Active Directory Support w/Office 365, Mobile-Iron, managing Smart Devices
Support EndPoint’s including Supporting both Windows and Mac systems
Supports and maintains user account information including rights, security and systems groups.
Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot Windows 7/10 and Microsoft Office, Apple, Mac, iPhones, iPads, and any other authorized desktop applications
Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot printers, computer hardware and any other authorized peripheral equipment
Perform general preventative maintenance tasks on computers, laptops, printers and any other authorized peripheral equipment, etc.
Performs work in compliance within specified warranty requirements
Returns defective equipment/parts to maintenance inventory, documents customer repairs, maintains and restocks assigned parts inventory to insure proper spare parts levels
Responsible for monitoring, operating, managing, troubleshooting and restoring to service any personal computers (PC), notebooks or any other equipment that has authorized access to the network.
Dealing with hardware and application support queries and issues reported to the support desk and escalated to the Desktop Support team
Provide user data and application recovery and use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity, and workstation hardware/software
Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical issues within the desktop environment
Escalate issues and involve experts wherever required in order to resolve issues as quickly as possible
Routine or as requested health check of IT systems for printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, and video conference equipment and providing reports as needed.
Provide training end users on how to operate the equipment as requested
Buchanan Technology 03/2020 – 4/2020
IT Support Engineer (Contract)
Contractor at Alcon Technologies, Johns Creek, Ga.
Temporary project to assist with the Windows 10 ‘Rebranding’ (imaging and support) of Windows Endpoints due to a separation of the company.
Imaging and post imaging support and all issues related with the imaging process,
Synergy America, Duluth, GA 03/2019 – 01/2020
Service Desk - Team Lead (Contract)
Short Term project to assist with the workstation Windows 10 imaging process as well as Desktop support when required
Supported Apple devices (PC’s and Mobile Devices)
Team Lead for the Service Desk Contractors
Sole Support Tech for the Corporate Staff of approximately 80 staff members
Manage Tickets via ServiceNow
Worked as a resource to Engineers for the Exchange to O365 migration
Working with Linux based software
SourceOne Corp, Atlanta, GA 08/2018 – 11/2018
Systems Engineer
Sole tech supporting 300+ users and growing
Responsible for server(s), desktops, peripherals and network for local and remote users
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
o Provided support for local and remote user problems related to hardware, software and connectivity issues
o Managed all aspects Office 365; account levels, contract and billing, troubleshooting, etc.
o Diagnosed and repaired reported problems, which includes documentation of all pertinent end user information and nature of problem or issue
o Maintained detailed and accurate logs and resolution
o Tested fixes to ensure problems have been resolved
o Documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future occurrences
o Answering inquiries relating to IT policies and procedures
o Assisted with internal physical moves, PC, telephone etc.
o Installation and approve operational quality of system equipment to include software, hardware devices and network connectivity
o Created and maintained training documents, Instruct and train users on the proper operation, use and maintenance of the system
o Served as sole company liaison relative to all computer and networking support issues
o Performed installation functions, such CAT5e and CAT6 cable termination and runs. Installation of switches, routers and Access Points
o Network configuration and support for Infrastructure (VPN, VLAN, WAN/LAN/WLAN)
ATOS onsite Services at Norfolk Southern, Atlanta, GA 03/2018 – 08/2018
Technician III (Contract)
Addressed user tickets regarding hardware, software and networking
Supported Disaster Recovery Data Center
Walked customers through installing applications and computer peripherals
Asked targeted questions to diagnose problems
Guided users with simple, step-by-step instructions
Conducted remote troubleshooting
Customized desktop applications to meet user needs
Recorded technical issues and solutions in logs
Directed unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
Followed up with clients to ensure their systems are functional
Reported customer feedback and potential product requests
Helped create technical documentation and manuals
On Call Support
First Data, Atlanta, GA 01/2017 – 12/2017
Symantec DLP Engineer II
Responsible for DLP Agent deployment, Upgrades and troubleshooting
Remediated DLP incidents and perform analysis of activity
Aided in policy tuning and provide relevant feedback to engineering
Performed reporting activities
Discovered patterns or trends of user activity
Provided feedback and issue tracking for reporting tools
Collaborated with Symantec support team on complex and problematic issues
FISERV, Alpharetta, GA 02/2013 – 01/2017
Systems Engineer (11/2015 – 01/2017)
Contributor for the Corporate Systems Platform Engineering team responsible for end-to-end delivery of corporate solutions to internal customers
Provided Technical leadership for project-based assignments
Worked with cross-functional project teams to design and implement highly available solutions using Microsoft and other technologies
Provided technical documentation to project and Operations teams as part of project deliverables
Office 365 Testing, Support and Migrations
AirWatch MDM – Ver. 8.4.7: Supported 10,000 plus user environment, including Add, Moves changes in addition, app deployment, and management of organization groups
o Devices supported: iPhone/iPad, Android and Windows mobile devices
o Created setup documentation and self-service support documentation
o Served as user escalation support contact for MDM Support Technicians
o Collaborated with AirWatch\VMWare Engineers to troubleshoot complex and problematic support issues.
o Worked closely with Mobile Phone vendors (ATT/Verizon) on mobile service issues
o Resource for AirWatch System upgrades
Designated for ‘White Glove’ Support for C-Level Executives for AirWatch MDM issues
Post Move Analyst – Team Lead (08/2015 – 10/2015)
Supervised and mentored staff of 11 technicians who provide concierge service for client’s staff upon arrive to the new office location
Acted as escalation point-of-contact for problem issues; some specific area of support includes Windows and Mac support, printer, mobility, telephony support as well as network connectivity support. The concierge team supports all issues as it relates to the office move. Backup Support for AirWatch MDM supporting Apple iOS devices
Designated for ‘White Glove’ Support for C-Level Executives for AirWatch MDM issues
Messaging and Mobility Specialist (02/2013 – 03/2015)
Provided support for Messaging and Mobility Services in the Microsoft Exchange, BlackBerry and iOS area servicing internal associates and Sr. Executive staff using MAC Notebooks running Lion OS and iOS devices managed by the AirWatch MDM solution
AirWatch MDM – Ver. 7.x.x – Ver. 8.x.x: Supported 10,000 plus user environment, including Add, Moves changes in addition, app deployment, and management of organization groups
o Devices supported iPhone/iPad, Android and Windows mobile devices
o Created setup documentation and self-service support documentation
o Served as user escalation support contact for MDM Support Technicians
o Collaborated with AirWatch\VMWare Engineers to troubleshoot complex and problematic support issues
o Worked closely with Mobile Phone vendors (ATT/Verizon/Apple) on mobile service issues
o Resource for AirWatch System upgrades for the version 7 to 8 upgrade
Designated for ‘White Glove’ Support for C-Level Executives for AirWatch MDM issues
Apple Mobile device, MAC Notebook Senior Management and VIP Support also MS Office for MAC
Worked with a team to bring the exchange environment to Exchange 2010 from a mix of exchange 2003\2007 for an eventually upgrade to Exchange 2013, ensure that all mail data, including Personal Folder files were transitioned to the Outlook client and available for use. Personal Folder File (PST) SME.
Running a mix of OCS and Lync 2010 and setting up BES 10 in a non-production environment for transition from previous BES.
Supported mobile device solutions McAfee and AirWatch to manage iPhones
Supported Exchange and Active Directory environment with moves, adds and changes in addition to being the escalation point for junior technicians
Developed and maintained support documentation
Team Escalation Contact
EDUCATION:
Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA Major: Psychology
Minor: Recreation
CERTIFICATIONS:
ITSM ACADEMY, INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL Certification: ITIL® Foundation v3
Coleman Technology, Fort Lauderdale, FL CCNA Boot camp, June 2008
Courses:
Symantec DLP Admin 15.x
Introduction to Linux
Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Managing Messaging Security Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases Using Microsoft Exchange 2007
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Window XP Professional
Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server
Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access Basic and Intermediate Training
NetBackup 6.x for Windows Administration