Karl Groening
Austin, Texas ***** 512-***-**** ******@*****.***
100% Remote Only
Education:
● Associates in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Texas State Technical College
(TSTC), Waco
● Academy of Arts (AAI), Austin
Certifications:
● A+ CompTIA
● Apple Certified Hardware and Software Repair
● Currently working on CEH and AI Modeling for LLM from NVIDIA Skills:
● Extensive experience in technical support and network administration
● Proficiency in various software hardware platforms: NCR, Win POS7, ISS45 V7/V8, IBM OS 4620, Toshiba, Ace, etc.
● SQL and Python for database programming.
● Experience working with Multi-OS Server environments.
● Expertise in Unix servers (Redhat, OSX, HP-UX)
● Knowledge in Luna and XML languages.
Work Experience:
Website Administrator/Server Administrator - Self Employed - current
● Managing web hosting and design services while continuously working towards acquiring multiple certifications.
Technical Support II Dover Fueling Solutions (03/2017 - 09/2023)
● Led night operations for prompt issue resolution, supporting all Wayne pump and register systems (NCR, Fujitsu, IBM among others).
● Advanced network support through the creation of custom tools for network mapping and programming.
● Pioneered database programming using SQL and Python, automating large-scale network operations.
Service Tech Lead Truno Retail Solutions (01/2015 - 02/2017)
● Coordinated and supervised teams, responsible for the repair, sales, and maintenance for multiple point-of-sale systems.
● Successfully managed inventory for the Austin storage facility.
● Rendered reliable on-call support for Truno installation issues. Junior Network Administrator Security Management Services (09/2012 - 01/2015)
● Orchestrated management and organization of a Multi-OS Server environment.
● Led migration of Win2K servers to IIS 6.0, revamping SQL Engine in the process.
● Administered Active Directory for a large client base, ensuring optimal system access and security.
Help-Desk Support Blizzard
● Excelled in in-game support at Austin help-desk, solving a diverse array of software issues.
● Assisted users in driver updates, system configurations and troubleshooted software bugs.
● Contributed towards the setup of an internal Wiki system for a robust support documentation.
Field Service Tech Worldwide Environmental Products
● Demonstrated adeptness in repairing and supporting computerized environmental equipment.
● Diagnosed and resolved automotive diagnostic emissions testing issues, becoming a problem-solving specialist.
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