DERRICK WILLIAMS
Active Public Trust Clearance Holder
Cell: 202-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.*** SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Well-developed organizational and analytical skills including the ability to manage and prioritize complex, changing workloads in a challenging technical environment
• High degree of proficiency and experience in installation, testing, termination, troubleshooting and documentation associated with network cabling - CAT5e, CAT6, Copper, Fiber Optic, Coax, Risers and Tie Cables
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to establish/maintain effective work relationships with all levels of personnel both internally and externally including end-users, management, different business units, and vendors
• Demonstrated capacity to provide support in the areas of Enterprise Network Engineering, Hardware Support and configuration management
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Security+ (#COMP001021762314) CompTIA Certified CE • OSHA 30 AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Blueprints
• SCCM
• Fabricated Conduits
• Local Area Networks (LAN)
• Terminal Servers
• Virtualization
• Wide Area Networks (WAN)
• Windows Operating Systems
• Dameware
EXPERIENCE
QC/ Help Desk Technician T1/T2
ASD INC Alexandria, VA USPTO Sept 2021-Present
• Support end-users with application, Desktop/laptop, desk phones, printers and basic network related issues following established policies, processes and procedures
• Provide troubleshooting and support for over 200 enterprises applications, and supporting over 10,000 users
• Provide high-quality customer service that includes effectively listening and asking questions to ensure understanding of the customer’s reported problem
• Follow procedures and documents for all troubleshooting steps
• Offering technical assistance on the delivery, configuration, set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer systems, hardware, and software
• Experience using DOS commands for refreshing group policy, flushing DNS, and troubleshooting Lan and Wan connectivity problems
• Respond to client incident/problem tickets in Service Now ticket tracking system assigned by the workgroup Lead IT Technician
RAS Unlimited, Rockville, MD May 2017 – Sept 2021
• Oversee all areas of the IT structure including, but not limited to: Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365 & Microsoft Office Suite, networking, email, Internet browsers and connections, TV’s, mobile devices, printers and related hardware/peripheral equipment
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain all information systems, software, hardware, application installs and cable management
• Simulate or recreate user IT related issues to resolve operating difficulties and documents IT resolutions
• Monitor wide range problems on all IT related issues to ensure future duplicated IT issues are prevented or resolved in a timely manner
• Provide circuit troubleshooting, maintenance, and operations as well as assess trends and find solutions when deficiencies in equipment, networks, or circuit operations are suspected
• Resolve support requests by making a correction or restoration to the network (e.g., router or switch) or the system configuration
• Accurately diagnose and repair system outages using bit error rate test sets, and Data Interviewers
• Assists in evaluating end user needs and recommend appropriate equipment and software configurations Data Center Team Lead
Direct Line, Facebook GDCC Contract, Ashburn, VA Dec 2015 – Jan 2021
• Established initial plan for various Data Center projects, including defining the time schedule, scope, risk analysis and resource estimates
• Successfully drove coordinated efforts that impacted global timelines for retrofits, decoms, and new construction
• Led and defined all local collaboration channels
• Behaved as the local escalation point for issues effecting the delivery of projects and troubleshooting as needed
• Served as the point of contact for feedback on existing and new processes deployed at the Data Centers Field Services Technician
United Airlines, Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, VA May 2010 – Dec 2015
• Performed a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation, and training tasks to ensure critical systems and services were operational and computer network performance met company and user satisfaction
• Followed processes leading to successful completion of various projects to ensure smooth transition during merger of United and Continental airlines including the co-location of ticket counter positions, back offices, computers, UPS’, servers, switches, and rewiring of cables in LAN rooms
• Responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, debugging and repairing computer systems or malfunctioning software ensuring customers receive information in a timely fashion
• Established and maintained UPS’s, Nic cards, switches, and routers
• Accurately installed, terminated, and tested fiber optic cables, phones and computer lines to include Cat 3, Cat 5e, Cat 6, and multiple pairs
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma Suitland High School Suitland, MD June 1997