Kevin Neil Powell
Summary:
I am a reliable, smart, energetic network/systems/cyber security/telecom administrator with over 18 years of experience in Computer Science and Information Technology. I have worked in high-production environments, where my troubleshooting capabilities resulted in no real downtime for the company.
Education Experience:
Enterprise System Security (2025)
Wireless Security and Forensics (2025)
Operating Systems Security (2025)
Penetration Testing (2024)
Network Security and Hacking (2024)
Comm Systems Security (2024)
Computer Forensics (2024)
Security+ + (2023)
Web Application Visual Basic (2018)
Client Operating Systems (2017)
Computer Hardware (2016)
Computer Networks (2014)
Micro Assembly Language (2014)
Introduction to Data Structures (2014)
Advanced Programming in Java (2013)
Microsoft SQL (2013)
Intermediate Linux (2013)
Programming C Language (2013)
Microsoft Servers (2013)
Introduction to Computer Science (2013)
Introduction to Computers & their uses (2012)
Accomplishments:
Attending Cal-State Dominguez Hills for a Bachelor's, graduation date (2025)
AA Degree in Computer Science Information Technology (2023)
Test-Out PC Pro Technician Certification (2016)
West Los Angeles CSIT Certification (2014)
Hardware Specialist Certification (2005)
Configuring and Troubleshooting Skills:
Windows Server OSes
Ruckus AP’s configuration (licensed & unleashed)
network cabling cat 5e,6,7
Cisco routers & managed switches
computer upgrade, server configuration & repair
SIP provider management (MSP)
PBX wiring and configuration
Cisco switch incorporation
MacBook screen repair and diagnostics
IT remote service
MSP for VOIP/SIP provider
Telecom Technician (MSP)
Networking
Remote apps
Work Experience:
Core IT SOLUTIONS 7/2022 - Present Network Administrator
Installation of STP/UTP Cat 5 and 6 Structure Cabling.
PC, OS installation, Pa- Alto PA-440 HA configuration
Maintain, troubleshoot, and administer Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Install and Configure Wireless Devices
Provide PBX & IP/PBX phone systems
Provide CCTV IP Cameras, VOIP phone communications
Network administration, implementation, and provide PBX & IP/PBX phone systems
Provide CCTV IP Cameras, VOIP phone communications
Network administration, implementation, cabling, and configuration. Provide PBX & IP/PBX phone systems
Provide CCTV IP Cameras, VOIP phone communications
Network Protocols SMTP, IPv4, IPv6, HTTP etc..
Inn-touch Systems, San Fernando, CA 2/2021 - 5/2022
Telecom Technician
Provide PBX & IP/PBX phone systems
Provide CCTV IP Cameras, VOIP phone communications
Network administration, implementation, cabling, and configuration
Digital Synergy Consulting, Inc. - www.digitalsynergyit.com 10/2018 - 11/2020
Systems Administrator (Main Contractor)
Maintain servers and workstations
PC maintenance and troubleshooting
IT support
West Los Angeles College/EOPS Department, Culver City, CA 8/2012 - 8/2018
Office Worker
Answer the phones, transfer calls
Book appointments
File maintenance
ORITECH TECHNOLOGIES, San Pedro, CA 5/2011 - 10/2011
Network Administrator (Main Contractor)
Responsible for WAN and LAN communications
Internap Data Center/Riot Games, Los Angeles, CA 5/2011 - 10/2011
Network Associate ( Sub-Contractor)
Build racks and install server OSes
Robert Half Technology, Torrance, CA 5/2010 – 3/2011
Computer Specialist (Main Contractor)
Duties were to transfer operating systems from computer to computer and debug if necessary.
Nelson's Computer Repair, Hawthorne, CA 9/2008 – 8/2010
Hardware Specialists (Seasonal)
Responsible for computer repair
Operating systems installations
Seasonal Work:
J.A.C.E. Computers, Los Alamitos, CA 8/2008 – 8/2010
Remote Technicians (Seasonal)
Remote antivirus scans
Remote disk cleanup
Remote browser clearing
Victory Display, Gardena, CA 11/2005- 8/2008
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Administer WAN and LAN environments
Troubleshoot servers.
Maintains workstations.
Final Film, Los Angeles, Ca 11/1997 - 9/2004
Desktop Publishing Quality Control Technician
Duties were to complete, and process negative proofs into printable media in a timely manner.
Assist computer assemblers with the final product.