Summary
Over **+ years of Helpdesk/Desktop Support and Systems Admin - experience involving operating systems installation & Upgrades Microsoft Networking Essentials, network operations, configuration, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair, Windows Server And Cisco Switch and Router Support
Excel in solving hardware, software and network problems
Provided excellent customer service skills
ITIL –Information Technology Information Library Knowledge and Application (IT Service Management)
Experience with Hyland Software –On base – Relational Database Software Applications Training
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server Course, Microsoft Windows 7 Training, Lotus Notes and Microsoft SharePoint, Software Center, Hyper V, Patch Management Tools
Managing PC Assets,SCCM Admin Console 2012, Active Directory DNS,DHCP
Office 365, Teams, OEM Applications support
IC3 Training, Skill Soft online Training
CompTIA Security+ Certified and AIIM Certification - ECMp
Professional Experience
TalentFish/Support Analyst (Hydraforce)
Support Analyst 3/22 -6/22
Desktop Support Level II -Incident and Request Management from Service Now
Install Custom Software Developed In House as well as OTS
Manage PC Assets Through ServiceNow and Active Directory,DNS,DHCP and Proxy settings
Windows Printer Server Support Zebra Printer Support
Plant /Factory Floor PC support
Technical Deployment, Imaging, Asset and A/V Support
8x8 Phone System Support
Unity, Fourth Shift Support
HydraForce Lincolnshire Il
Systems Administrator
6/22 to Present
Desktop Support Level II -Incident and Request Management from Service Now
Install Custom Software Developed In House as well as OTS
Manage PC Assets Through ServiceNow and Active Directory,DNS,DHCP and Proxy settings
Windows Printer Server Support
Technical Deployment, Imaging, Asset and A/V Support
Installed software updates as required; including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and customer assistance
Diagnosed and resolved problems in response to customer reported incidents; Researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns
8x8 Phone System Support
Plant /Factory Floor PC support
Unity, Fourth Shift Support
Tata Consultancy Service/ Nielsen, Schaumburg, IL
Desktop Support Analyst
Jul 2016 to Present
Desktop Support Level II -Incident and Request Management from Service Now
Install Custom Software Developed In House as well as OTS
Manage PC Assets Through SCCM and Active Directory,DNS,DHCP and Proxy settings
Windows Server And Cisco Switch and Router Support
Technical Deployment, Imaging, Asset and A/V Support
Installed software updates as required; including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and customer assistance
Diagnosed and resolved problems in response to customer reported incidents; Researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns
Medline /Medix, Northfield, IL
Systems Admin Data Center
May 2016 to Jul 2016
Manage PC Assets Through SCCM and Active Directory, DNS
Responsible for handling Level II Calls and incidents from Service Now
Active Directory Server and Patch Management Administration
Windows Server And Cisco Switch and Router Support
DNS, Print Server,LDAP, DHCP and Proxy settings
Solar Winds,CMDB,Hyper V, Server management Tools
WEC Energy Group /Pomeroy, Waukegan and Mundelein, IL
Systems Admin
May 2014 – May 2016
Manage PC Assets Through SCCM and Active Directory,DNS,DHCP and Proxy settings
Troubleshoot & resolve mobile hardware failures and basic software issues for Mobile Devices (Panasonic Toughbook’s). ( Mobile Pen Application, RTARM,Chameleon Programming, NetMotion)
Troubleshoot & resolve Windows Server And Cisco Switch and Routers
Troubleshoot and resolve communication and connectivity issues related to cellular modems, GPS units, communication software and antennas. Perform basic troubleshooting of power related issues (i.e. Replace fuses, power sources, etc.)
Troubleshoot and replace vehicle mounted docking stations as needed. Provide operating system support for Windows XP and Windows 7 devices
Deploy new mobile devices, desktop and laptop hardware with Windows 7. Load Windows 7 image onto new and existing desktop and mobile devices and deliver to end user
Provide assistance with logging to device and any application issues that arise
Deploy software that is not packaged for automated deployment. Assist with software upgrades during core business hours and after hours as needed
Manage retirement of mobile and desktop hardware, including the cleansing of any corporate data. Work under pressure to resolve urgent client problems & requests
Assist in the completion of ITS projects & tasks with business partners & IT support groups
On-site support includes but is not limited to Chicago shops, corporate office in downtown Chicago. Report to Leader of Desktop Support & End User Devices
Insight Global /Catamaran RX- Schaumburg IL
Helpdesk Support Analyst – Network Services / Data Center
Jul 2013 – May 2014
Responsible for handling Level I Calls and incidents from Service Now
Active Directory User Account Administration
Remote Desktop Support
VPN /Citrix Troubleshooting
Support AS400,IMS Server,Rumba, Citrix, Networking,Enterprise Application Support
Support Microsoft Office 2010
OnBase Application Portal Support, PBM Application Support
On-site support includes but is not limited to Chicago shops, corporate office in downtown Chicago. Report to Leader of Desktop Support & End User Devices
Insight Global /Walgreens-Lincolnshire, IL
Level III Support Analyst RCC / Data Center
Jul 2012 – May 2013
Writing technical documents used in Infrastructure Deployment
Monitor Store Technical Deployment
Responsible for handling Level III Calls and incidents from incident Management(Remedy)
Diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer reported incidents; Researching, evaluating, and
Update Documentation as necessary as new processes and solutions are determined
Troubleshoot & resolve Windows Server And Cisco Switch and Router Configurations on sites Planned for Deployment
Develop processes for instructional and training purposes
Support AS400,IMS Server,POS Systems, Citrix, Checkpoint, Networking,VOIP /Analog Phone Systems incident Handling
Worked with LANDesk, Dameware, checkpoint VPN, Altiris, remedy
Work with Microsoft Office XP, MS Office 2010/2007 /2003, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes and Microsoft SharePoint
GRSI /Great Lakes Naval Health Clinic, Great Lakes, IL
Help Desk /Local DENCAS Systems Administrator Support / Data Center
Oct 2009 – Jul 2012
Performed system management duties on the DENCAS System at Branch Clinics throughout Naval Station Great Lakes
Performed Routine system maintenance such as backups and recovery, work with servers install DENCAS and other software as Appropriate
Performed Helpdesk level 2 duties in a Windows 2000/XP client and MS Windows 2000/2003 Server and MS SQL Server environment
Performed system support on desktops and laptops such as installing programs, software, back-ups and recovery, software and OS updates and upgrades
Worked with LANDesk, Dameware, checkpoint VPN, Altiris, remedy
Performed network installs with devices such as network or standalone printers and scanners, System management duties on the Dental Common Access System (DENCAS) and Dental Digital Imaging (DDI) System
Installed software updates as required; including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and /or training
Diagnosed and resolved problems in response to customer reported incidents; Researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns
Developed and maintained problem tracking and Lotus Notes, resolution databases; Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining microcomputer hardware and software
TEKSystems / Motorola, Schaumburg, IL
Desktop Support Tech
Mar 2009 – Oct 2009
Setup and configured Laptops and Desktop Computers for staff
Setup and Configured Special Deployment Servers with Linux O/S
Configured Networking / VMware ESX Server And Cisco Switch and Routers
Pomeroy IT Solutions / Square D, Oakbrook, IL
System Deployment (Short Term) Contract
Feb 2009
Setup and Configured New Computers (Roll Out) Desktops and Laptops
Running Scripts for Custom Settings
Installed software updates as required; including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and /or training
Hyland Software, Cleveland, OH
Quality Assurance Associate – Certified ECMp+
Aug 2008 – Dec 2008
Worked under the direction of a Quality Assurance Team Leader
Maintained test plans, test cases, test data and reference documentation for On Base® Modules
Set up and performed destructive/nondestructive tests
Installed Software and configure test environments
Utilized SCR process according to established policy
Completed all testing according to established testing policy
Handled Customer Issues assigned by team leader
Utilized task force process according to established policy
Energy Solutions Zion Nuclear Plant /TEKSystems, Zion, IL
IT Support Technician / Data Center
May 2008 – Aug 2008
Responsible for providing technical support of transition staff
Setup and configure laptops and desktop computers for staff
Implemented IT policies and procedures
Troubleshoot and setup network and wireless connections
Configured management laptops for remote connections and travel
Responsible for hardware, software and network access request for domain users
Order and setup blackberry and cell phones
Troubleshoot email problems with pc’s and blackberry’s
Examined all third party software request and installs
Responsible for status reports for the IT Department
SEDOL /Gages Lake, IL
IMS Support Technician
Jan 2008 – May 2008
Setup and configure laptops and desktop computers for Deployment and reconfigure existing equipment for redeployment upgrading user Equipment specific to business function (staff or student use)
Installed curriculum based software in a mostly Mac environment and network
Troubleshoot all PC windows related issues, re-image systems as necessary
Setup and troubleshoot network printers and workstations setup in locations throughout the School district and partner district locations
Spherion / UOP, Des Plaines, IL
Help-Desk Support Technician /Data Center
Aug 2006 – Dec 2007
Responsible for providing 24/7 phone support for a worldwide user base for the UOP/HONEYWELL global support call center application and hardware support issues that can be resolved over the phone and call escalation to the proper support tier Throughout the UOP/Global support, password reset, user ID or network profile permissions, drive mapping, remote access, active directory administration
Applications include LANDesk, Dameware, checkpoint VPN, Altiris, remedy
Active directory, ldap password issues, Citrix, PKI, intranet portal support
Microsoft outlook trouble shooting, OWA, HGRA
Proprietary software developed for internal engineering purposes
IBM /Oak Brook, IL
POS/Systems Support Technician
Mar 2006 – Mar 2007
Responsible for system equipment upgrade
IBM POS Systems, cash register credit card terminals, scanners and computers
Asset handling, assembly software install
Network connectivity, Troubleshooting (Best Buy, Gap Outlet, Circuit City)
IBM / AT&T Hoffman Estates, IL
Help-Desk /Desktop Support Technician / Data Center
Mar 2006 – Aug 2006
New laptops and desktop computers for Deployment- software upgrades, SMS configuration, and failure repair, hardware replacement, client data restoration, email setup and configuration, installation of FileNet, business objects, Oracle client configuration, Attachmate, VM, using AT&T work order Vantive setting up net- Backup, Client Support remotely, Our Desktop Team Coverage was for the Illinois, Indiana and Ohio Region
Zurich NA/IBM-TekSystems, Schaumburg, IL
IMAC Technician / Data Center
Nov 2005 – Mar 2006
Setup and Configured new laptops and desktop computers for deployment and reconfigure existing equipment for re-deployment upgrading customer equipment specific to business function or division, support for remote users, offsite Setup and troubleshooting, using remote access software*, shipping and receiving of new and pre-used equipment
CDW TekSystems, Vernon Hills, IL
Technician
Sep 2005 – Nov 2005
Setup and Configured Build Windows Servers, Cisco Switch and Router New rack mount server hardware configurations
Mounting all equipment and wiring according to diagrams and customer design, material handling and boxing equipment orders for shipping
Wynn Computer Services, Inc., Zion, IL
Technical Service Director
Nov 2001 – Sep 2005
Technical Services- Responsible for desktop repair and installation, configuration
Troubleshoot & resolve Windows Servers,Cisco Switch and Router deployment
Network Service Repairs- Responsible for network troubleshooting and server upgrades, network equipment upgrades and repairs
Recycling Services – End of life preparation and disposal
Training Instructor – IC3 Computer literacy training program
Setup and supported Customer office equipment (POS, credit card terminals, scanners)
Dade Behring Corp., Deerfield, IL
Technical Analyst/ Helpdesk 1st and 2nd Level Call Resolution
Aug 1998 - 2001
1st Level Call resolution- Deals with those issue that can be resolved over the phone (Password reset, User ID or network profile permissions, drive mapping
2nd Level Call resolution- Requires personal visit, and /or responsibility for the specific application that is causing the issue
Repaired faulty equipment, hardware upgrades and replacement
Software installs and upgrades – field service support (hardware and software)
Email Troubleshoot- Resolved application and end user issues
SAP, People soft, Oracle, Cognos, Remedy, Database ODBC drivers, and updates and support
Quaker Oats, Chicago, IL
Help Desk Analyst / Data Center
Sep 1997 – Aug 1998
Helpdesk 1st Level call resolution
Repaired all corporate computers
Software installs and upgrades- Windows 2000 and PC
Email Troubleshoot, Reset Password and User Id and software deployment
Kraft Foods – Morton Grove, IL
Data Center Operator / Data Center
Jun 1997 – Sep 1997
N. Chicago School Dist. IT Dept., N. Chicago, IL
Network Administrator/Webmaster/Training Instructor
May 1996 – May 1997
Education
University of Phoenix, Associates Degree, Computer Science
Black Hawk College, Moline, IL
1988 - 1989