Craig M. Cihlar
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Feb 2008 to Aug 2011 Crosslink Consulting LLC Augusta GA
Computer Network Consultant/Computer Technician
• Responsible for all aspects relating to IT computer Installation, hardware, software, server and domain/peer to peer networking solutions for 30 or more major businesses in and out of the CSRA.
• Consult and implement solutions with business clients on there computer hardware, software and network needs as well as their future requirements.
• Responsible for installation, support and maintenance of over 700 networked computers and servers to include specialized specific industry software in both client and server side applications.
• Strong working knowledge with many different types and variety of hardware equipment like: Sonic Wall, Netopia, Linksys, Dlink, Dell managed switches, Fiber Converters, Cisco, Netgear and a host of others.
• Extremely versed in both onsite and remote troubleshooting of any Microsoft operating system to date to include Windows 7 along with troubleshooting/identifying and removal of malware, viruses and any other data infectious software problems as they occur.
Jul 2005 - Dec 2007 AIT - Augusta Information Technologies Augusta GA
PC Desktop/Network Computer Technician
• Responsible for all computer diagnostics/documentation of hardware at component level and replace as needed.
• Analyze and repair software problems and associated fixes and updates to include reinstallation of any specific software.
• Computer software repair of all operating systems plus data re-integration.
• Complete onsite installation, configuration and end user setup of Cisco 1200 series wireless devices.
• Business premise network CAT5/3 wiring with one business of over 600 CAT5 lines to include the installation of network routers, patch panels, switches and associated network devices.
Jan 2003 - Jun 2005 Net Web Consulting Augusta GA
PC Desktop/Network Computer Technician
• On site/remote Desktop Support Client and Server side applications, patches, security updates, bug fixes and driver updates that become available daily
• Over 200 ADSL, IDSL and SDL circuit installations thru Newedge Networks (Contractual)
• Premise wiring Network CAT5/3 plus hardware setup, configuration and installation
• Network WAN/LAN troubleshooting with component level replacement and reintegration
• Exposure and knowledge to a broad array of IT related technologies both wired and wireless
• Computer maintenance and cleaning, Backup solutions, virus protection and router/firewall security
Sept 2001 – Dec 2002 Charter Communications Ft. Gordon, GA
Data Technician I
• Service and Installation of Charter Pipeline Cable Modems with an outstanding track record of customer satisfaction
• Strong knowledge of Operating Systems and TCP/IP and associated protocols.
• Responsible for all WAN/LAN networking related issues via Pipeline with associated Head end equipment and 16 Chartercom Windows 2000 workstations locally.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting and maintaining virtually all aspects of Charter Pipeline Residential Services within the Ft. Gordon System to include a 3000-customer base Cisco LOS wireless environment.
• Strong knowledge in signal downstream modulation and upstream demodulation transmission protocol paths, TDMA, TDM, FDM, PCM, in both analog and digital form.
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Mar 2000 – Jun 2001 Trull’s Cable Service Grovetown, GA
Cable Modem Technician/Installer Contractor
• The only Sub Contractor within FT. Gordon System for Charter Pipeline Cable Modem Installations under
High Speed Access Corp (HSA) with over 900 Modem Installs.
• Setup, Installed and serviced all residential cable modems for Charter Communications.
• Responsible for troubleshooting all residential customer equipment pertaining to Pipeline Service.
• Responsible for answering any and all computer related issues and problems.
1998–1999 Knology Cable Co. Augusta, GA
Cable Modem Technician/Installer Contractor
• Setup and Installation of residential and commercial cable modem subscribers.
• Extremely strong abilities to troubleshooting computer problems associated to the TCP/IP protocol.
1992–1998 Prather Contracting & CTIS Augusta, GA
Wire CATV/Phone Communication Installations Contractor
• Sub contractor for Jones Intercable for TV, Digital platforms and phone installations
• Maintained quality assurance rating of 98% on all installations.
1982- 1992
U.S. Military
• U.S. Army Communications Satellite, Radio and Microwave System Operator.
Education
• 2006 - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
• 2005 - Dell Certified Systems Engineer (DCSE)
• 2005 - Dell Certified Desktop Support Technician (DCDST)
• 2000/2001 - Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Microsoft NT Server and Workstation.
• U. S. Army- 1982-1992 - 36 credit hours applied towards associates degree in communication theory,
• Satellite, Radio and Microwave telecommunications with line of site equipment and associated paths.
• High School Graduate 1980