Austin O'Connell
Montpelier,VA
Summary
Highly skilled IT professional with a background in systems administration, engineering, and networking. Talented in administering and maintaining Microsoft based systems, including Windows operating systems, servers and specialized user management software. Seeking to leverage comprehensive IT experience to take the next career step in systems administration with a respected organization that values hard work, strategic thinking and results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer
Cedar Fair Entertainment
Dowell, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Configured and maintained network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Monitored network performance and troubleshooted any issues that arose.
- Installed software updates on servers, switches, computers, and other network devices.
- Assisted in the design of local area networks and wide area networks.
- Created documentation detailing all aspects of the network infrastructure and its configuration.
- Defined technical integration strategy and developed integration plans.
System Administrator
Cedar Fair Entertainment
Doswell, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Set up, optimized and managed network equipment.
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures.
- Orchestrated and oversaw upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Researched, recommended, configured and supported hardware and software for multiple departments.
- Managed network-related projects from concept to implementation.
- Automated repetitive administrative tasks to shorten work times and reduce required personnel.
Admissions Area Supervisor
Kings Dominion
Doswell, VA
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored Supervisor work and determined benchmarks for performance indicators.
- Conducted internal audits verify compliance and standardization of processes across Admissions.
- Directed and supervised staff performance.
- Explained technology-related details in easy-to-understand terms to individuals from different backgrounds and in various job positions.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Security
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VAHigh School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High School
Ashland, VA06.2018
Skills
- Server and System Administration
- Infrastructure development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Windows Server
- Organizational leadership
- VMware
- Server/network configuration
- Proficient in Oracle Based Systems
- Service desk support
- Knowledge in scripting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Systems Engineer
Cedar Fair Entertainment
03.2024 - Current
System Administrator
Cedar Fair Entertainment
11.2021 - Current
Admissions Area Supervisor
Kings Dominion
06.2021 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Information Security
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High School
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