Albert Benavidez
Albuq,New Mexico
Summary
Network Technician experienced in LAN/WAN design, installation and management in Data Center type environments. Great technical team member with positive attitude contributing high levels of expertise in network infrastructure, inside plant, server systems and troubleshooting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Solar Inspector
Sunrun Solar
Albuquerque , NM
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams and template specifications.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
Lead Network Technician
Directline Communications Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
- Performed necessary maintenance to support network availability.
- Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network problems and replaced defective components.
- Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure.
- Configured rack server network hardware considering rail depth, hardware mounting and cable routing.
- Dressed and installed fiber cabling and hardware.
- Ran cabling and installed data drops for new node installations.
- Performed tracing and patching operations for copper networks.
Head Electrical and Network Project Manager
Advanced Network Management Inc
Albuquerque, NM
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching and maintenance.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Built, customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.
- Maintained camera and physical security systems.
- Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning, provider contracts and supplier service-level agreements.
- Installed and managed audiovisual equipment.
- Produced Type and Type reports each Timeframe, updating customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Analyzed projects to determine resource requirements and procured necessary equipment and software.
- Managed minimum of Number projects each year while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule and scope requirements.
- Diagnosed and repaired computer hardware and network systems.
Qualifying Party / Lead Electrician Ans Network
Integrity Networking Systems
Albuquerque, NM
10.2004 - 04.2010
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
- Installed and troubleshoot copper and fiber optical networks.
- Procured and installed customer bids for electrical and networking projects.
Education
Electrical Trades
Albuquerque Technical Institute
Albuquerque, NM07.1989
Skills
- Copper and Fiber Optic Networks
- Wireless WAN & LANs
- Access Control
- CCTV
- UPS systems
- Power & Lighting systems
- Audio/Video
- Server and Switch rack and stack
- Cabling infrastructure systems
- OSHA 10
- Lift and Boom Certified
- Tower Work Certifications
Timeline
Solar Inspector
Sunrun Solar
10.2020 - 07.2022
Lead Network Technician
Directline Communications Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2020
Head Electrical and Network Project Manager
Advanced Network Management Inc
01.2011 - 05.2016
Qualifying Party / Lead Electrician Ans Network
Integrity Networking Systems
10.2004 - 04.2010
Electrical Trades
Albuquerque Technical Institute