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Alex Carty

Hampton,VA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

(IT) Assistant to General of 8th TSC

Army
07.2023 - 07.2024

Personal Information Technology Specialist to 8th Theater Sustainment Commanding General

  • C-Suite Experience
  • Troubleshot complex hardware and software issues for swift resolution, minimizing downtime for affected users.
  • Ensured a proper environment for secure data usage.
  • Maintained upgrades to all IT equipment within the general's workgroup.
  • Streamlined IT processes for increased efficiency through the development of automated solutions.
  • Performed daily evaluations and setup of all technical equipment within my scope.
  • Worked with a flyaway kit and consoled into the router to alter configurations depending on the general's needs.

Information Technology Supervisor

Army
09.2018 - 07.2023
  • Utilized Active Directory to create and alter user and computer accounts.
  • Worked hand and hand with Cyber Security to ensure data integrity and proper handling of data.
  • Enhanced customer work productivity by overseeing critical upgrades to hardware.
  • Controlled and managed server room, wireless network, server infrastructure, audiovisual equipment, laptops and video conferencing equipment.
  • Conducted daily system monitoring to verify the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems, and critical processes.
  • Trained end-users on new software applications, increasing productivity across departments.
  • Reduced network downtime with proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Managed helpdesk operations, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and impact on overall business functions.
  • Worked closely with the NEC to troubleshoot network issues.
  • Consoled into switches and routers to troubleshoot connectivity problems.
  • Worked with Warrant Officers to configure stacks for field training exercises
  • Supported over 2,000 customers at the division level.

Senior Information Technology Specialist

Army
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Diligently sought solutions during outages to sustain workload and provided alternatives to customers.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Worked with High Capacity Line of Sight Shelters during field exercises which housed Cisco stacks.
  • Reimaged windows systems.
  • Serviced over 500 customers

Information Technology Specialist

Army
03.2015 - 03.2017

Command Post Node Technician

  • Set up network profiles, security permissions and file sharing systems.
  • Ensured data security, implementing encryption measures and access controls for sensitive information.
  • Troubleshot complex hardware and software issues for swift resolution, minimizing downtime for affected users.
  • Provided excellent customer service and maintained trust with customers.
  • Configured taclanes
  • Configured switches and routers based off information given by network enterprise control to provide customers with communications while in tactical environments.

Information Technology Specialist

Army
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked with Cisco routers and switches to remedy network faults.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships to deliver exceptional customer service and problem resolution.
  • Performed daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems and key processes.
  • Worked side by side with network technicians monitoring network availability
  • Trained end-users on new software applications, increasing productivity across departments.
  • Established IT policies and procedures, fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization.
  • Serviced all of Camp Arifjan with network capabilities

Education

High School Diploma -

Phoebus High School
Virginia
06.2013

Skills

  • IT troubleshooting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Advanced computer proficiency
  • Confidential data management
  • Creating SOPs
  • Management Skills
  • Cisco switches and router experience
  • Experience with STIGs
  • System administration
  • Secret Clearance
  • C-Suite Experience
  • Security Certified

Timeline

(IT) Assistant to General of 8th TSC

Army
07.2023 - 07.2024

Information Technology Supervisor

Army
09.2018 - 07.2023

Senior Information Technology Specialist

Army
03.2017 - 09.2018

Information Technology Specialist

Army
03.2015 - 03.2017

Information Technology Specialist

Army
03.2014 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Phoebus High School
Alex Carty