Andrew Pozharsky
IT System Administrator
Eagan,MN
Summary
Dynamic, Jack of all trades, IT System Administrator with a proven track record at Financial Recovery Services, leading cloud migrations and designing robust network infrastructures. Skilled in active directory management, Network and Infrastructure design, I excel in problem-solving and enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
IT System Administrator
Financial Recovery Services
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw on-site IT engineer dispatch plans, creating pre-defined response scenarios for common malfunctions and service call types.
- Directed budgeting studies on current and proposed IT spending plans, determining maximally impactful business enhancements and minimizing wasteful spending.
- Reviewed deficiencies based on internal audits and suggested remedies.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
Software Developer 1
Menards
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed applications in both front-end and back-end to facilitate sales on Menards’ website.
- Worked with internal database and administration services to ensure functionality of returns by guest service representatives.
- Tested and bug fixed backend clients and managed internal tomcat server.
LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversaw CentOS system administration for the university’s High-Performance Cluster.
- Managed system maintenance, updates, automation, and server monitoring.
- Migrated software to a new data center.
- Worked with faculty in ensuring their grant-funded work could be done efficiently on cluster.
INFRASTRUCTURE END USER SERVICES TTS INTERN
3M
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
IT SUPPORT HELP DESK
CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Troubleshot daily IT desktop client issues, supporting multiple departments and various offices.
- Researched, documented, and escalated support cases to higher levels of support when unable to resolve issues using available resources.
- Onboarded new users; Created their AD profiles and distributed out hardware.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI01-2022
Skills
- Linux - 5 years
- Windows - 5 years
- Server Administration - 5 years
- Active Directory - 4 years
- Firewall/DHCP/DNS/Switches - 3 years
- PostgresDB - 3 years
Timeline
IT System Administrator
Financial Recovery Services
03.2023 - Current
Software Developer 1
Menards
01.2022 - 01.2023
INFRASTRUCTURE END USER SERVICES TTS INTERN
3M
05.2021 - 08.2021
LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE
09.2019 - 01.2022
IT SUPPORT HELP DESK
CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
09.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire