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Ashton Sewell

Elgin

Summary

Highly adaptable and efficient production associate with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Leveraging over ten years of experience as a network administrator, brings a wealth of expertise in system upgrades, hardware monitoring, and performance improvements. Recognized for keen eye for detail, excels in system repairs and seamless installation of network components.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Starlink Production Associate (PCB)

SpaceX
12.2023 - Current
  • Improved product quality with thorough inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues before shipment.
  • Boosted team morale, fostering a collaborative work environment through open communication and consistent feedback.
  • Exceeded performance goals, consistently completing assigned tasks ahead of schedule without compromising on quality or safety standards.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.

Network Administrator

Payment Data Systems Inc
04.2016 - 06.2019
  • Implemented and maintained firewalls, series switches and security appliances
  • Reviewed logs for all networking devices for unresolved abnormalities and problems
  • Visually inspected temperature sensors to maintain health of servers and network devices
  • Upgraded and expanded network systems and their components
  • Diagnosed system hardware and software problems using advanced root-cause analysis
  • DNS configuration and troubleshooting
  • IIS – site configuration, SSL provisioning and installation of over 20 live websites

Information Technologist

Texas Med Clinic
03.2014 - 04.2016
  • Responsible for upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of in house computer system, (including multi-user computers and servers including over forty servers and over 500 workstations)
  • Network setup and maintenance, (configuration of WAPs, Running Cat5 Cable and Line terminations, Server maintenance, VMware set up when needed Software maintenance and installation, and hotfix of various software across our companies entire network
  • Provided documentation on start-up, shut down and first level troubleshooting of processes to help desk staff

IT Specialist

ANRC Cybersecurity
06.2013 - 03.2014
  • Backup and restoration of computer operating systems using in house hard drive imaging software for up to 100 users at a time and 30 training courses
  • Kept up-to-date on new developments in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and encryption
  • Built server systems and installed into racks

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

DeVry University
San Antonio, TX
2013

Technical Proficiencies

Networking: Wireless routers, T1 / DSL, Ethernet / LAN, Cisco VPN, Cisco Phone Systems, Shoretel Phone Systems, Barracuda 660 Web Firewall, Windows 2000 Server, MS Exchange Server, Terminal Server, GFI FAX Server, Argosoft Fax Server, Cisco 500 Series POE Switch

Software: Outlook 2003, Viper Antivirus, Comodo Antivirus, Norton Antivirus, Explorer, Firefox, Google Browsers, Adobe Acrobat, Yadis Backup, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Photoshop, UltraVNC, Cobian Backup, Active Directory, Vsphere, VMware

Hardware: Printed Circuit Board Production, Dell OptiPlex, Dell Power Vault MD3000, Dell PowerEdge Rack Mounts, Buffalo Terra Station

Timeline

Starlink Production Associate (PCB)

SpaceX
12.2023 - Current

Network Administrator

Payment Data Systems Inc
04.2016 - 06.2019

Information Technologist

Texas Med Clinic
03.2014 - 04.2016

IT Specialist

ANRC Cybersecurity
06.2013 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

DeVry University
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