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Brandon Collier

Del Valle,TX

Summary

Experienced Executive Support Technician skilled in Windows PowerShell with 9 years of combined civilian and military IT expertise. Proven success in providing remote technical support for high-level executives, ensuring seamless operations and resolving hardware and software issues for both Windows and Mac OS platforms. Recognized for meeting strict SLAs and maintaining operational readiness in fast-paced environments. Proficient in Python and iOS/Mac OS troubleshooting, with a strong background in computer hardware maintenance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Technical Support Technician

Cognizant @ Meta
02.2024 - Current

Provide remote technical support for Executive Assistants and Vice Presidents at Meta. Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling hardware and software requests and resolving issues for both Windows and Mac OS platforms.
  • Creating and maintaining Exchange shared mailboxes, distribution groups, and unified groups using Windows PowerShell.
  • Managing access to user calendars to facilitate collaboration and scheduling.
  • Adhering to a response SLA of 15 minutes and task completion SLA of 1 hour to ensure timely service delivery.

25B - Information Technology Specialist

Army National Gaurd
09.2018 - 03.2024

Responsible for maintaining, processing, and troubleshooting military computer systems and operations. Key duties include:

  • Providing support for the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of networks and hardware/software systems.
  • Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  • Diagnosing and resolving IT system issues to ensure operational readiness and efficiency.
  • Managing and administering servers and network infrastructure.
  • Training and assisting personnel in the use of IT systems and applications.
  • Collaborating with other IT professionals and military units to ensure seamless integration and functionality of systems.

Skills: Network Administration, Cyber-security, Technical Support, IT Training, Hardware/Software Maintenance.

Level 2 Deskside Technician

Cognizant @ Toyota
05.2019 - 02.2023

Provided complete technical support and guidance to users for all software and hardware.

  • Configured, deployed, and maintained end user equipment such as personal computers and mobile devices to admin network composed of more than 2000 users
  • Provided troubleshooting for Windows 10 OS
  • Installed and configured Cisco IP phones and Switches.
  • Managed the Domain controller, File Server and Print Server.
  • Created, managed and defined AD groups, users and user permissions.

Education

Certification - Information Technology

Fort Gordon - Dixon Hall
Augusta
05.2019

Skills

  • Python
  • Windows Powershell
  • Windows/Mac OS Troubleshooting
  • Android/iOS Troubleshooting
  • Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
  • On-Site/Remote Customer Support
  • Hardware/Software Installation
  • Microsoft 0365
  • Incident/Asset Management
  • Network Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

    Created multiple multi-thousand line PowerShell scripts to increase team efficiency managing and maintaining Microsoft Exchange, SLAs, and over the network file transfers with zero down-time and interruptions to workflow for the customers.

Timeline

Executive Technical Support Technician

Cognizant @ Meta
02.2024 - Current

Level 2 Deskside Technician

Cognizant @ Toyota
05.2019 - 02.2023

25B - Information Technology Specialist

Army National Gaurd
09.2018 - 03.2024

Certification - Information Technology

Fort Gordon - Dixon Hall
Brandon Collier