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Brenda Suarez

Lehigh Acres,FL

Summary

Offering a solid foundation in IT principles and readiness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. Brings an understanding of computer systems and basic networking, as well as skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving. Ready to use and develop technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Technician

EMCI
10.2023 - Current
  • Handled all the radios in the county, which consists of 5,000 radios.
  • Program radios for first responders and county employees
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Effectively communicate technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
  • Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
  • Responded to customer problems by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.

Field Service Technician

Motorola Solutions
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Network Coverage Testing using Voyager
  • Troubleshoot radio equipment for fire departments/ police departments
  • Program/ Ensure Sierra wireless equipment is programmed correctly, has the correct IP address, and has Wi-Fi working for fire department vehicles
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Teachers Assistant

Evolve Security Academy
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assist Instructor with general questions from students and attendance
  • Help students with lab work/technical difficulties
  • Perform competency assessments on students to validate their comprehension of topics
  • Assist with the grading of final exams

Security Apprentice

Evolve Security Academy
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • A 20-week immersive cybersecurity training academy and apprenticeship program focused on performing live security assessments on non-profits
  • Worked with a non-profit organization to conduct a vulnerability assessment
  • Created a phishing campaign using GoPhish to target specific employees and tested their awareness of phishing emails
  • Conducted internal and external vulnerability scans
  • Created a report with findings from internal/external scans and phishing campaigns and presented it to the customer
  • Responded quickly to alarms or calls for assistance, providing timely aid to those in need.

HVAC Service Technician

HOME-TECH
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient HVAC-R repair services.
  • Educated customers on best practices for maintaining their HVAC-R systems, promoting long-lasting functionality.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Proactively identified potential future issues during service calls, advising clients on steps to mitigate risks.

Tech 1 Tower Climber

SRU ELECTRIC
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Mitigated risks associated with working at heights through rigorous adherence to safety policies and procedures.
  • Contributed to successful installations of communication equipment, adhering to strict industry guidelines and client specifications.
  • Performed thorough post-installation inspections to ensure proper equipment alignment, signal strength optimization, and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Motor Transport Operator

U.S. ARMY
08.2015 - 12.2017
  • Safely transported personnel and cargo under various conditions, adhering to strict safety protocols.
  • Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2026

Evolve Security Certified Professional (ESCP) Certification - CyberSecurity

Evolve Security Academy
Chicago, IL
11.2021

Full Stack Developer Certification -

Coding Dojo
Bellevue, WA
01.2021

Advanced Skills Course -

Motor Vehicle Operator
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
01.2016

Skills

  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Kali Linux/Windows/IOS
  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • Networking basics
  • Identity and Access management
  • Wireshark
  • Cloud security fundamentals
  • AWS
  • Social Engineering
  • Quick Learner
  • Adaptable
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • CompTIA A+ Certification – Computing Technology Industry Association.
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification – Computing Technology Industry Association
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification – Computing Technology Industry Association
  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist Certification – Computing Technology Industry Association
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist Certification – Computing Technology Industry Association
  • Linux Essentials
  • ITIL 4 Foundations

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Service Technician

EMCI
10.2023 - Current

Field Service Technician

Motorola Solutions
05.2022 - 10.2023

Teachers Assistant

Evolve Security Academy
01.2022 - 05.2022

Security Apprentice

Evolve Security Academy
06.2021 - 11.2021

HVAC Service Technician

HOME-TECH
08.2019 - 11.2020

Tech 1 Tower Climber

SRU ELECTRIC
02.2018 - 01.2019

Motor Transport Operator

U.S. ARMY
08.2015 - 12.2017

Full Stack Developer Certification -

Coding Dojo

Advanced Skills Course -

Motor Vehicle Operator

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Evolve Security Certified Professional (ESCP) Certification - CyberSecurity

Evolve Security Academy
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