Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Roles And Responsibilities
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Additional Information
Certification
Interests
Server Administration
Timeline
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Cal Fritz

Cal Fritz

Computer Technician
Jackson,MI

Summary

Full-Service Computer Technician handles everything from PC onboarding through maintenance and repair to secure decommissioning services. Carefully protects sensitive data integrity. Holistic provider of exceptional PC repair and data management services. Thorough Service Technician with commitment to superior service. Driven to consistently contribute value through impeccable work ethic and unending quest to achieve new service skills. Experience managing high-volume of service calls while maintaining quality and efficiency. Confident Computer Technician with expertise in help desk environments, assisting both employees and customers with technical issues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Freelancer

Self-employeed
12.2023 - Current
  • Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clients during on-site visits, addressing their concerns and explaining technical concepts clearly.

Computer Technician

Digidudes
11.2016 - 11.2023
  • Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
  • Conducted thorough testing of newly-installed hardware components to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex technical issues, resulting in faster resolution times.
  • Recovered critical information from data back ups to restore functionality.
  • Installed network printers and scanners
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
  • Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
  • Traveled to remote office locations to install nodes and implement client software rollouts.

Help Desk Technician

State Of Michigan thru Tek Systems
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provided remote support to users across multiple locations, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in problem-solving.
  • Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
  • Served as a knowledgeable resource for colleagues seeking advice on complex technical problems or projects.
  • Provided password resets through Active Directory
  • Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address customer concerns.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Worked with many Microsoft products including Office and System Center Configuration Manager.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity -

Baker College
Jackson, MI
09.2014 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Napoleon High School
Napoleon, MI
09.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

Customer Service

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
  • Troubleshoot devices to identify and solve issues with hardware or software performance.
  • Installed computers and other devices individually and across networks, and testing connections to support proper functioning.
  • Configured computers to communicate with network printers and other peripheral equipment.
  • Identified and eliminated computer viruses and threats
  • Implemented measures to protect against future data breaches.
  • Installed appropriate security patches to eliminate security vulnerabilities.
  • Assisted customers with various types of technical issues via email, live chat and telephone.
  • Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems.
  • Provided remote technical assistance to State of Michigan employees

Accomplishments

Became chapter president for the club Business Professionals of America at the Jackson Area Career Center.

Achieved first place at regional competition for Business Professionals of America for two different networking competitions.

Helped Baker College move their Cyber Lab from one building to another.

Competed on Baker College of Jackson's Cyber Defense team in Michigan's Collegiate Cyber Defense Network competitions for three years. Took fourth place out of twelve one year.

Affiliations

Business Professionals of America (BPA)

Michigan Security (MISEC)

Collegiate Cyber Defense Network (CCDN)


Additional Information

I am a hard working individual that strives for customer service excellence and improving the work environment.

Certification

Strata, CompTIA

Interests

Computer Repair

Network Engineering

Server Administration

Electronic Repair Technician

Backpacking

Server Administration

I built my own home-lab from modern server hardware. The server runs various virtual machines that include Windows Server and Linux Server operating systems. Various services are hosted on the server that include website hosting, video game server hosting, and a MariaDB database.

Timeline

Freelancer

Self-employeed
12.2023 - Current

Help Desk Technician

State Of Michigan thru Tek Systems
09.2018 - 05.2020

Computer Technician

Digidudes
11.2016 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cybersecurity -

Baker College
09.2014 - 05.2022

IT Essentials, Cisco Networking Academy

03-2014

Strata, CompTIA

06-2013

IC3, Certiport

05-2013

High School Diploma -

Napoleon High School
09.2010 - 05.2014
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