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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Colby Newton

Colby Newton

Network Professional
Conroe,TX

Summary

Highly skilled Help Desk Technician experienced with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. Strong background in providing efficient and effective solutions to clients. Dedicated team player delivers great customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Junior System Administrator

Houston Auto Auction
2020.10 - 2021.02
  • Provided top-notch customer service by promptly addressing helpdesk tickets and user inquiries.
  • Conducted regular audits of IT assets, ensuring proper inventory management and license compliance.
  • Participated in on-call rotations to provide round-the-clock support for mission-critical systems as needed. Including holidays to prevent down-time.
  • Collaborated effectively with vendors on procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective purchases supported organizational needs.
  • Setup SharePoint site pages per department.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Desktop Support Technician

NextSource
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Maintained technology equipment performance by configuring, diagnosing and repairing hardware.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of all types of electrical components, operations, specifications and proper testing methods.
  • Maintained detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis to enhance organizational productivity.
  • ISD liaison for multiple districts.

ICS Cybersecurity Intern

AeSolutions
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Evaluated new cybersecurity tools and technologies, ensuring that the organization remained up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Analyzed system logs for suspicious activity, identifying potential threats before they caused damage.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of cybersecurity incidents and remediation efforts for future reference and analysis purposes.
  • Collaborated with IT team to identify potential security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Developed Python (Scrapy) tool to update companies vulnerability database.

Machine Operator

Ethicon Inc, Johnson & Johnson
07.2013 - 03.2017
  • Packaging/Sterilization of Suture products.
  • Trained new hires to operate Harro Höfliger Foil machines and safety equipment.
  • Initiated and developed a computer program to maximize efficiency.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Networking And Security

University of Houston - Victoria
Katy, TX
2019 - 2023

Associate of Science - Computer Networking- Security

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
2016 - 2019

General

Howard College
San Angelo, TX

Skills

  • DHCP Configuration
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Windows administration
  • System monitoring
  • Software Installation
  • User Support
  • Virtualization Technologies
  • Desktop troubleshooting
  • Project Management
  • Technical Support
  • Network Administration

Accomplishments

NASA CCAS Program

https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-community-college-aerospace-scholars/

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
  • CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
  • CompTIA A+ ce Certification (Expired)
  • Cisco - Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Introduction to Control Systems Cybersecurity 101 - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Intermediate Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems 201 - U.S. Department of Homeland Security

https://www.credly.com/badges/eef459ab-2cef-426d-8b3a-5e78db1184b9/public_url

Interests

Game Bug Bounty

Unreal Game Development

Docker

Cybersecurity

Veterans

Homelab

Home Automation

Timeline

Junior System Administrator

Houston Auto Auction
2020.10 - 2021.02

Desktop Support Technician

NextSource
02.2020 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Networking And Security

University of Houston - Victoria
2019 - 2023

ICS Cybersecurity Intern

AeSolutions
01.2019 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Computer Networking- Security

Houston Community College
2016 - 2019

Machine Operator

Ethicon Inc, Johnson & Johnson
07.2013 - 03.2017

General

Howard College
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