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Danny Castro

Danny Castro

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dedicated IT professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Broadcast Engineer/Information Systems Support Specialist

Sinclair Broadcast Group
Seattle, WA
03.2015 - Current

Providing Tier 1 computer, software and Broadcast systems support for KOMO-TV and 3 local Radio station users

  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved desktop, laptops, Windows, MAC, and printers issues.
  • Manage user and computer accounts using Active directory Manager Web portal.
  • Manage Computer and mobile device assets providing quarterly review of Inventory for upgrade purposes
  • Worked with Verizon support in troubleshooting mobile device issues.
  • Assisted users in setting up Exchange email on iPhones and android mobile devices
  • Installed and configured Polycom 410/CCX400/CCX500 phones used with Skype for Business 2016 and Microsoft Teams
  • Create and maintained technical documents and SOPS.
  • Worked with System Administrators and Network Engineers in troubleshooting server and network issues.
  • Work with Broadcast Engineers troubleshooting and repairing broadcast computer/server issues
  • Deployed Desktop/laptop/workstation images via SCCM.
  • Provide user support for Avid editing software and systems
  • Worked with and maintained professional relationship with Broadcast, computer/printer hardware and software vendors.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users
  • Complied and accurately entered data for each customer encounter to record in system
  • Create support documentation that enable user community to extend skills, leverage system features and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees

IT Help Desk Technician - Tier 2

Sinclair Broadcasting Group
Seattle, WA
08.2013 - 03.2015

Working with a team of IT professionals providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 computer and software support

to over 1000 Customers and 100+ Television and 3 local Radio Stations.

  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved desktop, laptops, Windows, MAC, and printers issues.
  • Provided Desk side, telecom, remote computer and software support
  • Installed and configured Cisco and Net Extender VPN software
  • Create and disable user accounts using Active directory.
  • Create and disable email accounts using Exchange 2010 Management console.
  • Purchase new/replacement Verizon cellphone and broadband devices. Worked with Verizon support in troubleshooting mobile device issues.
  • Assisted users in setting up Exchange email on iPhones and android mobile devices
  • Installed and configured Nortel 3904 phones and Avaya Call Pilot voice mailboxes.
  • Worked with local Telecom support to troubleshot and repair phone and voicemail issues.
  • Create and maintained technical documents and SOPS.
  • Manage computer assets from Active Directory/MS Access/KBOX
  • Worked with System Administrators and Network Engineers in troubleshooting server and network issues.
  • Worked with Broadcast Engineers troubleshooting and repairing broadcast computer issues
  • Deployed software packages and OS images via KACE KBOX appliance
  • Deployed workstation images via SCCM.
  • Worked with and maintained professional relationship with computer/printer hardware and software vendors.
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users
  • Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
  • Compiled and accurately entered data for each customer encounter to record in system
  • Created support documentation that enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees

Senior Helpdesk Technician

Fisher Broadcasting-KOMO-TV
Seattle, WA
10.1998 - 08.2013

ENG Operator/Coordinator/Editor

Fisher Communication-KOMO-TV
Seattle, WA
09.1994 - 10.1998

Education

Associate of Arts - Audio/Video Production

The Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WA
06.1992

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Engineering Support
  • Equipment Repairs
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Apple/Android Mobile Devices
  • Wireless Access Point
  • Network Configuration
  • Desktop\Laptop\Workstation build
  • Server Systems
  • Windows Operating System
  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Work Orders

Certification

CompTIA A-plus certified

Timeline

Broadcast Engineer/Information Systems Support Specialist

Sinclair Broadcast Group
03.2015 - Current

IT Help Desk Technician - Tier 2

Sinclair Broadcasting Group
08.2013 - 03.2015

Senior Helpdesk Technician

Fisher Broadcasting-KOMO-TV
10.1998 - 08.2013

ENG Operator/Coordinator/Editor

Fisher Communication-KOMO-TV
09.1994 - 10.1998

Associate of Arts - Audio/Video Production

The Art Institute of Seattle
CompTIA A-plus certified
Danny Castro