Darian Smart
DeBary
Summary
User-focused Systems Administrator with a strong background in technical support, system upgrades, and network management. Expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to ensure system reliability and minimize downtime.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Administrator
Reading Edge Academy Inc
06.2024 - Current
- Single Point of IT Support
- Administered user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory to ensure secure access to systems
- Monitored network performance using the Unifi Network Server, troubleshooting issues to maintain operational efficiency
- Configured and maintained storage/backup solutions on TrueNAS, ensuring integrity and availability of critical data
- Assisted in system upgrades and patch management of infrastructure
- Updated websites for a cleaner and more modern look.
- Provided technical support to staff, resolving hardware and software issues to minimize downtime
- Managed onboarding and offboarding of employee and student accounts
IT Technician
Reading Edge Academy Inc
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided technical support to staff and students.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
- Set up new student laptops and iPads.
Computer Repair Technician
Darian's Computer Repair
07.2017 - Current
- Provided custom PC building, hardware upgrades, and repair services for individual clients
- Consulted with customers to design systems tailored to their needs, picked out compatible components, and assembled reliable computers with the most bang for their buck.
- Diagnosed and repaired hardware and software issues including failed components, temperature issues, data loss, failed overclocks, and more.
- Performed system optimizations, data backups, and clean installations of Windows, Linux, and dual boot systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL11-2025
Skills
- System upgrades and maintenance
- Device and network monitoring
- Technical support and troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis
- Device Management and Enrollment (MDM)
- Server administration
- Backup management and recovery
- Server maintenance
- Device cleaning (Physical and Storage)
Accomplishments
- Upgraded network devices, increasing WiFi throughput by 10x.
- Set up an MDM for 80+ iPads to control apps and lock them down.
- Built a custom to spec TrueNAS encrypted storage server for confidential data.
- Created a program to monitor temperatures and control fan speed of iDRAC
- Set up a basic "Tech Support" form to streamline troubleshooting.
Certification
- Working on CompTIA A+ and CCNA
Timeline
Systems Administrator
Reading Edge Academy Inc
06.2024 - Current
IT Technician
Reading Edge Academy Inc
06.2023 - 06.2024
Computer Repair Technician
Darian's Computer Repair
07.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Daytona State College