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Darren Valdez

Darren Valdez

IT professional
Rio rancho,nm

Summary

Dependable IT professional with 7 years of IT related experience including helpdesk support, Networking Hardware setup and design, Computer trouble shooting, break fix repair, and Expert documentation skills. Experienced with Installing and configuring Cisco and HP Network servers, switches and routers. Assisted end-users with complex technical issues and soft skills for less technical users. Communicate complicated concepts in clear manner. In the past 7 years have received my Comptia A+, Comptia Network +, and Comptia Security + certifications. Looking to improve my resume with experience with your company. In pervious job roles I have worked as Network Admin well as Systems Admin roles. Setup complex networks with VDIs and Virtualization and Hypervisors systems such as Vspeare and HyperV. I have also worked with many HP and Dell systems in break fix and repair roles to help mediate downtime of systems ( warrantee repairs ). I have replaced over 50 motherboard,CPUs and power supplies. Love troubleshooting hardware, software and networking issues with Windows and Linux systems ( windows XP, 7 8, 10 and 11 ) Linux ( Red Hat, Debian, Fedora, and Kali ) Experienced with TCP/ip and OSI model as well as Nist complacence ( 800-171 ). Assisted end users with mobile device such as Android and IOS as well as mobile devices management systems such as Mobile Iron and Microsoft Intune. Worked with end users to setup MFA ( Multi factor Attenuation ) solutions for security. Setting up new workstations for new users and Email accounts. Knowledge of and setup of VPNs, VDIs and virtualization as well as Voip hardware/software. Well versed with Microsoft Office 365, as well as Windows Server systems such as 2016, R2012 and 2019. Well acquainted with Microsoft Azure, Intune, and Active Directory system tools. Have worked with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira and Zendesk with excellent ticket documentation skills. Adept understanding of VMware and Citrix virtual systems. Limited work with medical systems such as Epic, Homecare HomeBase, Pointcare and Forcura systems. Hoping to improve my resume with your company.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

System admin

CTS Electronic Componets
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
  • Introduced management tools to create and manage virtual server computing environment.
  • Adopted cost-effective, useful solutions to implement into current systems.
  • Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
  • Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.

System admin

Fanieul
Albuquerque, NM
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.

customer success analyst

UnityBPO
Albuquerque, NM
07.2017 - 01.2020

currently working at unity bpo IT tec help desk. Day to day operation include trouble shooting windows (7,8and 10) operating system, as well as setting up email accounts , resting passwords for various systems, as well as many other operations in the IT realm.

Have worked for the company for 16 months and getting valuable experience in the IT field.

  • Walked customers through the process of installing software onto their devices and starting up programs for the first time.
  • Assisted customers by troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.
  • Analyzed data trends for management team.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.

senior cooking staff

Eurst Dining
Rio rancho, nm
- 07.2017
Trained staff of eight employees for correct facility procedures, safety codes, proper recipes and plating techniques. Developed variety of menu items catering to customers with food allergies and diet restrictions such as gluten-free and vegan items. Cleaned and prepared various foods for cooking or serving Checked the quantity and quality of received products

Senior cooking staff

Bon Appetit
Rio rancho , NM
Checked the quantity and quality of received products Cleaned and prepared various foods for cooking or serving Developed variety of menu items catering to customers with food allergies and diet restrictions such as gluten-free and vegan items. Performed kitchen maintenance for a private facility.

Grill Master

Red lobster
Albuquerque, nm
08.2004 - 07.2016

Opperated open wood fire grill.Cooked exceptional fish and seafood products.Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer.Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service.Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss.Maintained a professional tone of voice and words at all times, including during peak rush hours.Completed opening and closing checklists according to set standards.

Education

GED - deploma

West mesa High school

certificate program - I.T

Cnm

IT Certificate program - IT Certificates

CNM Ingenuity

Skills

  • Hardware provision management
  • Technical education
  • Technological acquisitions
  • Programming
  • File system administration
  • Technical Writing
  • System upgrades
  • Server maintenance
  • Technical specifications
  • Offboarding and onboarding
  • Technical Support
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Software change management
  • Network repairs and maintenance
  • Hardware and software monitoring
  • Network systems installation
  • Data backups
  • Servers expertise
  • Program installations
  • Hardware knowledge
  • Data Entry

Certification

CompTIA A+ certification

CompTIA Network + certification

ComTIA Security + certification

All valid till 2/24/2027

Timeline

System admin

CTS Electronic Componets
01.2021 - 01.2024

System admin

Fanieul
01.2020 - 01.2021

customer success analyst

UnityBPO
07.2017 - 01.2020

Grill Master

Red lobster
08.2004 - 07.2016

GED - deploma

West mesa High school

certificate program - I.T

Cnm

IT Certificate program - IT Certificates

CNM Ingenuity

senior cooking staff

Eurst Dining
- 07.2017

Senior cooking staff

Bon Appetit
Darren ValdezIT professional