Versatile Technical Support Representative skilled at offering clients easy-to-understand guidance and actionable advice. Positively impacts all customer interactions and engineering efforts for supported products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Services Support Specialist
AALRR
01.2006 - 01.2010
Championed end-to-end IT operations, mastering installations, configurations, and maintenance of hardware and operating systems.
Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Conducted regular software updates to ensure optimal performance and reduce vulnerability risks.
Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
Configured and tested new software and hardware.
Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
Managed IT inventory, ensuring all equipment was properly maintained and accounted for.
Contributed to the development of disaster recovery plans, minimizing potential impact from unforeseen events or failures.
Developed comprehensive documentation for IT procedures, facilitating consistency across the organization.
Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
Documented support interactions for future reference.
Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for enhancing current IT infrastructure capabilities.
Senior System Administrator
SYNARC, INC.
01.2003 - 01.2006
Provided crucial support for Windows applications, servers, and networks, implementing innovative solutions aligned with industry standards.
Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues.
Coordinated system migrations with minimal disruption to business operations through careful planning and execution.
Collaborated on cross-departmental projects resulting in improved communication between IT staff and other stakeholders.
Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that led to more efficient workflow processes within the IT department.
Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Standardized server configurations for streamlined management across multiple locations.
Evaluated emerging technologies to determine potential benefits for integration into existing systems.
Maximized resource utilization by consolidating servers using virtualization technologies such as VMware.
Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
Managed vendor relationships for procurement of hardware and software, negotiating favorable terms and cost savings.
Safeguarded company data by establishing rigorous security protocols and conducting regular audits.
Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.