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Edward Lyons

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Certified Desktop Support Engineer with strong installation, configuration and troubleshooting background in computers and related peripheral hardware, software and network connectivity. Demonstrates excellent fault-finding skills to resolve customer problems with high degree of technical expertise and timeliness.

Results-oriented Desktop Support Engineer with over 20 years of experience providing quality and professional installation, configuration and support of desktop and laptop computers, personal and network printers and applications. Strong knowledge of TCP and IP and well-versed in Windows 10 Pro, macOS and Active Directory.

Practiced troubleshooter with excellent diagnostics and repair abilities, strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Expert Microsoft Officer. Boosts system performance by thoroughly evaluating and correcting different hardware and software issues.

Skilled Technologist with experience configuring computers, servers and peripheral devices to work within established company and security parameters. Adept at managing permissions, filters and file sharing. Devoted troubleshooter with deep understanding of system architecture and diagnostics.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Desktop Support Engineer

Reliance Standard
03.2016 - Current
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Installed new or upgraded hardware and software and coordinated installation and follow-up with user to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Maintained inventory of installed desktop hardware and software components to keep records accurate and updated.
  • Troubleshot potential problems and eliminated before issues escalated or cascaded.
  • Configured and installed computer systems for other sub-organizations.
  • Relocated and configured desktop computer devices and phones to facilitate office moves and new employee workstations.
  • Monitored systems in operation and input commands to troubleshoot areas.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Provided authorized users with technical support and advice regarding proper use and functionality of equipment.
  • Create and support team documentation and maintain standard operating procedures
  • Create and maintain batch and scripts used for system patching

Provide technical support and training for on-site and remote network users

· Lead special hardware and software installation projects

  • Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Checked and monitored system performance to maintain system integrity and documented and reported alerts.

Production Control Scheduler

Reliance Standard
01.2010 - 03.2016
  • Scheduling production and Test jobs to run in job scheduling tool
  • Created system to automate ACH, and EFT
  • Test systems and code for implementation into production.
  • Tracked output of processes using spreadsheets
  • Oversaw implementation of globalscape into our environment to automate SFTP processes and file transfers company wide

Computer Operator

Reliance Standard
01.2010 - 02.2016
  • Generated reports covering details about data, system operation and error monitoring.
  • Complied with data entry quotients to support time-sensitive project input milestones.
  • Maintained spreadsheets of EFT transmissionsdata across multiple systems while preserving exceptional data accuracy.
  • Performed troubleshooting of system performance bottlenecks and proposed solutions to discovered weaknesses.
  • Changed and replaced backup tapes regularly and performed detailed server backups.
  • Troubleshot production problems, machinery malfunctions and staff shortages.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA
06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology

Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA
06.2012

Certificate in Network Technology - Computer Networking

Carolina Computer Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Certification
  • Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Computer Hardware Knowledge
  • Help Desk Support
  • System Performance Assessment
  • Application Installation
  • Resolving Problems and Incidents
  • Issue and Resolution Tracking
  • Knowledge in Mcafee, Globalscape,
  • Hardware and Software Repair
  • PC Networking
  • Deskside Support
  • Footprints ticketing system

Certification

A+ certification

Timeline

Desktop Support Engineer

Reliance Standard
03.2016 - Current

Production Control Scheduler

Reliance Standard
01.2010 - 03.2016

Computer Operator

Reliance Standard
01.2010 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Peirce College

Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology

Peirce College

Certificate in Network Technology - Computer Networking

Carolina Computer Learning Center
Edward Lyons