Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Current Job
Certification
Past Jobs
Honors Awards
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Eric Bowles Jr

Vienna,VA

Summary

Competent Desktop Support Engineer well-versed in assisting users with diverse computer system, mobile device and peripheral equipment problems. Familiar with security standards and usability optimization. Effectively operates autonomously to troubleshoot and fix concerns.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Desktop Support Engineer

Moderna
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for management of company IT assets, regular maintenance, and troubleshooting of workstations, laptops, printers, and phones, ensuring minimal downtime and high user satisfaction
  • Implement CyberArk solutions to secure privileged accounts and manage sensitive credentials for administrative servers, including Active Directory, enhancing the organization's security posture against unauthorized access and potential breaches
  • Managed the deployment and enforcement of security policies and application management for Apple mobile devices using enterprise mobility management(EMM) solutions, ensuring compliance with company standards and data protection regulations
  • Collaborated closing with GxP team to ensure the optimal performance and compliance of lab IT systems
  • Administered Dell and Mac systems as well as Apple mobile devices using Microsoft Intune and Jamf Connect, facilitating migrations, policy enforcements, and device management across the organization
  • Provided efficient and effective remote technical assistance for system issues and user queries using Team Viewer.

Desktop Support Analyst

Black Diamond Networks
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted the deployment, maintenance, and support of IT hardware and software ensuring optimal performance
  • Administered Citrix environments and provided Windows OS support, enhancing system efficiency and user productivity
  • Installed Multi-Factor Authenticator(Tech MFA) on all machines, increasing system security and reducing the risk of unauthorized access
  • Ensured data integrity and accessibility managing long-term data storage using AWS S3 Browser
  • Delivered expert remote technical support for system and user-related issues using Kaseya (RDP)
  • Administered and supported Office 365 and Microsoft Exchange policies with a focus on email security and compliances
  • Conducted regular scans of websites for malware and security risks, proactively identifying vulnerabilities
  • Led deployment of quarterly Proofpoint security and phishing awareness training sessions.

Operation Technician

loanDepot
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Efficiently unpacked, set up, and tagged new computer systems, telephones, and monitors, streamlining the asset management process and preparing equipment for immediate use
  • Delivered key technical support to daily operations, focusing on safety protocols and process efficiency to foster a secure and productive work environment
  • Skillfully dismantled obsolete computers to retrieve valuable components such as hard drive, SSD, and RAM.

Help Desk Technician

Virginia Union University
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Resolved Tier 1 technical issues, utilizing problem-solving skills, and escalating complex solutions to Tier 2 or Senior technical staff when necessary
  • Diligently documented all user interactions and technical issues, creating detailed reports to track service ticket requests and outcomes
  • Provided support to local and remote staff, addressing networking, account maintenance, group policies, and hardware issues in high demand setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
12.2020

No Degree - Manufacturing Management

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
01.2019

High School Diploma -

W.T. Woodson High School
Fairfax, VA
06.2015

Skills

  • Office 365
  • Windows Support
  • Okta
  • System Configuration
  • Patch management
  • Tracking and Documentation
  • Data Security
  • Software Upgrades

Current Job

Desktop Support Engineer, Moderna, 09/2022, Present, 1 year 6 months, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Responsible for management of company IT assets, regular maintenance, and troubleshooting of workstations, laptops, printers, and phones, ensuring minimal downtime and high user satisfaction., Implement CyberArk solutions to secure privileged accounts and manage sensitive credentials for administrative servers, including Active Directory, enhancing the organization's security posture against unauthorized access and potential breaches., Managed the deployment and enforcement of security policies and application management for Apple mobile devices using enterprise mobility management(EMM) solutions, ensuring compliance with company standards and data protection regulations., Collaborated closing with GxP team to ensure the optimal performance and compliance of lab IT systems., Administered Dell and Mac systems as well as Apple mobile devices using Microsoft Intune and Jamf Connect, facilitating migrations, policy enforcements, and device management across the organization., Provided efficient and effective remote technical assistance for system issues and user queries using Team Viewer.

Certification

  • Nexthink Infinity Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks
  • Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security
  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework & System Administration
  • Troubleshooting with Nexthink

Past Jobs

  • Desktop Support Analyst, Black Diamond Networks, 03/2021, 09/2022, 1 year 7 months, Andover, Massachusetts, Assisted the deployment, maintenance, and support of IT hardware and software ensuring optimal performance., Administered Citrix environments and provided Windows OS support, enhancing system efficiency and user productivity., Installed Multi-Factor Authenticator(Tech MFA) on all machines, increasing system security and reducing the risk of unauthorized access., Ensured data integrity and accessibility managing long-term data storage using AWS S3 Browser., Delivered expert remote technical support for system and user-related issues using Kaseya (RDP)., Administered and supported Office 365 and Microsoft Exchange policies with a focus on email security and compliances., Conducted regular scans of websites for malware and security risks, proactively identifying vulnerabilities., Led deployment of quarterly Proofpoint security and phishing awareness training sessions.
  • Operation Technician, loanDepot, 01/2021, 02/2021, 2 months, Walpole, Massachusetts, Efficiently unpacked, set up, and tagged new computer systems, telephones, and monitors, streamlining the asset management process and preparing equipment for immediate use., Delivered key technical support to daily operations, focusing on safety protocols and process efficiency to foster a secure and productive work environment., Skillfully dismantled obsolete computers to retrieve valuable components such as hard drive, SSD, and RAM.
  • Help Desk Technician, Virginia Union University, 09/2018, 05/2019, 9 months, Richmond, Virginia, Resolved Tier 1 technical issues, utilizing problem-solving skills, and escalating complex solutions to Tier 2 or Senior technical staff when necessary., Diligently documented all user interactions and technical issues, creating detailed reports to track service ticket requests and outcomes., Provided support to local and remote staff, addressing networking, account maintenance, group policies, and hardware issues in high demand setting.

Honors Awards

Dean's List

Timeline

Desktop Support Engineer

Moderna
09.2022 - Current

Desktop Support Analyst

Black Diamond Networks
03.2021 - 09.2022

Operation Technician

loanDepot
01.2021 - 02.2021

Help Desk Technician

Virginia Union University
09.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Virginia Union University

No Degree - Manufacturing Management

Central Connecticut State University

High School Diploma -

W.T. Woodson High School
Eric Bowles Jr