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Eric Farmer

Joliet,IL

Summary

Proficient IT professional with strong remote support, networking and hardware installation skills. Successfully managed various technology systems, ensuring operational efficiency and effective IT asset management across diverse environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Field Technician

Cave Enterprises
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 01.2026

Oversaw installation and maintenance of technology solutions in quick service restaurant settings. Managed point of sale systems, headset systems, drive-thru timing systems, digital menu boards, product holding unit management systems, security cameras, access control systems, satellite radio, TV, ISP, firewall, Wi-Fi, office PCs, and peripherals to enhance operational efficiency.

Field Technician

Installation and Service Technology
03.2015 - 01.2017

Oversaw installation and maintenance of various technology systems to enhance operational efficiency. Managed implementation of drive-thru headset systems and digital menuboards. Coordinated setup of video walls and training/conference room systems to support team collaboration. Trained new and junior technicians.

Network Engineer

Heritage Technology Solutions
11.2012 - 03.2015

Installed and maintained desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls also phone, access control, security and camera systems both onsite and via remote support to support and enhance client operations.

Field Technician

Installation and Service Technology
09.2011 - 11.2012

Oversaw installation and maintenance of various technology systems to enhance operational efficiency. Managed implementation of drive-thru headset systems and digital menuboards. Coordinated setup video walls and training/conference room systems to support team collaboration. Trained new and junior technicians.

Network Administrator

Homewood School District 153
Homewood, IL
06.1999 - 06.2009

Oversaw a diverse network environment comprising over 900 workstations, 300 printers, and 16 network-attached copiers. Directed the management of Novell and Windows servers utilizing fiber optic WAN connections, Cisco PIX firewall, and content management systems. Supervised phone systems, PA systems, theatrical sound and lighting systems, and clock systems. Led a team of one full-time systems technician and four part-time technical support representatives. Managed vendor contracts and leases for district technology systems, contributing to the effective administration of an annual technology budget of approximately $400,000.

Education

Microsystems Specialist

Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL

High School Diploma -

Glenbrook South High School
Glenview, IL

Skills

  • Network troubleshooting
  • Remote support
  • Help desk support
  • Desktop support
  • VPN configuration
  • Wireless networking
  • Hardware installation
  • VoIP systems
  • Endpoint security
  • IT documentation

Certification

HME headset systems

Allworx VOIP phone systems

Xenial Sicom point of sale systems

Timeline

IT Field Technician

Cave Enterprises
01.2017 - 01.2026

Field Technician

Installation and Service Technology
03.2015 - 01.2017

Network Engineer

Heritage Technology Solutions
11.2012 - 03.2015

Field Technician

Installation and Service Technology
09.2011 - 11.2012

Network Administrator

Homewood School District 153
06.1999 - 06.2009

Microsystems Specialist

Robert Morris University

High School Diploma -

Glenbrook South High School
Eric Farmer