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Eric Lokiru

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

As a Junior IT Administrator, I specialize in providing technical support and managing IT infrastructure across multiple dealerships. My expertise includes reimaging, deploying, and upgrading laptops and PCs, managing Active Directory for network organization, and handling Office 365 licensing. printers, network connectivity, and shared drives. A key aspect of my role is proactive cybersecurity management, where I monitor and respond to security incidents, run security scans/patches using Syxsense, and manage inactive devices in Absolute. Additionally, I support all Asburydealerships during phone shifts, track inventory using Insight, and collaborate with Senior Systems Administrators and third-party vendors for network and printer management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Jr. Administrator

Asbury Automotive Group
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2023 - Current

• PC and Laptop Management: Reimaging, deploying, and upgrading laptops and PCs to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Active Directory Management: Organizing and maintaining network efficiency by managing Active Directory tasks, including the addition and removal of devices and proper OU assignment.
• Office 365 Licensing: Handling licensing and access-related issues for seamless operation.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Expertly resolving complex issues related to network connectivity, RICOH printers, and shared drives.
• Cybersecurity: Proactively monitoring and responding to security incidents using CrowdStrike, running security scans/patches with Syxsense, and managing inactive devices with Absolute.
• Windows Servers & Cisco Network Switches: Skilled in managing Windows Servers and configuring Cisco network switches, including Cisco Meraki, for optimal network performance.
• Phone Support: Providing consistent support to all Asbury dealerships during dedicated phone shifts.
• Inventory Management: Tracking and managing IT inventory using Insight for accurate billing and resource allocation.
• Collaboration: Working closely with Senior Systems Administrators and third-party vendors to manage network and printer solutions effectively.

IT Desktop Technician I/II

AE Business Solutions
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Troubleshot Dell devices, including diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime
  • Reimagined Dell devices by implementing efficient configurations and optimizing system performance, resulting in enhanced productivity and user satisfaction
  • Demonstrated expertise in working with motherboards, replacing HDDs, RAM, CPUs, and graphics cards, contributing to the seamless functioning and performance improvement of desktop systems
  • Implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies for VDI (VMware) infrastructure, minimizing downtime and data loss
  • Developed and maintained documentation, including standard operating procedures and configuration guides
  • Provided end-user support for VDI-related issues, troubleshooting connectivity, performance, and application-related problems
  • Assisted in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers
  • Managed user accounts, permissions, and access rights to ensure data integrity and confidentiality
  • Implemented and maintained backup and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring data protection and minimizing downtime
  • Assisted in the management of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls
  • Proficiently administered and maintained Active Directory and Azure email exchange infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and efficient collaboration
  • Assisted in storage and data management, specifically file and folder permissions, and NAS configuration while participating in 24x7 on-call production IT support handled high-volume call center operations, delivering exceptional customer service and resolving inquiries efficiently and effectively
  • Created and maintain documentation related to system configuration, diagrams, and service records.

IT Desktop Technician

Sunrun
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Installed 120+ new PC workstations and laptops with Windows 10 and MS Office 365
  • Achieved zero downtime through cloud data redundancy during changeover
  • Resolved 20+ trouble tickets per day through efficient triaging of problems
  • Maintained 99% satisfaction rating in monthly end-user scoring through applied interpersonal skills and providing fast solutions
  • Performed 100+ successful hardware and software repairs per week
  • Slashed update times for systems & software by 30% through automation
  • Reduced downtime for 300+ machines by 22% by scheduling and performing regular maintenance of hardware and software.

Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance
09.2015 - 12.2020
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot end-user desktop application issues and provide appropriate resolutions
  • Follow-up with end users to provide status updates
  • Performs account management and maintenance for various applications and systems (e.g., creates or modifies user accounts and permissions, and performs password resets)
  • Communicates with customers at all levels of technical and non-technical
  • Works collaboratively with people across the organization
  • Provide support support for PCs, laptops, printers, cell phones, tablets, etc
  • Troubleshoots networks, servers, hardware systems, operating systems, and application technical issues
  • Creates and manages technical documentation
  • Assists the engineering team with project implementation.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Information Technology

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2020

Skills

  • Operating Systems
  • Cyber security
  • Network Support
  • VMWare
  • DHCP
  • Cloud Computing
  • SQL
  • Computer Networking
  • Technical Support
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • ServiceNow
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Troubleshooting
  • Salesforce
  • CompTIA A
  • Azure
  • Help desk
  • DNS
  • TCP/IP
  • VPN
  • PowerShell
  • Azure
  • Imaging (5 years)

Certification

CompTIA A

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Jr. Administrator

Asbury Automotive Group
10.2023 - Current

IT Desktop Technician I/II

AE Business Solutions
04.2021 - 10.2023

IT Desktop Technician

Sunrun
01.2020 - 04.2021

Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance
09.2015 - 12.2020

Bachelor's degree - Information Technology

University of Utah
Eric Lokiru