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Frank MacKenzie

Countryside,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented and self-motivated IT professional with experience in fast paced environments dealing with a wide variety of technical issues requiring immediate attention and solutions. Worked as both first and second level support with a strong understanding of the processes and procedures in place assuring client satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Tier 2 HSIA/SDWAN Support Specialist

Cloud5 Communications
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - Current
  • Support of over 2500 Hospitality Networks
  • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot wide variety of network devices (i.e., firewalls, access gateways, routers, switches, and wireless controllers)
  • Manage day-to-day network needs and escalated trouble tickets
  • Plan and build out temporary networks for business meetings and events
  • Perform migrations between different Meraki Organizations
  • Serve as liaison between customers and other IT vendors

Tier 2 SDWAN Support Specialist

Cloud5 Communications
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Support and manage networks using Meraki Dashboard, Velocloud Orchestrator, and Peplink InControl
  • Verizon portal admin and support for 4G backup solution using Aircards and Cradlepoints
  • Migrated properties from Velocloud to Meraki and Peplink
  • Work on daily escalated trouble tickets using Helios ticketing system
  • Provide support and guidance to onsite technicians
  • Maintain and create documentation for support processes

IT Support Specialist

St Jane de Chantal Parish
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 05.2019
  • Setup workstations with ParishSoft software and populated database with parishioners and REF families
  • Configured Remote Desktop on workstations to connect remotely to ParishSoft Server
  • Assigned appropriate rights for users and groups on Server
  • Configured and maintain email system with various groups for mass emails
  • On-Call Support, routine workstation management, and database updating

IT Consultant

Smartsource Inc
Chicago, IL
02.2015 - 05.2016

Supported client's including "McDonald's, Hilton Hotels, Corner Bakeries, PNC banks, and JP Morgan Chase banks"

  • Performed Site Survey's at over 30 McDonald's locations throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs ensuring smooth upgrade to new Digital Menu System
  • Coordinated with bridge support and on-site staff throughout Refreshes/Upgrades following all guidelines
  • Uploaded all survey deliverables to clients Sharepoint Server with strict format and guidelines
  • Onsite replacement of Property Management System workstations, printers, and peripheral hardware
  • Wiped old workstation hard drives and when needed used degaussing or physical destruction
  • Fully tested all newly installed equipment verifying full system functionality with follow up visit morning after

System Administrator

Advocate Health Care
Des Plaines, IL
11.2004 - 07.2006
  • Supported design, build, and configuration of Touchworks Electronic Medical Record System
  • Maintained HP Proliant Servers running Touchworks product - Database, Web, Scan, and Test environments
  • Monitored and troubleshot real-time interfaces between IDX system and Touchworks EMR
  • Trained providers and users to use Touchworks system using PCs and PDAs
  • Supported simulation and go-live of EMR system at multiple sites

Support Specialist

Advocate Health Care
Des Plaines, IL
06.2004 - 11.2004
  • Worked with helpdesk supporting over 40 sites throughout Chicagoland area
  • Troubleshot wide variety of calls from clients, maintaining 85% first call resolution rate
  • Helped troubleshoot escalated tickets using Revelation Ticketing System
  • Participated in companywide Print Server Security project
  • Field work including but not limited to: PC, Printer, and Telecom equipment

PC/Network Contractor

Complete Systems Management Inc
Saint Charles, IL
08.2002 - 05.2004
  • Setup and maintained network for many small businesses
  • Configured Terminal Server for remote access
  • Repaired and upgraded workstations and laptops as needed
  • Setup and maintained backup schedules to assure data recovery
  • Virus removal and educated end users on best practices
  • Setup security camera systems accessible via the internet

Network Analyst

Keebler/Kellogg Food Company
Elmhurst, IL
12.2000 - 07.2002
  • Successfully supported over 70 off-site bakeries and offices and more than 80 on-site servers
  • Monitored and maintained backups at corporate office as well as all remote sites
  • Troubleshot and resolved all network connectivity issues
  • Participated in companywide IP address cutover
  • Supervised install of RF controllers, access points, and truck mounts at Kellogg plants
  • Configuration of RF controller, access points, and all RF terminals

PC Technician

Keebler Food Company
Elmhurst, IL
04.2000 - 12.2000
  • Keebler/Kelloggs Food Company
  • Repaired and upgraded employee Desktops and Laptops
  • Created, maintained, and deployed Windows NT and Windows 2000 images
  • Enterprise wide migration from CC mail to Outlook 2000
  • Enterprise wide migration from Windows NT to Windows 2000

Skills

  • A Certification
  • Network Certification
  • CCNA Certification

Timeline

Tier 2 HSIA/SDWAN Support Specialist

Cloud5 Communications
11.2021 - Current

Tier 2 SDWAN Support Specialist

Cloud5 Communications
05.2019 - 11.2021

IT Support Specialist

St Jane de Chantal Parish
06.2016 - 05.2019

IT Consultant

Smartsource Inc
02.2015 - 05.2016

System Administrator

Advocate Health Care
11.2004 - 07.2006

Support Specialist

Advocate Health Care
06.2004 - 11.2004

PC/Network Contractor

Complete Systems Management Inc
08.2002 - 05.2004

Network Analyst

Keebler/Kellogg Food Company
12.2000 - 07.2002

PC Technician

Keebler Food Company
04.2000 - 12.2000
Frank MacKenzie