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Jakson Wilson

Networking Specialist
Gainesville,GA

Summary

Experienced Network and MSP Technician with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology industry.

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Skilled in Networking, Administration, Windows Server, Hardware, and Software.

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Strong technology, media, and communication professional with an

Associate's degree and technical certificate focused in Networking from Lanier Technical College.

Overview

3
3
Certifications
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

MSP Technician (Full-time)

Answered By Geeks
Gainesville, GA
09.2019 - Current
  • Managed and configured while providing support for networks, servers, encryption, DNS / web / email filtering, hosted exchange mailboxes, antivirus platforms, virtualization platforms, end-user devices, and software for over 20 businesses in a wide range of different industries.
  • Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support for Fortinet, Ubiquiti, and Cisco technologies.
  • Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet businesses processes and objectives.
  • Managed physical, cloud hosted, virtual, and software firewalls to meet businesses software and remote work requirements.
  • Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
  • Deployed antivirus, security solutions, software, and plug-ins through windows domain environments and other off-site hosted platforms.
  • Provided new and improved network, software, and STaaS solutions for medical practices while retaining medical compliances.
  • Conducted security assessments and made recommendations for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and directory services security.
  • Self-managed, prioritized, and supported tier 1-3 for on-site, tickets, and phone support for over 20 businesses.
  • Provided businesses with solutions that meet their operating requirements.
  • Supervised and trained new technicians.

Network Technician (Contract)

Boehringer Ingelheim
Multiple Areas, GA
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches.
  • Reorganized MDFs & IDFs to meet new company fiber optic, RJ-45, and RJ-11 wiring standards.
  • Managed and supervised external vendors and outdoor wiring contractors.
  • Documented multiple project changes.

Technology Assistant (Contract)

Forsyth County Schools
Forsyth County, GA
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Installed and patched Extreme Networks (need to get a copy of original contract to see if I'm allowed to publish technologies) access points at all 38 schools.
  • Installed and configured VoIP phones and printers on different VLANs.
  • Helped run fiber optic lines from MDFs to outdoor trailer classrooms.
  • Installed school system images via PXE boot.
  • Maintained current software licenses and patched applications to stay up-to-date with latest features.
  • Repaired HP / chromebook desktops and laptops.

Field & Gym Supervisor

Hall County Parks & Leisure
Hall County, GA
08.2016 - 03.2018

• Setup game-clock equipment, baseball fields, basketball goals, etc.

• Supervised umpires and referees to maintain the rules of baseball and basketball

• Filled in for umpires and referees when one or more did not show up

• Handled hostile situations between umpires / referees, coaches, parents / spectators, and players

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Network And System Administration

Lanier Technical College, Oakwood & Cumming, GA
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Honor Roll: Fall 2017 and Spring 2018
  • A course with a mix computer concepts, hardware installation/maintenance, operating systems concepts, networking fundamentals, cisco intro, and windows server classes that prepares students with the skills needed to perform business/enterprise network and server configuration/troubleshooting

Skills

UniFi Routing, Switching, and Wireless

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Certification

PC Repair & Network Technician - Lanier Technical College

Work Availability

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Background

• Effective communicating skills with both technical and nontechnical users

• Exceeded hardware repair rates and software related problems to a large scale of different end user machines

• Imaged Windows 10 Education Edition OS on laptops in an effective amount of time to help deploy new systems for multiple schools staff

• Deployed Extreme Networks wireless access points with a relatively small team for one of Georgia’s largest public school districts in an efficient amount of time to help lower cost of a new network infrastructure and meet new IoT demands

• Documented access point patch locations, from MDFs and IDFs to switches, patch panels, rooms, and outlets/biscuit jacks

• Assisted in running fiber optic lines across from school buildings to their trailer sites

• Detailed the required neatness of network equipment and infrastructure needed to meet new company standards

• Configured Cisco, Fortinet, and UniFi routers and switches with blank and scripted configurations as needed for new and upgraded network infrastructure implementations

• Individually managed over 20 businesses for a small-sized managed service provider and managed all clients (business and residential) while being the only technician for a four month period

• Conducted cost analysis for servers, network appliances, computers, and software to businesses and medical practices

Timeline

MSP Technician (Full-time) - Answered By Geeks
09.2019 - Current
Network Technician (Contract) - Boehringer Ingelheim
03.2019 - 07.2021

PC Repair & Network Technician - Lanier Technical College

05-2018
Technology Assistant (Contract) - Forsyth County Schools
01.2018 - 09.2018
Field & Gym Supervisor - Hall County Parks & Leisure
08.2016 - 03.2018
Lanier Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Network And System Administration
08.2016 - 12.2018

Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator® - Adobe

04-2016

Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop® - Adobe

04-2016
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