Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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James Kitchens

Student
Orlando,FL

Summary

Driven student leveraging studies in Cyber Security seeking real-world experience in the Cyber Security field. Skilled with penetration testing, network monitoring, cloud computing, cryptography, cyber security principles, and more.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Technical Support Expert - Blue Diamond L1

Kaseya
Orlando, FL
06.2024 - Current
  • Resolved complex technical issues by utilizing diagnostic tools and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Increased productivity by automating routine tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate solutions to their technical concerns.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
  • Improved overall user experience through support, training, troubleshooting, improvements and communication of system changes.

SCCM Administrator

Universal Orlando Resorts
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation, deployment and update of software from various vendors in SCCM
  • Staged and deployed profiles from StageNow to automate mobile deployment tasks for various Zebra branded devices
  • Maintained monthly updates for various applications in SCCM
  • Ran software inventory reports in SCCM
  • Enrolled mobile devices into AirWatch
  • Deployed mobile devices running AndroidOS and iOS

Computer Support Specialist

City Of Orlando
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintained documentation and resources regarding problem resolution for reference in future instances.
  • Culled technology knowledge to perform IT troubleshooting, restoration and maintenance services to maintain organizational performance levels.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Handled over 20 customer calls per day

Computer Systems Support Analyst

City Of Orlando
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Analyze and troubleshoot computer equipment and peripherals.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical and complex hardware, and software computer related issues.
  • Perform technical and analytical evaluation, installation of hardware, and software of personal computers on or off the network.
  • Install and configure new hardware and software components.
  • Utilize tools such as VNC, MECM, and ManageEngine Desktop Central to remotely troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
  • Manage assets in tools such as Maintenance Connection.
  • Handle kiosks and devices on the SCADA network.
  • Design and program custom scripts and programs to automate tasks and resolve issues on a multi-user level.
  • Image and configure new devices to be added to the network and to replace out-of-date systems

Education

Master of Science - Cyber Security And Privacy

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
01.2019 - 2021.12

Associate of Arts - Gen Ed

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
08.2016 - 2018.12

Skills

Penetration Testing

Programming Literacy

Maintenance and Repair

Computer Proficiency

Software

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

Wireshark

MS Office

Kali Linux

Microsoft Windows

Active Directory

Visual Studio

PowerShell

Certification

CompTIA PenTest+

Accomplishments

    Reduced average hold time and call resolution time by about 70 percent by creating a custom program that integrated and condensed the applications and websites used by the service desk team

Timeline

Technical Support Expert - Blue Diamond L1

Kaseya
06.2024 - Current

SCCM Administrator

Universal Orlando Resorts
11.2022 - 02.2023

Computer Support Specialist

City Of Orlando
07.2022 - 10.2022

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+

05-2022

Computer Systems Support Analyst

City Of Orlando
01.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Central Florida
01.2019 - 2021.12

Microsoft Technology Associate

02-2017

Microsoft Office 2013

02-2017

Associate of Arts - Gen Ed

Valencia College
08.2016 - 2018.12

Master of Science - Cyber Security And Privacy

University of Central Florida
05.2001 -
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