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 - 12.2021

Associate of Arts - Gen Ed

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
08.2016 - 12.2018

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 - 12.2021

Microsoft Technology Associate

02-2017

Microsoft Office 2013

02-2017

Associate of Arts - Gen Ed

Valencia College
08.2016 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Cyber Security And Privacy

University of Central Florida
05.2001 -
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