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Jerrod Richardson

Robert,LA

Summary

Results-driven Network Analyst with over 5 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures. Skilled in troubleshooting network issues, optimizing performance, and ensuring data security. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and develop innovative solutions. Adept at implementing network protocols, configuring routers and switches, and monitoring network performance to drive operational efficiency and minimize downtime. Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a track record of successfully managing projects from conception to completion. Passionate about staying current with emerging technologies and trends in the networking industry to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Analyst

Tangipahoa Parish School Board
06.2019 - Current
  • Managed and maintained Windows Server environment, ensuring system stability and security
  • Oversaw system upgrades and patches to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Collaborated with IT team to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems efficiently
  • Managed and maintained the Munis financial software system to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations
  • Provided training and support to staff members on how to use Munis software effectively
  • Conducted regular system updates and upgrades to ensure optimal performance and functionality
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Malwarebytes software on company systems to protect against malware, ransomware, and other security threats
  • Conducted regular malware scans, remediated infections, and implemented proactive security measures to prevent future incidents
  • Work with our imaging software and prep software for incorporation to our images for computers.
  • Completed remote repairs involving software solutions and hardware repairs.
  • Built server systems and installed into racks.
  • Troubleshot and maintained networking devices and infrastructure across enterprise.
  • Diagnosed system hardware and software problems using advanced root-cause analysis.

Access Control Coordinator II

Baton Rouge General
02.2013 - 05.2019
  • Creating Client accounts while providing excellent customer service and support as tracked by Baton Rouge General Customer Service surveys, completed troubleshooting logins in an expedient manner with high satisfaction rates, terminating accounts and completing access request.
  • Practices and implementing broad based skills related to Active Directory, trouble shooting and assisting with e-mail related issues within the hospital company.
  • Exhibited 6 years of service for Baton Rouge General Hospitals as a technical resource between Information Systems and the end user community for the daily operational issues related to invalid access, creating and terminating access, removing mobile devices from exchange, resolving problems, and redirecting cases to the correct team.
  • Participated on a daily basis with Access Control Team at Baton Rouge General to provide in-service training for new employees and helps establish new hire registrations for access to the hospital network.
  • Nominated 5 Times for the Excellence award and Top Talent award.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Information Technology Administrator

O'Brien House
08.2012 - 01.2013

Provided networking/desktop support and performed Server and account maintenance tasks. Meeting managerial requirements. Database input and administrative requirements and paperwork. Handled technical troubleshooting within an enterprise environment, including system crashes, slow-downs and data recoveries. Worked with Windows 7 Professional / Home and Server 2008 R2.

Desktop Technician

Vernon Parish School Board
02.2008 - 07.2012
  • Provided networking/desktop support and perform mainframe and account maintenance tasks. Earned commendations for teamwork, flexibility and work excellence in providing IT support to students and faculty. 
  • Assisted Faulty with setting up mobile devices for email. Handled technical troubleshooting within an enterprise environment, including system crashes, slow-downs and data recoveries. Exceeded issue-resolution targets and achieved exemplary customer satisfaction scores, consistently scoring between 95%-100% on all calls (outperforming average of 90%). 
  • Handled 30+ technical/critical calls daily and consistently met high service standards. Worked Windows XP and converted the environment to Windows 7. Worked with Nortel switches, pulled new drops to classrooms and troubleshot lan drops, also replaced if the drop was bad. 
  • Cat 6 Certified and tasked with also installing security cameras in schools.

Desktop / Network Technician

Aecom Government Services, Inc.
06.2003 - 07.2007
  • TCAIMS system manager responsible for configuration of management, desktop support, system administrator, and database administrator, network maintenance, configuration and management of Foundry and Cisco equipment in a LAN/WAN/CAN environments, inspect layouts for Federal , DOD, and Army guidelines, and aid in stage one installation and maintenance of DOD Class 3 Public Key Infrastructure of Fort Polk.  Engaged and tracked Priority 1 issues, with responsibility for the timely documentation, escalation (if appropriate), resolution and closure of trouble tickets. Handled 30+ technical/mission-critical calls daily and consistently met high service standards.


Education

Computer Technologies - Information Technology

Sowela Tech
Lake Charles
01-2003

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • Linux
  • Malwarewbytes
  • Customer Service
  • Windows Servers
  • Steps of Procedure writing
  • Out of Box Problem Solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Independent working without supervision
  • Unix
  • Windows OS

Certification

Certified Cybersecurity Professional North Carolina State University July 2023

Finished a 10 month boot camp work with Cybersecurity and recieve a Certification in CyberSecurity.

Software

Manage Engine Desktop Manager
Manage Engine Active Directory Manager
Active Manager
Active Directory
Mircosoft Office
Windows OS
Linux
Unix
Relationalship Databases

Timeline

Network Analyst

Tangipahoa Parish School Board
06.2019 - Current

Access Control Coordinator II

Baton Rouge General
02.2013 - 05.2019

Information Technology Administrator

O'Brien House
08.2012 - 01.2013

Desktop Technician

Vernon Parish School Board
02.2008 - 07.2012

Desktop / Network Technician

Aecom Government Services, Inc.
06.2003 - 07.2007

Computer Technologies - Information Technology

Sowela Tech
Jerrod Richardson