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Jerrold Godofsky

Poughkeepsie,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented Network and Systems Engineer with strong Customer Service and Management expertise with the capacity to quickly learn new technologies. Dedicated to providing best-in-class IP/data communications services.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Systems Engineer

Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc.
Poughkeepsie, NY
11.2016 - Current
  • Managed IT infrastructure and solutions for assigned companies
  • Provided phone, email, and on-site support for remote clients.
  • Performed on boarding of new clients
  • Managed projects such as infrastructure upgrades as well as email migration
  • Coordinated vendors for hardware repair and installations
  • Provided after-hour and weekend support as needed
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Sr. IT Network Engineer

The New England Computer Group
Danbury, CT
09.2016 - 10.2016
  • Researched, troubleshot and resolved complex problems independently.
  • Defined and documented technical best practices.
  • Participated in managing a large-scale project for a major client.
  • Helped identify gaps in RMM system.

IT Technician

Norman Staffing / Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
Kingston, NY
05.2016 - 07.2016

Imaging, setup, and deployment of replacement of Windows XP workstations with Windows 7.  Work consisted of

  • Imaging new or replacement hardware.
  • Upgrading system memory and BIOS on replacement workstations.
  • Updating Active Directory and asset management systems
  • Migrating user profiles to new hardware
  • Configuring printers, peripherals, and other software.
  • Coordinating with end user



Senior Network Engineer

Cohere Communications / Another 9 LLC / Savvy Networks, Inc.
New York, NY
08.2002 - 03.2016
  • Served as escalation point to Network Operations Center. Answered queue calls as needed.
  • On-call 24x7
  • Provided sales engineering support for existing and potential clients.
  • Managed and maintained network infrastructure consisting of Cisco and Extreme Networks routers and switches as well as Dell Sonicwall firewalls.
  • Performed after-hours systems and network maintenance
  • Managed and maintained server infrastructure for hosted email, web (IIS and Linux), DNS, and SQL services.
  • Managed and maintained Labtech as the solution for IT managed services. Also provided reporting and metrics for managed service clients.
  • Implemented and supported Hosted Exchange service through Intermedia and in-house multi-tenant Exchange environment as well as associated AV/spam filtering services through Symantec.
  • Acted as primary account technician for several high-profile customers.
  • Provided service ticket management and review in Connectwise customer database.

Director of Customer Service

Cogent Communications
Washington, DC
10.2000 - 06.2001
  • Hired to start Customer Service Department for start-up telecommunications company.
  • Performed initial hiring and team-building of the Customer Service Department
  • Collaborated with heads of other departments to refine interdepartmental strategies.
  • Managed the development of Trouble Ticket and Asset Management systems.
  • Identified departmental systems needs, and worked with appropriate vendors.
  • Monitored daily Trouble Ticket reports to insure customer SLA's were being met.
  • Instituted technical training requirements for employees.
  • Responsible for NOC project management as well as defining standard reporting and metrics.

Director of Customer Support

Intermedia Communications, Inc.
Beltsville, MD
08.1998 - 10.2000
  • Functioned as third level escalation for customer technical issues for a national Tier I Internet Service Provider.
  • Provided direct communication to clients such as "Reasons for Outage" and scheduled maintenance activities
  • Managed a staff of sixty people including five directly reporting managers.
  • Established customer-focused objectives such as improvement of mean-time-to-repair, reducing call queue times, and increased customer satisfaction scores through continuous improvement strategies.
  • Identified team developmental objects through team-building exercises and technician training.
  • Responsible for hiring, promotions, commendations, disciplinary actions, and training of technicians.

Education

Engineering

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
103 credits (1989 - 1992)

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge and support of email services
  • Skilled in TCP/IP and WAN services
  • Switch, router, and firewall configuration
  • Windows Active Directory and Exchange/Office 365
  • DNS server management
  • VMWare and Hypervisor virtual platforms
  • Labtech and Connectwise
  • Support of Windows servers (2012/2016/2019/2022)
  • Support of Windows desktop environments (Win 7/8/10/11)
  • Manager of technical support services
  • Technical training experience
  • Sales engineering
  • Customer service expert
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Effective problem solver
  • Design and support of business WiFi networks
  • Data and metrics reporting
  • Bilingual English & Spanish

Hobbies

  • Outdoor activities (hiking, camping, paddling)
  • Military history
  • Amateur Astronomer

Timeline

Sr. Systems Engineer

Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc.
11.2016 - Current

Sr. IT Network Engineer

The New England Computer Group
09.2016 - 10.2016

IT Technician

Norman Staffing / Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
05.2016 - 07.2016

Senior Network Engineer

Cohere Communications / Another 9 LLC / Savvy Networks, Inc.
08.2002 - 03.2016

Director of Customer Service

Cogent Communications
10.2000 - 06.2001

Director of Customer Support

Intermedia Communications, Inc.
08.1998 - 10.2000

Engineering

Syracuse University
Jerrold Godofsky