Overview
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Education
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Joseph Youkhana

Des Plaines,IL

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Consultant - Tier 2

Centre Technologies
01.2022 - Current


  • Troubleshooted issues with backups on the Veeam and Cohesity Platforms.
  • Delivered excellent end user support by troubleshooting issues with Windows, Microsoft 365, Internet Connectivity, Citrix, etc.
  • Set up Active Directory Services, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Management.
  • Create and manage virtual machines, configured system resources.
  • Successfully installed variety of equipment, such as Palo Alto firewalls, switches, UPS systems, and servers.
  • Manage inventory of hardware that included laptops, monitors, docking stations, and other related equipment.
  • Successfully installed variety of equipment, such as Palo Alto firewalls, switches, UPS systems, and servers.
  • Deliver comprehensive end-user support, addressing issues related but not limited to Office 365, Global Protect, Dynamics 2009, and internet connectivity.
  • Manage inventory of hardware that included laptops, monitors, docking stations, and other related equipment.

POS Manager/Office Lead

CCI Merchant Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Directed teams of employees, providing leadership, setting goals, and achieving positive results.
  • Managed Toast POS, Dajavoo, and Pax point of sale systems, ensured optimal performance and reliability through proper installation, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Implemented ticketing system to improve issue tracking, help communication, and enhance customer satisfaction.


IT Specialist

Robert Half Technology
09.2020 - 01.2021

VCNA(Prairie Material) Contract - September 2020-January 2021


  • Oversaw installation of software programs and hardware systems to meet requirements.
  • Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
  • Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.


Valley View School District - Contract - September 2017 - September 2018


  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees and students.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

IT Consultant (Temporary)

Field Nation
02.2015 - 01.2021
  • Implemented backup solutions on servers.
  • Worked with various operating systems, including XP/7/8 and Windows 10, and optimizing their performance to ensure it operates at peak efficiency.
  • Successfully set up numerous guest machines using both Oracle Box and VMware.
  • Removed ransomware from home user's machine and implemented proactive solution to prevent future attacks.
  • Set up VOIP phones for businesses and organizations.
  • Experience setting up and troubleshooting printer issues for variety of devices.
  • Implemented RAID solutions

Education

Information Technology

YearUp
Chicago, IL
01.2018

Skills

  • Server Systems
  • Technical Support
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Hardware and Software Installation
  • Virtualization
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Network Security Measures
  • Confidential Data Protection

Certification

  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
  • Google Foundations of Project Management
  • Google Technical Support Fundamentals

Timeline

Technical Consultant - Tier 2

Centre Technologies
01.2022 - Current

POS Manager/Office Lead

CCI Merchant Services
01.2021 - 01.2022

IT Specialist

Robert Half Technology
09.2020 - 01.2021

IT Consultant (Temporary)

Field Nation
02.2015 - 01.2021

Information Technology

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Joseph Youkhana