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Walter Lopez
New Orleans,LA
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Summary
30 years of experience in IT industry as field technician, IT consultant, and network engineer. Expertise spans various technologies and collaboration with companies of all sizes. Proven track record in designing, planning, implementing, documenting, training, and administering network solutions for numerous businesses.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Administrator
1803 Capital dba Edge Financial
Metairie, Louisiana
03.2023 - Current
- Managed system upgrades and updates to ensure security compliance and performance.
- Installed and configured hardware and software systems to optimize user environments.
- Installed operating systems, applications, patches, and updates.
- Provided technical support to staff, resolving software and network issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with teams to develop IT policies and procedures for operational efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of IT assets, ensuring accurate documentation and effective tracking of system usage.
- Assisted in project planning for IT initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
Sr. Network Engineer
TechnolgyEdge (Coe and Company)
Metairie, LA
01.2006 - 01.2024
- Implemented network security measures, including VPNs, access control lists (ACLs), and firewalls to protect data and systems.
- Configured and installed network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls, to strengthen security posture and optimize network performance.
- Evaluated network infrastructure and designed solutions to address client requirements.
- Migration from legacy systems to a visualization environment using Microsoft Hyper-V or to Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure
- Implementing, managing, and maintaining a disaster recovery plan for clients
- Participated in disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing to ensure business continuity.
- Administered network policies, procedures, and standards to align with organizational goals and security requirements.
- Maintained documentation and inventory of client network infrastructure to ensure accurate tracking and management.
- Provided support to clients via phone, email, remotely, or on-site in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
- Tested new products or technologies in a lab environment prior to deployment into production environments.
IT Consultant
InfoSys Solutions
New Orleans, LA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- As a self-employed IT Consultant, I worked with others in the same field as part of a team and/or on my own, assisting clients in the Greater New Orleans area with improvements of their network needs.
- Conducted comprehensive network assessment to evaluate organization's IT infrastructure.
- Evaluated current processes to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
- Implemented recommendations in a timely manner.
- Created detailed documentation and inventory of network infrastructure.
- Provided IT support to clients.
Network Administrator
Coe and Company
Metairie, LA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Designing, installing, and configuring Local Area Networks for small to medium sized businesses.
- Configured and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks, enhancing network reliability and security.
- Maintained network infrastructure for clients, ensuring optimal performance of software, hardware, and applications.
- Implementing, managing, and maintaining a disaster recovery plan for clients.
- Provided technical support to staff, resolving connectivity and hardware issues promptly.
- Provided support to clients via phone, email, remotely or on-site in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
- Installed, configured, upgraded and troubleshot hardware components such as servers, PCs and printers.
- Assisted with multiple operating systems and server technologies across diverse environments.
- Maintained documentation on configurations and maintenance using component labeling and technical diagrams.
- Worked independently while coordinating project work and support functions with other team members.
- Spearheaded development of server infrastructure, overseeing quality control and management of staging and production operations.
Field Technician
Nerd Services
Metairie, LA
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Assessed customer needs to deliver targeted technical solutions, improving user satisfaction.
- Conducted site surveys for new installations, evaluating existing infrastructure to ensure seamless integration.
- Established wired and wireless network environments to enhance connectivity.
- Troubleshot software and hardware issues for home offices and small businesses.
- Provided ongoing technical support, resolving issues to maintain optimal system performance.
In-House Service Technician
CompUSA
Metairie, LA
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Diagnosed hardware and software issues across multiple computer systems to facilitate timely resolutions.
- Troubleshot devices to identify and solve issues with hardware or software performance.
- Repaired malfunctioning laptop computers by replacing parts such as motherboards, hard drives, memory modules.
- Upgraded computers with new hardware components like processors, RAMs.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications on client devices.
- Managed inventory of computer parts and peripherals to ensure prompt repairs and service continuity.
- Addressed customer complaints about computer performance, enhancing user satisfaction and trust.
- Determining the customer’s needs, selling tech support services, installing, repairing, upgrading and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
- Built custom PCs based on customers' specifications using various components from different manufacturers.
Education
Business Management -
University Of Phoenix
Metairie, LA01-2005
Skills
- Active Directory
- Windows Servers
- Azure
- Cisco Router and Switches
- Hyper V
- VPN
- Endpoint Security
- Cybersecurity
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft 365
- Wireless
- VOIP
- Intune
- VLAN
Certification
- Comptia Security +, 2023, COMP001022295605
- Cisco Certified Network Associate, 2020, CSCO11671784
- Microsoft Certified System Engineer, 2008, 2640392
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, 2008, 2640392
Timeline
System Administrator
1803 Capital dba Edge Financial
03.2023 - Current
Sr. Network Engineer
TechnolgyEdge (Coe and Company)
01.2006 - 01.2024
IT Consultant
InfoSys Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2006
Network Administrator
Coe and Company
01.2002 - 01.2004
Field Technician
Nerd Services
01.2000 - 01.2002
In-House Service Technician
CompUSA
01.1996 - 01.2000
Business Management -
University Of Phoenix