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Matthew Howe

435 South 2nd St Seward,NE

Summary

Expert Level Very Experienced in troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues in customer-focused environments. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of standard operating systems, networking protocols and technical support procedures. Skilled in identifying and resolving complex technical problems. Detail oriented skillset gained very much so through employment at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation USA. Utilization of these skills throughout daily work and work history.

In 2005 networking became popular and opened the information technology space building and supporting small business networks for a local computer company in Lincoln NE, now a Managed IT Services Company supporting small business networks in all areas of technology with an emphasis on security. Currently assisting various industry specific companies with customized workflow solutions and meeting required best practices for data retention, network security and compliance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Specialist

NetDezigns Inc
07.2007 - Current
  • Managed Services Provider for various industry specific companies including HVAC / Agriculture / Transportation ETC.
  • Server / Client architecture with varying levels of data virtualization when necessary. Any Raid Usage.
  • Manage and maintain network and desktop access for remote workers , printing, scanning, document sharing and other resource allocation.
  • Managed Hardware Security & Managed Endpoint Security, Patch Management, Scripting XDR, SEIM, Backend Email Security ETC Utilizing Various technologies to optimize and streamline these technologies via RMM's / Integrations and or customized native workflow & service models.
  • Disk imaging / backup and restoration implementation on premise and off-site utilizing industry standard data retention strategies.
  • Linux / Apache / MySQL / PHP (LAMP) implementations. NginX in replace of Apache. WebDav and storage, encryption, server and data replication ETC. Primarily used for Web or Intranet host as well backup storage servers. I've occasionally used this architecture for independent on premise email servers in place of Microsoft Exchange.
  • Mobile Device Management as well data availability cross platform using Google Workspace, Office365 or other platform depending on requirements.

Team Member

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation
03.1999 - 07.2007
  • Team Lead in production wheel assembly overseeing up to 19 people in production with rotation of people roles based on KPS Kawasaki Production System.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Fork Truck operation and other equipment operation. Storage in confined places as well pallet building and truck loading.
  • Rail Car precision craftsperson / assembly of end doors, moldings and various other finishing related tasks including repairs, de-assembly and re-assembly.
  • Production Mig Welding of Kawasaki Mule frames, Kawasaki Teryx Frames and various parts and assembly prep welding, repair and rework.
  • Robot welding operation and knowledge of expected procedure.
  • Knowledge of expected weld inspection process and other inspection procedures.
  • Use of KanBan system and one piece production.
  • Cross trained and shared skills and expected procedure / process with other team members as necessary or requested.

Electroplater

Lincoln Plating Company
03.1997 - 08.1999
  • Hung parts and molds from cathode rods to immersed in plating solutions.
  • Checked finished work for correct thickness of deposits.
  • Kept abreast of production schedules, altering job tasks to meet deadlines and maintain quality levels.
  • Checked on objects during plating to verify conformance to specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Northeast High School
Lincoln, NE
05.1996

Skills

  • Production Mig Welding
  • Task Documentation / Following Process Checklist & Verification
  • Communication / Skills Sharing & On-boarding
  • End User or team member Support / Training
  • One Piece Production Manufacturing Process
  • Active Directory /Group Policy / RAS / RIS / DHCP / DNS / VPN / WSUS (Everything)
  • Helpdesk & Ticketing
  • Data Retention / Re-mediation & Bare Metal Disaster Recovery
  • Networking / Routers / Firewalls

Timeline

IT Specialist

NetDezigns Inc
07.2007 - Current

Team Member

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation
03.1999 - 07.2007

Electroplater

Lincoln Plating Company
03.1997 - 08.1999

High School Diploma -

Lincoln Northeast High School

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