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Michael Franco

Aurora,CO

Summary

Adept at optimizing IT infrastructure and enhancing system performance, I leveraged my software knowledge and problem-solving skills, and to significantly improve client satisfaction. Known for exceptional teamwork and professionalism, I excel in environments requiring attention to detail and cross-functional coordination, consistently delivering projects that exceed employer expectations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Asset Onboarding Specialist

Pacific Premier Trust
04.2024 - Current
  • Process cash and securities transactions in the trust accounting system related to private equity and real estate position onboarding.
  • Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and according to the relevant documentation.
  • Ensure all documentation related to the transaction is appropriately archived and noted in Salesforce.
  • Review relevant documentation for private equity, real estate, and private debt investments.
  • Complete risk analysis to determine if the assets are acceptable for PP Trust to custody (inclusive of IRS guidelines, regulations, and internal polices/procedures).
  • Proactively communicate with clients via phone to advise them of the status of their request.
  • Quickly remediate any issues or concerns arising from the client contact.
  • Ensure all procedures related to client contact are adhered to.
  • Under the guidance of senior team members, assist in processing activities related to institutional client conversions and deconversions.
  • Under the guidance of senior team members, develop an understanding of processing activities across multiple security types (private equity and real estate).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desktop Support Engineer

Wipro (contractor) UHG Healthcare
08.2023 - 04.2024

Optimized PC performance through regular updates, patches, and system upgrades.

  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and resolving software, hardware, and network issues.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Installed new or upgraded hardware and software and coordinated installation and follow-up with user to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Built and installed PCs, telephone systems, wireless networks, and peripheral devices (such as printers, scanners.
  • Drive from site to site based on Service now tickets in my region.
  • Deal with end users and Networking to resolve issues.
  • Image new laptops using SCCM, MECM and Altiris to push software.
  • Explain and document technical issues in a clear way to clients.

Senior Desktop Engineer

Stifel Financial Corp.
04.2014 - 08.2023
  • Build and install PCs, telephone systems, wireless networks, and peripheral devices (such as printers, scanners, mobile/smart phones) related to desktop infrastructure, in accordance with department standards.
  • Offer basic software/hardware troubleshooting of apple devices for clients.
  • Provides advice and guidance to colleagues regarding incidents.
  • Maintain installed PCs, networks, telephone systems and peripherals with routine maintenance.
  • Identify, log, and resolve technical problems with software applications or network systems.
  • Identify potential changes and system improvements to present to senior team leaders for consideration and implementation.
  • Ensure that work is carried out within agreed service levels and in accordance with department guidelines.
  • Create, maintain, and distribute reports of progress to senior leadership.
  • Maintain client databases with up-to-date solutions and clear record of activities.
  • Handle the escalation of tickets to upper management and basic scheduling for clients iOS devices.
  • Tasked with handling Apple repairs; and verify integrity of our part stock.
  • Explain and document technical issues in a clear way to clients.
  • Use call logging system to accurately record telephone requests.

IT Department Work Study

Westwood College
08.2010 - 03.2014

• Install and maintain network hardware and software on campus.

• Analyze problems, and monitor networks to ensure availability to end users.

• Troubleshoot problems reported by users on campus.

• Set up ghost on sever and network boot all computers for cloning on hard drives in between school terms.

• Install RAM, Video Cards make patch cables and other preventative maintenance related hardware issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

Westwood College
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Software knowledge
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Teamwork
  • Willingness to learn
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft office
  • Reliability
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Asset Onboarding Specialist

Pacific Premier Trust
04.2024 - Current

Desktop Support Engineer

Wipro (contractor) UHG Healthcare
08.2023 - 04.2024

Senior Desktop Engineer

Stifel Financial Corp.
04.2014 - 08.2023

IT Department Work Study

Westwood College
08.2010 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security

Westwood College
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