Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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PLINIO SANTOS

PLINIO SANTOS

University Place,WA

Summary

A dedicated and innovative employee with extensive industry experience exceeding company objectives and an IT Support Specialist, with proven success in delivering high-quality technical support to a high volume of customers and end-users Strengths: Excel at customer service. Enjoy training and staff development. Able to convey sophisticated technologies to a variety of skill levels. Talent for working in teams or in a self-directed capacity. Exceptionally organized and able to multitask. Accomplishments:

Acted as the first point of contact for all major technical issues, including hardware and software system failures. Oversaw infrastructure of four offices and acted as support for help-desk technicians and the IT Department.

Improved computer operations' speed, reliability, and efficiency by 20 %, actively maintaining and repairing computer systems.

Managed technical calls in a fast-paced environment (about 700 users) and diagnosed and repaired technical issues while delivering high-quality customer service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Help Desk Technician III

Oregon State, OIS, DHS
Salem
2023.02 - 2023.08
  • Participated in the UPN Project (User Principal Name Project), impacting approximately 20,000 OHA, ODHS, and OIS staff and partners to facilitate the successful implementation of the UPN program, mainly focusing on providing direct support via phone, tickets, and chat to impacted users
  • Answered phone calls, worked on tickets and responded to chats related to the UPN Project
  • Implemented the new settings for the transition to MFA in the computers and iPhones
  • Supported issues related to Microsoft 365, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Troubleshoot hardware, network connectivity, printers, and software applications issues
  • Accurately recorded and documented all issues or service request details using the CA ticket system
  • Efficiently and accurately identified and reported trends related to the UPN
  • Project
  • Provided backup support to the Tier 1 Service Desk team

Service Desk Technician II

Seattle University
Seattle
2019.11 - 2023.01
  • Provided exceptional internal technical support to staff, faculty, and students
  • Analyzed, troubleshoot, and resolved support issues related to desktop or laptop hardware or software, network services, and remote access
  • Handled laptop provisioning, distribution, and return processes
  • Acted as an escalation point to student employees and Tier 1 technical staff
  • Oversaw complex and high-profile Information Technology Service Desk job functions and took the lead on most tasks or projects
  • Efficiently worked as a Bomgar/BeyondTrust Remote Desktop Admin
  • Provided onsite and remote support for Windows and Mac
  • Worked on active directory infrastructure, Azure, SCCM, MDM, and Intune
  • Managed, documented, and prioritized support tickets, ensuring timely resolution of issues in the ticketing system Jira
  • Provided networking (WAN/LAN, Wi-Fi) and remote Access (VPN) support

Desktop Support Technician

CHI- Franciscan, System Hospital
Tacoma
2019.01 - 2019.07
  • Performed basic and moderately complex troubleshooting and repair activities, typically associated with an end-user environment, including but not limited to
  • PCs, desktops, laptops, tablets, and printers
  • Brought 12+ years of experience, resulting in higher quality products and increased customer satisfaction
  • Focused and consistent under extreme pressure, maintaining high schedule flexibility
  • Provided prompt initial response to requests, including installing new PC equipment, providing end-user desk-side support, and other related activities
  • Appropriately maintained IT asset inventory, including procurement, tracking, and disposal, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Collaborated with team members to improve processes and procedures related to technical support, laptop provisioning, distribution, and return processes
  • Imaged and deployed desktops and laptops using SCCM

Help Desk Support Technician Tier 2

(Environmental Protection Agency)
2016.11 - 2019.01

Provided helpdesk support, resolving problems to the end user's satisfaction, repaired desktops, laptops, printers, and IP phones, and strictly adhered to security best practices.
• Effectively supported users at remote sites, including Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
• Monitored and responded quickly and effectively to requests received through the IT helpdesk and escalated when necessary
• Utilized and maintained the helpdesk tracking software and internal document procedures to enhance the overall customer experience
• Managed the on/offboarding users and moved a user to a new cubicle
• Assisted users with connecting to video conferencing applications such as Zoom, Webex, Skype, and Cisco conference system
• Assisted Technology Infrastructure staff with imaging laptops using SCCM

ITS Analyst/Desktop Support

AVANADE
Seattle
2016.01 - 2016.07
  • A pivotal contributor to implementing effective IT solutions for internal users
  • Managed technical calls in a fast-paced environment
  • C maintenance implemented services, including system upgrades, system image, software diagnostics, hardware installation, hardware/desktop configuration, and P
  • Assisted users with video web conferences
  • Imaged and deployed Dell laptops and Microsoft Surface Pro 2, 3, and 4
  • Oversaw Active Directory, Group Policy, and asset management system while complying with company objectives

Tech Support Agent

BARRISTER, GLOBAL SERVICESNETWORK, INC
Hammond
2011.02 - 2015.12
  • Delivered technical support to clients on-site
  • Diagnosed and repaired technical issues while delivering high-quality customer service
  • Executed a variety of support for computer systems and printers HP, Samsung, and Lexmark, including diagnosis, installation, upgrades, configuration, and repair
  • Responded to incidents for home users, Sears & various companies in WA state

Computer Lab Technician

OLYMPIC, COLLEGE
Bremerton
2014.12 - 2015.06
  • Oversaw 31 computers to ensure expert functionality, including network configuration, system and software installation, updates, diagnosis, and repair
  • Created hardware and software documentation of lab computers for user reference
  • Assisted students with homework and provided LAN cabling support
  • Improved service quality by creating and deploying a new image using WDS4

Substitute Bus Driver/Truck Driver

Many Companies
2004.02 - 2011.11
  • Operated buses and trucks on scheduled routes while complying with strict transit schedules
  • Managed passengers in adherence to company conduct and safety rules
  • Provided quality customer service through positive and professional interaction with customers in person or by phone
  • Met or exceeded company service quality and productivity goals

Education

Associate - Applied Science, Networking Security

Olympic College
2015

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science, Software Development

University of Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais, Brazil
12.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science, Electronics

Cotemig -Technical College
Minas Gerais, Brazil
12.1989

Skills

  • Technologies and Skills:
  • 1
  • Technical Support
  • Teamwork
  • Learning ability
  • Active Listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Windows 7/8/8.1/10
  • Integration/Migration
  • Microsoft 365
  • Windows Server R2
  • 2012
  • Multi-Factor
  • Authentication (MFA)
  • Bomgar/BeyondTrust
  • Dameware
  • Lotus Notes
  • Microsoft Intune,MDM
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • HP, Lenovo, Dell, PC
  • And laptops
  • Vmware, Citrix
  • Asset Management
  • Software Deployment
  • Remote Desktop
  • Printers, Scanners
  • VPN (Global Protect)
  • POS System
  • SharePoint
  • Teams, Skype
  • Zoom, Slack
  • Remedy, Cherwell, Jira
  • Confluence
  • Avaya, Cisco IP
  • Phones
  • A/V technologies
  • DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP
  • LAN, WAN
  • Mac OS, Linux, Android
  • IPhone and iPad OS
  • Norton/MacAfee
  • Azure AD, Active
  • Directory, BitLocker

Accomplishments

  • CompTIA A+
  • Network Pro
  • Remote Support Administration(BeyondTrust)
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft TCP/IP
  • Dell Certified Hardware Technician
  • LINUX Operating Systems
  • Information Systems Security

Timeline

Help Desk Technician III

Oregon State, OIS, DHS
2023.02 - 2023.08

Service Desk Technician II

Seattle University
2019.11 - 2023.01

Desktop Support Technician

CHI- Franciscan, System Hospital
2019.01 - 2019.07

Help Desk Support Technician Tier 2

(Environmental Protection Agency)
2016.11 - 2019.01

ITS Analyst/Desktop Support

AVANADE
2016.01 - 2016.07

Computer Lab Technician

OLYMPIC, COLLEGE
2014.12 - 2015.06

Tech Support Agent

BARRISTER, GLOBAL SERVICESNETWORK, INC
2011.02 - 2015.12

Substitute Bus Driver/Truck Driver

Many Companies
2004.02 - 2011.11

Associate - Applied Science, Networking Security

Olympic College

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science, Software Development

University of Minas Gerais

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science, Electronics

Cotemig -Technical College
PLINIO SANTOS