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Rajendra L. Shahi

Elk Grove,CA

Summary

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY Over two decades of experience in computer networking, user support and troubleshooting computer issues. Experiences and skills include: Experience in user support on hardware, software, and network systems Experience in installation, maintenance, optimization, and upgrades of PCs, servers, and software Experience in creating user accounts and maintaining security Experience with setup workstations for new users in network environment Participation in migration projects of users

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Associate

State Of California - DCSS
05.2014 - Current
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Documented support interactions for future reference.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Support IT helpdesk responsibilities
  • Create accounts and maintain access roles in the applications service desk.
  • Re-platform/Image/Ghost desktops and laptops
  • Install/Maintain applications/software
  • Setup computers for new employees
  • Setup/configure/maintain video conference rooms, town halls, and training rooms

Support

Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Dade Behring
08.2004 - 04.2011
  • IT helpdesk responsibilities
  • Create accounts and maintain access roles in applications service desk
  • Re-platform/Image/Ghost desktops and laptops
  • Install/Maintain applications/software
  • Setup computers for new employees
  • Setup/configure/maintain video conference rooms, town halls, and training rooms, Provide IT support for 400 on-site employees at two Siemens sites in West Sacramento (between two buildings and for remote users)
  • Site Project leader for site - CAT migration project
  • Re-platform/Image/Ghost desktops and laptops
  • Install/Maintain applications/software.
  • Setup computers for new employees
  • Setup/configure/maintain video conference rooms, town halls and training rooms, -users
  • Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software on workstations on LAN and Gateways
  • Work with IT group to support department as needed, -users.
  • Migrate customers from mainframe to Windows NT
  • Configure network environment, provide end-user training for hardware and software, configure workstations, research and resolve issues arising from migration

IT Support Technician

Intermune Inc
09.2003 - 04.2004
  • Supported end users and remote users.
  • Re-platformed/Imaged/Ghosted desktops and laptops
  • Install applications/software.
  • Set up new users and their computers to log on to the network in the active directory system.

Laptop Roll

California State Automobile Association
07.2003 - 09.2003

Imaged over 600 IBM Pentium 4 PCs and laptops, rolled out to end-users, and provided.

  • Replaced defective components and parts on malfunctioning computers and office machines.
  • Assisted customers with technical support inquiries

Desktop Support Technician

Charles Schwab
05.2003 - 07.2003
  • Work with implementation group to install hardware and software
  • Support end users

IT Implementation Technician

Directfit Custom Hiring
02.2001 - 03.2002
  • Setup desktops and laptops with WK 2000; win 95, 98 & NT4.0
  • Create and maintain user accounts in Novell & WinNT 4.0 environment
  • Re-image workstations and configured them to log on to network
  • Install hand-held devices such as Palm Pilots, Visors, and so on

IT Implementation Technician

Teksystem, Union Bank of California
02.1999 - 02.2001
  • Help create and maintain user accounts in Novell and WinNT 4.0 environment
  • Setup desktops and laptops with WK2000, Win 95, 98 and NT4.0
  • Re-image workstations from Network and configure PCs for Microsoft outlook 98, Lotus notes, and Dial-in
  • Install and setup company proprietary software
  • Convert token-ring systems to Ethernet environment and migrate Novell users to NT Domain
  • Provide IT support to other companies including USPS, Providian Financial, GE Capital and Levi Strauss and Co

Help Desk and PC Technician

Perkin-Elmer Applied Bio-Systems
04.1998 - 10.1998
  • Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
  • Performed installation, maintenance, and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
  • Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
  • Set up and maintained user accounts and client access.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues

Desktop Support Technician

CSAA, Through RHI Consulting
08.1997 - 01.1998
  • Deployed devices across multiple facilities, connecting hardware to central network hubs for multi-site interconnectivity.
  • Identified negative hardware performance trends and common issues afflicting systems, reporting findings for remediation.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

PC Technician

Fireman
06.1997 - 07.1997
  • Install hardware, software and configure workstations
  • Provide technical support
  • Help end-users to setup and configure applications
  • Setup and configure laptops

Field Service Technician

Equitrac Corporation
08.1996 - 05.1997
  • Install hardware, software and configure systems according to customers' needs.
  • Maintain technical support and provide IT service.
  • Maintain account relationships.

PC Technician

Computer Universe
10.1995 - 08.1996
  • Provide hardware and software technical assistance to end-users.
  • Set up file servers and workstations using NICS in Novell NetWare v3.x and v4.x platforms.
  • Setup Windows NT workstations using NICS
  • Install various software applications and upgrade hardware.

Education

AA Degree - Computer Information Systems

CSU, City College of San Francisco
12.1999

Associate of Applied Science - PC/Electronics

Heald College
San Francisco, CA
08.1992

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Sac State
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • SOFTWARE/HARDWARE USE, INSTALLATION AND USER SUPPORT
  • OS:
  • Windows 7, XP, Vista, 2000, NT 40, 351, 98, 95 and Windows 311 and 31, DOS v622
  • NOS: Novell, Windows, UNIX, Linux, TCP/IP
  • Installation of the following devices: PKI, PCMCIA cards, Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base T connections, Token Ring, Printers, Fax machines, Scanners, and hand-held devices such as Blackberries, Palm Pilots, I-pods
  • Languages: Java, C, Quick Basic, Assembly Language
  • Applications: Word Perfect, Adobe, MS Office 2007, 2003, 2002, 2000, 97 and 95, Lotus Notes, CC: Mail 62, MS Outlook, MS Exchange, Remedy, Clientele, Rumba and Clarify

Certification

Timeline

IT Associate

State Of California - DCSS
05.2014 - Current

Support

Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Dade Behring
08.2004 - 04.2011

IT Support Technician

Intermune Inc
09.2003 - 04.2004

Laptop Roll

California State Automobile Association
07.2003 - 09.2003

Desktop Support Technician

Charles Schwab
05.2003 - 07.2003

IT Implementation Technician

Directfit Custom Hiring
02.2001 - 03.2002

IT Implementation Technician

Teksystem, Union Bank of California
02.1999 - 02.2001

Help Desk and PC Technician

Perkin-Elmer Applied Bio-Systems
04.1998 - 10.1998

Desktop Support Technician

CSAA, Through RHI Consulting
08.1997 - 01.1998

PC Technician

Fireman
06.1997 - 07.1997

Field Service Technician

Equitrac Corporation
08.1996 - 05.1997

PC Technician

Computer Universe
10.1995 - 08.1996

AA Degree - Computer Information Systems

CSU, City College of San Francisco

Associate of Applied Science - PC/Electronics

Heald College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Sac State
Rajendra L. Shahi