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Robert VanValkenburg

Robert VanValkenburg

Wheat Ridge,CO

Summary

Knowledgeable Desktop Support Technician with background in providing technical support and resolving hardware and software issues. Successfully managed user accounts and conducted troubleshooting to enhance system performance. Demonstrated proficiency in diagnosing technical problems and delivering timely solutions.

Technical support professional prepared for role with solid foundation in troubleshooting, hardware maintenance, and software installation. Proven ability to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently. Excels in collaborative environments and adapting to changing technical needs. Skilled in customer service and effective communication.

Professional with strong background in IT support, adept at troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in hardware and software maintenance, network setup, and user support. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and customer service skills.

Experienced with diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues. Utilizes technical expertise to provide effective support and maintain system functionality. Track record of delivering high-quality solutions and ensuring minimal downtime.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Computer Systems Jr. Admin

Encore Electric Inc
02.2015 - 09.2016
  • Resolving network, telephony, software, compatibility, and hardware issues related to Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10. Assignments ranged from building and maintaining Laptops and Desktops to fixing the Multifunction Printers, Switches, Wireless Access Points (WAPS), as well as building Job Site Project File Servers (JSPF’s) for the field employees. Desktop, Laptop and Microsoft Surface Pro imaging, upgrades, assigning file permissions with user delegation, and creation, resolving virus and malware issues, replacing and warrantying HP hardware, upgrading Laptops and Desktop Hardware at user availability or during replacement builds. Job was replaced by SCCM. Company paid for one Windows 7 Enterprise Class for further development within the career path.

Contracted IT Technician

Tri-State Generation and Transmission
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • Networking, software, hardware installation and hardware removal. Creation of complicated requests within the Request Tracking System and Service Desk Inbox. Create and Provide Documentation, Administration reports to Technicians and Employees. Investigate causal issues within the Microsoft Office 2010, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro XI, Windows 7 and 8, Verizon Access Manager Wireless Services Software and Hardware. Educate the Employee on the Requirements of the software they work with (i.e. Email size limitations, windows credential requirements) to ensure the employees understanding of the abilities and limitations of their Computer, Company Network, and Networking Security. Enforce CIP, WECC, FERC, NERC Policies. Build and troubleshoot standard images, testing Drivers, Hardware, and Networking functionality prior to its deployment with Employees. Issue devices to the Employee which may require configuration.

Customer Security Assurance Technical Support

Comcast Cable
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Investigates, documents and resolves abuse and fraud-related security issues, including application of the following technical aptitudes: Familiarity with security concepts such as Spam, Spyware, Viruses, Bots/ Botnets. Intimate knowledge of remediation software for security protection and breaches. Application-level knowledge of email protocols (how email works, etc.) Practical and technical knowledge with hardware, firmware, software and concepts such as routers, firewalls, and mail protocols. Responds carefully to abuse, fraud and security related phone, email and chat requests for support.

Remote Technical Support Tier 2

IBM
05.2012 - 01.2013
  • Health Net: I was a remote agent with some Admin rights and installation capabilities! Health Net is the D.O.D. area for health care accounts. Direct role was to support these accounts during non-prime hours which may be escalations due to a server being down or the Health Net Federal Services domain not responding, Power outages, soft phone systems not being able to dial out and help them troubleshoot the issue prior to escalating to the appropriate teams for resolution. Average call service delivery was 7.5 minutes to acquire all information pertinent to the issue (IP Addresses, Server Names, Employee Id's, Computer Names, etc.) call in the issue to the dispatching team and notify On Call Service Delivery Managers (globally) as well as confer with the Team Leads on the issue they're facing so the resolution can be placed in under 4 hours. I was promoted to this account with a raise in 2.5 months within IBM after being hired on full-time as a Technical Support Agent. Daily training Managing three or more people.

Education

Associates - Computer Networking

Westwood College
Denver, CO

Graphic Design and Multimedia Development

College of America
Denver, CO

High school Diploma - undefined

Vantage Point Campus

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure

Accomplishments

  • Taking calls Christmas Morning for 6 Hospital sites being down without network connectivity, power, and their diesel generators weren't going to hold out much longer while escalating this issue to Service Delivery Managers in India, who were collaborating with Managers in America. This call lasted about 4 hours and came in about the beginning of my shift at 3am. It was later reported on 9 News in Denver about the issue and those hospitals were finally back up and running because of properly executing this high risk job.
  • Teaching the elderly how to properly navigate the browser window to use the internet, made the employee cry during that call for remote support, and she finally felt like using the computer wasn't such a hurdle any longer.
  • Took a bet with a System Admin on replacing a CPU for a small desktop unit, on whether or not it would work afterword. He still owes me $60.
  • Working out the imaging on a windows 8.1 tablet, testing the booting procedure and confirming the functionality of the image with the Administrator, and any necessary driver issues that needed updated.

Timeline

Computer Systems Jr. Admin

Encore Electric Inc
02.2015 - 09.2016

Contracted IT Technician

Tri-State Generation and Transmission
02.2014 - 09.2014

Customer Security Assurance Technical Support

Comcast Cable
06.2013 - 09.2013

Remote Technical Support Tier 2

IBM
05.2012 - 01.2013

Graphic Design and Multimedia Development

College of America

High school Diploma - undefined

Vantage Point Campus

Associates - Computer Networking

Westwood College