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Samuel Assefa

IT Tech Rx Technician
Springfield

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Field Technician with 15 years of experience in prioritizing and completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible and goal-oriented team player with expertise in working with hardware and software.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

HP Field Tech

HP INC
02.2025 - Current
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Performed on-site hardware diagnostics and repairs for a wide range of HP products, including desktops, laptops, printers, and networking equipment.
  • Responded to service calls, scheduled and conducted site visits to resolve hardware issues efficiently.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance and equipment inspections to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
  • Trained end-users and clients on hardware functionalities and proper usage.
  • Managed inventory of spare parts and ensured timely restocking.
  • Provided technical support and solutions in a customer-focused manner, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with the support team and other technicians to address complex hardware issues and share best practices.

IT Tech Rx Technician/ IT Refresh Tech

SAIC - Science Applications International
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Imaging Dell laptops
  • Loading Software (SW) on imaged laptops; installing and maintaining computer software on users' devices such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, Antivirus and Malware protection
  • Manage incident and task requests within ServiceNow (SN) to include managing ticket queue(s), updating tickets with detailed notes, assigning/re-assign keys, closing tickets
  • Ticket 'ownership', cradle-to-grave ownership of all assigned SN tickets
  • Effectively and courteously interfacing with customers either face-to-face, by telephone, MS Teams, or other collaborative/communication tools
  • Configure iPhones
  • Lead MEM (Microsoft Endpoint Manager) enrollments for Mobile Device Management
  • Perform asset inventories by identifying and labeling IT equipment according to documented standards and update inventory control systems as required
  • Provides occasional off-hours on-site support for planned maintenance work, unplanned support issues; or to meet customer SLAs

Field Technician

RICOH USA
06.2010 - 07.2022
  • Investigates technical issues with printers & scanners using knowledge-based and personal experience to complete timely resolutions
  • Repairs hardware components on networks
  • Installs and configures printer DOSS security software
  • Installs tests and services Common Access Cards on Copiers and printers ensuring that they function correctly
  • Uses troubleshooting abilities to detect malfunctions for on-site printers and completes immediate repairs to restore performance
  • Keeps software updates and Firmware with the latest patches to prevent unauthorized access
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within the deadlines

IT deployment Technician

TSPEC
02.2004 - 05.2010
  • Company Overview: IMF
  • Using ORACLE field Service system
  • Configured computers to network drivers and connected to peripheral printer equipment
  • Identified hardware issues caused by component failures using approved diagnostic tools
  • Updated and reconfigured existing and new computers with current software and operating systems
  • Set up new desktop systems and configured laptops for incoming employees, loading required software and server permissions
  • Lifted 50 pounds and was able to work a 24/7 shift
  • IMF

Education

High School Diploma -

Menelik High School

Montgomery County Community College - Network Security

Montgomery County Community College

Ricoh USA Technology - Electronics Technology

Ricoh USA Technology
Morris Plains, NJ

Skills

  • Common Access Card installation
  • Network Switch
  • Print server
  • Router
  • Windows 11
  • Imaging
  • Software installation
  • ServiceNow
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • iPhone configuration
  • Microsoft Endpoint Manager
  • Asset management
  • Printer repair
  • Network hardware
  • Troubleshooting
  • Oracle Field Service

Certification

Certified CompTIA A+

Timeline

HP Field Tech

HP INC
02.2025 - Current

IT Tech Rx Technician/ IT Refresh Tech

SAIC - Science Applications International
07.2022 - 02.2025

Field Technician

RICOH USA
06.2010 - 07.2022

IT deployment Technician

TSPEC
02.2004 - 05.2010

Montgomery County Community College - Network Security

Montgomery County Community College

Ricoh USA Technology - Electronics Technology

Ricoh USA Technology
Certified CompTIA A+
CompTIA Net +
CompTIA CIOS

High School Diploma -

Menelik High School
Samuel AssefaIT Tech Rx Technician