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Samuel Rodriguez

Friendswood,TX

Summary

Oversaw technical support initiatives and equipment maintenance to elevate customer satisfaction and ensure adherence to IT Support Specialist & Network Technician with hands-on experience managing hardware lifecycle support, device troubleshooting, and network asset management in enterprise environments. Experience with homelabbing Cisco Catalyst switch configuration (VLANs, security hardening), virtualization (Hyper-V), Active Directory, and pfSense firewalls. Possesses strong foundational skills in network provisioning, device security baseline enforcement, and ticketing resolution.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Technology Intern

Texas City ISD
Texas City, TX
03.2026 - Current

Hardware & Device Support: Troubleshoot, repair student or staff laptop or desktops

Install and update operating systems, assist users with administrative and instructional applications (ex. Google Workspace, Canvas, and student information systems)

Network & Connectivity: Assist in maintaining network configurations, Wi-Fi access points, and peripheral equipment like printers

Inventory & Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of technology inventory, equipment tracking, and centralized device management software

Ticket & SLA Management: Resolved IT service tickets via Incident IQ, (ex. Printers devices account lockout password resets)

Summer Projects: Perform large scale device imaging, hardware upgrades, and deep cleaning of networks during summer breaks

Field Representative

Nielsen
Houston, Texas
07.2021 - 06.2025
  • Relationship Building: Maintained strong relationships with clients to support the ratings.
  • On Site Installations: Traveled directly to panelist homes with company vehicle to install and configure equipment. maintained& coached homes to keep them in good standing.
  • Scheduling appointments with panelists for maintenance and quality check ups for quality assurance meeting strict deadlines
  • Network Connectivity Configuration: Configured local wireless routers, cellular modems, and peripheral connections to securely link metering equipment
  • Field Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Performed hands on diagnostic testing and hardware swaps to resolve device malfunctions, ensuring data transmission and minimal downtime
  • Data Integrity & Documentation: Utilized survey tools to collect demographic information and ensure quality with panelists. Subbmitted detailed field reports, meeting strict deadlines.

Assistant manager

Nam Noodles & More
Pasadena, TX
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  • Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Assisted in training staff
  • Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.

Education

Security + -

CompTIA
06-2026

CCNA -

Cisco Certified Network Associate
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
06-2026

Network+ -

CompTIA
05-2026

Skills

  • Active directory
  • Intune
  • Incident IQ
  • Computer networking
  • Computer hardware
  • Computer troubleshooting
  • Asset Management
  • Help desk
  • Windows
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Installation skills
  • Technical support
  • Relationship building
  • Growth planning
  • Goal oriented mindset
  • Equipment maintenance

Timeline

Technology Intern

Texas City ISD
03.2026 - Current

Field Representative

Nielsen
07.2021 - 06.2025

Assistant manager

Nam Noodles & More
08.2016 - 01.2018

Security + -

CompTIA

CCNA -

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

San Jacinto College

Network+ -

CompTIA
Samuel Rodriguez