Analytical Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in areas of system administration, implementation and support. Knowledgeable and seasoned professional recognized for outstanding maintenance and troubleshooting abilities coupled with solid experience in various application stacks. Dedicated to implementing innovative solutions to solve technical challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Systems Engineer I
Gainwell Technologies (formerly HMS Holdings Corp.)
Irving, TX
10.2020 - Current
Design and implement monitoring standards for infrastructure and application monitoring
Create and configure alert thresholds and notifications (email, SMS, ServiceNow incidents)
Monitor Infrastructure and Application performance
Provide analysis/reporting on historical metrics/alerts.
Desktop Support III
Gainwell Technologies (formerly HMS Holdings Corp.)
Irving, TX
11.2019 - 10.2020
Managed PC refresh initiative for 3,000+ users - replacing/refreshing company IT hardware including pc’s, printers, monitors, peripherals, etc
Maintained inventory of all equipment, software licenses and warranties.
Assisted in the setup of new workstations with appropriate operating systems, software applications and peripheral devices.
Provided technical assistance to users in person, via phone or email.
Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues efficiently.
Troubleshot network connectivity issues for both wired and wireless connections.
IT Support Analyst II
Gainwell Technologies (formerly HMS Holdings Corp.)
10.2015 - 10.2019
Provided level I & II technical support for internal and external clients on a wide variety of hardware and software related issues
Troubleshooting Network connectivity including Cisco VPN and Citrix Receiver connections
Troubleshooting communication applications - MS Outlook, Cisco Products (WebEx, Jabber), ShoreTel phone systems, Cisco phone systems
Utilizing RDP, SCCM, mRemoteNG, Bomgar for remote assistance
FTP/ SFTP connection and setup
Mapping printers, share drives, and configuring various other devices
Configuring Database access through MS Access, Toad, Hyperion, and other Database applications.
IT Support Analyst I
Computer Science Corporation (CSC) contracted w/ The Computer Merchant
11.2014 - 03.2015
Provided first level support for CSC's United Technologies Corporation (UTC) account
Troubleshooting and problem resolution on various software, web-based application, and pc hardware health related issues
Utilized Remedy IT Service Management system to document, triage, troubleshoot, and escalate each issue
Followed procedural guidelines for routing incidents to various IT departments and resolution teams
Supported systems/ applications: Windows 7/10, Outlook 2010, MS SharePoint, SAP, Citrix, Remote Desktop Software (Bomgar/ RDP), Cisco WebEx.
Desktop Migration Technician
Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Oklahoma contracted w/ GDH Consulting
06.2014 - 09.2014
Assisted with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) migration project, migrating 700+ End Users
Assisted in imaging over 700+ Desktop and Laptop workstations with a standard ODOT/OMES image
Transition/Trained End Users on variances between Win XP OS to Win 7 OS
Transfer New and existing workstations from old ODOT domain to the new OMES domain
Installed needed software, as well as setup/ configured various applications
Install drivers, mapped network drives, setup printers, and other peripheral devices as necessary
Transferred user data from old workstation to new workstation
Followed standardized checklists and completed documentation on work completion.
IT Support Analyst I
Addison Group, contract with Farmers Insurance Group
06.2013 - 04.2014
Assisted internal employees with technical support on a broad range of issues to include: Network connectivity, Account login issues, Software application installation/configuration/use, Hardware setup/ configuration/use, Network printer/ local printer setup
Assisted in troubleshooting issues with several types of devices including: Dell Laptop and Desktop pc's, Wireless network cards (MiFi devices, 4g wireless cards, etc.), iPhone’s, Lexmark/HP/ Ricoh printers, cameras, and other peripheral devices
Provided support for proprietary claims system
Assisted clients with access, transaction errors, browser errors, permission issues, account issues, non-functional features
Worked with a team of 8 analysts, earning Top Team award for performance over 6 consecutive months
Maintained satisfactory or better rating in areas such as: Call handle time, Customer satisfaction, Technical QA, Call resolution
Attended team meetings as part of a continuing effort to maintain open lines of communication between management and the helpdesk employee to facilitate understanding and preparedness, as well as address concerns, ideas for improvement, changes in procedure, etc.
Telecommunications Technician
Endex of Oklahoma, Inc.
04.2010 - 05.2013
Installing and servicing intercom systems in several school districts, throughout the western portion of Oklahoma
Installing and servicing “life support systems” such as nurse call and fire alarm systems in a variety of hospitals, schools, and other businesses
Basic ACAD skills utilized to create wiring diagrams, as-builds, and system specification sheets
Specialized training and certification on the installation and monitoring of systems
Monitoring of Fire Alarm & Nurse-call system for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes
Utilized software-based monitoring tools to diagnose anomalies within systems, find defective devices, faults, etc
Installed network wiring, terminate connections, and configure devices
Cat 3/ Cat5/Cat5e cabling/ Coaxial cable, and various multi-pair conductor cabling
RJ-11/ RJ-45/ RG59/ RG6 connectors and a various assortment of other specialized connectors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Network Systems
Senior Assistant Customer Support Agent at Gainwell Technologies/ HMS Holdings Inc.Senior Assistant Customer Support Agent at Gainwell Technologies/ HMS Holdings Inc.
Special Education Inclusion and Resource Teacher at Aubrey ISD, Brockett Elementary SchoolSpecial Education Inclusion and Resource Teacher at Aubrey ISD, Brockett Elementary School