TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Problem Identification/Analysis
- Quick Mastery of Platforms and Technology
- Multi-tasking
- Windows Server 2000/XP/VISTA/2003/2008
- MAC OS X
- Exchange 2000/2003/2007/2010
- Active Directory
- Office Communication Server 2007(Lync)
- Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Lotus Notes
- Altiris
- CISCO IOS
- Blackberry Enterprise Server
- Monitoring
- PC/Mac Laptop & Desktop Support & Repair
- Disaster Recovery
- Broadband network troubleshooting
- Coaxial / Cat 5 Cabling
- Customer Service and Field Sales
- V.O.I.P
- MS Office
- OpenOffice applications
- Symantec Antivirus
- McAfee Antivirus
- PC Anywhere
- Norton Ghost
- Timbuktu
- LANDesk
- Eudora
- Android OS
- Ubuntu Linux
- Red Hat / Fedora Linux
- Remote Computer administration (RDP)
- Telephone based verbal technical support for PC’s and Handheld Devices.
- Remedy Ticketing system and Unicenter Ticketing System
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified, A+, CNA, GO95, & I.T.I.L.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
N.A.S.A – Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena Ca. May 2014 - present
Assistant Administrator Media Relations
- Mac & PC laptop & Desktop support
- Maintain the highest information security protocols.
- Backup user data LTO SanMP backup
- Perform Audio-Video assistance to presenters during lecture presentations.
Direct TV July 2011 – May 2014
System Support Analyst
- Conduct updates and maintenance on 2000/2003/2008 servers
- Provide PC laptop & Desktop hardware support to 130 local users in-person, over the phone, and remotely
- Excelled in an environment where trouble ticket flow was in upwards of 35 tickets a day
- Support network and local printers
- Troubleshoot network connectivity problems
- Provide administration support for Outlook
- Resolved issues with in-house web applications such as SharePoint, Citrix, and webmail
- Configured Blackberries, IOS, and Android devices for email
General Dynamics Information Technology October 2008 – July 2011
Systems Administrator
- Conduct updates and maintenance on 2000/2003/2008 servers
- Provide PC laptop & Desktop hardware support to 130 local users in-person, over the phone, and remotely
- Support network and local printers
- Closes tickets where ticket flow was on average, 30 tickets a day
- Troubleshoot network connectivity problems
- Provide administration support for Outlook
- Resolved issues with in-house web applications such as SharePoint, Citrix, and webmail
- Configured Blackberries, IOS, and Android devices for email
- Maintain the highest information security protocols.
- Repair software and connectivity issues by remote access via LANDesk client
N.A.S.A – Jet Propulsion Laboratory March 2008 - October 2008
PC Support analyst
- Mac & PC laptop & Desktop support (Telephone)
- Troubleshoot wireless and wired network connectivity problems.
- Maintain the highest information security protocols.
- Repair software and connectivity issues by remote access via Timbuktu
- Backup user data and import the data back after reinstallation.
- Troubleshoot V.P.N connectivity.
- Email administration (Eudora Outlook and Thunderbird)
- Troubleshoot issues with web based applications like oracle and meeting maker
US Army Department of Defense (TEKsystems) Oct 2007- March 2008
PC Technician
- Manage users in active directory
- Troubleshoot wireless and wired network connectivity problems.
- Maintain the highest information security protocols.
- Install all software with compliance to DoD standards.
- Backup user data and import the data back to systems after reinstallation.
Charter Communications January 2000 – November 2006
Broadband Services Technician III / Desktop Support
- Installed, maintained Digital Television Services, Cable Modems and V.O.I.P products.
- Installed RG6 RG59 RG11 coaxial cable.
- Configured and setup business and residential wireless networks.
- PC/ Mac support including software and hardware troubleshooting/maintenance.
- Netgear and Linksys router / switch-hub installation, configuration and troubleshooting
- Network and stand alone printer installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Performed network security audits and security practices to keep network secure.
- Field customer service, sales, and upgrades.
EDUCATION
Computer Education Institute Riverside, CA 1998
Certificate: Computer Networking Program
Completed the extensive hands-on, Network Technologies training program
A+ / MCP / CNA / GO95 / Apple Services Tech / BBT 3
East L.A. Skill Center Los Angeles, CA 2001
Completed: G-O 95 Cable Telecommunications certification program.
The training included aerial cable clearance codes and service pole climbing.
Last Resume Update | June 14, 2014 |
Address | fontana, california |
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Years Experience | 16 |
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