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Desktop Support Specialist - Team Lead Resume

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Washington, DC

SUMMARY:

  • To obtain a position within the challenging field of Information Technology, as a highly motivated, detail - oriented professional with experience in Information Technology and General Office Administration. Significantly skilled in fulfilling essential assignments and projects within a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to achieve established objectives. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Confident, motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines;
  • Detail-oriented, punctual, responsible and reliable with a professional appearance and manner;

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Platform Operating Systems: Linux, Mac OS, Windows XP/2003 Server, Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 8, iOS, iPad, Android Command Line Interface, Active Directory Kerberos

Networks: Ethernet, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Cisco routers 2800, Switches, and Hubs, Twisted Pair Cabling, Patch Panels, Network Security, Packet Analyzer, Wireless, Sub-netting

Hardware: Motherboards, Modems Sound/Video cards, Network Interface Cards, Optical Drives, Memory, Hard Drives, Dell UPS

Software: MS Office, VMWare, MS Project, Anti-virus, Wireshark, Etheiral, SQL Server, Office 365, Microsoft Exchange

Programming Language: Visual Basic, Python

EXPERTISE AREA:

  • Installation, setup, and troubleshooting of various network operating systems including Mac OS, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 operating systems;
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software problems in a network environment;
  • Build, assemble and disassemble personal computer systems installing CPUs, CD ROMs, hard drives, floppy drives, RAM, sound/video cards, network cards and modems;
  • Able to upgrade PCs hardware components and operating systems;

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Washington, DC

Desktop Support Specialist - Team Lead

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and Maintain functionality of MS Exchange Servers and Virtual Machines (VMWARE)
  • Work with Active Directory adding new Users and Group Policies
  • Exchange Administration adding company email and group accounts
  • Windows OS installation and troubleshooting Windows 7, 8, 10, and Windows Server 2008
  • Diagnose and resolve problems associated with application software and operating systems; determine the source of problems and classify their level, priority and nature.
  • Configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot and support computer workstations, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones and other computer and telecommunications equipment.
  • Install and support PC, laptop, tablet and mobile hardware and software
  • Create alternative methods of completing tasks, correcting user errors and system inconsistencies to improve the desktop team function.
  • Participate in hardware and software reviews and recommend purchases.
  • Maintain inventory of installed software, manage software licensing and create policies and procedures for upgrades.
  • Work with hardware and software vendors to verify timely product delivery and ensure that new equipment is installed and ready to operate on schedule.
  • Analyze and make recommendations for hardware and software standardization.
  • Ensure desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems including associated validation systems, file servers, email servers, computer conferencing systems, application servers and administrative systems.
  • Document procedures, standards, best practices configurations, settings, installation sequences and back-out instructions.

Confidential

Technical Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

  • Provide general (Tier 1 & 2) support and troubleshooting assistance in a Linux Environment
  • Interact with Confidential customers via support tickets, e - mail, IRC, and phone.
  • Troubleshoot customer issues and provide accurate and timely responses.
  • Identify and escalate recurring issues to system developers.
  • Interact with worldwide datacenter NOCs.
  • Handle abuse complaints.
  • Additional Responsibilities
  • Write and test Confidential Library articles.
  • Quality assurance testing for new Confidential features.
  • Build and burn-in hardware and network infrastructure

Confidential 

Lead IT Service Desk Technician

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Team on Availability and Capacity management operations from Infrastructure direction.
  • Support the Infrastructure-Applications team managing current software solutions and enhancing their operational support as well as developing steady service improvements.
  • Lead new business initiatives/projects as required, working closely with the Network, Security and Systems teams as needed as well as other Business and IT units.
  • Analyze system logs to identify potential issues with computer systems
  • Provide technical assistance to Service Desk, Field Team, Development Team, and Business Analysts.
  • Drive process improvement within Infrastructure team and out to rest of IT Units.
  • Proficiently working with Heat ticketing system, Apex, SharePoint and VMware

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