Desktop Support Specialist - Team Lead Resume
4.00/5 (Submit Your Rating)
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 KerberosNetworks: 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
