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Magnus B.

Baldwin Park, California

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Iโ€™m an IT professional with over a decade of combined experience providing ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜, ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ, ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป across a variety of industries. I work comfortably in Windows, Linux, and macOS environments, and I enjoy helping people solve problems quickly and clearly. My approach is simple: understand the issue, communicate clearly, and deliver solutions that actually work. ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐˜€ & ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ โ€ข ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€: Windows, Linux, macOS โ€ข ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ & ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, OpenOffice, LibreOffice โ€ข ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜: Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining desktops, laptops, servers, motherboards, and peripherals โ€ข ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ & ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€: Linux & Windows terminals, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari โ€ข ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜€: File and document format conversion, PDF handling, and basic HTML familiarity ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜๐—ต๐˜€ โ€ข ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†: My career spans multiple industries and roles, giving me the flexibility to learn new systems and workflows quickly โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—บโ€‘๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: I have a long track record of diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues efficiently โ€ข ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Iโ€™m experienced in clientโ€‘facing support, student assistance, and team collaboration, always keeping communication clear and respectful ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ Iโ€™m looking for a role where I can apply my technical background, support users effectively, and contribute to a companyโ€™s success. Whether you need help with ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ง ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜, ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ, ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ, I bring patience, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning. If youโ€™re looking for someone reliable, detailโ€‘oriented, and easy to work with, Iโ€™d be glad to support your project or team.

  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Support
  • Windows 11 Administration
  • macOS
  • Remote Connection Support
  • Software Configuration Management
  • TeamViewer
  • AnyDesk Software
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Ubuntu
  • Zoom Video Conferencing
  • Windows 10 Administration
  • R
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • HTML
Charles M.

Hemet, California

$15/hr
4.9
16 jobs

I'm a technology geek that has been fascinated by computers and telecommunications since birth. I am a fast learner and a natural when it comes to anything science or tech related.

  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Technical Support
  • System Configuration
  • Product Knowledge
  • Customer Support
Gevork T.

Glendale, California

$45/hr
4.7
4 jobs

With over 10 years of experience in IT and systems administration, primarily within fast-paced MSP environments serving a range of industries, I have a well-established background in managing and supporting complex IT systems- including network, server, and desktop infrastructure, virtualization, cloud services, cybersecurity, email security, specialized ERP solutions, VoIP systems, and end-user support. I'm well-versed in Microsoft's ecosystem, including Windows, Azure, Office 365, and Active Directory, leveraging best practices to ensure security, performance, and scalability. I use Microsoft PowerShell extensively to automate tasks, manage configurations, streamline workflows, and reduce manual intervention to enhance operational efficiency. I have a strong track record of ensuring clients receive fast and effective support. A large part of what appeals to me in this line of work is the satisfaction of helping others, and I am passionate about resolving all issues to the clients' satisfaction. I'm located in the Pacific Time Zone, however I can adjust my schedule to meet your needs. My work includes: โ€ข Managing cloud services like Office 365 and Azure, including Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, OneDrive, and MFA โ€ข Diagnosing and resolving network connectivity problems โ€ข Providing comprehensive remote & onsite support for Windows workstations and servers โ€ข Managing and supporting iOS devices โ€ข Managing network configurations (VLANs, firewalls, VPNs) โ€ข Deploying and maintaining servers, on-premises and virtual machines โ€ข Managing and troubleshooting e-mail systems โ€ข Implementing backup and disaster recovery โ€ข Collaborating with vendors for ERP software โ€ข Designing automations to streamline operations โ€ข Addressing security vulnerabilities --- Past Experience: Office 365 Migration Support Lead | 2023 - 2024 โ€ข Conducted site assessments, impact analysis, and remote support for migrating email systems from non-enterprise and enterprise accounts into Microsoft 365 for 300+ animal hospitals nationwide. โ€ข Developed documentation for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) processes and best practices on Android and iOS platforms. โ€ข Provided personalized user support during MFA setup, ensuring smooth implementation and addressing technical issues. โ€ข Collaborated with vendors to configure custom EMR software for Microsoft 365 integration. IT Support Specialist, ITque | 2022- 2023 โ€ข Provided remote IT support for hundreds of clients across diverse industries as part of a Managed Service Provider (MSP), offering L1 to L3 support for both Windows and Mac environments. โ€ข Utilized ConnectWise PSA, Control, and Asio platforms for remote management โ€ข Configured and troubleshoot Datto backups โ€ข Performed systems administration: Active Directory user management, file server setup, Group Policy creation/troubleshooting, and BitLocker deployment. โ€ข Designed and migrated SharePoint file server architecture, providing user training for seamless transition โ€ข Configured and deployed Windows Server solutions โ€ข Implemented configuration changes for Fortigate, SonicWall, Cisco, Palo Alto, Ubiquiti, and Aruba firewalls and wireless access points. โ€ข Managed Office 365 customization, support, and administration, including Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, Exchange, OneDrive, MFA โ€ข Administered and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS, ensuring network reliability. โ€ข Configured and administered print server infrastructure โ€ข Developed and deployed PowerShell scripts for RMM automation, enhancing security, performance, and configuration โ€ข Led the successful migration of 1,500 endpoints from ConnectWise Automat IT Technician, SMS Datacenter | 2019-2021 โ€ข Provided remote IT support for hundreds of clients as part of a Managed Service Provider (MSP), offering L1 to L3 support for both Windows devices, servers, and Mac environments. โ€ข Delivered field support and conducted monthly on-site maintenance to ensure system reliability and resolve ongoing technical issues. โ€ข Performed deployments of switches, firewalls, and servers โ€ข Deployed VMware ESXi virtual machines, Windows Server, SQL Server, and ERP software solutions โ€ข Procured and configured hardware for office workstations, providing on-site troubleshooting to resolve hardware and software issues. โ€ข Configured and maintained Veeam Backup & Replication, ensuring regular server backups and recovery processes were in place. โ€ข Managed systems administration tasks, including Active Directory user management, file server administration, and Group Policy creation and troubleshooting โ€ข Executed configuration changes on network devices, including SonicWall, Cisco, Palo Alto, Ubiquiti, and Aruba โ€ข Managed Office 365 customization, support, and administration, including Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, Exchange, OneDrive, MFA โ€ข Managed DHCP and DNS services โ€ข Utilized Autotask, ManageEngine, and Kyocera for ticket management โ€ข Provided support for Datto RMM, ensuring smooth remote monitoring and system maintenance

  • IT Support
  • System Administration
  • Helpdesk
  • Office 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Server
  • Server Administration
  • Windows Administration
  • Microsoft Windows PowerShell
  • Desktop Support
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Remote IT Management
  • Technical Support
  • Microsoft Teams
Ian Roy S.

Bakersfield, California

$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am in the field of Technology Industry for more or less 13 years which encompasses skills in managing servers, network configuration, troubleshooting skills and end user support.

  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Windows Administration
  • Linux System Administration
  • soapUI
  • SQL
  • Network Administration
  • Network Analysis
  • Wireshark
  • End User Technical Support
  • PfSense
  • Nagios Core
Matthew B.

Trabuco Canyon, California

$115/hr
5.0
12 jobs

When something critical breaks and you donโ€™t have time to wait for escalations or for someone to claim responsibility; Iโ€™m the one who gets called in. I step into unfamiliar environments, without documentation, and restore function under pressureโ€”whether that means recovering from ransomware, figuring out why an entire office lost internet, or bringing a data center Iโ€™d never seen before back online. Iโ€™m not here to sell buzzwords. Iโ€™m here to solve problems. ๐Ÿง  What Iโ€™m Good At โ€ข Isolating root cause in systems no one on-site fully understands โ€ข Cleaning up messes from half-complete โ€œmigrationsโ€ or rushed deployments โ€ข Working with incomplete info and still getting results โ€ข Recovering from lockouts, network outages, access failures, and bad updates โ€ข Making judgment calls when no one else wants to own the risk I work fast, communicate clearly, and donโ€™t break things worse in the process. If somethingโ€™s down, Iโ€™ll get it moving again. ๐Ÿ”ง What I Also Handle (And Handle Well) Iโ€™m not above routine work, it's often what leads to uncovering deeper issues anyway. I regularly take on: โ€ข Remote break/fix support for desktops, laptops, and servers โ€ข VPN and firewall access issues โ€ข Printer and peripheral weirdness โ€ข Shared folder failures and permission mismatches โ€ข Tracing ports, rebooting hardware, running site cables, replacing gear โ€ข Helping end users who โ€œclicked something and now itโ€™s goneโ€ Iโ€™m comfortable working remotely or showing up on-site (US-based, travel-ready). Iโ€™ve supported business owners, staff, project managers, junior techs, and execs alikeโ€”and I donโ€™t talk down to anyone. โš™๏ธ Environments Iโ€™m Familiar With โ€ข Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, O365, Azure AD, Exchange, IIS, etc. โ€ข Linux servers (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, etc.) โ€ข Virtualization, Containerization, Hypervisors (KVM, VMWare, HyperV, Docker, K8, Proxmox, UnRAID, TrueNAS, FreeNAS, etc) โ€ข Networking, Firewalls and Switches (Cisco/Meraki, SonicWall, FortiGate, PaloAlto, Ubiquiti, Netgear, Linksys, pfSense) โ€ข Remote access tools, RMMs, MDMs, VPNs, SSH, RDP, VNC โ€ข Local and cloud backup systems โ€ข Apache/Nginx, WordPress, and microservice-based stacks โ€ข Client networks with mystery switches, surprise VLANs, and rogue Wireless Access Points Iโ€™ve worked across verticalsโ€”SMBs, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, MSP clients โ€”and I adapt fast. โœ… Why Iโ€™m Worth It โ€ข I donโ€™t need to be micromanaged โ€ข I donโ€™t play ticket tag โ€ข I write notes you can actually follow โ€ข Iโ€™ll ask questions when I need toโ€”but not just to stall โ€ข I donโ€™t over-promise or under-deliver If you're done dealing with guesswork, silence, or someone just reading from a checklistโ€”give me access and I'll get it sorted. Need someone to step in and fix it? Iโ€™m ready. Whether itโ€™s a remote job or field work, I bring the skills, judgment, and experience to handle it without drama.

  • Network Engineering
  • Server Administration
  • Cloud Services
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Firewall
  • Remote IT Management
  • Tech & IT
  • End User Technical Support
  • IT Support
  • Wireless Communication
  • Managed Services
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Incident Management
  • Backup & Migration
  • Disaster Recovery
Marzian T.

Huntington Park, California

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Iโ€™m a motivated tech professional with a background in IoT, now transitioning into a remote programming role and technical customer support. With strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for helping others, Iโ€™m eager to bridge the gap between complex technologies and customer needs. I thrive in collaborative environments and I am excited to provide clear, effective solutions that enhance user experiences while contributing to innovative, customer-focused teams.

  • Python
  • GitHub
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Excel Formula
  • SolidWorks
  • CAD
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Email Support
  • Product Support
  • Customer Support
  • MATLAB

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