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Baldwin Park, California
Iโm an IT professional with over a decade of combined experience providing ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ถ๐ด๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป 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. ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ & ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ โข ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐: Windows, Linux, macOS โข ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ & ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ง๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, OpenOffice, LibreOffice โข ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐: Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining desktops, laptops, servers, motherboards, and peripherals โข ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ & ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐: Linux & Windows terminals, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari โข ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ณ๐น๐ผ๐๐: File and document format conversion, PDF handling, and basic HTML familiarity ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ โข ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐: My career spans multiple industries and roles, giving me the flexibility to learn new systems and workflows quickly โข ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐บโ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: I have a long track record of diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues efficiently โข ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Iโm experienced in clientโfacing support, student assistance, and team collaboration, always keeping communication clear and respectful ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ Iโm looking for a role where I can apply my technical background, support users effectively, and contribute to a companyโs success. Whether you need help with ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ, I bring patience, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning. If youโre looking for someone reliable, detailโoriented, and easy to work with, Iโd 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
Hemet, California
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
Glendale, California
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: โข Managing cloud services like Office 365 and Azure, including Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, OneDrive, and MFA โข Diagnosing and resolving network connectivity problems โข Providing comprehensive remote & onsite support for Windows workstations and servers โข Managing and supporting iOS devices โข Managing network configurations (VLANs, firewalls, VPNs) โข Deploying and maintaining servers, on-premises and virtual machines โข Managing and troubleshooting e-mail systems โข Implementing backup and disaster recovery โข Collaborating with vendors for ERP software โข Designing automations to streamline operations โข Addressing security vulnerabilities --- Past Experience: Office 365 Migration Support Lead | 2023 - 2024 โข 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. โข Developed documentation for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) processes and best practices on Android and iOS platforms. โข Provided personalized user support during MFA setup, ensuring smooth implementation and addressing technical issues. โข Collaborated with vendors to configure custom EMR software for Microsoft 365 integration. IT Support Specialist, ITque | 2022- 2023 โข 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. โข Utilized ConnectWise PSA, Control, and Asio platforms for remote management โข Configured and troubleshoot Datto backups โข Performed systems administration: Active Directory user management, file server setup, Group Policy creation/troubleshooting, and BitLocker deployment. โข Designed and migrated SharePoint file server architecture, providing user training for seamless transition โข Configured and deployed Windows Server solutions โข Implemented configuration changes for Fortigate, SonicWall, Cisco, Palo Alto, Ubiquiti, and Aruba firewalls and wireless access points. โข Managed Office 365 customization, support, and administration, including Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, Exchange, OneDrive, MFA โข Administered and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS, ensuring network reliability. โข Configured and administered print server infrastructure โข Developed and deployed PowerShell scripts for RMM automation, enhancing security, performance, and configuration โข Led the successful migration of 1,500 endpoints from ConnectWise Automat IT Technician, SMS Datacenter | 2019-2021 โข 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. โข Delivered field support and conducted monthly on-site maintenance to ensure system reliability and resolve ongoing technical issues. โข Performed deployments of switches, firewalls, and servers โข Deployed VMware ESXi virtual machines, Windows Server, SQL Server, and ERP software solutions โข Procured and configured hardware for office workstations, providing on-site troubleshooting to resolve hardware and software issues. โข Configured and maintained Veeam Backup & Replication, ensuring regular server backups and recovery processes were in place. โข Managed systems administration tasks, including Active Directory user management, file server administration, and Group Policy creation and troubleshooting โข Executed configuration changes on network devices, including SonicWall, Cisco, Palo Alto, Ubiquiti, and Aruba โข Managed Office 365 customization, support, and administration, including Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, Exchange, OneDrive, MFA โข Managed DHCP and DNS services โข Utilized Autotask, ManageEngine, and Kyocera for ticket management โข 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
Bakersfield, California
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
Trabuco Canyon, California
When something critical breaks and you donโt have time to wait for escalations or for someone to claim responsibility; Iโm the one who gets called in. I step into unfamiliar environments, without documentation, and restore function under pressureโwhether that means recovering from ransomware, figuring out why an entire office lost internet, or bringing a data center Iโd never seen before back online. Iโm not here to sell buzzwords. Iโm here to solve problems. ๐ง What Iโm Good At โข Isolating root cause in systems no one on-site fully understands โข Cleaning up messes from half-complete โmigrationsโ or rushed deployments โข Working with incomplete info and still getting results โข Recovering from lockouts, network outages, access failures, and bad updates โข Making judgment calls when no one else wants to own the risk I work fast, communicate clearly, and donโt break things worse in the process. If somethingโs down, Iโll get it moving again. ๐ง What I Also Handle (And Handle Well) Iโm not above routine work, it's often what leads to uncovering deeper issues anyway. I regularly take on: โข Remote break/fix support for desktops, laptops, and servers โข VPN and firewall access issues โข Printer and peripheral weirdness โข Shared folder failures and permission mismatches โข Tracing ports, rebooting hardware, running site cables, replacing gear โข Helping end users who โclicked something and now itโs goneโ Iโm comfortable working remotely or showing up on-site (US-based, travel-ready). Iโve supported business owners, staff, project managers, junior techs, and execs alikeโand I donโt talk down to anyone. โ๏ธ Environments Iโm Familiar With โข Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, O365, Azure AD, Exchange, IIS, etc. โข Linux servers (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, etc.) โข Virtualization, Containerization, Hypervisors (KVM, VMWare, HyperV, Docker, K8, Proxmox, UnRAID, TrueNAS, FreeNAS, etc) โข Networking, Firewalls and Switches (Cisco/Meraki, SonicWall, FortiGate, PaloAlto, Ubiquiti, Netgear, Linksys, pfSense) โข Remote access tools, RMMs, MDMs, VPNs, SSH, RDP, VNC โข Local and cloud backup systems โข Apache/Nginx, WordPress, and microservice-based stacks โข Client networks with mystery switches, surprise VLANs, and rogue Wireless Access Points Iโve worked across verticalsโSMBs, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, MSP clients โand I adapt fast. โ Why Iโm Worth It โข I donโt need to be micromanaged โข I donโt play ticket tag โข I write notes you can actually follow โข Iโll ask questions when I need toโbut not just to stall โข I donโt over-promise or under-deliver If you're done dealing with guesswork, silence, or someone just reading from a checklistโgive me access and I'll get it sorted. Need someone to step in and fix it? Iโm ready. Whether itโs 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
Huntington Park, California
Iโm 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, Iโm 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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