Chris Whitaker
Information Systems Specialist at Shepeard Community Blood Center- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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MCTS - Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuration
MicrosoftNov, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
MCITP - Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008
MicrosoftApr, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
MCSA - Windows Server 2008
MicrosoftApr, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
MicrosoftNov, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
MicrosoftNov, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
A+ IT Technician
CompTIANov, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Professional
MicrosoftAug, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
CCNA
CiscoDec, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Security+
CompTIAAug, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Shepeard Community Blood Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information Systems Specialist
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Jan 2013 - Present
Providing efficient and courteous technical support is a top priority at Shepeard. Administration of company systems includes, but is not limited to:☼ Server administration - typically HPE hardware acting as Microsoft hypervisors, hosting various Windows and Linux virtual machines ☼ Network administration - management of switches, routers, access points, VPNs, VoIP, fax, etc. • How it started: Cisco, Juniper, HP, NEC DSX • How it's going: Ubiquiti, Cradlepoint, Elevate PBX☼ Installation and management of desktop PCs, printers, desk phones, projectors, televisions, peripherals, cabling, and more☼ Administration of cloud solutions, including Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Azure Active Directory, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Google Workspace, and others. ☼ Service desk administration (via Jira Service Management)☼ Issuance and management of mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows) ☼ Planning and deployment of physical security controls such as surveillance cameras, facility access control cards, and fire alert systems☼ IBM iSeries administrative tasks - formerly included entire system management before migrating to a cloud-hosting solution; current scope of work includes: building database queries, managing printers, IBM Client Access installations, manual DB2 record modifications☼ BECS (Blood Establishment Computer Systems) administration - management of BECS software, services, and related devices and systems; under the purview of the FDA☼ IT requisitions, purchasing, and budget planning☼ Technical liaison for company's benefits/payroll/HR platform (ADP)☼ Online business presence management - website content administration, business listing updates, technical assistance with social media platforms☼ Technical writing - standard operating procedures, job aids, et al
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Computer Support Specialist
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2013
☼ Help desk support☼ Maintenance and repair of computers, printers, and other devices☼ Active Directory administration☼ BECS (Blood Establishment Computer Systems) administration☼ An assortment of other duties that are more comprehensively reflected in my subsequent position's Experience section ;)
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Data Entry Clerk
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Sep 2007 - Sep 2009
Inputting analog information into an IBM Db2 database via a custom application that utilizes 5250 emulation.Less fancy description: looking at stuff on paper and typing it into a terminal.
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Education
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Augusta Technical College
Associate’s Degree, Information Technology