Alrick Chalar

Software Engineer at The New York Times
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York, New York, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Full-Stack and React Essentials
    Big Nerd Ranch
    Oct, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • JavaScript Development
    General Assembly
    Jul, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Casper Technician(CCT)
    Jamf
    Aug, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate in Web Development
    NYU School of Professional Studies
    Dec, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • CompTIA Mobility+
    CompTIA
    Jul, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Apple Certified Associate
    Apple
    Aug, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP
    Apple
    Aug, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • CompTIA Network+
    CompTIA
    Nov, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT)
    Apple
    Oct, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • CompTIA A+
    CompTIA
    Jul, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Grow with Google Challenge Scholarship
    Udacity
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Software Engineer
      • Mar 2021 - Present

    • Associate Software Engineer
      • Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

    • Desktop Support Administrator
      • Sep 2013 - Aug 2019

      - Provide hands on support to business critical end-users- Enforce desktop standards and security- Handle end user support request via a hotline- Assist in the training of helpdesk personnel and other technicians- Respond to incidents in a timely manner to minimize impact to the users- Install and configure applications- Provide Tier 2 and 3 IT support for end-user computing devices- Respond to incidents and requests within a ticketing system, providing resolution within a complex,- fast-paced business environment- Deploy and troubleshoot end user computing devices including laptops, desktops, printers, and wireless devices- Install, configure, and troubleshoot supported operating systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Internet browsers- Configure and support remote users including VPN client and connectivity- Provide customer training on systems and technology to users and, as needed, prepare and distribute instructional documentation to users- Comply with and support ITIL change-incident-problem management processes and work instructions- Troubleshoot incidents and fulfill requests in accordance with departmental standards- Adhere to Desktop processes, procedures, policies, and job aids- Interact with business end-users, Service Desk, engineering, IT Information Security, technology stack- management, vendors and technology providers- Staff walk-up support kiosk- Handle projects assigned by management- Work independently on day-to-day operations- Perform related work as assigned- JAMF CASPER Remote, Imaging, and Administration. Show less

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead IT Field Technician
      • Aug 2010 - Sep 2013

      • Responsible for training and professional development of new hires • Monitor quality of work performed by technicians • Operate as point of escalation for technicians • Assist supervisor in day to day running of the borough • Responsible for compilation of tech route • Approve multiple parts order • Monitor tickets and assets using BMC Remedy Action Request System • Service PC and MAC desktops & laptops • Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair Mac and PC hardware & software • Troubleshoot and repair Laser Printers (HP, Lexmark etc.) • Install and troubleshoot Mac OSX (Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard Lion & Mountain Lion) • Install and troubleshoot Windows Operating Systems (XP, Vista, 7, 8) • Image Hard Drives using Norton Ghost and Disk Utility • Configure LAN and WAN networks (WEP, WPAx, and SSID), TCP/IP diagnostics • Perform warranty repairs for: DELL, APPLE, HP, LENOVO, and LEXMARK etc. • Repair or replace hardware components for MAC, PC and Printer (Motherboard, Memory, Hard-drive etc.) Show less

    • Jamaica
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Banker Teller/Customer Service Representative
      • Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

      • Handle transactions and answer customer queries • Decipher customer needs and offer the best solution based on proper company policies • Effectively communicate ideas, suggestions and answers • Refer customers to people who specialize with the type of problem or query they present • Complete complex money-related transactions • Offer upgrades and new banking services or products • Handle transactions and answer customer queries • Decipher customer needs and offer the best solution based on proper company policies • Effectively communicate ideas, suggestions and answers • Refer customers to people who specialize with the type of problem or query they present • Complete complex money-related transactions • Offer upgrades and new banking services or products

Education

  • Udacity
    Mobile Web Specialist- Nanodegree
    2018 - 2018
  • NYU School of Professional Studies
    Certificate in Web Development, Web Development
    2014 - 2014
  • Per Scholas
    Information Technology
    2010 - 2010
  • Northern Caribbean University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Science; Business Administration emphasis
    2004 - 2008

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