Shawn Baran
Systems Specialist at Thomas Edison State University- Claim this Profile
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Robert Frazee
Shawn Baran is someone I have known since High School. Since the first time we met he has been a stand up guy with perseverance to take on tough tasks and the gusto to see them through. In my field when you recommend someone your are not only putting them in a position to get a job or career. but you are also putting your own name on the line. I have recommended Shawn on many occasions for different positions based on him as a person. His IT skills are superb as well but the Man behind those skills is beyond most you will meet in your life time. His giving nature coupled with his ability to train and motivate people is worth more than gold in business today. Shawn Baran would make a great addition to any team and I wish I could have him on mine.
Brian Macho
I worked with Shawn at Laerdal Medical as a fellow Field Service Engineer. He is extremely technically talented and proved himself to be a definite asset to the Field Service Department. Shawn has designed the audio/visual systems for new simulation labs, recommending equipment to fit within budgets and to fully utilize very complex medical devices. He also took lead in the training development of his fellow engineers on our newest and most advanced medical simulation equipment. His customer service skills are beyond reproach and display a deep understanding of customer needs within the framework of the company. Shawn's PC and Network talents are of the highest caliber as he demonstrated on many occasions. I would be honored to work with Shawn again in the future and recommend him to anyone that is looking for technical expertise, customer satisfaction, and company loyalty.
Robert Frazee
Shawn Baran is someone I have known since High School. Since the first time we met he has been a stand up guy with perseverance to take on tough tasks and the gusto to see them through. In my field when you recommend someone your are not only putting them in a position to get a job or career. but you are also putting your own name on the line. I have recommended Shawn on many occasions for different positions based on him as a person. His IT skills are superb as well but the Man behind those skills is beyond most you will meet in your life time. His giving nature coupled with his ability to train and motivate people is worth more than gold in business today. Shawn Baran would make a great addition to any team and I wish I could have him on mine.
Brian Macho
I worked with Shawn at Laerdal Medical as a fellow Field Service Engineer. He is extremely technically talented and proved himself to be a definite asset to the Field Service Department. Shawn has designed the audio/visual systems for new simulation labs, recommending equipment to fit within budgets and to fully utilize very complex medical devices. He also took lead in the training development of his fellow engineers on our newest and most advanced medical simulation equipment. His customer service skills are beyond reproach and display a deep understanding of customer needs within the framework of the company. Shawn's PC and Network talents are of the highest caliber as he demonstrated on many occasions. I would be honored to work with Shawn again in the future and recommend him to anyone that is looking for technical expertise, customer satisfaction, and company loyalty.
Robert Frazee
Shawn Baran is someone I have known since High School. Since the first time we met he has been a stand up guy with perseverance to take on tough tasks and the gusto to see them through. In my field when you recommend someone your are not only putting them in a position to get a job or career. but you are also putting your own name on the line. I have recommended Shawn on many occasions for different positions based on him as a person. His IT skills are superb as well but the Man behind those skills is beyond most you will meet in your life time. His giving nature coupled with his ability to train and motivate people is worth more than gold in business today. Shawn Baran would make a great addition to any team and I wish I could have him on mine.
Brian Macho
I worked with Shawn at Laerdal Medical as a fellow Field Service Engineer. He is extremely technically talented and proved himself to be a definite asset to the Field Service Department. Shawn has designed the audio/visual systems for new simulation labs, recommending equipment to fit within budgets and to fully utilize very complex medical devices. He also took lead in the training development of his fellow engineers on our newest and most advanced medical simulation equipment. His customer service skills are beyond reproach and display a deep understanding of customer needs within the framework of the company. Shawn's PC and Network talents are of the highest caliber as he demonstrated on many occasions. I would be honored to work with Shawn again in the future and recommend him to anyone that is looking for technical expertise, customer satisfaction, and company loyalty.
Robert Frazee
Shawn Baran is someone I have known since High School. Since the first time we met he has been a stand up guy with perseverance to take on tough tasks and the gusto to see them through. In my field when you recommend someone your are not only putting them in a position to get a job or career. but you are also putting your own name on the line. I have recommended Shawn on many occasions for different positions based on him as a person. His IT skills are superb as well but the Man behind those skills is beyond most you will meet in your life time. His giving nature coupled with his ability to train and motivate people is worth more than gold in business today. Shawn Baran would make a great addition to any team and I wish I could have him on mine.
Brian Macho
I worked with Shawn at Laerdal Medical as a fellow Field Service Engineer. He is extremely technically talented and proved himself to be a definite asset to the Field Service Department. Shawn has designed the audio/visual systems for new simulation labs, recommending equipment to fit within budgets and to fully utilize very complex medical devices. He also took lead in the training development of his fellow engineers on our newest and most advanced medical simulation equipment. His customer service skills are beyond reproach and display a deep understanding of customer needs within the framework of the company. Shawn's PC and Network talents are of the highest caliber as he demonstrated on many occasions. I would be honored to work with Shawn again in the future and recommend him to anyone that is looking for technical expertise, customer satisfaction, and company loyalty.
Credentials
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MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
MicrosoftApr, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
MCSA: Windows Server 2008
MicrosoftApr, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
MCITP: Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008
MicrosoftAug, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
MicrosoftAug, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
MicrosoftAug, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
A+ ce
CompTIASep, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
MCITP - Server Administrator on Windows
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MCP - Windows AD Configuration
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MCTS - Windows Server Infrastructure Configuration
Microsoft
Experience
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Thomas Edison State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Systems Specialist
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Senior Technical Specialist
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2021
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DieHard Productions, Inc.
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributor
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Oct 2011 - Present
Mixed Martial Arts news and information web site. Mixed Martial Arts news and information web site.
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Staff Writer
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May 2010 - Present
Staff writer for TheGarv.com. An MMA news and information site. Staff writer for TheGarv.com. An MMA news and information site.
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Owner
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Jan 2007 - Present
SMB Associates is an IT consulting firm that provides technical solutions with a personal touch. We handle everything from consulting to setting up home and business computers and networks. SMB Associates is an IT consulting firm that provides technical solutions with a personal touch. We handle everything from consulting to setting up home and business computers and networks.
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Ocean County College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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IT Support
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Provide on-site technical support for the faculty and staff of Ocean County College Handle troubleshooting for all PC, laptop, hardware and software configurations, as well as LAN/WAN support. Provide on-site technical support for the faculty and staff of Ocean County College Handle troubleshooting for all PC, laptop, hardware and software configurations, as well as LAN/WAN support.
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Ellucian
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Support
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Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
Provide on-site technical support for the faculty and staff of Ocean County College Handle troubleshooting for all PC, laptop, hardware and software configurations, as well as LAN/WAN support. Provide on-site technical support for the faculty and staff of Ocean County College Handle troubleshooting for all PC, laptop, hardware and software configurations, as well as LAN/WAN support.
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Laerdal Medical
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Norway
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Field Service Engineer
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May 2008 - Jan 2011
Managed full life-cycle implementations of Laerdal products including: pre-sale consultations, on-site installations and user training Maintained existing district-wide client base by providing Tier 3 support: resolved system software and hardware failures, monitored product performance issues and implemented user quality improvements based on client feed-back Installed, configured, and performed troubleshooting on all ALS, BLS, simulation products; communication links and PC hardware and software Interfaced directly with customers, senior management and sales team Show less
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Technical Support Specialist
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Dec 2004 - May 2008
Provided on-site technical support for the faculty and staff of Ocean County College Handled troubleshooting for all PC, laptop, hardware and software configurations, as well as LAN/WAN configurations Evaluated new PC and hardware purchases: review bid specs, determine network compliance issues and analyze long-term cost benefits Responsible for the support of all network printers Assisted the Network Group with day to day configuration and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange 2003 Handled new PC roll-outs: developed project work plan, obtained requirements, tested primary installations, configurations and performed upgrades Managed a team of twenty (20) student workers: handled hiring process, created schedules and assigned projects Show less
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Technical Field Engineer
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Jun 2003 - Dec 2004
Provided technical support for both on and off site users Supported printing services including airport baggage and boarding pass printers through installation of new hardware and software, running upgrades and troubleshooting Maintained PC equipment at terminals and boarding gates, as well as the airport office and control towers Provided technical support for both on and off site users Supported printing services including airport baggage and boarding pass printers through installation of new hardware and software, running upgrades and troubleshooting Maintained PC equipment at terminals and boarding gates, as well as the airport office and control towers
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Senior Technical Support Engineer/Systems Administrator
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Jun 2001 - Jan 2003
Provided telephone support for end-users with hardware and network issues related to the company's PC faxing software, LaserFax. Responsible for the installation and set-up of operating systems and applications on Servers, new PCs and laptops for distribution to users Resolved end-user network connectivity issues Utilized VPN configurations for laptops in order to enable employees to work remotely Maintained existing server farm: deployed new licensed versions of Windows software, applied updates, upgrades and patches, monitored overall server performance Tested, packaged, and installed company-wide applications Honed communication and professional skills in this customer service focused environment Applied in depth knowledge of the assembly, wiring and intricacies of hardware on a daily basis Show less
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Quality Control Technician
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Apr 1995 - Jan 2000
Administrated over full Microsoft Access database environment Planned and executed a process to maintain the integrity of the inventory using Advanced Integrated Management Systems software Handled vendor support for semiconductor replacement parts Managed maintenance and support for all end-users Administrated over full Microsoft Access database environment Planned and executed a process to maintain the integrity of the inventory using Advanced Integrated Management Systems software Handled vendor support for semiconductor replacement parts Managed maintenance and support for all end-users
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Education
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1995 - 1997
Monmouth University
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2011 - 2011
Servfast Computers, LLC.
MCP, MCTS, MCITP, A+, Network+, Server 2K8 Administration -
2005 - 2006
University of Phoenix
BA, Computer Science
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