Stephen J Rake
Senior Information Security Analyst at CURO Financial Technologies Corp- Claim this Profile
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William W.
Stephen is always one step ahead in technology, an insighful manager and excellent technician. Our sucess in sales and as a repair bench was mainly down to the training provided by Steve. I enjoyed working with him and would love to again in the future.
Tom Checkosky
Stephen Rake was a hard-working, responsible and professional General Manager during his tenure as General Manager of my Domino's Pizza store in Ellwood City, PA. Mr. Rake did whatever it took to get the job done and ensured the store ran smoothly and to its full potential.
William W.
Stephen is always one step ahead in technology, an insighful manager and excellent technician. Our sucess in sales and as a repair bench was mainly down to the training provided by Steve. I enjoyed working with him and would love to again in the future.
Tom Checkosky
Stephen Rake was a hard-working, responsible and professional General Manager during his tenure as General Manager of my Domino's Pizza store in Ellwood City, PA. Mr. Rake did whatever it took to get the job done and ensured the store ran smoothly and to its full potential.
William W.
Stephen is always one step ahead in technology, an insighful manager and excellent technician. Our sucess in sales and as a repair bench was mainly down to the training provided by Steve. I enjoyed working with him and would love to again in the future.
Tom Checkosky
Stephen Rake was a hard-working, responsible and professional General Manager during his tenure as General Manager of my Domino's Pizza store in Ellwood City, PA. Mr. Rake did whatever it took to get the job done and ensured the store ran smoothly and to its full potential.
William W.
Stephen is always one step ahead in technology, an insighful manager and excellent technician. Our sucess in sales and as a repair bench was mainly down to the training provided by Steve. I enjoyed working with him and would love to again in the future.
Tom Checkosky
Stephen Rake was a hard-working, responsible and professional General Manager during his tenure as General Manager of my Domino's Pizza store in Ellwood City, PA. Mr. Rake did whatever it took to get the job done and ensured the store ran smoothly and to its full potential.
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Microsoft 365: Manage Access and Authentication
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Experience
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CURO Financial Technologies Corp
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United States
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Financial Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Information Security Analyst
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Sep 2021 - Present
Microsoft Defender Microsoft Defender
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HM Health Solutions
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Information Security Engineer
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2021
Diagnose security issues, design and develop solutions.
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Information Security Analyst
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2018
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Pomeroy IT Solutions In.c (Highmark)
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Greater Pittsburgh Area
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Information Security Analyst
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
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Advos Information Technologies, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Helpdesk Administrator
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May 2016 - Jul 2016
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Associate Systems Administrator
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Nov 2015 - May 2016
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Systems Administrator (Contract)
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Dec 2014 - Nov 2015
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AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Support Analyst
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Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
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Technical Support Analyst (Contract)
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
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JCPenney
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Field Technician (Contract)
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Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
-- Operated the helpdesk for 300 Windows XP desktops and multiple Windows Server 2003 servers. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for non-technical customer support personnel. Manage Active Directory user accounts and computer accounts. Use Enterprise Manager to manage access to Crystal Reports and the Aspect automatic call distributor. Use asset inventory software to track the company's information technology equipment. -- Operated the helpdesk for 300 Windows XP desktops and multiple Windows Server 2003 servers. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for non-technical customer support personnel. Manage Active Directory user accounts and computer accounts. Use Enterprise Manager to manage access to Crystal Reports and the Aspect automatic call distributor. Use asset inventory software to track the company's information technology equipment.
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Kelly
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Technician
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May 2011 - Apr 2012
-- Performed installation, maintenance, and repair of Windows-based and none Windows-based cost recovery devices, which are networked devices that track usage statistics and require user authentication. Accessed clients' Windows-based Equitrac services to install and configure new devices. Configured network protocols and firmware of each unit. Configured and tested the device to ensure that it worked with high volume copiers. -- Performed installation, maintenance, and repair of Windows-based and none Windows-based cost recovery devices, which are networked devices that track usage statistics and require user authentication. Accessed clients' Windows-based Equitrac services to install and configure new devices. Configured network protocols and firmware of each unit. Configured and tested the device to ensure that it worked with high volume copiers.
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Loss Prevention Officer
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Apr 2010 - Jan 2012
Responsible for maintaining electronic security and emergency response within a large corporate account. Responsible for maintaining electronic security and emergency response within a large corporate account.
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Technology Service Manager
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Jan 2006 - Feb 2010
Trained technicians to sell, diagnose, and repair desktop computers, laptop computers, and other technology products. Trained technicians in upgrades, diagnostics, and an effective ticketing system for computers and computer hardware. Configured the following brands of switches, routers, and other routing equipment: Netgear, D-Link, and Cisco. Installed and configured Windows Operating systems on desktops and laptops. Upgraded desktops and laptops from Windows XP and Windows Vista to Windows 7. Show less
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Domino's
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Mar 2003 - Nov 2005
Assumed full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of one Domino’s Pizza unit. Responsibilities included controlling every aspect of profit and loss Assumed full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of one Domino’s Pizza unit. Responsibilities included controlling every aspect of profit and loss
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Security Officer
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Jun 2001 - Mar 2003
Responsible for maintaining electronic and physical security in a large corporate account. Responsible for maintaining electronic and physical security in a large corporate account.
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Education
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Strayer University
Bachelors, Information Systems Networking