System Administrator

• Feb 2020 - Present

Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualizationInstall and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processesTroubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issuesProvide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructurePerform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures Show less

Development and Support

• Dec 2017 - Feb 2020

IT Consultant

• Jan 2002 - Dec 2017

*Designed, built and published Psychill. A popular app/extension for the Google Chrome Web Browser. *Designed and supported InnovativeApe.com website using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and Bootstrap. *Performed software and hardware repairs on customers personal computers, to include: *Operating System fault troubleshooting and resolution *Hardware fault isolation *Hardware replacement, including hard drives, motherboards, power supplies, memory. *Secure customers home networks to prevent intrusion. *Train customers in the use of Windows, Linux, or MacOS Show less

Intern

• Jul 1999 - Jul 2001

Built configured and maintained a small Linux network of Client Workstations that encorporated a Novell file/print server. Built configured and maintained multiple DOS/Windows Workstations. Built configured and maintained a small Linux network of Client Workstations that encorporated a Novell file/print server. Built configured and maintained multiple DOS/Windows Workstations.