Career Profile

Network Engineer and IT support specialist. Adept at managing difficult projects, creating new business systems, and delivering corporate IT solutions. Received Google IT Support Professional Certificate in Sept. 2020, Google IT Automation with Python in Dec. 2021, and became certified under the CCNA program in Nov. 2022. I have a strong array of network, Linux, programming, and Cloud, skills that I am ready to apply to new challenges

Certifications and Training

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Nov. 2022 to Nov 2025

Intro to Programming for Accenture

2022
Udacity

Completed certification covering:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Python

Google IT Automation with Python Certification

2021
Coursera

Completed 6 course series covering

  • Python
  • Shell scripting
  • Configuration management
  • Cloud computing
  • Automation

Google IT Support Professional

2020
Coursera

Completed certification covering:

  • End-to-end customer support
  • Trouble shooting and debugging
  • Security
  • Networking
  • Operating systems
  • System administration
  • IT infrastructure

Courses in Electronics and CS

Community College of Allegheny County

Coursework

2000
Carnegie Mellon University

Courses in Logic and Computation

Experiences

Tech Support Consultant

Sept. 2016 - Present
Various clients

Repaired and configured computer systems, mobile/IOT devices and small networks as well as performed consumer A/V installations. Provided support for:

  • OSX
  • Windows 7/10
  • iOS
  • Android

Systems Analyst & E-Commerce Manager

Aug. 2012 - Nov. 2015
KLAWTEX, NY
  • Managed all information systems and security. Provided 360-degree technical support and managed upgrades and improvements to the KLAWTEX website/e-commerce system, increasing uptime by over 400%, sales by 40%, and page views by more than 300% per year.
  • Directed back-end development and production for launch of new web store/e-commerce system. Managed interactive team to build apparel taxonomies and web database spanning hundreds of items variations. Supervised and maintained apparel database via Drupal CMS.
  • Managed customer orders, inventory, supplies, and vendors. Assisted fashion designers, editors, and stylists at Vogue, Elle, and Interview Magazine with couture inquiries and rentals. Developed and implemented a new rental tracking system.
  • Interviewed candidates for full-time and internship positions Provided orientation, technical setup, and web shop training for new hires.

Tech Support Consultant

Sept. 2009 - Jul. 2012
University of Pittsburgh / Pancoast Staffing, Pittsburgh PA
  • Software Tester & Database Administrator — U. of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Electronics & Quality Control Technician — ElectroGrip
  • Community Technology Education Assistant — Edgewood Borough Council
  • Technical Support Specialist — Office of the Mayor of Edgewood, PA
  • Technical Coordinator of Client Services — Chemistry Interactive
  • Technical Support & Hardware Rollout Assistant — Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Lead Electronics Technician

Mar. 2006 - Aug. 2009
Bill Dixon TV, Verona PA
  • Performed component-level electronics repairs in-house and on location. Led warranty repairs and customer support for Sony, Panasonic, and RCA.
  • Managed in-house systems administration, customer accounts, and shop procedures. Trained line employees in electronics repair and company policies.

Technology Support Specialist & Education Manager

Dec. 2004 - Feb. 2006
Y.M.C.A of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
  • Assistant manager of Y-Tech community technology program. Taught courses on ICDL certification exam prep, tech fundamentals, and basic computer skills.
  • Managed Windows and Linux system installation and disk imaging. Upgraded government-surplus computers for community use.

Sound and Electronics Technician

Aug. 2003 - Dec. 2004
The Eye Concert Venue and Lounge, Pittsburgh PA
  • Managed technical support, sound, audiovisual equipment, and electronics displays for art shows and concerts.
  • Managed ticketing system, rolled out a new customer tracking database, and oversaw customer-facing staff at art shows, concerts, and in daily work

Customer Support Technician

Aug 2003 - Sept. 2004
Public Interest Communications, Pittsburgh PA
  • Raised funds for non-profit organizations (e.g. Metropolitan Opera, Habitat for Humanity, World Wildlife Fund), managed customer records in UNIX system, and provided account customer service.

Skills & Proficiency

Python

Javascript

Puppet

HTML5 & CSS

Networking

Technical Support

Electronics Repair