Results-driven IT Specialist with over 5 years of experience in enterprise cloud administration, specializing in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Expert in streamlining operations through effective technical support, onboarding, and comprehensive health checks. Known for enhancing system security and performance while delivering exceptional client service. Committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business success and innovation.
· Act as the IT primary point of contact for a portfolio of client and cultivated and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure a positive customer experience
· Responsible for providing excellent end user support via phone, emails, tickets (ConnectWise), in-person requests and remotely when needed
· Responsible for installing and configuring and troubleshooting LAN/WAN, Firewalls, Switches, Access Points, Printers, and internal users' computer and network issues
· Maintaining IT asset tracking with IT Glue to keep track of the inventory and internal documentation
· Responsible for network design and induction and training on use of IT equipment for new employees and configuring their workstations for effective use
· Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as ISG, CES, DAG, Security team to deliver successful product implementations
· Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to existing clients
· Ensure client needs are met and expectations are exceeded.
· Configured and maintained Infrastructure/Networking equipment such as servers, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, VOIP/SIP phones, printers, IP cameras
· Supported and built the front-end and back-end server systems using Windows Server & Hyper-V
· Leading, planning, and supporting a growing team of helpdesk technicians
· Managing all aspects of the IT budget and ensuring efficient delivery of services
· Worked with vendors to cut equipment and licenses costs by 30%.
· Maintained hardware performance, network connectivity, and software updates in a company of 200+ workers
· Assist employees via telephone, email, tickets (Atlassian JIRA), in-person requests and remotely when needed
· Managed user's accounts and groups through Azure Active directory or O365
· Experience working with PBX, and the deployment of business phones
· Managed the transition of the company to a new clocking-in system
· Pushing policies to users' computers with Microsoft Intune
· Conducted IT onboarding sessions with all new staff
· Troubleshoot and fixing printers.
Active Directory and Group Policies
Microsoft Azure AD, Office 356, Exchange, SharePoint
MFA
DNS and DHCP
Sophos, Proofpoint
Datto backup
Firewalls, Switches and APs
SMB networks
Remote Desktop Services
Google G-Suite
VPN
MAC
Hyper-V virtualization
LAN/WAN infrastructure
IT Glue
ConnectWise Automate, Manage and Control
CompTIA A+ 1000
Wide Area Networks and Networking Services and Security
Datto Certified Advanced Technician