Chris K.

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Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
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The innovative and ever-changing environment in the Information Technology industry has me both captivated and invigorated. After years of experience and professional growth in IT, I strove to implement more innovative policies and strategies for managing operations and evaluating productivity measures to ensure the positive and fiscally responsible growth of my company's network and IT department.Driven, results-oriented professional, with over 8 years’ experience in various technical and management roles. Combining solid analytical skills with business acumen to positively contribute to the organization’s needs. A highly dependable, goal-oriented team player, with demonstrated ability to adapt easily to new standards, technologies, advantageous procedures and environments. Proven results in the development, design, and implementation of sourcing strategies to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.Possesses a band of management skills with technical expertise proven by superior planning, educational decision making, leadership, and financial management skills with a focus on adding value to the bottom line. Strong negotiation skills with executive level presentation delivery skills. Admirable leadership style and record of success in developing and planning projects to achieve standardized measures. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to visualize strategic initiatives using deep quantitative and qualitative analyses.Qualities:·Advanced problem-solving techniques.·Sound financial and project management.·Vigilant, yet preemptive network security approach.·Highly capable of both logical and physical assignments.·Excellent internal and external customer service skills.·Results oriented, multi-tasker, made for a fast paced environment.·In-depth knowledge of inventory management and accounting methods.·Perpetually aware of current events and future trends in the IT industry.

Chris K.'s Current Company Details
Potent Dataworks, LLC

Potent Dataworks, Llc

Network and Systems Engineer
Chris K. Work Experience Details
  • Potent Dataworks, Llc
    Network And Systems Engineer
    Potent Dataworks, Llc Oct 2012 - Present
    Provide IT consulting, network infrastructure, and server/web support for small/medium sized commercial and private entities. Provide remote and on-site technical support for end-users and other technicians. Employ project management, providing solutions that align with an establishment needs while remaining within budgets. Maintain network topologies, Visio diagrams, and other network information for clients, updating documentation on a regular basis. Serve as a contractor for businesses with special, short-term projects and always delivering. Troubleshoot various issues depending on target site including, but not limited to: WLAN troubleshooting and installation, site-to-site VPN installation, installing and opening ports on firewalls, configuring MAC and IP ACLs, creating VLANs and network segmentation, machine deployments using SCCM, installing various Windows and Linux servers with various roles, Azure and Intune deployment.Full support of small/medium commercial IT infrastructure and management.IT consulting for private and public businesses.Remote and on-site technical support.Security systems installation and management.IT security implementation using best practices.Remote site connection through VPN or other technologies. Wireless systems management.YouTube IT Training and other seminars hosted by myself
  • Urbana School District #116
    Network Administrator
    Urbana School District #116 Oct 2016 - May 2019
    Urbana, Illinois, Us
    Manages the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of the District’s networking infrastructure. (about 11,000 hosts total)Administration, troubleshooting, installation and maintenance of Cisco routers and switches.Provides the staff and students of the District with the technology tools needed to meet educational goals. Works directly with teachers to increase student learning. Maintains and supports classroom technology.Maintenance and assistance with Domain Controllers: AD, AD CS, LDAP, Exchange, Office 365, Azure, Windows 7/10, Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019 (Beta), Group Policies, Print/File Sharing Servers, IIS, NAP control, typical Systems Admin roles included.Design and planning of network topology and infrastructure upgrades from core to access layer.Palo Alto Firewall Administration and Management (ACLs, NAT, Filtering, DMZ, etc).URL Filtering administration, WildFire administration, and NAT configurations.Cisco security practicing, port security, DHCP snooping, TACACS+/RADIUS.WLAN management and maintenance using Cisco 5500 series WLC and various model Cisco APs (500+ APs).Manage VPN users and control, VLAN topology, edge network topology.Provide on-call break/fix and troubleshooting.Plan for the most network uptime, scalability, reachability, security, and simpler network design.
  • Roeing It Solutions
    Systems Engineer
    Roeing It Solutions Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
    Lafayette, Indiana, Us
    Provide technical solutions and on-site/remote support for various private, public, and government entities.Hardware, software, and network infrastructure installation, project management, IT support, and solutions through various manufacturers such as Cisco, HP, Dell, Sophos, Ruckus, Microsoft, Lenovo, VMWare, Citrix, Adtran, Extreme, Intel, AMD, and others.LAN/WAN architecture and infrastructure for small to large-sized firms.Surveillance systems and biometrics.Help Desk, Network Administration, Systems Engineering (variable roles depending on customer needs).Configuration and troubleshooting of Firewalls, Routers, VPN tunnels, GLBP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, HSRP, 802.1Q, WLAN Controllers, NVRs, Power Management, Blade Servers, SANs - iSCSI/Fibre Channel.Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Cloud Services, AWS, IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Citrix, VSphere.SCCM software deployments, patch management, project management. HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other site requirements brought up to compliance. Time management and detailed logging of times events. Windows Server 2012 R2, 2008 R2, 2003, AD DS, AD LDS, AD CA, DNS, DHCP, .NET 3-5, IIS, Hyper-V, SCCM, WSUS, IPAM, Linux/UNIX, ThinClient environments. Sophos Web Appliance, Sophos E-mail Appliance, Sophos SG/XG Firewalls, Sophos Enterprise Console, Sophos Endpoint Protection, Sophos Mobile Control, virtual and hardware appliances.Worked as a contractor at Logansport High School to fulfill their Network Admin role.
  • Satnet
    System And Network Manager
    Satnet Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
    -Troubleshoot, design, implement, and maintain wireless network equipment (Cambium Networks, Ubiquiti, and other wireless network solutions.).-Install, provide information, and service subscribers regularly.-Implement server upgrades, network management software, network monitoring software, and other technologies.-Provide information to potential subscribers and site surveys, as well door-to-door sales to pull in more subscribers. -Network segmentation and bandwidth allocation implements to allow better service for subscriber (VLANs, SNMP, SIP, QOS, NAT etc.).-Provide basic and advanced network security by applying SANS top 20 experience.-Hardware replacement or repair (either on towers or in server room environments)-Serve as Network Manager, Network Admin, Network Technician, and Network Salesman in an ever-changing, rewarding, and challenging environment.
  • Iroquois Memorial Hospital
    Network Administrator
    Iroquois Memorial Hospital Aug 2013 - Oct 2016
    Watseka, Il, Us
    -Design, install, troubleshoot, upgrade, test, and implement system software, hardware, security appliances, including a wide range of various software and hardware.-Provide software research to ensure compatibility with Health Information Software (CPSI), work with third-party support teams (CPSI, Citrix, VMWare, Xerox, etc.), and resolve most server-side and network issues.-Provide tier 3 end user support and provide 24/7 On-Call availability.-Analyze systems for security weaknesses, direct vulnerabilities, security reviews, and investigations.-Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends for System Threats, Healthcare IT, Network Security, national and state-wide regulations, enterprise policies and procedures as related to healthcare IT (HIPAA).-Practice security audits on the external and internal network using penetration testing software.-Create network blueprints, plan for upgrading, check device firmware and device compatibility, port-security, and implement secure end user best practices.-Install, administer, and maintain central Antivirus (Sophos Enterprise Console), E-mail Security Appliances, Web Access Appliances, Internal Firewall and Proxy Server.-Install, administer, and maintain External Firewall Appliances (Cisco ASA), LAN and WAN infrastructure, and ACL creation and editing. Analyze incoming/outgoing packets and traffic, handle alarms and alerts.-Educate users, administration, and other IT staff about System Security and preemptive measures.
  • Mediacom Communications
    Field Service Technician
    Mediacom Communications Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
    Mediacom Park, Ny, Us
    -Maintain balanced RF levels in a Hybrid-Fiber-Coax system.-Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair telephone/internet connection issues.-Communicate with business management, dispatch center, perform site surveys, vehicle maintenance, and endure low and high outside temperatures.-Through superior customer satisfaction, sales, repeat calls, and productivity, I acquired Elite status as a technician, involving high performance expectations and responsibility.
  • Casey'S General Stores, Inc.
    Assistant Store Manager
    Casey'S General Stores, Inc. Sep 2009 - Oct 2011
    Ankeny, Iowa, Us
    -Ultimately meet Casey's General Stores' desired Gross Profit Margins, Business Budget Outlines, Customer Satisfacton Rates, both annually and monthly, achieving company and personal goals.-Coordinate marketing schemes for both interior and exterior companies, guided by corporate-allocated schemas. Create employee work schedules designed to meet budget criteria.-Reach out to other company's/wholesale company's to negotiate products, bulk-sale deals, and prices with a strict Minimum Expected Profit guidelines while remaining competitive.-Help lead a team-based environment to throttle Casey's General Stores' customer satisfaction, company expectations, team and personal goals, while satisfying both standards and policies.
  • Jl Computer Authority
    Journeyman Computer Technician
    Jl Computer Authority Oct 2008 - Oct 2011
    -Learned the Fundamentals of Computer Components, Computer Systems, Graphics Engines, Windows and Linux Software as a Journeyman Computer Repair Tech.-Repaired customers' Computers, Laptops, Tablets, Cell phones, other electronics.-Answered incoming telephone calls and e-mails regarding Computer problems and reported the customer and issues back to higher authorities.

Chris K. Skills

Leadership Hp Server Hardware Integrated Security Systems Information Security Windows Server Cisco Systems Products Cisco Technologies Group Policy Active Directory U.s. Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Computer Repair Disaster Response Sales Web Applications Intercultural Communication Network Design Networking Cisco Wireless Microsoft Exchange Microsoft Sql Server Security Compliance Web Development Perc Windows 8.1 Strategic Planning Microsoft Office Risk Assessment Wireless Networking Technical Marketing Network Security Encryption Healthcare Information Technology Netscaler Network Administration Disaster Recovery Customer Service Cisco Ios Windows 7 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Management Ubiquiti Networks Project Management Analytical Skills Citrix Xenapp Network Infrastructure Architecture Cloud Computing Windows 10 Vmware Vsphere Voice Over Ip Routing

Chris K. Education Details

  • Devry University
    Devry University
    Network And System Administration/Administrator
  • Kankakee Community College
    Kankakee Community College
    Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions about Chris K.

What company does Chris K. work for?

Chris K. works for Potent Dataworks, Llc

What is Chris K.'s role at the current company?

Chris K.'s current role is Network and Systems Engineer.

What is Chris K.'s email address?

Chris K.'s email address is ck****@****hoo.com

What schools did Chris K. attend?

Chris K. attended Devry University, Kankakee Community College.

What skills is Chris K. known for?

Chris K. has skills like Leadership, Hp Server Hardware, Integrated Security Systems, Information Security, Windows Server, Cisco Systems Products, Cisco Technologies, Group Policy, Active Directory, U.s. Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act, Computer Repair, Disaster Response.

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