Colton Andersen Email & Phone Number

Atwater, Ca, Us

3600 M Street

Manage the enterprise data communications network and services through the installation and troubleshooting of routers, switches, servers, along with all supporting applications and services. Maintain security posture through the use of Palo Alto Firewalls and network monitoring solutions. Manage the virtual server infrastructure within VMware Vcenter. Maintain server, storage, and VDI environment. Provide Technical support for end users to assist in resolving all network related issues in a timely manner. • Worked on $1.5 million network lease project to upgrade network, server, storage, and wireless hardware to meet current needs of the organization.• Implemented VID (horizon) environment to allow employee workforce ability to work from home.• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain network equipment including routers, switches, blade server enclosures, wireless access systems, and firewalls.• Maintain virtual infrastructure including 25 ESXi Hosts and 174 virtual servers within a VMware Environment.• Administer server infrastructure including web, print, DFS, VDI (Horizon), desktop management (Symantec)• Manage network protocols and technology’s including DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, Vlans, NAT/PAT. • Update and create network documentation to ensure information is accurate and policies are current.• Communicate and coordinate with end users and third parties in addition to utilizing diagnostic tools (SolarWinds) to locate and resolve network issues in a timely manner

3600 M Street

Maintain, Install, troubleshoot, and repair PC endpoints and other networked devices, peripheral equipment, and software applications. Ensure overall security strategy is maintained by automating OS updates and antivirus software installation. Maintain updated selection of all software applications used by the district and utilize client management systems to manage installation of all software. Provide excellent customer support and aid in the resolution of all technology related issues for end users. • Provide support for 800+ users across 2000+ computers and ensure resolution of all technology related tickets in a timely manner.• Create automated processes to facilitate the rollout of software and operating system updates to district devices.• Research and implement new hardware and software while observing industry best practices are followed.• Work with the tech team to ensure all tickets are resolved and project deliverables are complete on time.

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Technology

Associate Of Science - As, Computer Networking, 4.0

AS Degree and Transfer Coursework