Technical Support Specialist
York, Pennsylvania, United States
Responsibilities:Provided day-to-day support for computer systems, software, and hardware for both production floor and office staff, ensuring equipment remained functional, clean, and within company security standards.Answered questions regarding software and hardware, fixed inoperable or malfunctioning workstations and software, and troubleshooted infrastructure-related issues.Deployed new workstations and infrastructure, such as cabling, punchdowns, and networking equipment, as well as installed and modified software for new deployments and system changes.Managed building access and the building's security and fire systems to ensure operability and ease of use.Advised on fixes to issues and suggested changes to our ingest system, as well as provided my thoughts on our business strategies.Participated in daily meetings to act as a liaison from the IT department to production leaders.Deployed VMWare and helped install servers, while also troubleshooting Linux issues.Wrote and updated company-wide IT policy in accordance with our vendors.Deployed an entire facility's worth of computers for production associates.Fielded questions from non-technical individuals and communicated the answers in an easy-to-understand manner.Managed Active Directory and answered tickets.Accomplishments:Achieved near 100% uptime during high crunch times, ensuring minimal downtime for critical production systems.Completed all work under minimum supervision as the only member of my department on-site, demonstrating self-motivation and a strong work ethic.Wrote the company-wide IT policy and updated it in accordance with our vendors, ensuring compliance and security standards were met.Successfully deployed an entire facility's worth of computers for production associates, improving efficiency and productivity in the workplace.