Friday, April 5, 2013

Professional Profile



Rick J. Billotti
20954 Wigwam St., Apple Valley, Ca. 92307-1721
Home (760) 247-1043, Mobile (909) 202-0132

Technical Skills

·       Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities
·       Knowledge of web technologies, protocols and tools
·       Experienced Network Administrator / Analyst
·       Hands-on and proactive Windows OS Specialist
·       Experienced lead/manager in PC, and Operating Systems upgrades and installation roll out projects.
·       Patch development and management
·       Proficient in Optimization and performance tuning abilities
·       Providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for over 15 small to mid-size companies each with different technical/server environments.
·       Provided technical support for over 250 servers, and over 1100 desktops/laptops.
·       Performing “On Call” weekly rotation of managing all emergency related issues for all clients during “off hours”.

Hardware: Dell. IBM, HP, Lexmark, Compaq PCs, Notebooks and Servers, Cisco routers and switches, Cat 5 cabling, local and network printers/scanners (HP, Canon, Kyocera, and Epson), installing and replacing PC and laptop hardware (RAM, hard drives, and graphics cards)

Operating Systems and Software: Windows operating system installation and management (XP, Vista, and 7)(both 32 and 64 bit), Windows server installation and management (2000, 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2), Rebuild/reimage computers via CD and Windows Deployment Toolkit, Microsoft Office suite (2003, 2007, and 2010)(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio, and Project),  Windows patch management, Microsoft Lync Instant Messenger, Adobe Acrobat/Reader, and antivirus/anti-malware software (AVG, Symantec, and Malware bytes)

Networking Skills: Understanding of Windows Server Administration Roles such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and File/Print Services, Microsoft Exchange, Remote access (terminal services IE RDC, VNC, and VPN setup and configuration), Office 365 administration, Shoretel phone system management, spam filter management

Professional Skills

Asset management and tracking, procurement for new and replacement hardware/software, documentation of fixes for known issues and troubleshooting steps, development of new processes and workflows, vendor management, client communication notifications and alerts, handling all levels of users from basic employee to CEO/president of company, leading teams of technicians with ticket handling and work performed, training new employees, supporting a learning environment for technical team, and Entity Relationship Diagramming (ERD)

Professional Experience

B & B Information Systems and Technology / F2Onsite / Insight - Smart Sources, Inc.              5/2011-Current
Information Systems Technical Specialist

  • Contractual PC Tech Support and Maintenance.
  • Special Projects, Upgrades, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting.  Lead/Manager in PC / OS system upgrades.
  • Workstation Setups, and Configuration Networking Setups, Configuring, Cabling.

CEMEX, Inc.–Ontario, and Victorville, Ca.                                                                         4/2000-3/2011
Information Systems Technician

·       Worked with clients to analyze computing and network needs and installed appropriate solutions within each organization's strategy, goals and budget.
·       Ensured network system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades.
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·       Managed Microsoft Windows administration center.
·       Led team in PC, and Operating System upgrade Project (IBM, Compaq), (Windows 2000) for 47 locations.
·       Administered and maintained company’s phone system, network, Internet, e-mail and web site
design, protocols and other required maintenance.
·       Provided daily support to ensure employee’s had the tools and fully functional work stations needed to perform their required duties confidently and efficiently.                 
·       Performing “On Call” management for all technical equipment on an emergency basis relating to issues for all clients during “off hours”.

Sempra Energy – Los Angeles, Torrance, Redlands, Ca.                                                                    3/1991-2/2000
Information Technology Specialist / PC Technician

·       Handled all setup, configuration, troubleshooting, and patching for all computer workstations.
·       Managed PC, and Operating System upgrade and rollout for 25 Southern California Locations.
·       Managed product image file structure and storage.
·       Provided first tier support and maintenance of web technologies, protocols and tools.
·       Further responsibilities were to lend technical support as part of a mobile and organized team which assisted in providing needed maintenance and assistance covering 15 different locations throughout Southern California.

Education

New Horizon’s Learning Center
April / 2007 thru September / 2007

·       Certifications in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems including 2000, XP,  Vista, and 7
·     Managing Windows Network Service, and Environment, SQL server  implementation

Dell Certified Training Facility (February-March, 2013)

  • Dell Certified Systems Expert (DCSE) - 2013

Lexmark Infrastructure Learning / Training

  • Lexmark Certified Printer Systems Expert - 2013

Additional Education

  • High School Graduate
  • Some college credits earned through correspondence
Courses in Business Administration and Psychology offered through University of Maryland.

Certifications

·       MCNE, Microsoft Certified Network Engineer – (2007)
·       MCSA, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – (2007)
·       MCDST. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician – (2006)
  • MCTS, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – (2007)
  • DCSE (10), Onsite Trouble Shooting, Microsoft Windows 2008, Desktops, Portables/Laptops (2013)
Servers, Wireless Networking, Printers – Laser, All In Ones, Scanners and Copiers
  • Lexmark – Printers – Laser, All In Ones, Copiers, and Scanners Certified. (2013)

United States Navy - Veteran – CTO - Communications / Systems / Technological / Rank E-5, Honorably Discharged
         Responsible for collecting various types of coded or cyphered information, then processing that information into legible and properly formatted and collated reports eventually used to determine strategic responses, and assist fleet operations.
Required Top Security Government Clearance