Bernard Samedy
Lansing
Summary
Dedicated IT professional with strong background in network design and support, including a Cisco-based two-tier lab network. Proficient in both Windows (Desktop and Server) and Linux operating systems, with hands-on experience in TCP/IP configuration and layer 2 protocols. Eager to leverage technical expertise and commitment to continuous learning in a dynamic technology role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Kennicott Brothers Co.
04.2023 - Current
- Supported logistics operations by ensuring accurate completion of Bills of Lading.
- Facilitated support for warehouse associates to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport products safely and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle inspections.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials at various job sites.
Student
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Designed Cisco-based Two-Tier homelab network with Cisco ISR-4451 Router, two Cisco c3750x for core switching, two Cisco c3560 for access switching, and Sophos XG 310 for firewall and web protection, utilizing HPE DL360 Gen 9 server running Proxmox VE to implement VMs and containers for DHCP and DNS services.
- Implemented full redundancy with PagP for Cisco-to-Cisco devices and LACP for the server to ensure network reliability.
- Configured inter-VLAN routing with gateway redundancy using Hot Standby Routing Protocol to enhance network stability.
Education
Associate’s degree - IT-Networking
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05-2025
BS - Information Technology
Governor’s State University
Univeristy Park, IL03-2026
Skills
- OSI model understanding
- Routing proficiency
- TCP/IP configuration
- Layer 2 configuration
- Windows OS experience
- Linux OS experience
- Python for network scripting
Certification
- Cisco+ Certificate, Prairie State College
- Network Specialist Certificate, Prairie State College
- Cisco Certified Network Associate, CSCO15043073, 01/28/26, 01/28/29
References
- Jairo Torres, 708-703-0633, Current Employer
- Brian Donovan, 708-709-2959, Professor
Leadership Experience
In the past, I’ve had jobs can be described as 'Self-managerial'. Everything from decisions, customer service and paperwork delegation is left to the individual worker, manager or not. Through these experiences, I’ve developed good communications, organization and sales and planning skills.
Timeline
Student
Prairie State College
04.2025 - 06.2025
Driver
Kennicott Brothers Co.
04.2023 - Current
Associate’s degree - IT-Networking
Prairie State College
BS - Information Technology
Governor’s State University