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Jose Esparza

Chicago

Summary

Results-oriented Technical Support Specialist, proficient in handling complex customer issues, and enhancing user satisfaction. With over 3 years of experience, I am adept at software and hardware troubleshooting, inventory management, and providing technical assistance across various departments. I am eager to apply these skills to contribute effectively to Dynamic Manufacturing IT operations. Highly skilled IT Technical Support Specialist with proven experience in providing high-quality technical support, and troubleshooting services. Strong knowledge in network administration, system upgrades, and software installations, coupled with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to non-technical stakeholders. Previous roles have resulted in improved system performance and user satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Help Desk/IT Technical Support Specialist

Morton College
Cicero
07.2024 - Current
  • Support members of the college on technical issues over the phone, and in person.
  • Record and resolve tickets that come in through spiceworks.
  • Maintain and track inventory of monitors, keyboards, laptops, desktops, printers, and ink.
  • Maintain student and staff labs to ensure they are up to date with the latest patches and software updates.
  • Help the network admin with the upkeep of switches, access points, and uninterruptible power supplies.
  • Diagnose and resolve problems with my peers in the IT office.
  • Use Smart Deploy to image new and repurposed machines.
  • Remoting into servers to ensure that machines are in policy.
  • Disposal of old and obstructed hard drives.

Technical Support Specialist

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Resolved technical issues for students, faculty, and staff through phone and in-person support, ensuring prompt resolutions and minimizing downtime
  • Increased efficiency by implementing a registration sheet for free laptops for incoming freshman students
  • Provided efficient solutions for Wi-Fi, Microsoft 365, and AdobeCreative Cloud problems, increasing productivity and efficiency for walk-ins
  • Worked closely with IS on vulnerability management
  • Streamlined tech support, achieving rapid ticket response, enhancing user satisfaction
  • Mastered troubleshooting for key software, boosting campus-wide operational efficiency
  • Developed a quick-start guide for campus software, enhancing user onboarding

Entertainment Team

Walmart
Mattoon
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Provided top-quality customer service in English and Spanish
  • Increased productivity levels
  • Augmented profitability
  • Developed a new freight plan that enhanced operational efficiency

Education

Masters of Science - Cybersecurity

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
07-2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Technology

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
12.2021

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Active Directory
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Communication Skills
  • Connect Client
  • D2L
  • Duo Admin Center
  • Fortinac
  • Java
  • Linux Operating System
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Operating System 7-11
  • Oracle DB
  • Pure Chat
  • Computer Building
  • Sophos Endpoint
  • Splunk
  • Qualys
  • VMWare
  • JavaScript
  • WireShark
  • Critical Thinking
  • Solving Skills
  • Inventory Management
  • Technical Support
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Rapid Ticket Response
  • KaliLinux
  • End-user training
  • Asset management
  • Printer support
  • Spiceworks
  • Smart Deploy
  • KACE
  • Jamf
  • Remote Desktop Connection
  • Computer Management
  • Zoom
  • Blackboard

Projects

Access point management and replacement. Microsoft Authenticator Roll out, helped users with transitioning to a MFA environment. Canon Printers Deployment, Helped with setting up departmental printers., Ensured users received the correct drivers for the printers., Granted rights to users with access to printers., Troubleshooted printers if not working correctly. Duo Mobile Rollout, Helping deploy DUO Multi-Factor authentication for users of the university., Provide end-support for users with difficulty using or setting up DUO., Check-logs for suspicious activity., Ensure swift and calm transition to DUO. Freshman Laptop Disbursement Sheet, Created a step by step guide on how to set up laptop for freshman users., Provided end user support by helping over 300 students at disbursement dates., Helped troubleshoot and guide students during set up., Provided account support in case users needed to update passwords.

Volunteer Experience

S.T.R.O.N.G MENtoring, Charleston, IL, 01/01/24, Present, The purpose of the S.T.R.O.N.G. MENtoring Program is to stimulate the minds of our underrepresented male students and foster a climate that will enhance their abilities to overcome challenges that may hinder them from graduating., S.T.R.O.N.G.'s main purpose is cultivating our students into successful business and community leaders.

Professional Development

Security+ Certificate, 07/01/25

Timeline

Help Desk/IT Technical Support Specialist

Morton College
07.2024 - Current

Technical Support Specialist

Eastern Illinois University
06.2022 - 07.2024

Entertainment Team

Walmart
06.2020 - 09.2021

Masters of Science - Cybersecurity

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Technology

Eastern Illinois University
Jose Esparza