EDWIN GALARZA
eddieg55@aol.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position where my specialized training as a Computer Network Technician can be utilized to its full potential.
EMPLOYMENT
Esteban Ramirez & Associates, Richmond CA, Computer Technician Jan 2000 to present
Assemble, repair and upgrade personal computers and peripherals.
Designed and constructed a Client/Server LAN Network using Windows 2000.
Install and configure CD-ROM, floppy and hard drives, RAM, Expansion cards and NIC cards.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot computer software and network, including MS-DOS, Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional and business software.
Tucker Technology, Oakland CA, Contract Computer Network Technician, Sept 02 to Aug 05
Clients: Home Depot Bay Area, Alameda County Building, Public Works Hayward, Alameda County Building Oakland, Oakland Information Technology (Oakland Fire Department), Clinton Park Oakland School, Hollywood Video (Reel.com).
Installed, configured, and troubleshooted software and hardware, including MS-DOS 6.02, Novell, Windows 9x, NT, 2K, XP, Barcode scanner, cash drawer, hard drives and network.
Mounted cabinets, installed Patch panel, cat 5 and 6 cabling for network, wall jacks and outlets, APC UPS and Cisco switches and routers. Install wire throughout locations, punched down cables, surface mounted raceway, configured, and troubleshooted wiring.
Configure Cisco 3524 Switches and 2650 Routers. Install power supply on Cisco 7200 router and the 6500 switch.
Active Directory Migration of about 700 computers and Exchange 2000 e-mail accounts (XP, 2000 and NT workstations).
Installed and programmed Shoreline IP phones.
Mounted Cisco Wireless Access points, install Console consolidator, EMUs, Wireless manager and assemble POS Wireless mobile carts.
DataTec, Chicago Ill, Contract PC Technician, Aug to Oct 2004
Client: State Farm Agents offices through-out the Bay Area and near cities, Fairfield and Stockton.
Upgrade software package, updated server software, migrated users accounts, replace hard drives, troubleshoot computers, re-image drives, install scanners, printers, all in ones, digital camera and other peripherals, ordered needed parts and package and shipped out return parts using Fedex, Airborne Express and UPS. Gave staff training on new installed peripherals.
Urban Voice, Oakland CA, Contract Computer Network Technician - August to September 2003
Oakland School District Oakland
Install about 266 Workstations (EMac and PC) into class rooms. Install particular programs image on workstation for each school. Troubleshoot installation and configuration
Affordable Housing Solutions, Richmond CA, - Feb 2003
Designed company logo for use on envelopes and letter heads. Designed business card and news letter. Created and printed address labels for about 2000 of their client.
Navy Reserve CVNW Alameda, CA (On USS Hornet Museum) Supervisor Jan 2000 to present
Put together commands network and link network with ships router to get access to the internet.
Conducted training for personnel on better use and practices on how to more efficiently use the computers and programs. Trained personnel on aircraft handling and firefighting practices.
U.S. NAVY, San Diego CA, Lead Petty Officer Jun 86 to Dec 99
Managed, trained, evaluated, and scheduled work tasks for up to 40 employees.
Assisted in Curriculum developing, desktop publishing and printing of course material
Implemented a new Canofile computerized filing system to store information on CD Rom.
Designed and maintained database for Damage Control and 3M departments for better efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications: A+, MCP, MCSE Windows 2000 and Cisco CCNA
· Assembled and installed network cabling, hubs switches and routers.
· Experienced in building, upgrading and repairing computers since 1988.
· Network Protocols including TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, RIP and IGRP.
· Experience working with diverse communities. Bilingual: English / Spanish
· Able to implement decisions and set effective priorities to achieve both immediate and long term goals. Independent worker or team player.
· Experience with a wide range of software including Microsoft products (Window OS, MS Office Suite, etc ) Word Perfect, Corel Draw, Cinema 4D, HTML Coding and Norton Utilities.
· Network server and workstation installation and configuration in a Windows and Novell environment.
EDUCATION
Mohawk Accredited Contractor Installer Certification, CA
Cabling 2005
Shore Tel (Intelligent Phone Systems), CA
Implementing ShoreTel IP Phone Systems Course. 2004
Cypress Technology Center, CA
Cisco Academy, CCNA Certificate of completion, Network + Certifications in process. 2002
Martinez Adult School, CA
Microsoft Certified System Engineer Training, Certificate of completion. 2001
Peralta College, CA
Computer Science, Networking, Web Page Design and 3D Animation. 2000-2001
College of Aeronautics, NY
Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, Computer Sciences. 1984-1985