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A LITTLE ABOUT ME

I’m a work in progress… A proud and self-professed modern-day nerd, a technophile, an aspiring polymath and currently employed as a Computer Associate for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York. I’m a skeptical idealist/optimist about technology and its role for humanity and vice versa. I’m an open source/systems, IT security and digital rights advocate.  I can only hope that continuing to be open-minded/adventurous coupled with a willingness to evolve bodes well for this “About Me” page(more figuratively than literally). I’ve updated my life path and world view to seeking out peak joy by striving and hoping for the best while at the same time preparing for the worst; life is short, I say better make the most out of it.  I’m a perpetual and enthusiastic student of the world; I love learning new and what I consider to be interesting things in order to better understand myself and everything around me. Personally, I believe much of this world’s issues and ills are unnecessarily exacerbated by people’s wanton ignorance and lack of empathy. But I’m an optimist about humanity’s ability to resolve problems with understanding and reason. I have an insatiable love for science and technology(in all its forms) and I’m an avid fan of gadgets. But most recent fascination is with cloud computing and artificial intelligence.  I believe that leveraging both constantly evolving technologies, one can leverage both to produce work that took many individuals to produce with just a few or even one person and scale to it accordingly.  Check out my tech-centric blog @ NerdDoWell.com. I also have a number of newly acquired interests/passions that aren’t tech-centric like politics, business, fitness/health, videography, food & music festivals and stand-up comedy. I have this website so I can literally apply any pertinent knowledge I’ve acquired about other interests like web design and network technology, content creation and online marketing to compliment/supplement content that I’ve posted on other social networks: Instagram (my current favorite), TikTok, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, SnapChat and Linkedin. I figured it’s a better overt way to brag or more often than not to “humble brag” since one won’t need to share it on anyone’s social network feed and I’d learn something along the way. In my opinion, it’s a better way to control, maintain and archive your own content. You also have better control of your own online identity of which people are only now realizing is a precious commodity. This site is my little slice of Internet real estate that I can call my own and it’s the best way to contact me without me having to give out information(like a digital business card) that I’d prefer to keep private and/or limit to just close friends and family. I am also on Keybase.

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WORK HISTORY

2022-Current

Computer Associate II

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, NY
I currently assist/resolve all computer related issues for my group at Construction and Development department and perform research and aid in procurement of training and necessary documentation for the MTA Construction & Development department’s operations.

2010-2022

Systems Administrator

supplyFORCE, LLC, King of Prussia, PA
I currently manage and support supplyFORCE’s computer and network infrastructure. I assist users from Data Analysts, HR, Finance, C-level executives and support staff with the technology they need to better do their jobs. I head all IT Project initiatives and I’m the primary contact for all computing system and network issues.

2006-2010

Systems Administrator

The Edcomm Group, Fort Washington, PA
I worked as a Systems Administrator at Edcomm for 4 years. I managed and supported the company’s computer and network infrastructure. Performed Desktop Support to all personnel at the organization performed webmaster duties when needed.

2004-2006

Help Desk Analyst

NCO Group, Inc., Horsham, PA
I diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, applications, and operating systems issues. I documented, escalated, and dispatched computer & network related problems to the respective IT department as directed by standardized procedures

EDUCATION

2008

Masters in Business Administration, MBA
Graduate Certificate in Project Management

DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, Fort Washington, PA
I got my MBA with the goal of supplementing my technical and analytical knowledge in the IT world with the business acumen I believe will better equip me in the increasingly cost-cutting, risk adverse, projects-oriented business world. I understand the business jargon and practices that employees at all levels of an organization (front line employees, to managers and C-level executives) will appreciate when communicating their issues and needs to me.

2004

CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certified

CompTIA
CompTIA ID: COMP001002600615
CompTIA A+ Verified
CompTIA Network+ Verified

2002

Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems
Minor in Business

University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
I got my B.S. in Computer Information Systems at University of Scranton. I understand how computers communicate in a network and understand the way hardware and software work together(even the nuances in between) and how/why they are utilized in any working environment.

 

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SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Microsoft Exchange Server, Active Directory

Red Hat Linux, Eclipse, EDI

Office 365, Sharepoint Online

Apache, IIS

PowerShell

Dell Servers, Desktops, Laptops

NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

Dell, Cisco Switches

CISCO ASA, CHECKPOINT FIREWALL-1

DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

HTML

PHP

Javascript, CSS3

WordPress

DESIGN SKILLS

PHOTOSHOP

ILLUSTRATOR

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