KEVIN DEMAREST
Clayton
Summary
Knowledgeable IT Manager oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of hardware, software and networking infrastructure. Actively works with department heads to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Manager
Spectrum Networks
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
- Facilitated seamless transitions during system upgrades or migrations by coordinating between stakeholders and mitigating potential disruptions to business operations.
- Led a skilled IT team in providing exceptional technical support, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted professional growth.
- Contributed to the successful completion of numerous high-profile projects by providing expert guidance on technology strategy, infrastructure design, and implementation best practices.
SYSTEMS ENGINEER II
SPECTRUM NETWORKS
04.2015 - 11.2022
- Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting production systems that persists in a 24/7 news environment
- Duties include quick response troubleshooting and resolution of various issues to ensure maximum productivity and limiting system downtime
- Further responsibilities are to provide quality assurance through the monitor of system logs, backups, software updates, and enterprise software maintenance.
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
INFRANET TECHNOLOGIES GROUP
08.2011 - 04.2015
- ITaaS and SaaS environment responsible for responding to customers' needs
- Duties include providing timely resolution to customer service tickets and maintenance of infrastructure
- Responsible for maintaining companies' SaaS (Landesk, Kaseya) software and provide support for team members.
Education
A.A.S NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY -
WAKE TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2011
Skills
- Project Management and Development
- Best Practice and Security Implementations
- Network Design, Implementation, and Scalability
- Cisco ASA, UCS and UCM
- VMware vSphere, Horizon and Skyline
- NetApp, Mediagrid, Panzura, HydraStor, PureStorage, S3
- Solarwinds, ITCA, LibreNMS network monitoring
- Active Directory, GPO, System Administration
- Lansweeper and Landesk ITAM software
- Cisco L2, L3, Core switching and routing
- Palo Alto firewall
- Vela and Cherry picker video capture
- SEP, Cylance, Kaspersky, Splunk, Qualys, Crowdstrike
- JAMF/SCCM/Tanium imaging and management
- MS 2016/2019/2022 OS experience
Timeline
IT Manager
Spectrum Networks
11.2022 - Current
SYSTEMS ENGINEER II
SPECTRUM NETWORKS
04.2015 - 11.2022
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
INFRANET TECHNOLOGIES GROUP
08.2011 - 04.2015
A.A.S NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY -
WAKE TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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