Andy McPherson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    macOS Engineer

  • Education

    • Singapore american school

      1996 - 2002
      High school diploma
    • Harvard extension school

      2016 - 2021
      Master's degree digital media design
    • Emerson college

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of arts visual and media arts

      Activities and Societies: WERS 88.9FM

  • Experience

    • Absolute rentals

      May 2006 - Apr 2007
      Pro tools technician

      Configured and supported Mac-based Pro Tools audio editing systems using Pro Tools HD hardwareConfigured professional Sony/Panasonic/JVC HD and DigiBeta video decksCoordinated installation and implementation of T1 VoIP phone system and wired/wireless networkSet-up and configuration of database and file servers running Windows Server

    • Xperteks computer consultancy

      May 2007 - Jul 2008
      Macintosh systems engineer

      Supported Mac based businesses throughout New York CityHardware troubleshooting, data recovery, repairs and installation of components for the entire range of Apple computersManaged Mac OS X Server and desktop backup systemsInstalled and troubleshot graphic design and multimedia applications including Adobe Creative Suite, Quark XPress andFinal Cut StudioSupported iPhone, Windows Mobile and Blackberry devices

    • Pratt institute

      Jul 2008 - Jul 2011
      Mac technology specialist

      Imaged, deployed and supported over 200 Macintosh computersProvided end-user support for computer labs and Service DeskAssisted with managerial duties including: Student employment, facilities management and policy enforcement Installed, configured and maintained multiple Apple XServes running Mac OS X Server 10.6Managed and supported Final Cut Pro video editing labProvided recommendations for department Macintosh hardware and software purchasesCreated and maintained detailed technical documentation of technical methods and available lab servicesConfigured and deployed dual-boot systems using Mac OS X and Windows 7Deploy and integrate Active Directory and Open Directory services on OS X server and client machines Show less

    • Charlotte street computers

      Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
      Director of business solutions/inside sales/mac technician

      Led outside sales and design of enterprise-level IT solutions for business customers including hardware and/or software from Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo, Google, Meraki and SynologyExpanded offerings to include cloud services including MDM, backups, VoIP, networking hardware, security appliances and Google Apps for BusinessInstalled configured and maintained Mac OS X servers and network storage solutionsCreated detailed project proposals, quotes, presentations and documentation for business customers Managed projects and delegate tasks to Systems EngineerPerformed in and out of warranty repairs and installation of components for the entire range of Apple computers Show less

    • Dynology corporation

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
      Mac it network specialist

      Provide advanced Mac OS X desktop/server support and deploymentManage users, Open Directory services, file access and backups on servers running Mac OS X Maintain backups, XSAN data archives, data security and FileVault encryptionUphold network security standards on Mac OS X systems and CISCO network hardware Recommend, plan and implement hardware and software upgradesProvide end user support for Mac OS X systems and multimedia production software

    • Massachusetts institute of technology (mit)

      Aug 2015 - Nov 2016
      Systems administrator

      Systems Administrator for MIT's Global Studies and Languages section.Provide Tier I-III macOS/OS X support in-person, by phone and via remote access for MIT’s Global Studies and Languages sectionManage and deploy macOS/OS X systems using JAMF Software’s Casper Suite, including JAMF Software Server (JSS) administration, policy creation, scripting and package buildingBudget, recommend and purchase section IT and AV equipmentCreate and maintain documentation for technical operations and end user supportDesign and lead technical training workshops for faculty, lecturers and staffSupport and recommend upgrades for Audio Visual classrooms Show less

    • Putnam investments

      Nov 2016 - Dec 2019
      Technical expert, mac engineering

      Lead Engineer for Putnam's Mac Product Team, responsible for engineering the macOS experience for all Putnam macOS systems using Jamf Pro, NoMAD and scripting.

    • Liberty mutual insurance

      Dec 2019 - now
      • Principal End User Technology Engineer

        Jan 2022 - now
      • Sr. Systems Administrator

        Dec 2019 - Jan 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified casper expert

    • Itil v3 foundation

      Jun 2015
    • Apple certified support professional 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10

      Apple, inc.
      Mar 2012
    • Apple certified technical coordinator 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10

      Apple
      Mar 2012
    • Apple certified macintosh technician

      Apple, inc.
      Mar 2009
    • Certified casper technician

      Jamf software
      Nov 2015
    • Adobe certified expert: photoshop cs4

      Adobe
      May 2009
    • Jamf software certified casper administrator

      Jamf software
      Jun 2009
    • Certified casper administrator

      Jamf software
      Jul 2016