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William Browning, CCNA

William Browning, CCNA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner at Browning Technical Solutions

  • Education

    • The Stride Center

      2012 - 2013
      Vocational Certifications Microsoft MCP 70-680 / Microsoft MCP 70-410 / CompTiA Server+ / CompTiA Security+ / CompTiA A+ 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Worked as Teaching Assistant for the Stride Center's CompTiA A+ course, as well as provided volunteer services as a bench technician for Reliatech while pursuing my certifications. Certified Microsoft MCP Windows 7 Enterprise, Microsoft MCP Windows Server 2012, CompTiA Server+, A+, and Security+

    • Computer Learning Center

      1991 - 1992
      Certified Computer Operations 4.0

      Learned Mainframe Operations on the IBM 5251 Mainframe Computer; Learned and wrote, and executed JCL programs. Participated in 40 hours of Mainframe operations in the server room.

    • Western Governors University

      2017 - 2019
      Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science

      Currently Pursuing My BS in Computer Science With Emphasis on Security

  • Experience

    • Charles Schwab

      Jan 1991 - Apr 1992
      Help Desk Technician

      Provided level I and II support for customers with PC and Modem issues.

    • Self Employed

      Feb 1991 - now
      Computer Consultant / Network Technician

      I have worked as an independent contractor in the IT field for over 25 years. I have provided technical assistance, computer and network consultation, as well as large scale deployments, and network migrations. I have supported corporations, and the public in the greater SF Bay Area, and have contracted to companies such as AT&T, Chevron, Charles Schwab, AIG, and many more.

    • Chevron

      Jun 1992 - Aug 1993
      Help Desk Coordinator

      Coordinated help desk for the Richmond refinery. Provided level III Support for internal staff.

    • Benova / Health Choice International

      May 1995 - Jun 1996
      Jr. Network Administrator

      Performed standard patch management, backups, and provided level III support for computer, and network systems. Transitioned data and network systems as Health Choice International acquired Benova.

    • LSA Associates, Inc.

      May 1995 - Jan 2002
      Computer Consultant

      Migrated company data and custom applications and databases from the OS/2 Warp to Windows NT platform. Provided ongoing technical support, and network administration and was the primary consultant for any IT related needs. Provided staff training in Network operations and administration.

    • Computer Solutions

      Jul 1997 - Apr 2007
      Partner / Computer Consultant

      Was partner in Computer Solutions where we provided a one stop shop for computer support, sales and consultation in the SF Bay Area. I performed the duties of network administrator, pc tech, and network consultant.

    • Coulter Steel and Forge

      May 1998 - Apr 2002
      Network Administrator

      Migrated company data and custom applications and databases from the OS/2 Warp to Windows NT environment. Provided ongoing technical support and was the primary consultant for any IT related needs.

    • The Stride Center

      Jul 2012 - May 2016
      IT Instructor

      Instructor for the CompTiA A+, and CompTiA Security+, and Microsoft MCP Server 2012 Certification courses. Covered all domain objectives, was active in curriculum development.

    • Boomtown!

      Oct 2015 - now
      Network Specialist

      I provide consultation, installation, and support of network devices and POS systems. Equipment includes routers, switches, Android Tablets, iPads, PCs, and printers. POS systems include Square, Toast, Revel, Touchbistro, Lightspeed, and many more.

    • NPower (nonprofit)

      Jun 2016 - May 2018
      IT Instructor

      I taught IT, ITIL fundamentals, ServiceNow, and Apple curriculum to Veterans and under-served youth in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

    • Field Nation

      May 2018 - now
      Network Specialist

    • Browning Technical Solutions

      Jan 2020 - now
      Owner - Network consultant - CCNA

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Bench Technician

      Issued by Reliatech on Jun 2012
      ReliatechAssociated with William Browning, CCNA