Lane Messer

Lane Messer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Network Support Engineer Lead II | Fortinet, Extreme, Juniper | BGP, OSPF, SPBM, IS-IS, 5G | Multi vendor network Engineer

  • Education

    • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

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      Associate of Science - AS Computer Science
    • Western Governors University

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      Bachelor of Information Technology Information Technology 4.0
    • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

      2016 - 2018
      Associate's degree Computer Science 3.8

      Activities and Societies: Editing, film team, and hiking group!

  • Experience

    • GMC Hosting

      Jan 2014 - Feb 2016
      Remote support

      • Supported ~1,500 customers with installation and maintenance of Ubuntu 15.10• Configured and designed structure for third-party user addons • Maintained virtual servers for longevity and performance. • Notified correct department in the event of hardware failure and restored backups

    • Claiborne E-911

      May 2016 - Oct 2018
      GIS Technician

      • Maintained multiple high-priority E-911 dispatch workstations• Maintained and diagnosed on-site UPS• Maintained, mapped and addressed 33,000 Claiborne County addresses for up-to date E-911 addresses• Managed on-site user accounts and emails with Active Directory and Exchange• Developed multiple automation tools in both Python and Powershell for efficiency and increased productivity. • Managed GPO and on-site content filter for prevention of explicit content on E-911 workstations• Maintained PBX for backup E-911 calls in the event VoIP failed• Managed on-site printers, copiers, and fax• Programmed Motorola and Baofeng handheld radios Show less

    • BELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

      Jun 2019 - May 2022

      • Manage 3,500+ end-user devices ranging from student Chromebooks, iPads, and desktops. • Maintain and manage on-site Nortel MICs PBX• Designed and deployed newer wireless infrastructure through Extreme Campus Controller. • Maintained Extreme Networks V2110 and VE6120 Wireless Controllers• Coordinate with staff trainings and on-site IT Support• Install and manage Extreme EXOS switching and routing ranging from x460s and up• Repair or replace damaged Chromebook components• Deployed OS Ticket — ticketing system for District Technician Support• Managed MDT and SCCM for Windows Environment• Build and provision user accounts in Exchange and Google Workspace• Manage GPO and EPO Show less

      • District Technician

        Jul 2019 - May 2022
      • District Technology Coordinator

        Jun 2019 - May 2022
    • STEP CG

      May 2022 - now
      • Network Support Engineer Lead II

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Network Support Engineer II

        May 2022 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lane Messer
      Layer 8 Leader STEPCG Nov 2023
    • Awarded to Lane Messer
      Fundamental Learner StepCG Nov 2022
    • Awarded to Lane Messer
      Stillwell Meritorious Service Award Kentucky Department of Education Technology