Steven Gonzalez

Steven Gonzalez

Security Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Apex Smart Home General Manager

  • Education

    • University of Phoenix

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Business Administration - MBA
    • University of Phoenix

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor's Degree Business Administration and Management, General

      Business Administration

    • Northwest Vista College

      2013 - 2014
      Associate's Degree Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

      Certificate in Computer ForensicsCertificate in Information Systems

  • Experience

    • United States Air Force Security Forces

      Jun 1998 - Feb 2008
      Security Specialist

      Scheduler Jun 2003 – Jun 2004• Responsible for the coordination and execution of required training and medical appointments for 500 individuals• Utilized Microsoft Excel and Access to streamline dataSecurity Manager Jun 2004 – Sep 2005• Responsible for maintaining security clearances, safes and records.• Conducted personnel trainingCommander’s Executive/Project Manager Sep 2005 – Jul 2006• Responsible for project planning and oversight for Commander and his squadronDesk Sergeant and Area Supervisor Jul 2006 – Feb 2008• Responsible for project planning and oversight for Commander and his squadron Show less

    • Lockheed Martin

      Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
      Senior Computer Operator

      • Responsible for efficient operation of digital computers to process business specific needs• Monitored equipment and control panels for error indicators and acted quickly to resolve issues

    • USAA

      May 2010 - Nov 2011
      Member Relationship Specialist-Insurance

      • Provide excellent customer service by executing new insurance policies for members• Consistently met and exceeded department goals

    • Dahill

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2023
      MIT Support Tech Lead

      Provided Tier 2 assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, and software to MIT customer and peers; administration and internal support of PCs, laptops, mobile devices, printers, servers, and other related equipment. Tasks include end user support,analyzing requirements, resolving problems, installing hardware or software solutions, license tracking, asset management, support andperform maintenance, and upgrades and configuration changes. Demonstrated sound independent judgment, based on best practices and commonly applied standards.- Coordinate, monitor and handle all service desk open incident tickets in Connect Wise in order to ensure issues are closed within the required Service Level Agreement, worked directly with vendors to trouble-shoot software and hardware issues if needed.-Serve as liaison between customers and external support staff to assure accurate problem interpretation. Maintain communication with customers during the problem resolution process-Tracked and provided on and off-site technical support for network devices to include Switches, Routers, and Firewalls-On boarded external customers through N-Able system to ensure Probe, Agent and Anti-Virus are installed. Take photos of customer’s network, obtain information pertaining to their network infrastructure and login access.-Worked with third party vendors such as Timeslips, QuickBooks, Fishbowl, Time Matters, Bleubeam, Sage, Revu and various accounting software.-Conducted firmware upgrades and setup VPN connections for users pertaining to Fortinet and Meraki Frewalls-Managed data backup and restoration systems utilizing Shadow Protect, Datto, and FileSync backup applications Show less

    • Xerox Business Solutions Southwest

      Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
      Manager Technology Support Services
    • Dahill Office Technology

      Apr 2019 - Sept 2023
      Service Desk Manager
    • Xerox

      Aug 2021 - Sept 2023
      Technical Helpdesk & Digital Remote Support Manager
    • APEX Smart Home Protection

      Sept 2023 - now
      General Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IBM i2 Analyst

      IBM
      Feb 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Youth Pastor

      Issued by New Life Community Church on Jul 2012
      New Life Community ChurchAssociated with Steven Gonzalez