Jeff Davis

Jeff Davis

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Systems Administrator

  • Education

    • Arvada Sr High

      1981 - 1984
      High School Diploma General Studies

      Activities and Societies: Marching band, Chorus, Concert band, Symphonic band, Orchestra, Jazz band, Jazz combo, Show choirs, Swim team

    • University of London

      1987 - 1988
      Exchange program via A.I.F.S.
    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

      1989 - 1992
      Music

      Activities and Societies: Marching band Studied music performance, played in the Rainbow marching band, played in various ethno-music ensebles

    • Metropolitan State University of Denver

      1984 - 1988
      Business

      Activities and Societies: Oratorio, Concert band, Percussion ensemble, Orchestra

  • Experience

    • Bank of Hawaii

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1999
      Training Specialist

      Handled screening interviews and related duties for entry-level branch positions on Oahu and for the neighbor islands.

    • Independent

      Dec 1999 - now
      Educator

      Private, focused drum instruction from my home teaching studio in Tigard, OR. I utilize my education, professional experience, instruments and a variety of teaching materials to guide students through their own musical journey. Together, we cover learning the fundamentals of drumming and how it fits into making music, reading music, playing standard grooves, playing with other musicians, and helping them to reach their potential all while learning to play with confidence. Students are encouraged to set short-term, attainable goals and are able to achieve these goals within a reasonable amount of time, often sooner than expected. Results are realized immediately when the student puts in the time and effort and expectations are always clarified from day one.I utilize books from the "drummers canon" as well as visual tools, play-along tools, and live playing with me either side-by-side on the drum kit next to the student, or with me on bass guitar. I use two drum sets as well as practice pads for demonstrating concepts and ideas. I also demonstrate Bob Gatzen's concept of "pracicology" (practice-ology) so that students maximize their practice environment and practice time correctly to realize results quickly and gain confidence sooner. Show less

    • Adventist Health System

      Jan 2005 - Apr 2005
      Desktop Support Technician

      Technical, computer-related, entry-level. Support hospital staff and medical professionals in day-to-day use of computers and software.

    • KinderCare Learning Companies

      Oct 2006 - Feb 2010

      Technical, computer- and sales-related. Support business development team in pre- and post-sales efforts. Hardware as well as some network connectivity support for end users of services. Establish and maintain rapport with end users. Administered hardware configuration and deployment of desktop systems.

      • Professional Services Consultant

        Feb 2008 - Feb 2010
      • Desktop Technician

        Oct 2006 - Jan 2008
    • ESI an MKS Brand

      Jul 2010 - Sept 2019
      Network Support Technician

      Helpdesk management, mobile device management, general desktop and network support, license procurment, project planning & execution, hardware imaging and roll-out, inventory management.

    • MKS Instruments

      Sept 2019 - Nov 2023

      I am a capable part of a strong team responsible for the architecture, design, installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of the End User Technologies, cloud and native environments, including desktops, laptops, thin clients, and mobile devices. I also provide level 2/3 support, am a go-to for support and solution-providing as well as instrumental in leading collaborative exercises in driving successful projects to affect bottom line results.

      • Manager

        Dec 2022 - Nov 2023
      • IT Analyst

        Sept 2019 - Dec 2022
    • Nanoverse Technologies, Ltd.

      Nov 2023 - now
      Systems Administrator

      True collaboration with my team and adjacent teams to set, secure and manage the infrastructure correctly from the beginning. Thus, enabling colleagues and those I support to thrive in their roles with confidence and peace of mind in their environment.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Staff

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Apr 1996
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Jeff Davis