Jacob Davis

Jacob Davis

IT Student Worker

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  • About me

    IT Professional with 10 years of experience in many aspects of IT. Major areas of experience include system/network administration, Microsoft 365 Administration, hardware & software troubleshooting, and tech support.

  • Education

    • Andrews University

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Business Administration - MBA General Management
    • Andrews University

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Information Systems

      Activities and Societies: 2018 summer Peru Tour: Psychology and Religion tour

    • Great Lakes Adventist Academy

      2014 - 2016
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Senior class Sgt. at Arms - Keep order in class meetings and help with behind the scenes decisions and running of class programs. I went to Great Lakes for my last two years of high school, the first two I completed at my grade school: Greater Lansing Adventist School.

  • Experience

    • Great Lakes Adventist Academy

      Aug 2014 - May 2016
      IT Student Worker

      Assist in maintaining all campus IT issues and providing support to staff and students.

    • Andrews University

      Aug 2016 - May 2019
      Telecom Student Worker

      Assist in removal, installation and maintenance of all campus Ethernet cables, and occasional AV related support.

    • TEKsystems

      May 2018 - May 2021
      IT Contractor

      Different contracts off and on through TEKsystems, work includes:-Remote call center position with Spectrum Health – Tier 1 support to assist with the crossover totheir new workday system.-Installing new internet/Wi-Fi system at different Meijer locations through Parkway Electric.-Cable technician for Spartan-Net - Worked on tasks for implementing new internet and TV service.

    • Wolverine Metal Stamping

      May 2021 - Jul 2022
      IT Assistant

      Assisting head of IT in all aspects of company IT management, work includes:-Managing and improving the domain/active directory for the company, including implementingautomated scripts to assist in setting up new PC’s, locking down floor worker kiosks, andonboarding new users.-Setup/installation of multiple new servers and services including: WSUS server, Apache2 web server,automated backups of critical PC’s, automating setup of new Zebra barcode scanners usingStagenow, implementing a visitor management system using ‘Sign in App’.-Setup and management of Cisco Meraki switches and wireless access points.-Some work with different manufacturing/engineering programs to optimize workflows, andintegrating technology in a manufacturing environment.-Implementing security solutions to vulnerability scan findings.-Managing VoIP phone system (using 3CX PBX) Show less

    • The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

      Aug 2022 - Mar 2024
      Desktop Support Engineer

      Member of the IT team for the Engineering and Computer Science building, responsibilities included:-Providing any necessary tech support to the staff and faculty within the college. Primary supportperson for AV related issues, including setting up and overseeing special events and presentations.-Manage and maintain the computer science labs, including deploying new images each semesterusing Ghost Solution Suite.-Maintain and manage all displays, signage, and kiosks throughout the building.-Developing an app/user interface for the touchscreen kiosks to provide information to visitors andstudents (This project was completed using Intuiface kiosk software to design the UI). Show less

    • Power Distributing LLC

      Apr 2024 - Sept 2024
      Application Support Analyst

      Responsible for all aspects of IT, with minimal assistance from sister company's IT department-Assisted in Microsoft migration project from fully on-prem to a hybrid environment-Managed all aspects of the Microsoft environment: local AD, Microsoft 365 Admin centers, user onboarding/offboarding, etc.-Managed the IT budget, master inventory sheet, software/service contracts, hardware purchasing and distribution, and all company phones using Scalefusion MDM.-Established inter-organization collaboration with sister company, especially within SharePoint.-Support and management of Encompass ERP system for beverage sales/distribution. Show less

    • DNI (Delaware Nation Industries)

      Jan 2025 - now
      Computer User Support Analyst II

      -End user support of Windows computers, networks, and applications.-Provided support via phone calls, walk-ins, and a ticket que using SRM/ServiceNow.-Remediated cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered by weekly scans.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 3CX Intermediate Certified Engineer

      3CX
      Jan 2022
    • Part 107 Drone Certification

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Oct 2018
    • CompTIA Security+

      CompTIA
      Jul 2023
    • CompTIA Network+

      CompTIA
      Mar 2022