Michael South

Michael south

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location of Michael SouthPalm Desert, California, United States
Phone number of Michael South+91 xxxx xxxxx
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  • Timeline

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

    Audio video Manager

    5+ Technicians business center
    Dec 1997 - Apr 2000

    Technical Support Specialist

    Tek Systems, 3M Corporation
    Sept 1999 - Dec 1999

    Technical Support Specialist

    Level 3 Communications
    Apr 2000 - Mar 2007

    Network Engineer

    JT3/Unisys
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2010

    doctoral student

    University of Phoenix
    Mar 2007 - Dec 2007

    Sr. IT Analyst

    Avon Products
    Mar 2008 - Sept 2008

    Vista Software Analyst

    AMGEN CORPORATION
    Sept 2008 - May 2010

    Senior Software Engineer

    ADP
    Dec 2010 - May 2012

    IT Systems Acquistions and Mergers Coordinator

    Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
    Apr 2012 - Mar 2018

    Sr. Technical Analyst

    Shire
    Apr 2018 - Aug 2022

    Migragion Lead Jafra Cosmetics

    JAFRA Cosmetics International
    Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

    Business Technology Level 2 National Veterinary Associates

    National Veterinary Associates
    Nov 2019 - Jan 2023

    DJI Agras pilot oil and gas

    SkySkopes
    United States
    Current Company
    Dec 2022 - now

    Drone Pilot

    C2 Group - San Diego
  • About me

    UAS Pilot

  • Education

    • 2005

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      Bachelor of science information technology
    • Idt

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    • University of phoenix

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      Mba; doctorate information technology management; information technology management 2011
    • University of phoenix

      2002 - 2007
  • Experience

    • 5+ technicians business center

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1996
      Audio video manager

      WebEx, audio visual.

    • Tek systems, 3m corporation

      Dec 1997 - Apr 2000
      Technical support specialist

      TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST, Tek Systems-3M Corporation, Pasadena, California, 1997-2000• Installed and configured workstations, printers, operating systems, and accounts and performed daily maintenance of the PDC through efficient account maintenance, routine system, and Arc server backups• Created SOP documentation for the installation and rollout of company software suites and updates• Delivered hardware and software purchasing recommendations and maintained storage media library• Administered national, overseas Exchange and delivered help desk support for US and London offices• Ensured user network connection and policy implementation across an 85 node Local Access Network Show less

    • Level 3 communications

      Sept 1999 - Dec 1999
      Technical support specialist

      Performed daily maintenance of the PDC through efficient account maintenance and routine system and Arc server backups. Created SOP documentation for installation and rollout of company software suites and updates. Deliver hardware and software purchasing recommendations, and maintained storage media and software library.Key Achievements:Administered national, overseas Exchange, and NT server accounts.Delivered skillful 1st and 2nd tier helpdesk support for both U.S. and London offices. Show less

    • Jt3/unisys

      Apr 2000 - Mar 2007
      Network engineer

      NETWORK ENGINEER, JT3/Unisys–Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, California, 2000-2007• Provided network and Tier 3 desktop support/administration for the Edwards AFB Flight Test Center• Supported Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Windows and maintained the availability of internet sites• Prepared quarterly web usage statistics and produced system/network documents, SOPs, and policies• Implemented network security policies, addressed server issues, and applied security patches/upgrades Key Accomplishments and Contributions as a Network Engineer for JT3 and Unisys – AFB: • Designed and successfully implemented an efficient, multi-node network expansion system • Supported the seamless rollout of new Dell machines through the efficient drive imaging • Implemented effective security procedures and technologies to ensure a secure environment Show less

    • University of phoenix

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2010
      Doctoral student
    • Avon products

      Mar 2007 - Dec 2007
      Sr. it analyst

      SENIOR NETWORK ANALYST / ADMINISTRATOR, AVON Products Co., Pasadena, California, 2007• Administered and supported the AVON multi-server and monitored 300+ on and off-site workstations• Maintained Lotus Notes Domino R7, administered new accounts, and prepared and updated all data• Implemented network security policies, addressed server security issues, and applied security patches• Provided 3rd level desktop support with Windows XP or Windows Vista maintenance of zebra printers• Implemented disaster recovery plans, configured VPN, and recommended and purchased IT assets Key Accomplishments and Contributions as a Senior Network Analyst for AVON Products: • Introduced and implemented new asset management systems and produced new diagrams Show less

    • Amgen corporation

      Mar 2008 - Sept 2008
      Vista software analyst

      WINDOWS XP / VISTA PROJECT ENGINEER, SMCI/Amgen Corporation, Glendale, California, 2008• Conducted smoke test evaluation of the company’s image release and documented problems/resolution• Implemented best practices for the installation of Microsoft BDD, Ghost 14.0, USMT 3.1, and Windows• Served as an instrumental member in security projects, including BitLocker and encryption software.

    • Adp

      Sept 2008 - May 2010
      Senior software engineer

      SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, CDI/ADP–500 Server Datacenter, Camarillo, CA, 2008-2010• Maintained Unix/Solaris 10, Windows 2K3, and datacenter servers and created all network structures • Made effective recommendations regarding the procurement of equipment, hardware, and software• Responsible for server patching, load balancing, and server testing and monitoring server connections• Provided Windows XP support and Server 2003 and 2008 troubleshooting and performance tuning

    • Securitas security services usa, inc.

      Dec 2010 - May 2012
      It systems acquistions and mergers coordinator

      INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITIONS COORDINATOR, P. Murphy & Associates, 2010-Present• Led the Information Technology operations for the Securitas datacenter acquisitions; responsible for aligning stakeholder asset requirements, asset inventory, and all asset and capital ROI documentation• Made effective recommendations for upgrades, replacement of end-of-life applications, and hardware• Provided security policy standardization and implemented cost reduction initiatives utilizing VMWare• Aligned stakeholders around a shared vision and roadmap which evolved and aligned the business and technology architecture to support the formed enterprise and ensured stable platform connections• Provided compliance training for employee network use and supported post-infrastructure assessment Show less

    • Shire

      Apr 2012 - Mar 2018
      Sr. technical analyst

      Provide support for desktop, telecom, networks, windows 2008 servers, messaging, LAN, and security. This includes monitoring, testing, and deploying these environments and ensuring high availability of computerized systems. Remote desktop, Server administration, Backup Exec.Active Directory

    • Jafra cosmetics international

      Apr 2018 - Aug 2022
      Migragion lead jafra cosmetics
    • National veterinary associates

      Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
      Business technology level 2 national veterinary associates
    • Skyskopes

      Nov 2019 - Jan 2023

      Drone operator and Team Lead for Skyskopes inc. Providing UAS inspection expertise for electrical power grid, oil and gas industries since 2019. Southern California Edision infrastructure inspection projectTransmission and Distribution line inspectionSAR operations for San Bernardino Wild life rescue project. UAV operations with the following aircraft DJI Matrice 210 265 hours, Matrice 300 10 hours, Mavic 2 pro and DJI Phantom 4 pro 50 hours. Maintenance and repair of drones in the field. Firmware updates of equipment.IT and computer related issues as they arise

      • DJI Agras pilot oil and gas

        Sept 2021 - Jan 2023
      • UAS inspection team lead

        Nov 2019 - Jan 2023
      • Team Lead

        Nov 2019 - Jan 2023
      • UAV Pilot SkySkopes

        Nov 2019 - Aug 2022
      • UAV 2 Pilot

        Nov 2019 - Aug 2022
    • C2 group - san diego

      Dec 2022 - now
      Drone pilot
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Part 107

      Federal aviation administration
      Jan 2021
    • Part 107

      Federal aviation administration
      Jan 2019
    • Part 107

      Federal aviation administration
      Jan 2022