George Gardiakos

George Gardiakos

Distributed Systems Engineering

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior IT Operations

  • Education

    • DePaul University

      2000 - 2002
      Bachelor's degree COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
  • Experience

    • ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

      Jun 1998 - Aug 1998
      Distributed Systems Engineering

      Created pages on Intranet.Responsibilities included published documents and their brief descriptions on the web. Also built several computers and set up user access rights for the employees using Novel.

    • Us Surf.net

      Aug 1998 - Aug 1999
      Help Desk Support / Accounts Recievable Specialist

      Responsibilities included configuration of client’s Internet. Tech Support Included installed and configured PCs, printer, scanners, and software, monitored, repaired, and tested.Instituted service calls for various types personal computers. Managed accounts receivable. Supported approximate 2000 end-users cleared/handled 30 trouble calls per day

    • ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

      Mar 2000 - Sept 2000
      Distributed System Engineer

      Built and maintained small network, while implementing SQL server and SMS. Tested new workstation automated install script for 20,000 users. Published Engineering technical documentation to company website. Coded automated install scripts using SMS installer.

    • JBS Imaging

      Sept 2000 - Jun 2001
      Systems Administrator

      Principle duties responsibilities included technical support troubleshoot hardware /software,Installed, configured, monitored, repaired, tested and instituted service calls forvarious types of Windows NT servers, workstations, personal computers, and printers. Provided network Administration support, and migrated users from exchange 4.0 to 5.5. Supported small environment 10 users.

    • U.S General Services Administration - Millennium Data, Unysis

      May 2001 - May 2008
      Desktop Support Engineer -

      •Upgraded Federal Protective Service computers across Midwest traveling from site to site•Worked with telecommunications companies to restore service to smart phones•Troubleshot high use printer issues•Provided remote field office support for R05 Server Services, racking servers,NetApps and UPS

    • Spy Bar Chicago

      Nov 2005 - now
      Partner

      Former Director of MarketingAn institution in Chicago’s night life for over 25 years. The club has been listed in Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 10 Nightclubs in the United States as well as DJ Magazine’s Top 5 World’s Best Intimate Clubs and DJ Magazine’s #42 Best Nightclub in the world. Day to day responsibilities include:Created new club concept, established and filled key positions for concept execution.Managed employees, and created current business strategy. Responsible for strategic partnerships, investor outreach, and relations. Maintain professional relationships with promoters, alcohol and beverage companies for eventsFacilitated and managed local government relations including the Mayor's office, liquor commission, police department, and department of business affairs.Oversee and create promotions/emails for the weeks events along with media outreachOversee artist, and guest relations during weekend eventsNetwork with industry professionals for our weekly industry nightNetwork with guests and potential guests through personal outreachNetwork with hotel concierge's for guest referallsTroubleshoot IT issues within small office environment Show less

    • Milio's Hair Studio

      Mar 2007 - Mar 2015
      Partner
    • U.S. General Services Administration - Catapult, AAC

      May 2008 - Nov 2015
      Senior IT Operations Engineer

      •Provided technical support to 2008 Barack Obama Presidential transition team•Provided sole support to Ann Kalayil Regional Administrator and Presidential appointee•Provided sole support to Kim Brown Regional Commissioner•Provided sole support to Allison Azevedo Regional Commissioner•DHS/FPS Region 5 Refresh Deployment of PC Infrastructure. Post 911.•HSPD-12 Security Clearance.•Selected to be on the R05 VOIP roll out; responsible for setup and administration of VOIP hardware and software•Selected to lead R5 Android tablet roll out•Coordinated support for 1200 internal employees, and exclusive support to VIPs•Provisioned wireless access points, switches, VOIP phones, Android, Blackberry and IOS smart phones•Provided support for Google Apps migration from Lotus Notes•Microsoft OS Windows 2000, XP, 7.8 and 10 installation, configuration and troubleshooting•Microsoft Office 2007, 2010, 365 Installation, troubleshooting, and support•Android / iPhone / Blackberry support and provisioning•NetIQ Windows Active Directory user identity and access management•Hardware/Software installation and troubleshooting•Remote desktop support•Cisco/Tandberg Audio/Visual supportOther SkillsSoftware delivery (SMS, SDO, DSM), Symantec Endpoint Encryption, VMware, Citrix, Maas360, Provisioning manager, ServiceNow, Polycom, IOS, Wireshark, Bomgar, CA Service Catalog, Google Apps, TCIPIP, DHCP, Salesforce Chatter, HP Printers, OSX, ChromeOS, laptops, desktops, netbooks, Microsoft SCCM, Printer, scanner, and multi-function device troubleshooting, Incident tracking in ServiceNow Show less

    • Going.com

      May 2008 - Jan 2009
      City Manager
    • Erie Family Health Center

      Feb 2018 - Aug 2021
      IT Executive Support Technician Tier 2/3

      Create, test, and deploy Windows 10 image and packaged apps with MDT, Powershell & Hyper-v for 600 employeesCreate Software Package and Deploy Apex One Agent to 800 End PointsManage Engine Service Desk AdminManage Engine Desktop Central AdminManage Engine AD Manager AdminExecutive & Board Meeting Support Audio Visual Webex SupportDesktop support for desktop applications and hardwareProvide remote support to 14 client sites.

    • Can python lstm and h8 538

      Sept 2021 - now
      Trader / Data Scientist

      I'll lghtgbm your pytorch. Have you ✔️ out lleaves? I forked it!-Do you even ensemble bro?

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ITIL V3 Certification

      ITIL Certified
      Nov 2014
    • CCNA

      Cisco
      Mar 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to George Gardiakos
      Employee of The Month Erie Family Health Centers Aug 2018 Selected as employee of the month for excellent supportof cisco webex all hands meeting, and IT support skills for the organization and our teammates.
    • Awarded to George Gardiakos
      Several Shining Stars Erie Family Health Centers Shining stars for great technical support skills.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Thanksgiving Day Volunteer

      Issued by Thresholds
      ThresholdsAssociated with George Gardiakos
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Erie Family Health Center
      Erie Family Health CenterAssociated with George Gardiakos