Thomas Ripple

Technology Support Analyst

West Bend, Wisconsin, United States

About

Experienced IT Professional with extensive experience in WAN/LAN implementation, maintenance & support including project management, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction. Special areas of expertise include but not limited to: Technical Support, Team and Project Leadership, Business Continuity, Change Management Process Improvement (BPR), Inventory Control, Cost Saving Initiatives, Customer & Vendor Relations, Infrastructure Management TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Networking: WAN: CSU/DSUs, Modems, FEPs, Cisco Routers & Switches, DACS, ATM, Frame Relay, DS0/DS1/DS3, Sonet OC-x, ISDN/PRI, Racal CMS Diagnostics, Memotec EMS Diagnostics. LAN: PCs-XP & Wins7, Ethernet, Token Ring,VPN Infrastructure Cabling; Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX, QoS, VoIP, EIGRP, SNA, Bisync, Active Directory Software: Mainframe: MVS, ISPF, JES, BBI, NETVIEW-NPDA, Netspy. PC/Server: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access), WordPerfect, Netviz, Lotus Notes, Outlook, HP Openview, Checkpoint, AD, Blackberry-BES, RSA, Quintis & Remedy Ticketing System.

Experience

  • Technology Support Analyst at INTEGRAL RECRUITING SERVICES / PDS
    Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs

    A privately owned and operated company providing technology staffing and consulting services to serve the client’s needs. • Performed pilot refresh roll out of PC Windows 10 for Wintrust Bank locations. • Provided project move of 140 user PCs for Duluth Trading to new Corp Center in Mt. Horeb. • Provided project move of IT equipment between floors for Physicians Realty Trust • Performed installation and support of PC Windows 10 rollout for Alliant Energy Corp. • Performed onsite resolution of Google Chrome devices for Summit Credit Union branches.

  • Technical Support at In Transition - Actively Pursuing new Opportunities
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Dedicated IT Professional in the Financial Industry providing Application / Desktop Support, Implementation / Infrastructure Support and Customer Training Support. Looking for a company to continue my career and not limited to the financial industry, but still be able to provide exceptional customer service and personal growth.

  • Technology Support Analyst at TEKsystems
    Dec 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    The largest private talent management firm in the world providing IT staffing solutions, IT services and talent management. • Performed as a Spotter and Cabling assistance to NET Technologies Technician at Walmart Stores. • Assisted Henry Schein / Advance Dental Professional with Windows10 PC Refresh project. • Provided project assignment to upgrade PCs from Window7 to Windows10 and migrate the end users from the Mortara Instruments to Hill-Rom platform. • Provided project assignment to enhance and support to the Sears retail network in Wisconsin which was part of a nationwide initiative. • Performed onsite survey of building maintenance equipment focusing in on products that are or can be IP enabled on the Wells Fargo branches and specialty offices.

  • Product Specialist at Heiser Automotive Group (Chevorlet/Cadillac)
    Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 · 4 mos

    Responsible for providing assistance and support to the Dealership Sales Staff as well as serving the customer directly as needed. • Instruct the customer on the use of the vehicle navigational system and other technical components. • Follow-up with assigned customer leads & tasks from the dealership software application. • Manage inbound and outbound customer email and phone inquiries. • Act as the Sales staff overflow and assist the customer on their next new or used vehicle purchase.

  • Technical Support Specialist at The Master Lock Company
    Oct 2016 - Aug 2017 · 11 mos

    Responsible for providing technical support in a call center environment for digital electronic locks and access control security systems, using low voltage, network topologies, and proprietary computer based applications within a tiered technical support structure. • Functioned as the primary contact for customer technical support issues through the phone, email and web queues. • Log and documented all customer interactions and incidents into Customer Relationship Management system (CRM). • Consistently delivered reliable and professional support to the customers while utilizing product knowledge and in-depth technical and diagnostic skills. • Documented, re-create issues and test for more in depth diagnosis