James K Smith
System Administrator
James K Smith
IT Support for Small Businesses
About Me
Dynamic and results-oriented IT professional with a strong foundation in system and network administration, cloud platforms, and project management. My career has spanned from providing freelance IT services for small businesses to playing a pivotal role in IT expansions at CoreWeave and Cookies Dept. Stores. I am proficient in a wide range of technologies with demonstrated ability to lead large IT projects, manage cloud infrastructure, and ensure seamless deployment and management of IT solutions. Committed to leveraging technology to meet business needs and enhance operational efficiency
- Location Brooklyn, NY
- Phone (781) 854-6165
- e-mail James@jamesksmith.com
What I Do
Resume
Experience
2022 - Current
IT Services for Small Businesses
As a freelance IT consultant, I've provided comprehensive support and solutions to small businesses, tailoring services to meet unique technological needs. My expertise encompasses setting up and maintaining network systems, ensuring cybersecurity, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and deploying cloud services for enhanced collaboration and efficiency. My proactive approach and dedication to staying ahead of technological trends have empowered my clients to optimize their operations, minimize downtime, and secure their digital assets, thereby fostering growth and technological resilience in their businesses.
2022
CoreWeaveIT Specialist
As the first in-house IT Specialist at CoreWeave, I spearheaded the development of the IT infrastructure to support the company's rapid expansion. My role involved managing cloud-based virtual work environments, deploying mobile device management and CrowdStrike to secure employee devices, creating internal IT procedures and documentation, and administering Okta SSO along with various services used across the organization. This position demanded a high level of coordination, technical skill, and strategic planning to ensure a scalable and secure IT framework for the company.
2018 - 2021
Cookies Dept. StoresSystem Administration
As a System Administration & Support Specialist, I played a pivotal role in modernizing the IT infrastructure for five retail locations, a corporate office, and an e-commerce fulfillment center. My responsibilities included managing over 200 Windows workstations and POS systems, transitioning servers and network infrastructure to a virtualized environment, and implementing Active Directory and group policy objects for efficient device management. Additionally, I led the migration of devices to Windows 10, maintained critical SQL databases with local redundancy, ensured continuous network connectivity across multiple sites, transitioned email systems to Microsoft O365, and managed mobile devices for warehouse and store operations, significantly enhancing the company's operational efficiency and reliability.
2014 - 2018
Source AudioIT Support
Education
2011-2014
Fordham UniversityComputer Science & Mathamatics
Studied computer science & mathamtics at Fordham University. Courses I have taken: Data Structures, Databases Systems, Computer Organization, Data Mining, Internet & Web Programming. Additional coursework in business & economics.
System Administration
- Windows
- Linux
- VMWare vSphere
- Active Directoy
- Group Policy
- Microsoft HyperV
- SQL Server
- LAMP/LEMP Stacks
- Kaseya
- Powershell
- Bash
- Scripting
Network Administration
- TCP/IP Stack
- DNS
- DHCP
- VPN
- FTP
- VLAN
- Firewalls
- WLAN
- Cisco Meraki
- Ubiquity
- Aruba
Cloud Platforms
- Amazon Web Services
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Ansible
- Git
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Coninual Deployment
Additional Tools
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google Workspace
- Okta
- Remote Access
- VOIP
- Mobile Device Management
- Verifone\Clover\Ingenico Payment Processing
- IP Cameras