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Information Technology Support Administrator @ Azusa Pacific University
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Michael McDonald

Information Technology Support Administrator @ Azusa Pacific University
I am the AWS Solutions Architect and institutional Subject Matter Expert for AWS Cloud Computing at a premier private Christian College. I love fixing problems and equally love serving customers. I have a passion for Technology and strive to continue to grow as the industry develops.
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University
Murrieta, CA, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    System Architecture
  • Fields
    Hardware
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    AWS SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT ASSOCIATE
    Bash scripting
    Cloud Infrastructure
    Cloudformation
    Powershell Scripting
    Linux OS
    Windows Server
    Leadership + Management
    IT Security
    Public Speaking
    python django
    SQL
    VMware vCenter
    OpenShift
    Ansible
    Automation
    Word
    PowerPoint
    Excel
  • Languages
    Spanish
    Intermediate
    Russian
    Beginner
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    AWS Solutions Architect
  • Desired work locations
    San Diego, CA, USA
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Information Technology Support Administrator

Nov 2017 - Present
Certified AWS Solutions Architect - Institutional Subject Matter Expert for Cloud Computing - Member of IT Security Response Team - Member of institutional Compute Team (VMWare, AWS, and Bare Metal Servers) - Member of the SCRUM Masters Community - Scripting (Python, Bash, Powershell) - Manage Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Servers - Familiar with Ansible and Openshift

Service Desk Delivery Lead

Oct 2014 - Nov 2017
3 yrs 2 mos
This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely technology support and problem resolution to internal and external customers. Resolves complex and everyday service requests relating to PC, server, and network hardware and soware problems and malfunctions; interacting and consulting with clients to manage client satisfaction; providing guidance, assistance, and follow-up on client inquiries; and assisting in the implementation of desktop hardware and software. Supervised a culturally and geographically diverse team.

Managing Partner

Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
2 yrs 1 mo
Systems Designer/Architect Project Manager Business Analyst Technical Recruiter Soware Development Raspberry Pi IOT

Education

Master of Arts (MA)
Leadership
2017 - 2020
Description
Emphasis on Executive Leadership - Change Management - Authentic Leadership - Servant Leadership
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Christian Ministry
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Computer Information Systems
2010 - 2014