Contact www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-seibers-9056314b (LinkedIn) Top Skills Troubleshooting Software Installation Operating Systems Eddie Seibers Computer Technician, System Administrator at My Hobby Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States Summary I am a very tactile person with an outgoing personality. My energy levels are difficult for anyone else to be on par with. My objectives are to continue my education and find a permanent job with benefits. My main goal is expand my knowledge while doing a superior job. Experience MY HOBBIES Computer Technician, System Administrator January 2000 - Present (26 years 7 months) Ringgold, GA Setup and repaired Linux distributions FreeBSD and Linux Sandbox Environments Setup all types of software and kept them patched Ran various desktop virtualization software Setup a virtual network Installed programs such as LDAP, PHPMYAdmin, SSH, Samba, IRCD Servers Setup websites from home folders Setup an array of services for my users Built custom security patched kernels and locked the system down on Linux. Repairing computers Testing for bad parts Replacing bad parts in computer systems Replacing blown components on motherboards and LCDs with soldering Repairing an array of devices with soldering Terminated CAT5 Cabling Permanently destroyed data on a hard drive with utilities AFFORDABLE COMPUTERS Computer Technician, PC Support Specialist October 2012 - January 2013 (4 months) Tested for bad hardware in the computer systems Built new computers from scratch Replaced bad hardware in Laptops and Desktops Refurbished Computer Systems Backed up and Restoring Data Troubleshooting of Laptops and Desktops Replaced blown capacitors on motherboards by soldering Upgrading computer systems Using various hardware testing tools Using various stress testing tools Diagnosed bad hardware Phone support with about 25-75+ calls a day Made images and restored images on computer systems Worked on all make/model of computer system Setup Verizon Cellular Internet Adapters Multitasked two or three things at a time Reloaded computer Operating Systems and Software Setup Printers, Scanners, and Wireless Routers Backed up data and restored data then restored it to the correct location Removed computer viruses and did general cleanups on computer systems Always had jobs finished on time Setup Dual Monitors Terminated CAT5 Cabling Permanently destroyed data on a hard drive with utilities Organized Inventory for efficiency Created store policies MODIS – CHATTANOOGA Computer Technician, PC Support Specialist, PC Installation Specialist August 2012 - October 2012 (3 months) Troubleshooted Laptops and Desktops Phone support for company employees Organized Inventory for efficiency Loaded images on computer systems with PXE Replaced bad hardware in Laptops and Desktops Setup Printers and Scanners Permanently destroyed data on a hard drive with utilities Used a degausser to destroy data on a hard drive Setup Portable Printers and Scanners for Telecommuters Backed up data and restored data from customer’s computers to their New PC. Setup Verizon Cellular Internet Adapters Upgraded Verizon Cellular and transferred numbers to the upgraded devices Setup iPads to use our Private VPN Refurbished old desktop and laptops Setup work cubicles in various methods to accommodate the department Setup and Installed Dual Monitors Setup Thin Clients and configured them Handled tickets on HP Service Manager Picked up all equipment after someone moved a department or was terminated Fixed conference room issues with PCs, Projectors, and Thin Clients Managed Excel Spreadsheets to keep up with jobs completed Filed paperwork out on each job completed Kept my paperwork in order at all times Troubleshooted network problems Installed Verizon Cellular Adapters on Macintosh Computers Always had jobs completed on time Mailed out replacement equipment to telecommuters Wired in new cubicles Returned hardware to the correct departments Operated Hand Pallet Trucks and moved pallets of equipment Shrink wrapped equipment to be sent to the warehouse AFFORDABLE COMPUTERS Computer Technician, PC Support Specialist June 2009 - March 2012 (2 years 10 months) Tested for bad hardware in the computer systems Built new computers from scratch Replaced bad hardware in Laptops and Desktops Refurbished Computer Systems Backed up and Restoring Data Troubleshooting of Laptops and Desktops Replaced blown capacitors on motherboards by soldering Upgrading computer systems Using various hardware testing tools Using various stress testing tools Diagnosed bad hardware Phone support with about 25-75+ calls a day Made images and restored images on computer systems Worked on all make/model of computer system Setup Verizon Cellular Internet Adapters Multitasked two or three things at a time Reloaded computer Operating Systems and Software Setup Printers, Scanners, and Wireless Routers Backed up data and restored data then restored it to the correct location Removed computer viruses and did general cleanups on computer systems Always had jobs finished on time Setup Dual Monitors Terminated CAT5 Cabling Permanently destroyed data on a hard drive with utilities Organized Inventory for efficiency Created store policies KELLY SERVICES Forklift Driver, Maintenance Technician December 2007 - April 2009 (1 year 5 months) Drove Forklifts and Stand-up Counterbalanced Raymond Trucks OSHA Certified Used Pallet Trucks to move heavy boxes and equipment Loaded and unloaded brake parts into a machine to be dumped and counted Shoveled remaining parts out of machine to be put back into inventory Calculated weight by part to see how many to dump to fill the order Coated parts with spray gun for the next phase of manufacturing Lifted 50 to 75 pounds Troubleshooted loading system the parts transported into Routine maintenance on the equipment RHINO VIDEO GAMES Customer Representative August 2006 - October 2007 (1 year 3 months) Game System and hardware troubleshooter; Answered phone calls up to 30+ a day Ran their POS system Troubleshooting gaming systems and components Repaired broken components needing slight fixes Responsible for merchandising and organizing the store Repaired credit card processing system on many occasions MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL Computer Technician, System Administrator August 2003 - August 2005 (2 years 1 month) Repaired computers around the campus Removed computer viruses Repaired networking issues Replaced bad networking equipment Terminated CAT5 Cabling Imaged computer systems Fixed issues on the computers on Campus Managed Windows 2000 Servers and shares CITY PAWN Computer Technician, System Administrator December 2001 - August 2005 (3 years 9 months) Handled the maintenance of the systems responsible for everyday operation Installed the POS system, the server and clients Repaired virus issues for customers Took computer that became our property and reloaded them for resale Setup remote cameras for both stores Built the networks at both stores and linked them Installed and tested car stereo systems Repaired other electronics such as VCRs, DVD Players, PlayStations Terminated CAT5 Cabling Managed Wireless Network Managed UPS and Money Order computer system and equipment Education Everest University-Tampa Associate's degree, Applied Management · (2012 - 2013)