Andrew Seraphin

Miami, FL ยท seraphin.andrew@gmail.com

Experienced IT System Administrator with a demonstrated history working in the higher education and property management industries. Strives to provide the white glove service while promoting safe technology practices. Believes that promoting security is critical at all levels of computing: infrastructure, development, and end-user.


Experience

Systems Administrator, South Region

FirstService Residential

  • Develop, modify, and deploy OS images so our associates are always up-to-date with the latest software and security
  • Manage VOIP phone systems including CUCM and RingCentral
  • Develop GPOs for new and changing business units
  • Investigate information and network security alerts, taking immediate action and escalating to administrators according to playbook using tools including Microsoft 365 Defender
  • Maintain uptime for Windows Servers
  • Coordinate with vendors on the purchase, leasing, and maintainance needs of the region's IT infrastructure
  • Develop and deliver project proposals for Executive Leadership
  • Drive Sharepoint Online migration project to completion, migrating over 20 TB of data to Microsoft 365 cloud storage. Promoting better data governance and security through the move to cloud
  • Use Powershell and Python 3 to script repetitive tasks and streamline projects including Sharepoint Site creation and management, Cisco VOIP management, AD management, and general Windows Server 2016 management

August 2022 - Present

IT Systems Specialist

FirstService Residential

  • Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain Cisco network devices including switches and patch panels
  • Develop, modify, and deploy OS images so our associates are always up-to-date with the latest software and security
  • Manage VOIP phone systems including CUCM and RingCentral
  • Create and maintain SOPs for the team
  • Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory and Exchange profiles and licenses
  • Develop GPOs for new and changing business units
  • Investigate information and network security alerts, taking immediate action and escalating to administrators according to playbook using tools including Microsoft 365 Defender
  • Maintain uptime for Windows Servers

August 2018 - August 2022

IT Support Technician

Barry University

  • Created and managed online help documentation to reflect frequent technological changes.
  • Taught and promoted the best computer and smartphone practices.
  • Managed telecommunication systems such as Cisco, Avaya and Unified Messaging.
  • Developed documents for patrons and employees to reference. Topics included general PC and smartphone use, Enterprise setup and connectivity, Unified Messaging, Adobe suite, spyware/malware control and prevention, network connectivity, and various software help
  • Provided personalized service to clients wanting assistance
  • Averaged the quickest support turn-around in the department, resolving technical issues by phone in an average of 4 minutes
  • Strong work ethic and superior interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
  • Assisted in building and maintaining the business website
  • Enhanced management's productivity
  • Conducted research and gathering data on diverse business issues
  • Certain to deal with customers on a friendly, easing basis

August 2008 - August 2018

Education

Barry University

Bachelor of Science
Biological Sciences

GPA: 3.2

August 2008 - May 2012


Interests

While I love working behind the keyboard, I also love making them and other small electronics. In my workshop, you'll find 3D printers, soldering stations, heat guns, strippers, crimpers and more. With two very young sons, I'm hoping to share the joys of making with them.

When I find my way out of the workshop, you'll find me enjoying Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, spending time by the pool, and generally enjoying my time with my family. I take every opportunity to learn about new and emerging technologies, implementing them into my HomeLab or workflow as much as possible. It's a core belief of mine that we should always be learning both technical and soft skills.


Certifications

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    CompTIA Network+

    January 2022 to May 2025
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    CompTIA Security+

    May 2022 to May 2025
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    Microsoft Azure Foundations (AZ-900)

    June 2022 to Present
    I305-8269