About Me

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Hello!

I'm a seasoned Sr. System Administrator at Ocean Media Inc. With an MBA focused on IT Management, I bring a strategic perspective to my role, ensuring that technology aligns seamlessly with business objectives. Proudly holding a CompTIA Security+ certification, I am dedicated to implementing robust cybersecurity measures, contributing to the overall resilience of the systems under my purview.

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Virtualization

95%

Windows Server

95%

Networking

80%

VPN

85%

Linux

75%

Office 365 Admin

95%

Education

Jan-2020 to Nov-2023

MBA, IT Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH (Online)

Jan-2019 to Dec-2020

B.A. Business Information Systems

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

Aug-2016 to Dec-2018

Junior College

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA

Active from Jun 27, 2021 to June 27, 2024

CompTIA Security+ ce

CompTIA

Verification Code: LW8RZSJFRC4QQRGJ

Experience

May-2022 to Present

Ocean Media Inc.

Huntington Beach, CA

Sr. System Administrator (Jan-2024 to Present)
System Administrator (Jan-2023 to Jan-2024)
Jr. System Administrator (May-2022 to Jan-2023)

I contribute to our IT team by enhancing server administration and maintenance operations, such as deploying new servers and applications, overseeing the Windows AD environment, and managing physical server upkeep. My areas of expertise encompass Linux administration, with a focus on security administration to safeguard against potential threats and maintain a secure internal and external environment. Furthermore, I assist with multi-tier helpdesk tickets and other routine IT responsibilities.

Mar-2021 to May-2022

Doorway Home Loans

Santa Ana, CA

System Administrator (Sep-2021 to May-2022)
IT Help Desk Technician (Mar-2021 to Sep-2021)

I managed a diverse range of responsibilities within the IT department, encompassing helpdesk support, server setup, and the development of an optimized and secure IT infrastructure for the organization. My accomplishments included implementing Veeam backup solutions, providing technical support to end-users, deploying failover clusters, and overseeing the administration of software products such as Office 365 and Mimecast.

Jul-2016 to OCT-2021

LA Container

Yorba Linda, CA

IT Support Specialist

I held various roles within the company, but my primary responsibility was serving as an IT Support Specialist. I performed this role predominantly while occasionally being called upon to assist with other tasks, such as operating injection mold machines and addressing electrical faults. I oversaw the majority of IT department operations with the assistance of outsourced support when necessary.

Contact

Chris DePaola

Sr. System Administrator

chrisdepaola@chrisdepaola.com

+1 (714) 461-6903

Fullerton, CA, USA