Jon Covalt
Network Engineer
- Des Moines,
- Iowa,
- United States of America
Member Since: 2013/01/25
Industry: Computer & IT
Top Skills:
Tech Certifications:
Provide a quick, creative biography in 140 characters or less.
More bio
Activity
Professional Background
Network Engineer
Combined Systems Technology, Inc.
June 2012 – Present
Clive, IA
• Perform general maintenance on PCs for clients of CST, Inc.
• Upgrade and maintain network infrastructure for clients of CST, Inc., including server, switch, and firewall management.
• Administer the network infrastructure and servers for Clarke Community School District in Osceola, Iowa.
• Collaborate with the administrative staff of Clarke Community School District regarding Information Technology projects.
o Assist with the planning and rollout of a one-to-one program for iPads to all students from second to twelfth grade.
o Aid in planning and implementing a server upgrade project wherein most of the district’s servers were converted to VMWare servers, and several servers were upgraded from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012.
• Update and maintain PCs and Macintosh computers for Clarke Community School District.
• Upgrade and maintain network infrastructure for clients of CST, Inc., including server, switch, and firewall management.
• Administer the network infrastructure and servers for Clarke Community School District in Osceola, Iowa.
• Collaborate with the administrative staff of Clarke Community School District regarding Information Technology projects.
o Assist with the planning and rollout of a one-to-one program for iPads to all students from second to twelfth grade.
o Aid in planning and implementing a server upgrade project wherein most of the district’s servers were converted to VMWare servers, and several servers were upgraded from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012.
• Update and maintain PCs and Macintosh computers for Clarke Community School District.
Network Analyst
Fiserv, Inc.
December 2011 – June 2012
West Des Moines, IA
• Managed creation, deletion and maintenance of Active Directory accounts for Fiserv, Inc. and its clients.
• Deployed icons and published applications for users of Citrix XenApp.
• Responded to ticket and call-based requests to resolve a variety of software issues.
• Deployed icons and published applications for users of Citrix XenApp.
• Responded to ticket and call-based requests to resolve a variety of software issues.
Operations Manager
Soft-Train, Inc.
August 2009 – October 2011
Irvine, CA
• Maintained and updated company equipment and software using images with WinPE and imagex.
• Configured company equipment for use with classes, including network and software configuration and installation
• Managed company’s network, including addition and removal of users, permissions, and PCs in Active Directory.
• Planned and implemented an upgrade of Windows Server 2000 to Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2, including migration of Active Directory users and permissions between servers.
• Upgraded from Exchange Server 2000 to Exchange Server 2007, including migration of mailboxes between servers.
• Created and delivered presentations for purchasing new computer hardware, including PCs, laptops and servers.
• Budgeted for cross-country trips taken by instructors to teach at various client locations all across the United States.
• Managed approximately 25 technical and soft–skills instructors
• Configured company equipment for use with classes, including network and software configuration and installation
• Managed company’s network, including addition and removal of users, permissions, and PCs in Active Directory.
• Planned and implemented an upgrade of Windows Server 2000 to Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2, including migration of Active Directory users and permissions between servers.
• Upgraded from Exchange Server 2000 to Exchange Server 2007, including migration of mailboxes between servers.
• Created and delivered presentations for purchasing new computer hardware, including PCs, laptops and servers.
• Budgeted for cross-country trips taken by instructors to teach at various client locations all across the United States.
• Managed approximately 25 technical and soft–skills instructors
Technical Trainer
Soft-Train, Inc.
May 2009 – August 2009
Irvine, CA
• Instructed clients in the use of the Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 and 2010 Suites, and provided technical certification training to clients as assigned.
Technical Consultant
Soft-Train, Inc.
February 2009 – May 2009
Irvine, CA
• Installed Windows platforms using a variety of imaging software solutions.
• Created batch files for automation of certain upgrade and installation procedures.
• Modified a number of malfunctioning XML scripts to streamline upgrade process.
• Created batch files for automation of certain upgrade and installation procedures.
• Modified a number of malfunctioning XML scripts to streamline upgrade process.
PC Refresh Technician
CompuCom
October 2008 – October 2008
Aliso Viejo, CA
• Utilized Norton Ghost to install Windows XP image on new computers.
• Updated software, migrated user data and performed basic networking tasks on new computers.
• Updated software, migrated user data and performed basic networking tasks on new computers.
Computer Migration for Cor-O-Van
Robert Half Technology
September 2008 – September 2008
Irvine, CA
• Prepared PCs to be moved from their original location to the client’s new building.
• Set up and reconnected PCs at new location for client.
• Set up and reconnected PCs at new location for client.
Help Desk Assistant
Des Moines University
August 2008 – August 2008
Des Moines, IA
• Performed troubleshooting for software and networking client for students with Dell laptops using Windows Vista as well as handheld devices.
• Recorded troubleshooting techniques in HEAT call-logging software.
• Configured VideoLAN software to allow students to stream audio into Microsoft OneNote during lectures.
• Set up printer settings and Microsoft Outlook to forward specific printer maintenance e–mails to correct individuals.
• Recorded troubleshooting techniques in HEAT call-logging software.
• Configured VideoLAN software to allow students to stream audio into Microsoft OneNote during lectures.
• Set up printer settings and Microsoft Outlook to forward specific printer maintenance e–mails to correct individuals.
Computer Refresh Technician
McLeod USA
August 2007 – October 2007
Hiawatha, IA
• Installed Windows XP using Norton Ghost.
• Performed installation of user-requested software and hardware on new machines as approved and set up or restored network connections and user data prior to deployment.
• Deployed new machines to users and performed basic troubleshooting of software problems as they occurred on-site.
• Analyzed old PCs using diagnostic software and assembled as many working computers as possible from the functional parts.
• Performed installation of user-requested software and hardware on new machines as approved and set up or restored network connections and user data prior to deployment.
• Deployed new machines to users and performed basic troubleshooting of software problems as they occurred on-site.
• Analyzed old PCs using diagnostic software and assembled as many working computers as possible from the functional parts.
Computer Refresh Technician
Erb's Business Machines
July 2007 – August 2007
Cedar Rapids, IA
• Unpacked and prepared new computers for shipping to site.
• Installed new computers in local elementary schools.
• Installed new computers in local elementary schools.
Education
University of Iowa
Bachelors of Arts
History
2004 – 2007
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate of Arts
Network Administration
2002 – 2004
Full Biography
I am a certified Microsoft Expert with experience primarily in the Windows Server and basic switch/router maintenance areas. I have been working recently to increase my proficiency with VMWare products and services as well.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Level Progress
-
Overall7
-
Windows Server 20082
-
Active Directory2
-
Windows 72
-
Outlook2
-
Microsoft Legacy OS1
-
Windows Server 20121
-
Storage Software1
-
Microsoft Server OS1
-
Networking1
-
Microsoft Applications1
-
Network Security1
-
Windows 101
-
Email Servers1
-
Microsoft Office1
-
Routers1
-
Exchange1
-
Windows Networking1
-
Microsoft Excel1
-
Desktops1
-
PC1
-
Web Browsers1
-
Storage1
-
Hardware1
-
Software1
-
Miscellaneous1
-
Wireless Networking1
-
Dell1
-
Proofreading1
-
DNS1
-
Email Clients1
-
Server Software1
-
Windows OS1
-
Security1
-
SBS1
-
Acronis1
-
Broadband1
-
Displays / Monitors1
-
Hardware Firewalls1
-
IT Administration1
-
Internet Protocol Security1
-
Network Architecture1
-
Network Management1
-
Printers and Scanners1
-
Switches / Hubs1
-
Windows 81
-
Wireless Hardware1