
Dan Mckinnon
@danmckinnon
Tier 2 Escalation Specialist at INC Systems resolving complex network, server, Microsoft 365, and security issues.
What I'm looking for
At INC Systems, I resolved complex Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalations involving networking, servers, Microsoft 365, and security. I also administered Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, Entra ID, SharePoint, and Teams.
I configured and managed firewalls, switches, wireless networks, and VPN connections across client environments. I conducted root cause analysis and implemented long-term solutions for recurring issues.
At Brightline Technologies, I supported client environments spanning over 1,300 devices and 2,000 users. I installed and upgraded network switches and supported end users and Tier 1 technicians.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tier 2 Escalation Specialist
INC Systems
Mar 2025 - Sep 2026 (1 year 6 months)
Resolved complex Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalation tickets involving networking, servers, Microsoft 365, and security-related issues. Administered Microsoft 365 environments and led client infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
Level 2 IT Support
BizFlexIT
Dec 2024 - Mar 2025 (3 months)
Provided premier front line technical support for client PCs, network environments, and printers/scanners. Met ticket and project deadlines and participated in after hours on-call system.
IT Technical Support Specialist
Vector Tech Group
Feb 2024 - Dec 2024 (10 months)
Served as main point of contact for clients, self-managing projects and onboarding. Installed and configured network switches and administered on-premise Exchange and Azure Active Directory.
IT Tier 2 Escalation Specialist
Brightline Technologies
Jan 2020 - Feb 2024 (4 years 1 month)
Handled escalation tickets and assisted tier 1 support technicians. Maintained and monitored throughput for over 1300 devices and 2000 users across multiple clients.
Delivered appliances and furniture and maintained customer accounts for loaned items. Achieved two-time top regional product delivery specialist.
Phone Technician
Cell Savers
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Repaired smartphones and tablets, managed store operations as the only employee, and maintained inventory. Provided one-on-one customer service.
Management Trainee
Wilsons Leather
Jul 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 7 months)
Managed a retail store, built customer relationships, and achieved daily and weekly sales goals. Gained customer service and selling skills.
Operated heavy machinery for a snow resort and maintained surrounding conditions for customer safety. Provided customer service.
Assistant Manager
Halloween City
Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 (2 months)
Managed the store and all employees, handled sales, provided customer service, and performed merchandise stocking.
Stocked the produce section, maintained store cleanliness, and bagged groceries as a cart attendant.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Baker College
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology and Cyber Security
Grade: 3.86
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Cyber Security with 120 credit hours and a 3.86 GPA.
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