Eric Rachal
@ericrachal
Versatile professional with a unique blend of technical expertise and hospitality.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
Versatile professional based in Chandler, Arizona working at Wells Fargo as an Infrastructure Engineer II. Skilled in the architecture and deployment of physical security devices at the enterprise scale, network configuration, and security operation including VLANs, IP addressing and subnetting. Evidence of strengthening security surveillance systems using AI-based analytics and proactive threat response. Previous experience includes working as an IT Specialist and Network Support Technician, with a deep understanding of technical support, hardware/software installations, and maintenance of a network. Possess CompTIA A+ and CCNA certifications and currently undergoing CompTIA Security+. Problem-solving and leadership skills were developed with the help of previous supervisory work in the hospitality industry curating my team management and project coordination skills. Passionate about using current and future skill sets to create and evolve innovations while also improving business efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-designed and coordinated enterprise deployment of physical security hardware, including NVRs and IP cameras, across domestic and international sites. Supported hybrid application migrations across Azure, AWS and on-prem, and optimized physical security infrastructure scalability and resilience through network tuning, overnight security operations, and Tier-3 remote troubleshooting.
IT Specialist
Sims Business Systems
Jan 2023 - Mar 2025 (2 years 2 months)
Installed, configured, and deployed 285+ hardware assets and 85+ software applications across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, maintaining 99% up-time. Coordinated with outsourced IT and MSSP providers to plan, install, and troubleshoot network systems, and delivered tier-1/tier-2 support while managing security checkups and backup/disaster recovery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+, Information Security
Earned the CompTIA Security+ certification to demonstrate competency in security practices and fundamentals.
CompTIA
CompTIA A+, Information Technology
Earned the CompTIA A+ certification to validate foundational IT and troubleshooting knowledge.
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Networking
Earned the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification to demonstrate networking knowledge and skills.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Associate Degree, Computer Science
Completed an Associate Degree in Computer Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
GitHub
Cloudflare
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Gmail
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Teams
Visual Studio
IntelliJ IDEA
JavaScript
Python
HTML5
Java
CSS 3
PowerShell
Wireshark
Ubuntu
Linux
macOS
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office 365
Confluence
FortiGate NGFW
Cisco ASA
Cisco AnyConnect
Visual Studio Code
Docker
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Microsoft Power BI
SQL
Port
Perplexity AI
Claude Code
Remote
CopilotKit
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