German Alonso Pimentel Vera
@gpimentelv
IT support specialist delivering customer-focused technical operations and help desk excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am an IT support specialist with extensive experience in customer-facing roles, technical operations, and help desk support, delivering reliable solutions under pressure.
I have managed IT resources, performed preventive and corrective maintenance, and optimized legacy services for migrations while administering on-premises and cloud services including Active Directory and virtualization.
My background includes network security, firewall and proxy administration, VoIP (Asterisk) integration, and periodic security audits and compliance reporting. I complement technical skills with strong teamwork, leadership, and customer service in English and Spanish.
I continuously update my skills through certifications in cloud computing, web development, and digital competencies to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Operations Specialist
Pharmasan
Nov 2016 - Feb 2022 (5 years 3 months)
Managed IT resources and infrastructure, delivered on-site and remote first-level support, and optimized legacy services for migration to improve operational efficiency.
IT Operations Technician
Federacion de Empresarios y Trabajadores
May 2013 - Jul 2016 (3 years 2 months)
Conducted network security audits, managed firewalls and on-premises email servers, and administered Asterisk VoIP and endpoint security consoles to maintain secure network operations.
Técnico Soporte Sistemas
ASDECOM Plus
Jul 2010 - Jul 2016 (6 years)
Provided PC hardware maintenance, configured wired and wireless networks, and administered basic server and user accounts for home users and small offices.
IT Operations Specialist
Confesocial
Apr 2011 - Jan 2015 (3 years 9 months)
Performed preventive and corrective support for computer equipment, installed and maintained wired networks, and implemented transparent proxy and hardware firewall solutions to secure infrastructure.
First Level Technical Support
IMOC
Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
Provided first-level technical support and coordinated maintenance scheduling for biomedical and surgical equipment while managing IT inventory and administrative tasks.
Senior Customer Service Advisor
Concentrix
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Provided English-language customer support via chat using Salesforce, improving response quality and maintaining high customer satisfaction metrics.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios
Técnico Profesional, Cloud Computing
2022 - 2024
Técnico Profesional en Procesos de Cloud Computing (hiatus) focusing on cloud fundamentals and IT support topics from June 2022 to June 2024.
Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander
Tecnólogo, Telecommunications
2010 - 2012
Tecnólogo in Telecomunicaciones covering telecommunications concepts and practical technical training from January 2010 to December 2012.
Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander
Tecnólogo, Systems Design and Administration
2009 - 2012
Tecnólogo in Diseño y Administración de Sistemas providing system design and administration skills from January 2009 to December 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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