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German Alonso Pimentel Vera

@gpimentelv

IT support specialist delivering customer-focused technical operations and help desk excellence.

Colombia
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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on IT support or operations role where I can solve technical problems, improve user experience, work in a collaborative team, and continue professional growth.

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

PH

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.

FT

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.

AP

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.

CO

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios logoCD

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 logoUS

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 logoUS

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

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