Jose Santana
@josesantana
IT Systems Specialist delivering secure endpoint management, cloud collaboration, and documentation for distributed teams.
What I'm looking for
I’m an IT Systems Specialist with experience specializing in remote endpoint management, cloud collaboration, and technical documentation. I’ve independently led system deployments and strengthened hybrid workforces using Intune, JAMF, and Zscaler.
Highlights include serving as a Knowledgebase Team Lead to standardize troubleshooting playbooks, orchestrating cross-team action during a major wireless disruption, and managing hybrid fleets to ensure 100% compliance via Intune/JAMF/SCCM. I also lead ITSM operations using Freshservice, and supplement my technical work with written communication and web/AI-enabled tooling.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Author (Fiction & Poetry)
Self Employed
Apr 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Independently managed the end-to-end production of fiction and poetry collections, from conceptualization and research through publication and marketing. Created multi-channel content (books, podcasts, and video) and synthesized complex topics from psychology, history, and science into structured, accessible narratives.
Led major-incident onsite coordination for a wireless network disruption, collaborating with network teams, vendors, and a JAMF engineer to resolve AP spacing and bandwidth conflicts and restore connectivity for macOS leadership and mission-critical departments. Managed hybrid endpoint lifecycle in Intune/JAMF/SCCM to troubleshoot Autopilot/MDM policies, maintain 100% compliance, and automate appl
Web Designer (Sole-Proprietor)
Sole-Proprietor
Jul 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Provided web design services for clients, managing the technical stack from initial branding through final deployment. Implemented SEO and digital branding strategies to increase client visibility and engagement and consulted to translate business needs into on-brand web designs.
Was rehired after a prior contract based on exceptional performance. Managed project management and IT deployments, configuring and deploying 300+ computer systems and providing daily networked desktop support while educating end users on preventive best practices.
IT Contractor
Alexander Technology Group
Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Fulfilled IT projects supporting networking with partner organizations, contributing to project planning and delivery across client environments.
Supported the network administrator on infrastructure-change projects, owning deployment and imaging for project execution and end-user coordination. Configured and deployed 300+ systems, including 100+ Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Lync installations, and delivered daily desktop support with end-user preventive education.
Provided Tier 1/Tier 2 remote technical support and customer service to a rapidly expanding global customer base, resolving complex issues across multiple time zones. Captured customer interactions in CRM for cross-departmental alignment, supported virtualization/terminal services troubleshooting, and escalated root-cause cases to Tier 2 teams.
Served as the in-store technician and instructor for mobile device workshops, delivering technical training for individuals and group audiences. Specialized in mobile troubleshooting and configuration of a range of mobile devices and operating systems.
Network Support Engineer
USAI.NET, Inc.
Jan 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 10 months)
Collaborated on the design and implementation of internet services for residential, business, and government entities with a focus on high availability and performance. Conducted remote monitoring and maintenance via SNMP and performed hands-on installation and administration of LAN/WLAN infrastructure, server racks, and network devices.
Software Engineer
HBSS Connect Corp.
Sep 2006 - Jan 2009 (2 years 4 months)
Managed Oracle database system configuration while providing integrated desktop support for in-house and client users. Served as Lead QA Tester in the SDLC for large-scale transit authority development projects, helping ensure software reliability and performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management, Information Systems
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management through University of Phoenix Online, with a concentration in Information Systems.
Northern Essex Community College
Associate’s Degree, Computer Science, Information Technology
Earned an associate’s degree in Computer Science at Northern Essex Community College, with a concentration in Information Technology.
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