Ricardo Alarcon
@ricardoalarcon
Dedicated IT Support Specialist with expertise in remote troubleshooting.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated IT professional with extensive experience in remote IT support, systems administration, and digital literacy training. My passion lies in helping individuals and businesses optimize their IT operations while enhancing digital literacy. I have a proven track record of troubleshooting hardware and software issues, utilizing cloud technologies, and providing exceptional customer service.
Throughout my career, I have worked in various roles, including IT Support Engineer and Support Engineer, where I provided both remote and onsite technical support. My experience includes using tools like JIRA for ticketing, managing databases, and training users on best IT practices. I take pride in my ability to assist users in navigating technology, ensuring they feel empowered and confident in their digital skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Support Volunteer
Hobart Library
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provided one-on-one remote and onsite IT assistance to elderly patrons, improving their digital literacy. Assisted users with troubleshooting personal devices and supported library staff with software installation and network connectivity.
Support Engineer
Trilliant Networks
Oct 2016 - Jan 2022 (5 years 3 months)
Provided remote and onsite technical support for hardware and software troubleshooting. Used JIRA to track and resolve service requests, assisted with cloud computing, and trained users on software applications.
IT Support Engineer
SERVITEC
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)
Diagnosed and resolved network issues, implemented backup strategies, and installed hardware/software updates including security patches.
Technical Support Engineer
COMPUGAMER
Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 (10 months)
Performed hardware diagnostics and repairs, installed software applications, and provided customer support focused on user satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Reach College
Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering), Information Technology
2024 -
Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronic Engineering
2013 -
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
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