
Sonny von Helmst
@sonnyvonhelmst
IT Support Technician II with experience at Smart Sand, Inc., supporting Microsoft 365, Windows systems, and distributed business operations.
What I'm looking for
At Smart Sand, Inc., I directed technology operations and end-user support for more than 300 users and endpoints across five U.S. states and Canada. I led an eight-person technology team and handled support escalation, endpoint services, infrastructure, and vendor relationships.
I used PowerShell for Windows administration and operational support, and worked with technical and business teams to investigate issues and prioritize service needs. I also coordinated providers and internal stakeholders to resolve technology problems.
At Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI), I supported Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure in a 24x7 data center environment. My work included systems administration, escalations, and backup and recovery operations.
At Computer Gurus / Nomad Broadband, I built and operated an IT services and broadband business serving more than 130 client organizations. I provided workstation, server, network, and remote and on-site troubleshooting, including for dental practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President of Technology
Smart Sand, Inc.
Sep 2016 - May 2025 (8 years 8 months)
Led an eight-person technology team supporting more than 300 users/endpoints across five U.S. states and Canada. Directed technology operations, end-user support escalation, endpoint services, infrastructure, and vendor relationships.
System Administrator / Data Center Operations
Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI)
Sep 2008 - Sep 2016 (8 years)
Supported Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure in a 24x7 data center environment. Used PowerShell for systems administration and operational support.
Owner, President and Senior Network Administrator
Computer Gurus / Nomad Broadband
Apr 2003 - Jan 2008 (4 years 9 months)
Built and operated an IT services and broadband business serving more than 130 client organizations, with 16 employees. Provided workstation, server, network, and remote/on-site troubleshooting for business customers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hudson High School
Diploma, General Studies
Earned a high school diploma from Hudson High School in 1994.
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Information Technology
Certified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet.
CompTIA
CompTIA A+, Information Technology
Certified as CompTIA A+.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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