Jason Beaver

DevOps Engineer

Creve Coeur, Illinois, United States28 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in IT architecture and data center management.
Proven track record in technical support and networking.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications and IT Infrastructure Specialist with extensive experience in networking and systems management.

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Skills

Core Skills

It ArchitectureData Center ManagementTechnical SupportNetworkingCustomer SupportInfrastructure ManagementTelecommunications

Other Skills

Data Center infrastructureHardware installationServer installationComputer networkingInfrastructure technologiesTechnical writingAvaya Communication ManagerNetworking hardwareFiber and copper infrastructureTelephone communication systemsRadio communication systemsDiskGenius Free EditionComputer HardwareComputer ServiceComputer Setup

About

I have always been into computers in general since grade school. Of course, I've learned a lot since then, and the skills that I've acquired that are most relevant today are: Computer hardware specification and installation Networking hardware specification and installation Networking equipment configuration Telecom equipment installation and configuration Telecom and networking infrastructure specification, installation, and maintenance (copper and fiber optic) Computer software specification, installation, and maintenance Windows operating system, server and client, installation, configuration, and maintenance Linux operating system installation and configuration as both a server and client, configuration and maintenance in the regular course of operation I try to find solutions to problems I face when I'm tasked with something. I don't give up easily. If I'm not familiar with something, I try to figure it out and seek information. The phone calls and emails start where the documentation ends. Technology changes with time. The fundamentals never change, and my strong grasp of those has been what has kept my skills relevant regardless of the specifics. I always like to learn about new things if they're relevant. I'm always looking to improve any I.T. resources I maintain.

Experience

28 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

9 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

24 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Cefcu

Systems Architect

Nov 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos · Peoria, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of CEFCU’s Data Center infrastructure to help enhance the Member Experience. Acts as a mentor for the Systems Operations Engineer and Systems Security Engineer positions. Provides most senior technical support escalation for all issues related to the IT Architecture of CEFCU.

Data Center infrastructureIT ArchitectureTechnical supportData Center Management

Exactlyit inc.

Network Operations Specialist

Sep 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr

Burwood group

Cloud Services Operations Engineer

Feb 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Responsible for:
Directly answering customer inquiries by phone, email, or ticket
Working directly with customers to resolve issues relating to most common infrastructure technologies, including Network (WAN, LAN, Wireless), Unified Communications (UC) suite, Microsoft, Citrix, and more.
Ensuring tickets are addressed and brought to resolution as quickly as possible
Providing reporting and training to our customers
Working on-site with some customers to provide technical support, setup assistance, and technical coverage for high-profile telepresence meetings
Writing knowledge base and runbook articles for the BCS Operations team and our customers
Helping to create operations process for the Burwood Cloud Services team

Customer supportInfrastructure technologiesTechnical writingCustomer SupportInfrastructure Management

Various companies

Independent Contractor

Jan 2002 – Present · 24 yrs 4 mos · Various

Provides support for various businesses in the Peoria area in Illinois. Responsibilities include technical support, hardware installation, server installation, maintenance, computer system builds, software installation/management, computer networking specification/installation, and any other information technology related tasks that may arise.

Technical supportHardware installationServer installationComputer networkingTechnical SupportNetworking

Bradley university

Telecommunications Technician

May 2000 – Feb 2019 · 18 yrs 9 mos · Peoria, Illinois

Responsible for administration and maintenance of the Avaya Communication Manager in a mixed (traditional and IP based) environment. Installation of edge networking hardware. Also responsible for installation and maintenance of fiber and copper infrastructure. Within the last few years, configuration of Cisco switches for installation or replacement and wireless networking configuration and installation has been more prominent in daily tasks, as well.

Avaya Communication ManagerNetworking hardwareFiber and copper infrastructureTelecommunicationsNetworking

United states army

Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator/Maintainer

Apr 1997 – Mar 2000 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Set up, operated, and maintained equipment used for telephone and radio communication.
This included tropospheric scatter radio systems used to extend phone trunks over long distances wirelessly.
Secret security clearance was required because of encryption keys and other sensitive information.

Telephone communication systemsRadio communication systemsTelecommunications