Hi, I'm Daniel!

Professional Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong background in administration, operations, and technical support, complemented by advanced education in computer science, information technology, business administration, and human resources. Experienced in managing financial transactions, logistics, and personnel accountability in high-pressure environments, including the United States Marine Corps. Adept at troubleshooting hardware/software issues, procurement management, and process optimization. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with intermediate proficiency in Japanese. Holds a Secret Clearance and has received multiple military service awards for excellence in leadership and operations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

IT SERVICE DESK & SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

(March 2025 - Present)

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

  • Provided front-line and advanced technical support for students, faculty, and staff through in-person assistance, phone, remote access, and live chat, resolving hardware, software, network, and AV-related issues.
  • Actively participated in resolving over 1000+ technical support tickets, delivering timely, accurate, and effective solutions across a diverse range of hardware, software, network, and user-related issues.
  • Led on-site classroom support by responding to urgent calls (BAT phone), troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring minimal downtime during instruction.
  • Assisted with the imaging, configuration, and deployment of university-issued laptops and desktops, as well as account management tasks like password resets and account activations.
  • Supported malware and virus diagnostics, coordinated with IT Security when needed for account discrepancies.

ADMINISTRATION/ HELP DESK

(October 2023 - February 2025)

Barros Son's & Motors, Fairfield, CT

  • Maintained cash and credit transactions exceeding $30,000 monthly, ensuring adherence to financial procedures.
  • Gather and relay client feedback to improve operational procedures and customer satisfaction.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve transactional discrepancies, providing prompt and efficient solutions.
  • Act as the first point of contact for clients seeking assistance with transactions and product inquiries, ensuring excellent customer service.

OPERATIONS CLERK/ HELP DESK

(November 2018 - October 2023)

United States Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan

  • Managed the maintenance, logistics, and security of $10,000,000 war simulation equipment, ensuring operational readiness and availability for training exercises and simulations.
  • Served as the first point of contact for technical assistance regarding operational systems and hardware, providing timely and efficient resolutions.
  • Managed accountability for over 200 Marines during operations, ensuring accurate tracking of personnel movements, assignments, status updates, and personnel records, including attendance, duty assignments, and training qualifications, using computerized systems and manual logs to track individual and unit readiness.

WAREHOUSE ADMINISTRATOR

(June 2019 - October 2023)

United States Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan

  • Administered the procurement, storage, and distribution of over $5,000,000 in supplies for the facility.
  • Prepared reports of supplies received and consolidated backorders to determine the proper level of food supplies in hand.
  • Coordinated the requisitioning, purchasing, and receiving of over $10,000 worth of food and supplies daily.

ACCOUNTANT AND HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE

(November 2018 - June 2019)

United States Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan

  • Balanced and reconciled accounts for daily transactions of over 2,000 meals, amounting to $900,000 monthly.
  • Facilitated the estimated amounts and costs of required supplies and food ingredients.
  • Diagnosed and resolved discrepancies in inventory systems, improving accuracy and resource allocation.

EDUCATION

• Master of Computer Science & Information Technology

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Exp. December, 2025
• Master of Business Administration (Management & HR) GPA 3.86

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

December, 2024
• Bachelor's of Arts in Business Administration GPA 3.65

University of Maryland Global Campus Japan, Armed Forces Pacific

December, 2023

PROJECTS/HOMELABS

SKILLS

Skills:

Network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls), log analysis, incident response, Active Directory, password resets, imaging and deployment, hardware/software setup, ticketing systems, Microsoft Office Suite.

Languages:

English (Native) Spanish (Native) Japanese (Intermediate)

Programming Languages:

Python, Pandas, Numpy, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Powershell, Bash, SQL

Tools:

SIEM, EDR, SOAR, IDS/IPS, Tcpdump, Nmap, Wireshark, Raspberry Pi, VMs

Awards:

Secret Clearance,Dean’s List (X2), Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society, and over 20 military service-related medals, letters of appreciation, and awards.

CERTIFICATIONS

net plus cert sec plus cert cybersecurity analyst cert cybersecurity analyst all cert