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Austin James Block

Essex, VT 05452

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-block

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Education

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

B.S. in Computer Science

Minor in Mathematics

Graduated May 2022

GPA: 3.86

East Lyme High School

East Lyme, CT

Graduated June 2018

GPA: 3.85

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Soft Skills

Communication

Dependability

Leadership

Organization

Proactive

Problem-solving

Teamwork

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Technical Skills

Programming

  • C
  • C++
  • Java
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Swift

Web Design

  • CSS
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • mySQL
  • PHP

Software

  • Adobe Suite
  • Atlassian Confluence/Jira
  • Linux
  • MacOS
  • Microsoft 365/Office
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Windows

Networking

  • Physical Network Layer
  • SMB/FTP Shares
  • TCP/IP, DHCP, VLANs
  • TP-Link Omada SDN
  • UniFi Network SDN
  • VPNs

Administration

  • ConnectWise Control
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Google Admin Console
  • Jamf
  • KeyConfigure
  • ManageEngine
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Azure & Intune
  • Microsoft MDT & SCCM
  • PDQ Inventory/Deploy
  • PasswordState
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Professional Experience

Team Member | IT | BETA Technologies | South Burlington, VT

February 2022 – Present

  • Provide support in person, over the phone, and via email
  • Manage user accounts in Microsoft 365, Google, and JumpCloud
  • Image and enroll devices with Microsoft Azure and Intune
  • Administer Atlassian Confluence and Jira instances
  • Maintain FortiGate firewalls and Unifi switches/access points

IT Technician | UVM Tech Team | Burlington, VT

September 2019 – February 2022

  • Managed support requests or escalations through BMC Footprints
  • Provided remote and in-person software/hardware support
  • Checked in computers for hardware repairs and issued loaners
  • Imaged and setup MacOS machines using Jamf
  • Imaged and setup Windows 10 machines using MDT and SCCM
  • Wrote custom software in Python and PHP for internal use

IT Technician | Sonalysts, Inc. | Waterford, CT

May 2019 – January 2022

  • Supported users via ManageEngine helpdesk tickets
  • Performed remote support using ConnectWise Control
  • Imaged and prepared desktops or laptops for end users
  • Deployed monitors, docks, and KVMs with clean cable management
  • Tracked assets through FileMaker and KeyConfigure
  • Installed and maintained software via PDQ Inventory/Deploy

IT Technician | East Lyme Public Schools | East Lyme, CT

May 2018 – August 2021

  • Completed helpdesk tickets and provided in-person support
  • Imaged, cleaned, and setup desktop/laptop computer systems
  • Installed projectors, speakers, access-points, and other hardware
  • Maintained Active Directory and inventory of current hardware
  • Upgraded software and hardware on an as-needed basis

Customer Service | Smith’s Acres, LLC | Niantic, CT

April 2016 – May 2018

  • Organized and inventoried stock of plants, pottery, etc.
  • Improved appearance of displays, shelving, and signage
  • Educated customers on products and completed sales
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Additional Experience

Web Design Teaching Assistant

September 2019 - Present

  • Teach introductory web design students HTML, PHP, and CSS
  • Grade student labs and final projects
  • Host office hours to provide one-on-one tutoring

UVM CS Fair

December 2019

  • Participated in Intermediate Projects contest
  • Designed Raspberry Pi-controlled LED strip with mobile interface

December 2018

A/V Technician | East Lyme High School Graduations

June 2019, 2020, 2021

  • Used professional audio equipment for live sound reinforcement
  • Used professional video equipment to record and stream event

ELHS Drama Club

October 2014 – March 2018

  • Elected Head of Production and Head of Sound
  • Supervised team members and provided direction
  • Mixed live sound and completed production of show playbill
  • Nomination for CT Halo Award of Best Original Program Cover Design