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Kevin J. Watkins
107 Dots Way, Winchester VA 22602
(540) 303-8147 * watkins.kevin@kevinwatkins.us
IT specialist with 22+ years of experience in PC desktop, notebook and server administration, installation and troubleshooting. wired and wireless network administration familiar with Linux as well as Android and iOS mobile OS’s, possess Associates Degree in Network Engineering and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems
TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Server administration using Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Windows Server, Exchange Server 2010, Remote Desktop, VMWare and some Linux
  • Network administration using Cisco Technologies, Cabling, DNS, DHCP, RRAS, IIS, documentation and diagraming
  • Security and network defense using Penetration Testing, Policies, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Wireshark and packet Analysis Threat identification and prevention and VPN
  • Database administration and design using Access, SQL Server, My SQL and Oracle
  • Script and program Development using Command Prompt, Visual Basic, HTML, Java, JavaScript and CGI
  • Mobile Device Management Android and Apple
EXPERIENCE
Computers Unlimited LLC Winchester VA
Network Administrator March 2014 – Present
  • Terminate, test, and troubleshoot network CAT5 and CAT6 connections
  • Build, install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot and / or upgrade workstations, printers, servers, networks and other hardware and software
  • Install and manage Microsoft Exchange
Newell Brands through MMD Services Winchester VA
IT Analyst May 2021 – June 2021
  • Provided remote and desk side support to remote and office workers
  • Installed Windows and 3rd party software updates
  • Assisted with management of inventory using System Center Configuration Manager
Gas Mart Inc., Leesburg VA
I.T. Administrator July 2011 – March 2014
  • User and computer management using Active Directory
  • Created and maintained Group and user policy
  • Installed, maintained, troubleshot and repaired security cameras
Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown VA
I.T. Tutor, March 2014 – Present
  • Assisted students better understand required material for their courses
Tektility Inc. Winchester, VA
Network Administrator June 2006 – December 2010
  • Acted as a liaison to Internet Service Providers and other 3rd party service providers
  • Setup, configured and maintained Server and workstation virtual machines using VMware
  • Kept customers informed about the issues I was working on for them using a ticketing system
EDUCATION
James Madison University Harrisonburg VA
Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems May 2016
  • Major GPA 3.0/4.0
Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown VA
Career Study Certificate, Cyber Security, May 2013
  • GPA 3.184/4.0
Associates in Applied Science, Network Engineer, May 2004
Associates in Applied Science, Programming/System Analysis, May 2004