Anthony Cochran is seeking an IT position utilizing his skills in network devices, Active Directory, and server maintenance and configuration, as well as his client advocacy experience in supporting enterprise environments. He has over 15 years of experience providing server, network, and client-side support for large education and commercial enterprises. Currently he works as a Network Systems Administrator for Yuba City Unified School District, where he maintains Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and other domain services for over 1200 users. Previously he held network support roles with Special Order Systems and Tech Service 2U. He has a Computer Network Technology degree from Coleman College and holds Cisco and Microsoft certifications.

1. Anthony B Cochran
9648 Allegheny Dr
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 916.698.3709
Alt Phone: 916.698.1534
Cochran1611@sbcglobal.net
Objective
Opportunity to contribute to a professional IT Team, using Network Device, Active Directory, and Server
maintenance and configuration skills, and demonstrated Client Advocacy experience, in support of enterprise
environments.
Abilities
-Provide Server, Network and Client Side support for large, education and commercial enterprises.
-Install, configure and troubleshoot Cisco Routers and Switches, Servers, Workstations and Peripherals.
-Track and document work orders and service requests using ticket tracking applications.
-Create and maintain documentation of LAN/WAN environments, equipment maintenance and configurations.
-Interface with leadership and end users, using demonstrated, professional Client Advocacy skills.
Employment History
Computer Technician II, Network Systems Administrator
06/04/14 – Present Yuba City Unified School District Yuba City, CA
-Configure and maintain Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Print, Windows Deployment and other domain services
in support of an enterprise of over 1200 users.
-Deploy Domain Group Policies and other automated processes to simplify redundant tasks.
-Train staff to maximize education technology resources in support of state and district instructional goals.
-Consult with school and district leadership, providing expert guidance in cost effective acquisition and
deployment of instructional technology.
Network Support Specialist, Network and Computer Systems Administrator
11/2011 – 04/2014 Special Order Systems Loomis, CA
-Provided effective and efficient client support services in accordance with SLA.
-Installed, configured, and supported Microsoft domain servers and workstations.
-Configured base builds, and provided tier I level troubleshooting of Cisco switches.
-Performed real-time monitoring of enterprise environment servers, workstations and network devices to
ensure availability, in accordance with the five 9’s principle.
-Configured and administered Domain user and computer access and permissions.
Computer, Network Technician
04/2006 – 11/2011 Tech Service 2U Sacramento, CA
-Provided on-site, unsupervised computer workstation and network support for residential through small
business clients, including, LAN installation and maintenance, mal-ware abatement, hardware and software
installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, training and documentation.
Education History
10/2003 Coleman College, La Mesa, CA Magna Cum Laud, Computer Network Technology
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate Cisco ID No. CSCO12792331 Valid Through Apr. 25 2019
Honors
-Awarded annual Excellence in Customer Service award while Network Engineer with Special Order Systems
-Awarded Navy Commendation Medal by the Secretary of the Navy for outstanding achievement as
Department Training Coordinator, and Assistant Command Training Coordinator aboard U.S.S. Antietam.
-Awarded Navy Achievement Medal by the Secretary of the Navy for outstanding achievement as dynamic and
effective Undersea Warfare Operations instructor, and Lab Facilitator.
-Obtained Secret security clearance while Undersea Warfare Specialist and Nuclear Weapons Handling
Specialist in U.S. Navy.