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Devin
Bontreger

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Objective: To leverage my technical expertise to make technology clear, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone, fostering both productivity and kindness in every interaction.

Experience

Gwinnett County Public Schools
June 2023 - Present
Technical Support Technician III

Provided front-line IT support in a fast-paced school environment by resolving approximately 30 tickets weekly to minimize downtime and maintain consistent classroom instruction. Managed technology assets and performed audits to ensure 100% inventory accuracy. Supported state and school-mandated testing through device configuration and on-site technical assistance, while also maintaining and repairing hardware and cabling to reduce equipment replacement costs. Assisted staff and students with account administration, VPN connectivity, and remote desktop troubleshooting.

Best Buy
May 2022 - Sept 2022
Repair Agent

Provided hands-on technical support by diagnosing, repairing, and testing customer devices while performing quality control checks to ensure reliable performance. Collaborated with team members to manage work-in-process (WIP) repairs and improve turnaround times. Built strong customer relationships by clearly explaining issues, outlining repair options, and recommending appropriate solutions based on customer needs.

Westview School Corporation
Aug 2017 - July 2018 & Aug 2019 - Nov 2020
Auditorium Manager/Technology Support

Collaborated with the IT team to support ongoing maintenance and upgrades of district computer and network systems. Reorganized technology asset budgets to control costs while improving resource allocation. Led district-wide projects involving hardware and software replacements, maintenance, and updates to ensure stable and secure systems. Established and maintained vendor partnerships to support specialized project execution and successful completion.

Indiana University
Dec 2015 - June 2017
Technology Support

Managed resolution of over 50 end-user hardware and software tickets each week via telephone, email, live chat, and face-to-face. Worked closely with multiple departments to escalate tickets and determine if there were large scale issues with mission-critical systems. Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.

Skills

  • Linux Server Management (Ubuntu)
  • Containerized Application Deployment (Docker)
  • Network Services and Segmentation
  • Infrastructure Automation (Ansible, Scripting)
  • Backup Strategy & Data Protection
  • Systems Monitoring & Reliability

Degrees and Certifications

Associate of Applied Science in Database Design and Administration

CompTIA Network+ Certification