Darshan Soni

Past

• Computer Support, Network Services - Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Computer Support, Network Services - Department of Information Technology at MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
• President, Member at Associated Students for Career Orientation in Telecommunications (ASCOT)

• Information Technology Internship at Total Real Estate

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Education

• Michigan State University
• Troy High School

Recommendations

1 recommendation

Connections

74 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

• My Website

Darshan Soni’s Summary

I have over five years of experience in computer support and network services. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication Technologies while concentrating on Information Communication Technologies; I also have a specialization in IT Management. I’m currently working at Hewlett Packard as part of the General Motors Global Service Desk team. I also do freelance web design, computer repair, network implementation and support for various small businesses.

Darshan Soni’s Specialties:

- Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000
- Microsoft Active Directory
- HTML
- Computer Troubleshooting and Repair
- Group Policies
- JavaScript
- Printer & Wireless Setup
- WordPress, Drupal 6
- Network Implementation & Design
- Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
- Network Cabling & Wiring
- Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Microsoft Office Professional Suite
- Novell ZENworks
- Network Administration
- Router & Switch Configuration
- Remote User Assistance
- Cisco Internetwork OS (IOS)

Darshan Soni’s Experience

• Computer Support, Network Services - Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

  MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  April 2009 — May 2009 (2 months)

  • Managed daily help desk operations, diagnosed PC and printer problems over the phone and in person for 200 plus users. Repaired and maintained as needed for 350 plus workstations, managed all computer inventory and software licensing for the department.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of a Windows 2003 server with an Active Directory infrastructure. Responsible for adding and removing user roles, installing Microsoft updates and adjusting user privileges and passwords.

• Computer Support, Network Services - Department of Information Technology

  MSU College of Veterinary Medicine

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  June 2008 — December 2008 (7 months)

  • Assisted in daily help desk operations, received and responded to incoming phone calls, troubleshot PC and printer problems for 500 plus users. Documented processes, procedures and resolution information using a ticketing system. Performed computer equipment improvements, upgrades and repairs as needed on various workstations and laptops within a healthcare environment.
  • Coordinated a team of technicians to maintain 900 plus Dell computers and 100 plus networked HP printers. Primarily worked in a Microsoft Windows environment and used Novell ZENworks for computer imaging and software management.

• President, Member

  Associated Students for Career Orientation in Telecommunications (ASCOT)

  (Telecommunications industry)

  January 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 11 months)

  • Nominated and elected as Vice President in 2007 and as President in 2008.
  • Responsible for Managing an entire student organization that is composed of over 40 plus members and executive board.
  • Ran weekly meetings to organize various social, professional and academic events for students and employers to help develop personal and professional relationships with people related to the telecommunications industry.

• Information Technology Internship

  Total Real Estate

  (Real Estate industry)

  May 2003 — March 2004 (11 months)

  • Planned and implemented an office network, ran Ethernet wiring, installed and secured an 802.11b wireless network, configured and maintained 20 plus workstations. Configured file sharing support and regularly archived employee postings and reports.
  • Designed a website using HTML and PHP to help increase sales of current real estate properties available. Trained employees on various software programs including Microsoft Office, Windows and web applications.

Darshan Soni’s Education

• Michigan State University

  Media and Communication Technology , Information Communication Technology, Specialization in IT Management , 2005 — 2009

  Activities and Societies:

  A.S.C.O.T. - Associated Students for Career Orientation in Telecommunications
  
  MBS - Multicultural Business Students

• Troy High School

  High School Degree , 2000 — 2004

Additional Information

Darshan Soni’s Websites:

• My Website

Darshan Soni’s Groups:

•    Communication Arts & Sciences Alumni - Michigan State University
•    ASCOT (Associated Students for Career Orientation in Telecommunications)
•    Students and Recent Grads

Darshan Soni’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• reference requests
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