Phil Schaefer

Phil Schaefer

Systems Engineer

Greater St. Louis Area

Current
Past
  • Computer Support Technician at St. Louis College of Pharmacy
  • In-House Service Technician at computype
Education
  • Southwestern Illinois College
Connections
103 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services

Phil Schaefer’s Summary

Experience:
-Over 7 years experience in the Information Technology and Services field
-Specializing in Windows Desktop and Server Administration
-Continuing growth and education in server administration

Goals:
-MCITP
-MCSA
-MCSE

Phil Schaefer’s Specialties:

-Very Knowledgeable in System and Network troubleshooting
-Personable and customer service oriented
-Very Flexible Schedule
-Passion for Information Technology


Phil Schaefer’s Experience

  • Systems Engineer

    Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard

    (Privately Held; Law Practice industry)

    December 2006Present (2 years 8 months)

    -Primary backup to the Senior Systems Engineer
    -Develop and maintain system images using Ghost Solution Suite 2 with plans to implement SCCM in 2009
    -Prep and deploy new systems
    -Prepare proposals and recommendations in response to requests for workstation hardware and software purchases and upgrades
    -Monitor and maintain all regularly scheduled network backup operations.
    -Serve as helpdesk level II contact with all members of the firm, in the resolution of workstation hardware and software related problems.
    -Remote support of satellite office in Carbondale, IL and Edwardsville, IL
    -A/V setup for mock trials, depositions, and presentations
    -Support Blackberry devices, Palm and Windows Mobile devices, and Blackberry Enterprise Server.
    -Maintain Exchange 2003 server
    -Assisted with implementation of 5 VMware ESX servers and a dual vault Evault backup solution for disaster recovery
    -Implemented a WSUS server to manage updates of firm laptops and desktops.

  • Computer Support Technician

    St. Louis College of Pharmacy

    (Higher Education industry)

    November 2004December 2006 (2 years 2 months)

    -Responsible for maintaining ~1500 computers and laptops in a network consisting of mainly Windows XP.
    -Hardware and software integration as well as hardware replacement and parts ordering for laptops and desktops.
    -User management through active directory.
    -Install and instruct students and faculty on use of software and peripherals both remotely and on-site.
    -Operation of Copy Center copiers and poster printers.

  • In-House Service Technician

    computype

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    20002003 (3 years)

    Responsible for the repair and maintenance of customer machines working with Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and XP.

    Train new employees and interns from local colleges/universities for work as contracted technicians for local businesses and schools.

    Provide in-house, phone, and on-site computer services for customers.

    Install and instruct users on use of software and peripherals.

    Troubleshoot PC’s and networks.

    Run cable and make patch cables for homes and businesses.

    Install PC's, software, hardware components, and networking equipment

    Belleville Township High School East/Wes, District #201

    Responsible for maintaining ~1000 computers in a network consisting of Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95, and Linux systems.

    Major duties involve hardware and software integration, server maintenance, and user support.

    Provide security measures for workstations, servers, and network

    Train new full-time technician as new contracted employee for the school district.


Phil Schaefer’s Education

  • Southwestern Illinois College

    Science , 20062008


Additional Information

Phil Schaefer’s Interests:

Computers, movies, reading, coffee, politics

Phil Schaefer’s Groups:

  •    St Louis Information Technology Network (STLITNET)
  •    VMware Virtualization & Cloud Computing Group
  •    International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
  •    Microsoft Certified Professional Network
  •    LinkedWorking St. Louis
  •    St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
  •    e-LEGAL

Phil Schaefer’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
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  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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