TC Yang

Welcome to my personal website, resume, and portfolio showcasing my background and work!

IT Enthusiast and Professional

These are businesses I've started on my own, or have helped grow with partial ownership

Twin Cities Computer & Gaming

Small IT Consultation/Services Provider for SMB. Also available as a local computer services shop for your everyday consumer. Operating since 2018 as a majority owner until 2023.

Business Ownership

person repairing smartphones under a lighted table
person repairing smartphones under a lighted table
ReMarketable

Small computer and electronics refurbisher. Buy/sell used computers and electronics to upgrade/repair to sell online. 100% Ownership since 2022

Resume

A seasoned IT expert with expertise in systems engineering, network management, cloud administration, and project execution. Searching for a role that allows me to use my wide-ranging technical experience to support and accelerate business objectives.

Professional Experience

2024 - Present

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black and red audio mixer

IT Manager @ Northwest Respiratory Services

  • Continuously maintain and improve policies and procedures

  • Manage vendor relationships, triage, licensing, and similar

  • Manage company systems including, but not limited to, AD, VMWare, M365, Synology, and Veeam

  • Administer company devices through Meraki MDM for phones and tablets; Computers through Tactical RMM

  • Monitor and maintain network security and availability through Cisco Firewall & Omada Access Points

  • Budget and purchase assets, maintain inventory, and properly dispose of retired equipment

  • Provide all levels of helpdesk support & emergency break-fix

IT Systems Engineer @ Bridges MN

2020 - 2024

  • Conducted regular configuration audits and monitoring of multiple IT systems including AD, Proxmox, Google Workspace, M365, and more

  • Spearheaded annual IT improvement roadmaps reducing time spent on tickets by over 50% and removing the need for external IT support

  • Created internal tools/apps/scripts to automate or simplify daily tasks

  • Built department performance reports regularly to review team KPIs once a month utilizing PowerBI

  • Managed MacOS and Windows operating systems, iPhone mobile device management, network infrastructure, phone systems, and more through Google Device Management, Fortinet, and Avaya.

  • Trained and managed a team of up to 15 IT staff which ensured strict adherence to HIPAA, NIST, and regulatory compliance standards.

Senior IT Technician @ FarEast Tax Preparation

2012 - 2020

  • Demonstrated proficiency in managing and securing IT infrastructure to ensure optimal system performance and safeguard against potential threats.

  • Provided IT insight in information and network security, Office 365 & AD administration, and remote support.

  • Supported a diverse international clientele in Africa, Asia, and South America.

  • Applied a hands-on approach to exceed expectations in technical solutions

  • Contributed to individual and business tax preparation, showcasing versatility beyond core IT tasks.

Portfolio of Used Technologies

  • Python, JavaScript, SQL, PHP

  • CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Linux,

  • Windows, Windows Server 16-25

  • Microsoft 365, Google Workspace

  • PowerBI

  • IIS, DNS, DHCP, WDS, MDT Servers

  • AD / AAD and GPO

  • Network File Share

  • AWS, OCI, Azure Clouds

  • Teams, Zoom, Slack

  • VMWare, Hyper-V, Proxmox

  • Cambium, Cisco, Juniper Mist

  • Forti - Gate, Cloud, Client

  • OPNSense

  • MDM Management (COTS and Hosted)

  • NVR Management

  • Keri Systems, Avycon, Bosch, Honeywell security systems

Skills

  • Research and Analysis

  • Technology Implementation

  • Data Consolidation

  • Troubleshooting

  • Systems Analysis

  • Project Management

  • Software Development

  • Client Service & Support

  • Remote Support

  • Customer Service

  • Analytical Skills

  • Problem Solving Abilities

  • Team Building

  • Time Management

person using MacBook Pro
person using MacBook Pro

Custom Software

Some peaks at some of my works completed to improve work efficiency

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