Raul Morales
IT Systems Engineer / Desktop Engineer
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Summary of my experience and goals
An Information Technology professional with a successful record in the technology, healthcare, and communication industries.
Experience in Project Management, IT System Administration and Engineering, leveraging ITIL concepts and leadership skills to successfully lead and manage small-to-large IT projects.
Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain multiple complex IT systems, ensuring security, scalability, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals.
Extensive knowledge in various aspects of software and hardware in the consumer and enterprise levels of IT.
Dedicated and eager to increase my knowledge, skill set and growth in the ever-expanding evolution of the IT field.
IT Project Management Skills
Management and Leadership Roles
Systems Engineer and Desktop Engineer Roles
Project planning, execution, and delivery
Smartsheet, FreshService
Team leadership and collaboration
Stakeholder management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Budget and resource management
Change management | Process improvement
Vendor management | Time management
ITIL Knowledge and Experience
KPI Metrics Creation and improvement
Reporting and Documentation Analysis
Technical Knowledge and Training
Microsoft O365 Products
Exchange/SharePoint/Teams/OneDrive
Azure / Azure AD / Azure Virtual Desktop
Citrix Cloud, Citrix Director | Hyper-V / VMWare
Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory / GPO, DirectAccess, VPN.
Endpoint and Thin Client Management
iGel / iGel UMS
ManageEngine Desktop Central
Website Development: CMS
WordPress, Joomla, others
Forum/Blog Experience
Windows Clients and Servers
Enterprise Tools and Equipment
Dell iDrac, HP iLO
Storage Controllers / NAS
Building computer systems, installing, and upgrading hardware and software.
Remote Assistance Utilities
Imprivata, Okta and Identity Providers
UniPrint and PrinterLogic
HealthCare software and services (EHR)
IT Technical and Wiring Diagrams
Telecommunications
Fiber Splicing | Cat5/6 and Coax
Satellite Technologies
Cloud technologies - SaaS, DaaS, IaaS, PaaS
Load balancing and High Availability
Disaster Recovery and Site Replication
Certifications and Testing
Nerdio Administration (NME-200)
Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
Windows/Endpoint Administrator (MD-100)
ControlUp Administration
Special Skills and Training
HIPAA and OSHA Compliance Training
Lifecycle and Identity Management
401k / Pension / Health benefits Management
Extensive Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Police Department Position held:
Polygraph Tested | Background Checked
Advanced Client and Customer Interaction Training
Typing – 80+ WPM (Words per Minute)
Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish
Work Experience
- American Oncology Network – Systems Engineer
- (Current role - Started 05/2021 as Desktop Engineer II)
Oversee design, installation, configuration, management, maintenance, and/or troubleshooting multiple IT systems and technologies, including:
Azure, Azure AD, Azure Virtual Desktop, and integration with on-prem AD.
Citrix Cloud with Storefront, FAS, XenApp, and Desktop VDI environment.
Thin Clients and UDPockets with iGel OS, managed via iGel UMS.
Imprivata and UniPrint integration with iGel.
Led the implementation of PrinterLogic to streamline print management and reduce costs.
Windows standard images for the organizations’ 3,000+ Endpoints, Servers, and VDI’s, ensuring system security and stability.
Patching of all Windows Endpoints and Servers.
Built Software Packages for deployment with Endpoint management tools.
Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, O365, Okta, LogicMonitor, PRTG.
Windows Servers: Printers, DHCP, DNS, Storage, Domain Controllers, SQL.
Led initiatives for multiple integrations, ensuring timely and successful completion.
Assisted in the architecture and maintenance of mergers and acquisitions of clinics, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring business continuity.
Applied security-driven, efficiency-oriented and ITIL best practices in all architecture and maintenance of IT technologies.
- Florida Cancer Specialists - Senior IT Service Desk Analyst
- (2019 - 2021)
Provided T1-T3 IT level of support to internal IT staff and the general company staff.
Trained new hires within the IT department and facilitated onboarding.
Worked with Cisco switches to view VLAN/Port configurations and implemented basic configuration changes.
Collaborated with third-party vendors for resolutions and RCAs to org-wide issues.
Consistently achieved KPI metrics, demonstrating a focus on performance and efficiency.
Responsible for six clinics and a corporate office to maintain reliable IT stability and support.
Provided remote support for 100+ clinics in Florida and nationally.
Facilitated patient care by correcting and delivering time-sensitive solutions to clinic staff.
Provided professional and excellent customer service during all interactions.
Supplied time-sensitive support for legal, and C-level staff as well as methodically delivered support for company-wide outages and problems.
Documented all problems and tickets within ITIL concepts and fully expanded detailed reports.
Read and provided IT Technical diagrams for power, ethernet and other cabling.
- AT&T - Wire Technician (Network installer)
- (2015 – 2019)
Completed Fiber layout and wire infrastructure projects throughout Florida and nearby states.
Performed installation and upgrades based on wiring prints and diagrams for neighborhoods.
Responsible for configuring and continued stability of telecom equipment for Fiber and Copper.
Assisted in leading teams in fiber deployment projects.
Acquired in-depth experience in AT&T tools, safety procedures and OHSA requirements.
Extensive evaluation of errors and malfunctioning wiring within neighborhoods.
Functioned as an advocate of the brand and leverage relationships to increase brand awareness and loyalty.
- Aon Hewitt - Client Manager – Health, Pension, and 401k Benefits
- (2013 - 2015)
- SP+ Corporation - Field Supervisor - Technical Support
- (2009 - 2015)
- Orlando Police Department (Communications Division) - 911 Dispatcher
- (2013)
Website Development Projects (Created/Managed)
Education and Achievements
Haines City Senior High School
Haines City, Florida.
Graduated top 25 in class
Advanced Placement Courses
National Honor Society: 2009
Academic Honor Roll: 2005 - 2009
Minority Achievement Award: 2009