About Me
A diligent professional who approaches every role with an owner’s mindset. I combine persistence, accountability, and enthusiasm to not only meet targets, but consistently surpass them. Efficiency, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence are the cornerstones of my work, driving both personal growth and organizational achievement.
Experience
Self Employed
Systems Administrator
Jan 2020 - Present
- Designed, deployed, and maintained multiple high capacity (~60TB+ total with 0% data loss) server environments for over 25 users
- Managed storage systems, including capacity planning, data organization, and expansion needs and potential
- Administered user access, remote connectivity, and permissions for clients
- Improved and monitored system uptime, performance, and reliability through troubleshooting hardware and software issues
- Provided ongoing technical support and user assistance for both technical and non-technical clients
- Managed resource allocation and cost planning for infrastructure upgrades (~$2,000+ projects)
- Wrote and updated scripts for restarting services at optimal times, media management, and automation
- Installed and configured OS (Ubuntu/Linux) and software; Docker, Plex, and RAID configurations
IT Support & Systems Technician
Jan 2020 - Present
- Installed and configured network infrastructure including routers, switches, and secure gateways for SOHO environments
- Deployed and maintained NAS systems for centralized storage, backups, and media streaming (RAID configuration, user permissions, and remote access with Samba and FTP)
- Designed and installed IP-based security camera systems, including cabling, network configuration, and remote monitoring
- Built and configured custom PCs and servers tailored to client needs and budgets (hardware selection, OS installation, BIOS + driver installation and update, and performance optimization)
- Configured network services including port forwarding, DHCP, DNS, and VPN access for secure remote connectivity
- Performed system troubleshooting and diagnostics across hardware, networking, and software layers
- Provided ongoing personal technical support, maintenance, and system upgrades as requested from clients
- Advised clients on hardware and infrastructure based on performance requirements and budget
Pavilions
Department Manager, Seafood
Jul 2025 - Present
- Targeted ordering to boost departmental gross profit by an average of 65% month-over-month
- Trained and implement FreshTrax program for maintaining grind logs and meeting health department compliance
- Streamlined processes for employees to make clerk positions easier and free up time for customer service
- Met and maintained EcoLab, Health Department, OSHA, and Weights and Measures standards
- Assisted with scheduling, workload distribution, and cross-department collaboration to maximize productivity and operational consistency
Store Supervisor
Oct 2019 - Jul 2025
- Trained and implemented Forecasting and Replenishment (F.A.R) program in collaboration with Store Directors and Corporate
- Acted as in-store IT liaison; diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues across iOS, Android, Microsoft Suite, email, printers, POS, scales, wrappers, Windows systems, and security systems
- Directed onboarding and training for new and current employees
- Earned recognition for outstanding dependability, availability, and versatility in every aspect and department in the store
Meat Clerk
Feb 2017 - Oct 2019
- Delivered consistent high-quality customer service backed by product expertise and a focus on excellence
- Assisted with inventory management tasks; stock rotation, accurate labeling, routine tracking, and counting inventory for corporate submission
- Showcased unsupervised and unparalleled autonomy, dependability, and consistency
- Streamlined processes for myself and other associates leading to a boost in productivity for all associates
Education
CompTIA A+ Certification
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 15, 2029
Verify Certification
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
Computer Science, A.S. (in progress)
Contact
Text/Call: (949) 375-8918
Email: tylerray@live.com