I'm a skilled video editor and I just started working on my own YouTube channel to perfect my workflow and skill set. I am very technically skilled thanks to my years as a helpdesk support specialist. I am currently open to take clients.

Brian Bertrand

I'm a skilled video editor and I just started working on my own YouTube channel to perfect my workflow and skill set. I am very technically skilled thanks to my years as a helpdesk support specialist. I am currently open to take clients.

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I’m a skilled video editor and I just started working on my own YouTube channel to perfect my workflow and skill set. I am very technically skilled thanks to my years as a helpdesk support specialist. I am currently open to take clients.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

IT Operations Technologist at VA Acquisition Academy (Federal)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Sole real-time technical point of contact during live federal training sessions, resolving login, connectivity, and platform issues without interrupting instruction. Manage breakout room configuration, multimedia setup, and attendance tracking across simultaneous classes; escalate high-priority incidents through structured Microsoft Teams workflows to ensure fast resolution and continuity.
Help Desk Specialist III at ATLAS Business Solutions (Intuit)
October 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Resolved 50+ incidents daily using ServiceNow; maintained SLA adherence; conducted live Zoom sessions for remote mediation; managed Active Directory access issues in a high-volume enterprise environment — including password resets, authentication failures, account lockouts, and access modifications — while keeping change documentation up to date in ServiceNow. Created and maintained internal knowledge base articles; coordinated real-time handoffs and escalations with engineering teams via Slack.
IT Specialist III at NEC America (7-Eleven)
September 1, 2021 - October 31, 2023
Supported live POS environments for one of the largest US retail chains, ensuring minimal downtime during system transitions. Administered Active Directory accounts and access controls; maintained daily operational reporting databases using SQL; tracked and resolved incidents using ServiceNow across a distributed support team. Provided post-upgrade support during hardware refreshes and system migrations, maintaining stable production environments.
Customer Support Representative at Ooma Office
January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Provided inbound customer support for business VoIP clients in a call center environment, including service for WeWork-affiliated businesses. Handled account inquiries, service troubleshooting, and escalations in a high-volume setting.
IT Support Technician at Riverfy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Provided full-spectrum IT support for a CPA firm environment, serving as the primary technical resource for staff and systems. Administered Active Directory; maintained Citrix server infrastructure; performed maintenance and support for legacy QuickBooks and Lacerte tax software servers; deployed and managed endpoint scripts via Continuum RMM; designed and maintained Cisco Meraki network environments including AP placement, network configuration, and on-site testing and validation.
IT Specialist at Valligent Technologies
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Administered Active Directory as the sole IT resource — user lifecycle, access provisioning, policy application; led Microsoft 365 tenant administration including provisioning, licensing, mailbox provisioning, and lifecycle management across the organization; led rapid remote-access rollout during early COVID-19 transition, maintaining full business continuity.

Education

Web Design & Digital Art at San Jose City College
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Qualifications

RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
CompTIA A+
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
CompTIA Network+
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment