John Price
Covington
Summary
Enthusiastic System Engineer offering many years of experience in project management, scripting and Remote Desktop Services. Polished and highly educated with desire to work within industry sector. Deep understanding of operational dependencies of applications, networks, systems, security, and policy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telematics Installer
Vinson GPS
Atlanta
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Installed GPS systems in vehicles according to specifications and safety standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved GPS-related issues, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Followed building standards and codes during unit installations.
- Installed and configured hardware components, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Maintained accurate records of parts and equipment used in projects, supporting inventory management.
Cloud Engineer (Intern)
University of Phoenix
Pittsburg
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed cloud infrastructure to support business operations.
- Configured, monitored, and maintained cloud infrastructure, ensuring operational stability of virtual machines, networks, and storage.
- Developed scripts to automate deployment and maintenance of public cloud resources. (Terraform)
- Worked closely with DevOps engineers on automating various processes within the Cloud environment.
- Implemented security protocols for cloud environments, enhancing protection of sensitive data.
- Optimized application performance by monitoring and fine-tuning serverless computing platforms like AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.
Desktop Support Engineer
WWN TRANSPORT
Greensboro
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided technical support for software and hardware issues across the organization.
- Troubleshot network connectivity problems to ensure seamless communication.
- Installed and configured desktop systems for all employees at WWN Transport.
- Set up workstations for incoming staff to ensure quick onboarding.
- Maintained inventory of IT equipment and conducted regular system updates to ensure reliability and security.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve complex technical challenges, enhancing overall support efficiency.
- Managed user accounts and permissions in Active Directory environments.
- Managed Active Directory user accounts, groups, and computer objects.
- Configured user accounts, permissions and passwords according to company policies.
- Configured Group Policy Objects to enforce organizational policies in the domain environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Halifax Community College
Raleigh, NC12-2003
Associate of Science - Information Technology
University Of Pheonix
03-2026
Network + Certification - Information Technology
Comp Tia Network +
Telematics Installer Certification -
MECP
Skills
- System installation
- Cloud infrastructure
- Cloud infrastructure design
- Network configuration
- Security protocols
- System troubleshooting
- Technical support
- Troubleshooting skills
- Installation updates
- Active Directory management
- Networking
- Terraform proficiency
- Computer skills
- Customer assistance
- Team collaboration
Certification
- PRESENTED TO
- John Price
- The Samsara Services team is pleased to present this certificate for the successful completion of the following course:
- Samsara Fleet Installation Technicians
- This professional sets the foundation for safer and more efficient operations, showing initiative and commitment to their career journey.
- This certificate is valid for the fiscal year of 2025.
- This certificate is not for use or disclosure outside of Samsara, its affiliates, and its and their third party representatives.
Accomplishments
Deans List
Timeline
Telematics Installer
Vinson GPS
08.2023 - 01.2026
Cloud Engineer (Intern)
University of Phoenix
09.2022 - 05.2023
Desktop Support Engineer
WWN TRANSPORT
09.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Halifax Community College
Associate of Science - Information Technology
University Of Pheonix
Network + Certification - Information Technology
Comp Tia Network +
Telematics Installer Certification -
MECP