Clayton Tschirhart

Chicago, IL

About Me

I have developed a broad but comprehensive skill set supported by over 10 years of experience through working with a diversity of people and organizations– from family businesses to local organizations here in Austin but also personal entrepreneurship.

My analytical personality helps make me adaptable and efficient at independently learning new skills, applications, or systems based on a more fundamental understanding of relevant concepts.

I excel when I am able to use my position to help others through problem solving, system efficiency improvements and collaborative discussion.  Ideally my role would impact not only my organization but also my community in a positive and fulfilling way.  I value as well as promote a strong work ethic, team collaboration and growth– both personally and in an organization.

Outside of work, I enjoy Hot Onnit Yoga as well as camping and hiking at Local, State and National Parks.

Microsoft
Server / AD / Group Policy
Powershell
Visual Studio Code
Azure
Windows
Office 365 / Teams
Hyper-V
Sharepoint
Linux
CentOS
SQL
Open VPN
Google
G Suite
Workspace
Adobe
Acrobat
Illustrator
Cisco
Networking
Voice
Etc
VMWare
FortiNet
Aruba
Ubiquiti
WordPress
2022-03 -- 2025-03
In Progress
CompTIA Network+
2022-05 50%
CompTIA Security+
25%

Experience

Systems Support Coordinator• TCEQ • Austin.TX • 2021 – Present

Responsibilities

  • Track Requests and related Inventory for Air Permits Division.
  • Develop, maintain and manage systems to 
  • Identify and develop improvements to efficiency, security and documentation.

Impacts

  • Developed SharePoint/PowerApps Support App to Track Requests for Equipment, Support, Personnel Changes, etc.
  • Developed PowerShell Remote Support App for Assisting Users with Various Repetitive Tasks.
  • Developed and Intergrated Inventory Tracking System to PowerApps/Powershell

Systems Administrator • IT Freedom • Austin.TX • 2019 – 2021

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, maintain and manage customer data, wireless, voice and Point of Sale networks for Customers.
  • Identify and develop improvements to efficiency, security and documentation.

Impacts

  • Improved efficiency and reduced helpdesk workload by identifying and streamlining process for working with customer partner’s IT Departments to setup IPSec Site-to-Site tunnels to eliminate multiple VPN Clients for End User access to remote resources.
  • Helped standardize and clean up customer documentation to be able to more easily locate relevant information.

 

Administrator • Schattenbol • Castroville.TX • 2017 ~ Present*

Responsibilities

  • Setup Legal, Accounting and Financial Framework with Private and Government Institutions.
  • Install, Maintain and Manage Data, Wireless, Voice and Point of Sale Networks, Platforms, Software and Devices.
  • Maintain and Manage Productivity, Accounting and Inventory software
  • Design and develop company branding.
  • Develop and manage website + Online Store / SEO / Social Media.
    https://schattenbol.com

Impacts

  • Customized web applications to more efficiently handle event tickets and display upcoming events.

Projects

  • 2018 Initial Construction // Drafted plans, oversaw and communicated with contractors on initial construction to convert family farm into a beer & wine garden and event space.

 

Administrator • Sammy’s, Inc. • Castroville.TX • 2000 Aug ~ Present*

Responsibilities

  • Install, Maintain and Manage Data, Wireless, Voice and Point of Sale Networks, Platforms, Software and Devices.
  • Maintain and Manage Productivity, Accounting and Inventory software.
  • Design and develop company branding.
  • Managed employees and daily operations when needed.
  • Develop and manage website + SEO / Social Media.
    https://sammysinc.com

Impacts

  • Worked to eliminate most single points of failure through ISP and network failover configurations.
  • Set up redundancy through virtualization and replication.
  • Created web applications for managing equipment and network assets.
  • Created web application for tracking and verifying daily drawers and sales.

Projects

  • 2012 Kitchen Remodel // Drafted plans, oversaw and communicated with contractors on kitchen remodeling to expand and improve both layout and energy efficiency.
  • 2012 Energy Efficiency Grant // Submitted and completed energy efficiency improvement grant from the USDA to help offset cost of energy efficiency improvements.
 
* indicates a consultant role

Portfolio

Network Design + Administration

Generalized standards I use for new network deployments. In a production environment, this information would be stored in various locations depending on available platforms, budget and use case.

Sammy's, Inc.

General examples including files and templates I've created for standardization, reference or specific projects.

Schattenbol

General examples including files and templates I've created for standardization, reference or specific projects.

Web Design

I have some experience with various web platforms/languages including WordPress, HTML and PHP.

Tools

Inventory of network related tools I have on hand.

Microsoft

Server / AD / Group Policy

General standards I use for network administration specific to Microsoft Server, Active Directory and Group Policy.

Microsoft 365 / Azure

I have experience configuring and managing Azure Products including on-premise AD integration, SSO, Endpoint management and policies for various devices and platforms. Link demonstrates SSO functionality for WordPress.

PowerShell

Play WORDI and Demo my PowerShell Scripting Skills.

PowerApps

Demo a PowerApps App I created and which can be customized for Managing Personnel Tasks, Requests and Inventory.

Teams / SharePoint

Experience includes configuration and administration of Teams including team sites, policies, call-queues and lists for a wide range of use cases-- from auto-attendant to asset management.

Office / Excel

Excel spreadsheets for Professional and Personal use containing complex formulas for calculation, validation and standardization.

here, take these with you

Head over to my Azure Desktop Deployment to Interact with PowerApp and PowerShell Demos. You’ll need to login with the credentials above. No access to your device required.

NOTE: It’s easiest to launch this in incognito/in-private mode– particularly if you’re already signed-in to Microsoft 365.

DISCLAIMER: This deployment is for demonstration purposes only. Generally and security configuration are not standard for a production environment.