Christopher Basciano

Network Engineer at CradlePoint

Christopher Basciano has a diverse work experience in the field of IT. Christopher started their career at AT&T as a Premise Technician, where they provided on-site installation, repair, and updating of network infrastructure, VoIP telephone systems, Ethernet networks, and IP TV networks. Christopher was responsible for configuring and updating various equipment and software.

After that, Christopher worked as a PC Technician for PFI Tech on a short-term contract. Christopher performed scanner software upgrades, verification, and repairs for HISD. Christopher also assisted User Support Analysts at FBISD by setting up computers, installing software, printers, Elmos, projectors, and updating drivers.

Christopher then joined Pacific Dental Services as an IT Field Technician II. Christopher was involved in remote ticket support, on-site troubleshooting, and installing full IT systems for new offices. Their responsibilities included configuring and troubleshooting hardware for Juniper firewall and switches, HP servers, Panoramic x-ray machines, and office computers. Christopher used a ticket-based system called Fogbugz to report and log incidents and resolutions.

In 2017, Christopher joined HCSS as a Network Administrator. Christopher worked within the IT department and provided support for all IT-related issues and concerns. Christopher was directly responsible for network equipment configurations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Currently, Christopher is working at Cradlepoint as a Network Administrator 2 since November 2021. Christopher has recently transitioned to the role of Network Engineer in November 2022, where they are responsible for network engineering tasks.

Overall, Christopher Basciano has gained valuable experience in network administration, IT support, hardware troubleshooting, and network engineering throughout their career.

Christopher Basciano has a Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Cartography from Youngstown State University, which they obtained between the years 1996 and 2000. In 2015, they attended Oregon State University, but no degree was specified.

In terms of additional certifications, Christopher obtained the CompTIA Security + certification from CompTIA in June 2016. Christopher also holds several Cisco certifications, including the Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA) obtained in September 2013, and the Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA) obtained in July 2019. Additionally, they obtained the CompTIA A+ ce certification from CompTIA in February 2013, and the CompTIA Network+ ce certification in May 2013.

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Timeline

  • Network Engineer

    November, 2022 - present

  • Network Administrator 2

    November, 2021