{"id":19,"date":"2022-10-29T23:46:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T23:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.0.0.198\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:02:52","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rob-babel.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Robert A. Babel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Killen, AL | <a href=\"mailto:rob@rob-babel.com\">rob@rob-babel.com<\/a> | 513.502.0759<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experienced Systems Administrator with 9+ years of IT support and infrastructure experience, specializing in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization, and enterprise system troubleshooting. Seeking to contribute technical expertise to maintain a reliable and secure IT infrastructure supporting operational and production environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows Server and Active Directory Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtualization: VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linux Server Installation and Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise IT Support and Infrastructure Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware Design, Build, and Life-cycle Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows Desktop Deployment and Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network and Systems Troubleshooting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Russell County Board of Education | Seale, Alabama<br>Systems Administration Consultant | Remote (2024\u2013Present)<br>System Administrator \/ Network Administrator (2021\u20132024)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide Tier 2\/3 support for server, network, and infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal operational disruption for critical systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administer Windows Server infrastructure, including <strong>Active Directory, user provisioning, and Group Policy management<\/strong> for enterprise environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage virtualization platforms, including <strong>VMware vCenter and Proxmox<\/strong>, supporting multiple production and administrative systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain system availability through <strong>patch management, system upgrades, monitoring, and proactive troubleshooting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnose and resolve network, authentication, and infrastructure issues affecting daily operations and service availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support reliable IT services for hundreds of users, maintaining stable connectivity and system performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mando America | Opelika, Alabama<br>Technical System Support Specialist (2019\u20132021)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provided IT support in a <strong>high-volume manufacturing environment<\/strong>, ensuring technology systems supporting production remained operational.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnosed and resolved <strong>hardware, software, and network issues<\/strong> affecting user workstations and operational systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintained Windows desktop environments and enterprise applications used across the facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worked with infrastructure teams to support <strong>system stability, network reliability, and production up-tim<\/strong>e.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisted in troubleshooting systems that supported <strong>manufacturing operations and plant personnel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Russell County Board of Education | Seale, Alabama<br>Technical System Support Specialist (2017\u20132019)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delivered technical support for end users across multiple locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installed, configured, and maintained <strong>desktop systems, printers, and network equipment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisted with <strong>Active Directory account management, workstation deployment, and system imaging<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnosed and resolved workstation and connectivity issues to maintain daily operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>B.S. Information Technology | Concentration in Cyber Security University of North Alabama | Expected Graduation December 2027 (GPA: 3.68)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A.A.S. Information Technology Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Summa Cum Laude (GPA: 4.0)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Certifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credly.com\/users\/robert-babel\/\">credly.com\/users\/robert-babel\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CompTIA Security+ ce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CompTIA Server+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CompTIA Network+ ce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CompTIA A+ ce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IC3 Digital Literacy Certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TestOut Server Pro 2016: Identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FCC Amateur Radio License (KD8SOY)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accomplishments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars \u2013 Team MVP (2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President\u2019s Award &amp; Top Graduating Scholar, Chattahoochee Valley CC (2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robert A. Babel Killen, AL | rob@rob-babel.com | 513.502.0759 Experienced Systems Administrator with 9+ years of IT support and infrastructure experience, specializing in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization, and enterprise system troubleshooting. Seeking to contribute technical expertise to maintain a reliable and secure IT infrastructure supporting operational and production environments. 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