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Karlo Piñgol

Karlo Piñgol

Tayabas City,Quezon

Summary

Accomplished Network Administrator with over 10 years of IT Technical Support and Network Administration experience in the banking sector. Expertise in designing, implementing, and securing high-availability networks with MikroTik RouterOS, AWS, and various VPN technologies. Proven skills in infrastructure troubleshooting, monitoring, and ensuring business continuity.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR | NETWORKING • CLOUD • VPN

Quezon Capital Rural Bank Inc.
Lucena, Quezon
03.2022 - Current

Configure and manage MikroTik routers, routing, firewall policies, VPN connectivity, and WAN failover.

Implement and support secure VPN solutions including OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IPsec.

Managed system cybersecurity by implementing firewall, anti-virus software, and VPN solutions, significantly reducing exposure to cyber threats.

Support SD-WAN and dual-ISP connectivity initiatives to improve availability and resilience.

Administered and maintained enterprise network infrastructure to ensure seamless support for branch and department operations.

Manage Linux servers and AWS cloud-based network infrastructure.

Monitor network availability, troubleshoot connectivity and infrastructure incidents, and coordinate service restoration.

Monitor network performance indicators, diagnosing and resolving issues to minimise downtime.

Managed network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls, to maintain operational efficiency and security.

Maintain technical documentation and network records to support operational continuity and troubleshooting.

Installed hardware and software components to enhance network reliability.

IT Technical Support

Quezon Capital Rural Bank Inc.
Lucena, Quezon
05.2016 - 03.2022

Provided hardware and software support for branch users and department personnel.

Installed, configured, and maintained desktop computers, workstations, and peripheral devices.

Installed, configured, and maintained digital CCTV and IP camera systems, enhancing branch security and surveillance capabilities.

Installed, configured, and maintained bank premises alarm systems supporting physical security and branch protection.

Installed and maintained smart door lock and access-control systems for secured areas and bank facilities.

Diagnosed and resolved printer hardware, driver, and network connectivity issues.

Supported Windows operating systems, business applications, and user network connectivity.

Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of IT and security equipment, ensuring reliability and reducing downtime.

Managed vendor relationships for technical support and equipment maintenance, facilitating timely service and support for branch operations.

Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Addressed customer complaints through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.

Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Sacred Heart College
Lucena City
01-2012

Skills

Enterprise Networking

TCP/IP, routing & switching, VLANs, NAT, DNS, DHCP

VPN & Connectivity

OpenVPN, WireGuard, IPsec, site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, WAN failover

MikroTik

RouterOS, policy-based routing, dual-WAN, routing and firewall configuration

AWS Networking

EC2, VPC, VPC Peering, route tables, security groups

Systems & Tools

Linux server administration, SSH, PuTTY, WinSCP

Monitoring & Productivity

Network monitoring, technical documentation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, MS Excel

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Certification

MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) | 2023 – 2026

MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE) | 2023 – 2026

Hobbies and interests

  • Networking & Technology
  • Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure
  • Exploring Cloud Technologies
  • Home Lab / Network Configuration
  • Electronics & Technical Projects
  • CCTV Technology
  • Continuous Learning & Professional Development

References

Glenn A. Garcia | Division Manager, BDD | Quezon Capital Rural Bank Inc. | 0942-045-0359

Joy N. Lapid | Collection Officer | BDO Ortigas Ave., Pasig City | 0956-518-1501

Timeline

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR | NETWORKING • CLOUD • VPN

Quezon Capital Rural Bank Inc.
03.2022 - Current

IT Technical Support

Quezon Capital Rural Bank Inc.
05.2016 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Sacred Heart College
Karlo Piñgol