Resume

Lewis Purdy – Resume

LEWIS PURDY

Okatie, South Carolina | (843) 338-6105 | lewis.purdy@me.com

Professional Summary

Results-driven technical support leader with 15+ years of experience spanning IT administration, customer support, and team management. Proven track record of implementing enterprise-level solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional client experiences in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Expertise in ITIL methodologies, technical documentation, and infrastructure management. Currently expanding skills in software development and cloud technologies to bridge the gap between technical operations and development.

Core Competencies

  • Technical Support (L1-L3)
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Network Infrastructure
  • ITIL & Agile Methodologies
  • Technical Documentation
  • Process Optimization
  • System Administration
  • Cloud & Virtualization
  • Quality Assurance

Professional Experience

Technical Support Specialist
VendTech | Remote | May 2025 – Present
  • Lead multi-tiered technical support operations (L1-L3) serving operators nationwide, ensuring rapid resolution of critical system issues
  • Collaborate with development teams using ITIL and Agile methodologies to track bug resolution and feature implementation
  • Serve as primary technical writer for development team, creating comprehensive documentation and SOPs
  • Manage cross-functional communication between development teams to coordinate bug tracking and resolution efforts
  • Lead SOP modernization initiative with team of 4 agents, improving operational efficiency and knowledge transfer
Owner & Founder
Purdy Tech Services | Okatie, SC | March 2025 – Present
  • Founded IT consultancy serving small businesses and residential clients in Hilton Head and Bluffton communities
  • Deliver comprehensive IT solutions including software development, secure network installations, and remote monitoring
  • Provide strategic IT consulting to help small businesses scale infrastructure and optimize technology investments
  • Maintain 100% client satisfaction through responsive service and transparent communication
Manager, Digital Technical Operations & Support
Audacy, Inc. | Chicago, IL (Remote) | April 2022 – March 2025
  • Managed offshore team of 10+ support agents, delivering enterprise-level listener support for digital streaming platform
  • Orchestrated bug reporting, escalation workflows, and cross-team coordination using ITIL and Agile frameworks
  • Spearheaded successful Phase Two platform launch, coordinating technical operations across multiple stakeholder teams
  • Implemented comprehensive documentation system using Confluence and Zendesk, reducing ticket resolution time by 30%
  • Conducted QA testing for iOS and Android applications using Proxyman, identifying critical bugs pre-release
  • Monitored platform health via DataDog dashboards and Domo metrics, proactively addressing performance trends
System Administrator
Closet Works | Elmhurst, IL | March 2022 – April 2022
  • Managed complete server infrastructure including ZyWall firewall and UniFi network stack configuration
  • Administered Jamf MDM for Mac and mobile device fleet, implementing patch management and software deployment
  • Maintained FileMaker Pro database environment and VMware/vSphere virtualization platform
Systems Coordinator / IT Support Specialist
Studio Gang | Chicago, IL | April 2018 – October 2021
  • Provided enterprise IT support for 150+ employees across 4 office locations
  • Implemented DATTO RMM services and automated deployment scripts, improving system provisioning efficiency
  • Led migration from local file server to Egnyte cloud storage solution
  • Administered Windows Server environment, vSphere virtual machines, and Veeam backup infrastructure
  • Championed company-wide multi-factor authentication rollout and enhanced password security policies
Desktop Engineer II
National Restaurant Association | Chicago, IL | May 2017 – April 2018
  • Delivered comprehensive T1-T3 support for Active Directory environment serving 200+ employees
  • Managed enterprise PC upgrade project for 200+ workstations using SCCM
  • Supported major office relocation, ensuring minimal business disruption
Technical Support Analyst
Critical Mass | Chicago, IL | May 2015 – May 2017
  • Supported 500+ employees across macOS, Windows 7/10 platforms with Active Directory management
  • Deployed and managed workstations using Clonezilla, DeployStudio, and Absolute Manage RMM
  • Administered Avaya phone system and Exchange server for enterprise email infrastructure

Education & Professional Development

Devslopes Academy – Code
Software Development Certification | April 2025 – January 2026
Oakton Community College
Associate of Arts, Anthropology | 2020 – 2022

Technical Skills

Platforms & Systems: Windows Server, macOS, Linux, Active Directory, Azure AD, VMware vSphere, AWS

Tools & Software: Zendesk, JIRA, Confluence, DATTO RMM, Jamf, SCCM, Proxyman, DataDog, Domo, Zoho

Infrastructure: Network administration, firewall management (ZyWall, Fortinet), UniFi, VPN, VDI

Methodologies: ITIL, Agile, incident management, change management, SLA management

Development: Python scripting, bash, automation, API integration, technical documentation