Carl Weitzel_

IT Support / Helpdesk/Network Technician

7+ years of Tier 1–2 technical support experience, including 5 years at Apple in Austin, Texas. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex, multi-faceted issues and expertise in Microsoft and Apple ecosystem troubleshooting, Networking, SaaS, and Cloud based services.

Carl Weitzel

Technical Arsenal

Windows 10/11 macOS & iOS Linux Command Line PowerShell/Bash Python HTML, CSS, Javascript JSON, YAML Version Control (Git CLI/GUI, GitHub) AWS Cloud TCP/IP & DNS VPN Troubleshooting Microsoft 365 Azure/Active Directory Network and Security best practices Phone, Chat, Email Support Ticketing Systems Telecommunications HIPAA Compliance

Certifications

CompTIA Network+

N10-009

ACTIVE

Issued: Oct 2025

CompTIA A+

Core 1 & 2

ACTIVE

Issued: Aug 2025

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Foundational

ACTIVE

Issued: Jul 2025

Cloud+ & Security+

In Progress

PLANNED DEC 2025

Professional Experience

Senior Technical Support (Tier 1–2)

Jan 2024 – Oct 2024

Conduent Business Solutions • Remote

  • Achieved 94.02% CSAT across 180+ surveys and 80–90% first-contact resolution.
  • Provided remote Tier 1–2 support for Windows, macOS, mobile, software, hardware, account, and network issues.
  • Handled password resets, account unlocks, VPN/MFA troubleshooting, and escalated validated bugs with clear documentation.
  • Contributed knowledge-base articles that reduced recurring tickets.

Apple Support Mentor & Senior Advisor

Jul 2017 – Jul 2022

Apple Inc. • Hybrid

  • Progressed from Tier 1 → Tier 2 → Mentor for macOS, iOS, networking, iCloud, and ecosystem services.
  • Handled complex escalations, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/VPN diagnostics, Apple ID recovery, and remote diagnostics.
  • Demonstrated deep knowledge of Apple technical ecosystems, including networking and DNS configuration, Cloud services and custom domain name features, OS and Account recovery, device provisioning, backup and file system troubleshooting.
  • Mentored new and transitioning advisors on troubleshooting workflows and de-escalation by providing real-time coaching, shadowing, and performance feedback to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to onboarding training that improved team efficiency.

Retail Specialist

Nov 2022 – Mar 2023

Verizon • Onsite

  • Diagnosed iOS/Android device and cellular network issues.
  • Configured MDM-style controls, cloud backups, and APN settings for business users.

Cardiovascular Telemetry Technician

Jun 2023 – Jan 2024

HCA Houston Conroe • Onsite

  • Monitored real-time telemetry streams under strict uptime and HIPAA requirements.
  • Troubleshot hardware, cabling, and network connectivity issues in a clinical environment.

Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science – Cloud Computing

Nov 2024 – Present