Dashawn Mcken
About Dashawn Mcken
Dashawn Mcken is a Junior Cloud Systems Engineer with experience in cloud application testing and deployment. He has previously worked in various technical support roles and holds an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology.
Work at Anaqua
Currently, Dashawn Mcken serves as a Junior Cloud Systems Engineer at Anaqua, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for testing and deploying applications in a cloud environment. His work focuses on ensuring application stability and resiliency, achieving a 99.5% uptime in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments. He also specializes in troubleshooting VMware Horizons, which enhances his effectiveness in managing cloud systems.
Previous Experience in Cloud Support
Before joining Anaqua, Dashawn Mcken worked at PDC Technologies as a Cloud Support Analyst from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he contributed to Enterprise Technology Services for one year. His responsibilities included providing support for cloud-based solutions, which laid the foundation for his current expertise in cloud systems engineering.
Background in Desktop Support
Dashawn Mcken has a background in desktop support, having worked as a Desktop Support Technician for Broward County Government from 2018 to 2020. He spent two years in this role within Enterprise Technology Services. Additionally, he completed a summer paid internship as a Desktop Support Specialist at Broward County Public Schools in 2016, where he gained practical experience in IT support.
Education and Expertise
Dashawn Mcken studied at Atlanta Technical College from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his education at Broward College, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology from 2019 to 2021. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in cloud systems engineering and IT support.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Dashawn Mcken is responsible for configuring network appliances and setting up Windows 7 and 10 virtual machines for new users. His technical skills are essential for maintaining the efficiency and functionality of cloud systems. His experience in troubleshooting VMware Horizons further enhances his capabilities in managing complex cloud environments.