Robert Blois
About Robert Blois
Robert Blois is a System Administrator with extensive experience in IT across various industries, currently working at Corsearch since 2021. He has held multiple roles in system administration and engineering, supporting over 17,000 users and implementing diverse technologies throughout his career.
Work at Corsearch
Robert Blois has been employed as a System Administrator at Corsearch since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure. His responsibilities include ensuring system reliability, implementing security measures, and providing technical support to users. His experience in system administration allows him to effectively address various technical challenges and optimize system performance.
Previous Experience in System Administration
Prior to his current position, Robert Blois worked at several organizations in system administration and engineering roles. He served as a System Admin/Consultant at FFTW for 10 months in 2006-2007. He also held the position of Senior System Engineer at the University of Phoenix for 4 months in 2020-2021. His experience includes a significant tenure as Lead Engineer at Altice USA/Cablevision from 2012 to 2017 and as Systems Engineer at EmblemHealth from 2008 to 2012.
Educational Background
Robert Blois has a solid educational foundation in computer science and information systems. He studied at DeVry Technical Institute, earning an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems from 1994 to 1996. He later obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the City University of New York-College of Staten Island between 1997 and 2001. Additionally, he completed a Master of Business Administration at Baruch College from 2009 to 2013.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Robert Blois possesses extensive technical skills in system administration and automation. He has experience supporting over 17,000 users within a 2008R2-level Active Directory/Multiple Forest environment. His expertise includes designing automated solutions using tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, CA DSM/ITCM, SCCM, and Intune/Autopilot. He is proficient in scripting languages like VBScript and PowerShell, and has implemented various technologies related to rights management, remote control, configuration management, and virtual desktop solutions.
Diverse Industry Experience
Robert Blois has a diverse background across multiple industries, including Trucking/Logistics, Financial Services, Health Insurance, Cable/Telecommunications, and Real Estate. This varied experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the unique IT needs and challenges faced by different sectors. He focuses on balancing the IT and business relationship, acting as both a service provider and a mentor to enhance technology utilization.