Joseph Rice
About Joseph Rice
Joseph Rice is an IT Generalist and System Administrator with over 8 years of experience in the IT industry. He has worked in various roles, including Level 1 Support Technician and Site Technical Lead, and has a background in game design and programming education.
Current Role at ECS
Joseph Rice has been employed at ECS as an IT Generalist and System Administrator since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining IT systems, ensuring their optimal performance. His position involves troubleshooting technical issues, providing support to users, and implementing system upgrades. Working in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Joseph has contributed to the efficiency and reliability of ECS's IT infrastructure over the past five years.
Career Transition to IT
Joseph transitioned from a background in game design and programming education to a career in IT system administration. This shift allowed him to leverage his technical skills in a new domain. His diverse work history includes roles in various sectors, which provided him with a broad perspective and adaptability in the IT field.
Professional Experience
Joseph has over eight years of experience in the IT industry, having held various positions from Level 1 Support Technician to Site Technical Lead. His career includes significant roles at companies such as Honeywell, where he worked as a Level 1 Support Technician, and Leidos, where he served as Site Technical Lead. His experience encompasses both private sector companies and government contractors, highlighting his versatility in different work environments.
Educational Background
Joseph studied at Westwood College - Denver North, where he earned a degree in Game Design and Programming from 2010 to 2012. This educational foundation equipped him with essential technical skills that he later applied in his IT career. He also completed his high school education at Mitchell High School from 2004 to 2008, which provided him with a solid academic background.
Diverse Work History
Joseph Rice has a varied work history that includes roles in both technical and non-technical fields. Before his career in IT, he worked in retail as a Sales Associate at The Home Depot and in horticulture as a Planting Crew Chief at Harding Nursery Inc. Additionally, he held positions in the entertainment industry, such as an Usher-Porter and Cashier at AMC Theatres. This diverse background has contributed to his adaptability and problem-solving skills in his current IT roles.