Kara Zee
About Kara Zee
Kara Zee is an IT Support Manager with a background in Information Security and Forensics. She has led IT management teams and has experience in network security and system administration.
Current Role at Farasis Energy
Kara Zee currently serves as the IT Support Manager at Farasis Energy, a position held since 2022. In this role, she leads a team focused on IT management, emphasizing policy development and procedure implementation. Her responsibilities include managing Microsoft Endpoint Configuration and Group Policy, as well as overseeing system administration tasks such as DNS, VPN, and DHCP. Kara's leadership in IT support contributes to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at Farasis Energy
Before her current role, Kara worked at Farasis Energy as an IT Technician from 2021 to 2022. During her seven-month tenure, she gained practical experience in IT operations and support. This role laid the foundation for her subsequent promotion to IT Support Manager, where she has continued to build on her technical skills and knowledge within the company.
Education and Expertise
Kara Zee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Systems with an emphasis on Information Security and Forensics from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Information Systems at Northeastern University, expected to complete in 2026. Additionally, she has earned an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management and an Associate of Science in Engineering and Technology from Pasadena City College.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Kara possesses a range of technical skills relevant to her role in IT support. She is experienced in conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing network security measures, including firewall management and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Her technical proficiency extends to tools such as Solidworks PDM, JIRA, Confluence, MATLAB, and Ansys License Manager. Kara's expertise in cloud services includes working with AWS and Azure Active Directory.
Interpersonal Skills and Team Collaboration
Kara demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, enabling her to effectively collaborate with multicultural and cross-functional teams. Her ability to communicate and work with diverse groups enhances team dynamics and contributes to successful project outcomes. This skill set is essential in her role as IT Support Manager, where teamwork and collaboration are vital for achieving organizational goals.