Jacob G.
About Jacob G.
Jacob G. is an IT Analyst currently employed at Kin Insurance in Chicago, Illinois. He has a diverse background in information technology, having previously held positions at Distinctive Schools, United Airlines, Brooksource, and HelloTech Inc.
Work at Kin Insurance
Jacob G. currently serves as an IT Analyst at Kin Insurance, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides frontline assistance to the information security team by triaging cybersecurity issues and enforcing security policies. He is responsible for performing regular access audits to ensure compliance with role-based access control (RBAC) and oversees the proper offboarding of employees. Additionally, Jacob manages mobile devices using Kandji and NinjaRMM, facilitating seamless onboarding and offboarding processes. His responsibilities also include documenting all physical IT assets weekly, which encompasses laptops and monitors, as part of inventory management.
Previous Experience in Technology Coordination
Before joining Kin Insurance, Jacob G. worked as a Regional Technology Coordinator at Distinctive Schools from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he was based in Chicago, Illinois, and contributed to the technological needs of the organization. Prior to this position, he served as an Information Technology Field Technician at United Airlines for seven months in 2021, also in Chicago. His experience includes working as a PC Technician at Brooksource for three months in 2020 and as an Information Technology Field Technician at HelloTech Inc. for seven years from 2013 to 2020 in the Greater Chicago Area.
Education and Expertise
Jacob G. completed his high school education at Bremen High School, where he studied General Education and earned his High School Diploma from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in information technology, where he has developed expertise in various IT roles. His experience spans multiple aspects of technology support, including cybersecurity, inventory management, and audio-visual support.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role as an IT Analyst, Jacob G. is involved in several technical responsibilities. He performs access audits to ensure that user permissions align with their roles and manages mobile devices to support employee onboarding and offboarding. Jacob documents physical IT assets weekly, maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment. He also provides audio-visual support for meetings and events, contributing to the operational efficiency of the company.