Jeff Siede
About Jeff Siede
Jeff Siede is a Production Engineer II at Patterson Companies, Inc., where he has worked since 2013. He has a diverse background in technical support and system administration, with previous roles at companies such as Lubrication Technologies, UCare, and The Valspar Corporation.
Current Role at Patterson Companies
Jeff Siede has been employed at Patterson Companies, Inc. as a Production Engineer II since 2013. In this role, he has accumulated over 11 years of experience in Mendota Heights. His responsibilities include managing SharePoint site content and permissions for his team. He plays a crucial role in reviewing, testing, and implementing necessary security patches within the enterprise. Additionally, he assists and trains Level II personnel when necessary and documents all changes made to the environment, including troubleshooting break/fix solutions.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Jeff Siede held various roles in the technology sector. He worked as a System Engineer I at Lubrication Technologies, Inc. for three months in 2013. He served as a Senior Technical Support Specialist at UCare from 2012 to 2013. His experience also includes a position as a Desktop Support Specialist at the US Fish and Wildlife Service from 2009 to 2011, and as a Service Desk Specialist III at Thomson Reuters for five months in 2011. He began his career as a Helpdesk employee at Target from 1998 to 2000 and worked as a System Administrator at The Valspar Corporation Ltda from 2000 to 2008.
Education and Certifications
Jeff Siede completed his General Studies at Roseville Area High School, earning a diploma from 1991 to 1993. He furthered his education through self-study in Information Technology, achieving Microsoft Certification Exams from 1998 to 1999. His educational background supports his extensive experience in enterprise system applications and technical support roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jeff Siede possesses extensive experience with enterprise system applications, including McAfee EPO, McAfee Endpoint Encryption, WDS, WSUS, Malwarebytes, and Commvault. He utilizes various scripting languages such as PowerShell, Kixtart, and VBScript for process and administrative task automation. His expertise extends to providing training and guidance to co-workers on SCCM operations and simplifying large projects to enhance efficiency.