Hello! I’m Sam Tamondong.
I help enterprise customers succeed with cloud-based platforms. With 3+ years of technical experience, I specialize in end-to-end troubleshooting and solving complex technical challenges. I combine hands-on expertise with strategic thinking to drive adoption and build lasting customer relationships.
Email:
samanthatamondong@gmail.com
Location:
San Mateo, CA
Education
B.S. in Engineering Technology
Concentration in Computer Network System Management
Concentration in Computer Network System Management
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
August 2017 – Dec 2022
August 2017 – Dec 2022
- Developed practical skills in network administration, wireless communications, and cybersecurity management.
- Gained hands-on experience with Internet of Things (IoT) systems, including design and implementation.
- Studied cloud computing system management and cybersecurity system management, focusing on protecting networks from cyber-attacks.
- Completed coursework in analog and digital circuits, software quality management, and connected products applications.
- Engaged in team-based projects emphasizing real-world applications of network and system management principles.
Experience
Senior Technical Support Engineer
Verkada (Feb 2023 – Present)
- Served as technical advisor for 200+ enterprise accounts, maintaining a 97% customer satisfaction rating while guiding customers through complex cloud security implementations and integrations.
- Specialized in API troubleshooting and identity management integrations (SAML/SCIM) across platforms including Okta and Azure AD, enabling secure authentication workflows for enterprise customers.
- Partnered with Account Executives and customers on system design and technical architecture decisions, ensuring platform reliability and optimal deployment strategies.
- Resolved 3,500+ technical cases with an average of 10–12 cases daily, balancing volume with quality support and proactive customer guidance.
- Collaborated directly with Engineering and Product teams to test features, identify bugs, and provide customer feedback that influenced product development.
- Earned Director's Cut Award as Named Support Contact for strategic accounts, delivering consultative technical support that strengthened customer relationships.
- Educated customers on technical concepts and best practices, improving platform adoption and reducing recurring issues.
Skills
I thrive on helping people navigate technical challenges and am continuously expanding my knowledge in IT systems and cloud environments.
AWS Hands-on
- EC2, S3, IAM
- Route 53, CloudFront
- CloudTrail, GuardDuty
Azure Hands-on
- Azure Sentinel
- Logic Apps
- SSO/SAML Configuration
Infrastructure Tools Beginner
- Terraform
- GitHub Actions
- AWS CLI
Networking
- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
- Firewalls, NAT, VLANs
- Wireshark, VPNs, Packet Analysis
Identity & Access Management
- SSO/SAML
- SCIM
- MFA
Security Concepts
- IAM Policies
- Incident Response Fundamentals
- Cloud Security Best Practices
Certifications
April 2025 – April 2028
January 2025 – January 2028
December 2022 – November 2028