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
Sam Tamondong

Education

B.S. in Engineering Technology
Concentration in Computer Network System Management
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
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)
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  • 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

January 2025 – January 2028
December 2022 – November 2028