Experienced Service Desk Team Lead adept at managing, supporting, and mentoring diverse IT teams. Possesses a strong foundation in service desk management protocols and software applications. Demonstrated ability to resolve problems, optimize workflows, and drive exceptional service delivery. Previous roles resulted in improved efficiency, increased team productivity, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Desk Team Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions Canada Inc
01.2024 - Current
Lead a team of IT analysts, overseeing daily tasks, incident management, and troubleshooting for internal and external users, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Acted as the primary point of contact for escalations, providing guidance and resolution on technical and procedural queries
Managed and monitored SLA performance, ensuring timely resolution of issues and meeting customer expectations
Coordinated the work of the team by prioritizing and assigning tasks, ensuring timely service delivery and optimal resource utilization
Mentored and trained service desk agents, improving their technical expertise and overall efficiency
Proactively identified areas for process and platform improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing system downtime
Produced and analyzed service level reports to track KPIs and took preventive actions to minimize service disruptions
Collaborated with other IT teams and business units to ensure alignment of IT strategies with organizational goals
Managed user access protocols, enforcing MFA and secure login procedures to maintain cybersecurity standards
Service Desk Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions Canada Inc
12.2019 - 12.2023
Provided first-level technical support for IT-related issues, documenting incidents and resolutions within the ticketing system
Escalated unresolved issues to the relevant IT teams and followed up on incidents to ensure timely resolution
Provided advice and training to end users on software and hardware issues, contributing to overall user satisfaction
Diagnosed technical issues across multiple platforms (Windows OS, remote desktop tools, etc.) and delivered timely resolutions
Supported corporate clients with network-related issues, password resets, printer configurations, and software installations
Contributed to the overall success of the service desk by maintaining a high level of customer service and ensuring smooth ticket resolution
Education
Advanced Diploma - Computer System Technician
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
08.2019
Postgraduate Certificate - Network and System Security Analysis
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
12.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
05.2013
Skills
Leadership and Team Management
Advanced technical troubleshooting and documentation
Incident and Problem Management
Customer Service Excellence
Proficiency with platforms and tools
Basic concepts of Azure cloud computing
Cybersecurity policies
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, 11/2024
Projecthighlights
Service Desk Operations for Enbridge Inc - Service Desk Lead, 01/2024 - 12/2024
Led a team of 20 service desk analysts, ensuring efficient incident management and high customer satisfaction.
Implemented ITIL-based best practices, reducing issue resolution time by 20%.
Managed the service desk tool such as ServiceNow for tracking incidents, ensuring 95% SLA compliance.
Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to a 25% reduction in repeat incidents.
Trained and mentored new team members, improving overall team performance and collaboration.
Created and maintained knowledge base (KB) articles to enhance self-service support for clients.
Identified and analyzed recurring issues, recommending chatbot solutions for efficient issue resolution., ServiceNow, Microsoft Office 365, ITIL, Active Directory
Service Desk Operations for Enbridge Inc, - Service Desk Analyst, 12/2019 - 12/2023
Provided comprehensive first-line technical support to end-users, troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues across multiple platforms.
Achieved a first-contact resolution rate of 85%, significantly improving service desk efficiency and user satisfaction.
Managed an average of 40+ inbound calls daily, maintaining a first-contact resolution rate of 85% through effective troubleshooting and customer support.
Received a recognition award for outstanding customer support and consistently delivering high-quality service, as evidenced by high satisfaction ratings and first-contact resolution performance.
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Timeline
Service Desk Team Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions Canada Inc
01.2024 - Current
Service Desk Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions Canada Inc
12.2019 - 12.2023
Postgraduate Certificate - Network and System Security Analysis
George Brown College
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
Advanced Diploma - Computer System Technician
George Brown College
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