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AARTHI KANNAIAH PAULRAJ

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

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
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, 11/2024

Advanced Diploma - Computer System Technician

George Brown College
AARTHI KANNAIAH PAULRAJ