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Abubakar Sadick

Summerside,PE

Summary

Savvy expert experienced in troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues in customer-focused environments. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of standard operating systems, networking protocols and technical support procedures. Skilled in identifying and resolving complex technical problems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Help Desk Analyst

Starport Managed Services
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided remote technical support for diverse client environments, including hardware, software, and network troubleshooting for PCs/MACs, printers, servers, and cloud services like Office365, Azure, and AWS.
  • Collaborated with senior team members on various projects, including hardware/software installations, configurations, upgrades, and client onboarding, while conducting inventory audits.
  • Ensured adherence to best practices and proactive planning for client environments, while maintaining responsiveness to critical emergencies such as hardware failure, cyber attacks, and security breaches.
  • Proactively monitored servers, applications, and services using remote tools to address potential issues before they escalated.
  • Managed client communication and issue resolution, including follow-up, feedback provision, and timely ticket closure, while maintaining accurate documentation and time records.

Service Desk Analyst

Concentrix
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Responded to user operational issues with desktop computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices to enable problem resolution.
  • Entered service tickets into incident tracking system to facilitate faster problem identification and resolution.
  • Engaged in user support interactions via phone, chat and email platforms
  • Identified system hardware, network infrastructure and connectivity issues that prevented execution of user-initiated tasks.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to enhance product and service knowledge and gain insight into beneficial issue resolution strategies
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.

Applications Support Specialist

Sitel
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Increased end-user satisfaction with thorough testing, diagnosis, and resolution of application issues.
  • Ensured optimal application functionality through rigorous quality assurance testing before deployment to production environments.
  • Streamlined processes for increased efficiency by implementing automated monitoring tools for applications.
  • Delivered effective training sessions on new software releases to both internal staff members and external clients, ensuring smooth adoption of new features.

Data Entry Clerk

Cavendish Farms
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Supported various departments with ad hoc data entry requests, enabling them to make informed decisions based on accurate information.
  • Performed regular audits on database content to identify outdated or inaccurate records requiring updates or removals.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and correcting errors in spreadsheets and databases.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy and speed through continuous self-assessment, surpassing company standards consistently.

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
06.2016 - 04.2019
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints
  • Processed customer adjustments to maintain financial accounts.
  • Responded to customer requests for Rogers products, services and company information.
  • Recorded user information to open new customer accounts.

Education

Computer Information Systems

Holland College
Charlottetown, PE
2019

Computer Science

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE
2017

Skills

  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Technical documents comprehension
  • Logging support tickets
  • System Administration
  • Hardware & software troubleshooting
  • Windows, macOS, Linux proficiency
  • SonicWall firewall and VPN configuration
  • Backup, disaster recovery - Veeam, Datto and Axcient
  • Scripting: PowerShell, Python
  • AWS, Azure cloud
  • VMware, Hyper-V virtualization
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Cybersecurity and SIEM tools

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Certification

  • CompTIA A+
  • Datto
  • SonicWall
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoft Certified

Timeline

Help Desk Analyst

Starport Managed Services
10.2022 - Current

Service Desk Analyst

Concentrix
05.2021 - 07.2022

Applications Support Specialist

Sitel
04.2021 - 09.2021

Data Entry Clerk

Cavendish Farms
04.2019 - 03.2021

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
06.2016 - 04.2019

Computer Information Systems

Holland College

Computer Science

University of Prince Edward Island
  • CompTIA A+
  • Datto
  • SonicWall
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Microsoft Certified
Abubakar Sadick