With over 20 years of experience in the fast-paced high-tech industry, I am a fully bilingual IT Helpdesk and Product Support Specialist. For the past 6 years, I have been providing technical and customer support, as well as application support, for e-djuster, a small company that was recently acquired by Crawford and Company in 2021. I have a customer-oriented approach, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality support. I am dedicated, adaptable, and thrive in challenging environments. As a team player, I prioritize customer satisfaction more than anything else.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Helpdesk and Product Support Specialist
Crawford and Company | e-djuster
07.2018 - Current
Since the fall of 2021, I have successfully facilitated the transition of Edjuster Inc to Crawford and Company
In this role, I have provided exceptional IT equipment and infrastructure assistance to over 400 internal users, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations
By surpassing call handling targets, I have achieved an impressive 97% resolution rate, demonstrating my ability to efficiently address and resolve issues
Additionally, I have offered technical support and operational guidance for our SaaS insurance software to both internal and external clients
Through phone and email support, I have effectively assisted internal employees with IT equipment, software, and services
Furthermore, I have provided comprehensive maintenance services for computer and electronic equipment, guaranteeing optimal performance
To ensure prompt resolution of technical issues, I have collaborated closely with technical resources and partners
Additionally, I have supported the deployment, maintenance, and recovery of cell phones and related services
Lastly, I have successfully performed on and offboarding of staff, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires and departing employees
Overall, my dedication to providing comprehensive IT support and maintenance services has contributed to the smooth functioning of the organization.
BUILD AND RELEASE SPECIALIST
Pythian
02.2013 - 11.2017
My primary responsibility involved compiling Release Versions and Build Patches for custom applications using Bitbucket and Git
Additionally, I tracked software bug fixes through Jira to prevent any recurring issues in future releases
I collaborated with the Development and QA teams to ensure that the final production release met all requirements
Moreover, I successfully identified and managed change management and communication across all affected areas
In addition to that, I installed hooks for source code control using GIT and was responsible for code build and release on a two-week cycle
I also built and maintained QA environments and performed daily installs using Jenkins
This allowed for the deployment of software packages to the QA and Training teams, resulting in increased environment uptime.
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT PRIME
Ericsson
06.2011 - 06.2012
Main responsibilities included conducting monthly patching cycles for various customer products such as GSM (global system for mobile communication) and managing the upload of products in PIWIN/GASK software repository
Additionally, coordinated designer tool testing and provided support for compile/load build/patching issues to ensure smooth product deliveries to customers
Offered exceptional support to the R&D team in identifying root causes of store allocation SWERRS, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
SOFTWARE INTEGRATION PRIME
Ericsson
04.2010 - 06.2011
Closely collaborating with the IT team, I successfully orchestrated the transfer and installation of build hardware from Nortel to Ericsson, minimizing disruptions to production schedules
To align with the build process specifications set up in Nortel, I established the necessary software and hardware configurations in Ericsson
With limited available resources, I configured software production HP servers, 15 build nodes, and managed over 1 TB of data
Additionally, I implemented patching systems, validated production streams, and modified more than 100 configuration management build tools
I addressed and resolved any script issues involving PERL, SHELL, JAVA, and CSH wrappers, ensuring smooth toolset functionality
Furthermore, I played a key role in setting up load build Control nodes with HPUX11 OS, facilitating the rebuilding of the load build pool
In collaboration with the team, I successfully relocated 45 MAC's G4 and G5 from Richardson, Texas to Montreal, Quebec
By following proper processes and documentation, I ensured team readiness for quality audits and compliance with ISO9000 standards
Lastly, I successfully completed a multi-million-dollar project to migrate to the Software Development environment within the specified period.
SOFTWARE PROCESS ENGINEER
Nortel
05.1995 - 04.2010
Throughout a decade, I consistently achieved top performance ratings and saved Nortel a significant amount by centralizing storage capabilities and streamlining data
I also implemented strategies that reduced errors and delivery times by 50%
My dedication to configuration management, loadbuilding, and continuous improvement principles led to successful deliverables for GSM
I maintained a pool of servers and provided support for the UNIX environment, resulting in a significant reduction in pager calls
My commitment to automation and high-quality builds earned me spot awards for customer satisfaction and peer assistance
Lastly, I took on the role of mentoring and training new loadbuilders.
Education
Electronic Technician - Electrical And Computer Engineering
La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa, ON
1990
Skills
HARDWARE: UNIX, LINUX, SOLARIS, MAC, MOTOROLA, PC
NETWORKING: TCP/IP, UDP, Strong knowledge LAN Administration
OPERATING SYSTEM: HPUX11, LINUX, SOLARIS, WINDOWS 10-11, CENTOS, IOS
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft admin, Google Workspace, SharePoint, Google admin, Easy Vista, Freshdesk, TeamViewer, Anydesk, ESET, Trellix, McAfee, Computrace, VOIP - Sonar, Ring central, VNC, EXCEED, SSH, HTML, PERL, SHELL, BASH, JAVA, CSH wrappers, Jira, GIT, SVN, Jenkins, VMware, Bitbucket, Salesforce, SQL developer, Sourcetree, Agile, Confluence, Bomgar