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Louis O. Ewere

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Technology-inclined professional possesses strong troubleshooting capabilities and a customer-oriented attitude. Experienced in providing network and software support to users and developing and implementing technical solutions. Adept at analyzing system performance and security to drive optimal user experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Desk Specialist

University Health Network
12.2022 - Current

Engaged in user support interactions via telephone, and email platforms.

  • Resolved 90% of all tickets and escalated tickets when needed.
  • Entered service tickets and incident tracking system to facilitate faster problem identification and resolution.
  • Responded to user operational issues with desktop computers, laptops, and mobile electronic devices to enable problem resolution.
  • Addressed user customer service concerns and decided when to escalate problems to specialist team members.
  • Diagnosed and resolved end-user system functionality issues to enable the completion of desired operations.
  • Answered user product attribute and usage questions to promote a satisfactory product ownership experience.

Deployment Specialist

Clear Concepts
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for clients.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions
  • Used ticketing system and CRM to track and resolve open customer issues.
  • Managed installation, upgrade, and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware
  • Worked with professional service on Azure deployment projects.

IT Support Specialist

Zantek Information Technology
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Created help desk tickets, troubleshot, and resolved desktop issues.
  • Prepared new computers and mobile devices according to internal policies on standardized software and security deployments.
  • Answered questions and provided information to customers about new software or hardware.
  • Managed backup and recovery of valuable data assets to safeguard the availability and comply with applicable regulations.
  • Responded to faults in both LAN and WAN networks to rapidly restore connectivity and prevent unnecessary downtimes.
  • Identified potential sales and cross-selling opportunities in course of delivery of support services.

Help Desk Support Specialist

Epic Bell Mts
03.2019 - 11.2020
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Loaded software, granted permissions, and configured hardware for new employees as part of the onboarding process.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks. Resolved 90% of all calls.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Identified potential sales and cross-selling opportunities and informed my supervisor
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.

IT Support Specialist

Canada Computing
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Created help desk tickets, troubleshot, and resolved desktop issues.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk-side support services.
  • Answered questions and provided information to customers about new software or hardware.
  • Determined hardware and network system issues using proactive troubleshooting techniques.
  • Identified potential sales and cross-selling opportunities in the course of delivery of support services.
  • Responded to faults in both LAN and WAN networks to rapidly restore connectivity and prevent unnecessary downtimes.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology - Cybersecurity & Cloud Adm

Manitoba Institute of Trades And Technology
Winnipeg, MB
06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Economic And Business

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
10.2012

Skills

  • Industry Best Practices
  • Knowledge Base
  • Computer Workstation Setup
  • VPN Configurations
  • Issue and Resolution Tracking
  • LAN and WAN Assessment
  • Support End-Users
  • Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Certification
  • Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Microsoft Active Directory (Azure and Exchange)
  • Data Security

Certification

  • Certified Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
  • Certified (ISC)² Candidate - April 2024
  • Certified, AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, Amazon AWS.
  • Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner Essential, Amazon AWS
  • Certified AWS Authentication and Authorization with AWS Identity and Access Management, Amazon AWS

Timeline

Service Desk Specialist

University Health Network
12.2022 - Current

Deployment Specialist

Clear Concepts
11.2021 - 12.2022

IT Support Specialist

Zantek Information Technology
11.2020 - 12.2021

Help Desk Support Specialist

Epic Bell Mts
03.2019 - 11.2020

IT Support Specialist

Canada Computing
06.2018 - 03.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology - Cybersecurity & Cloud Adm

Manitoba Institute of Trades And Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Economic And Business

University of Manitoba
Louis O. Ewere