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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Additionalpreviousexperience
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Previousworkhistory
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Cashians Chatizembwa

2nd Line Application Manager
Aylesham,Kent

Summary

Successful at optimizing security standards, improving planning processes and managing systems implementation. Knowledgeable about disaster recovery planning, roadmapping and team development.


Insightful Information Technology Manager with over 5 years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Develops creative business solutions, leveraging diverse methodologies and delivering engineering solutions for leading organizations. Highly adept in request for proposal development, technology needs assessments and staff training.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Application Manager Team Lead

NHS
02.2019 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms on software purchases and support contracts.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients, tailoring applications to meet unique requirements and specifications.
  • Optimized existing applications for increased efficiency and cost savings by refining code and implementing best practices.
  • Provided comprehensive training materials for end-users, promoting smooth adoption of new technologies and systems.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement within Application Management , emphasizing importance of collaboration and learning from past experiences.
  • Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or breaches.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in application management techniques and strategies.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.

ITSD Delivery Team Lead

Sitel Group
1 2015 - 1 2019
  • Optimized application functionality by coordinating upgrades, patches, installations, and migrations as needed.
  • Increased overall system reliability through implementation of effective backup and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements for new application features, driving successful project completion.
  • Implemented new applications, features and enhancements to existing applications.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of support services.
  • Delivered training, documentation and end-user support.

IT Delivery Team Lead

Anytime Care Agency
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • I was a Service Delivery Team Lead provide quality service to both our clients and internal staff
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly using objective metrics and qualitative feedback, implementing performance improvement plans when necessary.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through diligent budget oversight and negotiation of contracts with third-party vendors.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries completed, vehicle maintenance schedules, and incident reports for regulatory compliance purposes.
  • Maintained process improvements to further enhance productivity of deliveries.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing consistent coaching, feedback, and guidance to delivery staff.
  • Boosted client satisfaction with regular communication updates on order status and expected delivery times.
  • Contributed to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall efficiency in theorganization''s supply chain operations.
  • Achieved timely deliveries with careful monitoring of team performance and accurate scheduling adjustments.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment by promoting open communication channels within the delivery team.

Education

University Of Essex
01.2011 - 09.2024

Skills

  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Software Development
  • Information Security
  • Database Administration
  • Network Administration
  • ITIL Framework
  • Content Management Systems
  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • Problem-Solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Department management
  • Incident Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Certification

    Front End Developer -Certified

    Accomplishments

    • Recognized for exceptional customer service recognition.
    • Implemented a new ticket categorization system at NHS, resulting in improved reporting and faster ticket resolution.
    • Developed and delivered training modules for new service desk analysts at East Kent Hospital, enhancing their onboarding experience and productivity.

    Additionalpreviousexperience

    • Provided technical support to employees regarding hardware, software, and network-related issues.
    • Responded to support requests via phone, email, and in-person, ensuring prompt resolution and customer satisfaction.
    • Assisted in the deployment and configuration of new workstations, laptops, and mobile devices.
    • Conducted software installations, updates, and patches on user systems.
    • Troubleshot network connectivity issues and assisted in the maintenance of network infrastructure.
    • Assisted with user account management, including password resets, access requests, and permissions.
    • Conducted end-user training sessions to enhance their knowledge of common software applications and tools.
    • Assisted the IT support team in resolving technical issues and providing user support.
    • Responded to help desk tickets and resolved problems related to hardware, software, and networking.
    • Conducted computer imaging and setup for new hires, ensuring they had the necessary equipment and software.
    • Assisted in the installation and configuration of printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices.
    • Participated in IT projects, such as network upgrades and software rollouts, under the guidance of senior team members.

    Currentjobrole

    ITSD Team Lead, NHS, 02/2019, Managing and supervising the service desk and the daily routine operations of the service desk., Offering both remote and face to face grand quality service provision., Covering all applications utilized within the NHS and primary East Kent Trust., Cloud App Management, Remote Deployments, Active Directory Management, MDM, Office 365, Citrix, App and Hardware Installations, Ticket system management, Local Area Network - Wider Area Network, ZENworks Management, Service Delivery tools, Providing resources for customer questions on installs/upgrades/migrations, backup and recoveries, fix maintenance and using storage and virtualized storage solutions, Innovation and new ideas to support products and software, Communication with customers as required: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages

    Previousworkhistory

    • IT Delivery Team Lead, Anytime Care Agency, 01/2010, 12/2015,

    Provided quality service to both clients and internal staff., Managed clinical applications such as Rio and Sunrise and PACS., Managed the quality of service and prompt response time for all logged incidents or service requests., Windows 10, Active Directory, Deployments, Cloud management, Office 136, Citrix, Remote and onsite technical fixes in a timely fashion., Hardware and App installations.


    • ITSD Delivery Team Lead, Sitel Group, 01/2015, 01/2019,

    Managed the queue traffic coming through the ticket systems., Provided guidance to analysts on the ground., Handled call escalations to 2nd and 3rd line, including other departments such as the Data center and the onsite field engineers.

    Previousskills

    • Provided first-line technical support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues via phone, email, and in-person.
    • Recorded and tracked all customer interactions and resolutions in the service desk ticketing system.
    • Resolved a wide range of technical problems, including user account management, software installations, printer configurations, and system upgrades.
    • Assisted in the development and maintenance of the company's knowledge base by creating and updating support documentation.
    • Collaborated with team members to identify recurring issues and implement preventive measures.
    • Participated in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical incidents.

    Coding

    I currently hold a quite a few web development certificates .

    I enjoy coding in HTML, HCC & Java and I have a quite a few projects i have worked on over time in my own spare time.

    Timeline

    Application Manager Team Lead

    NHS
    02.2019 - Current

    University Of Essex
    01.2011 - 09.2024

    IT Delivery Team Lead

    Anytime Care Agency
    01.2010 - 12.2015

    ITSD Delivery Team Lead

    Sitel Group
    1 2015 - 1 2019

    Front End Developer -Certified

    Microsoft Cyber Security Certified

    Cashians Chatizembwa2nd Line Application Manager