Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Faizal V B

Glasgow,UK
Faizal V B

Summary

Dedicated and organized IT Operations Manager and effective leader with over 13 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possess in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion. Effective and loyal cross-functional communicator and problem solver. Adept at improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Team-minded individual works well with senior stakeholders and effectively prioritize tasks.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work history

24/7.ai
Bangalore, India

DataCentre Operations Manager
04.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Key Roles :
    -Data Centre Maintenance and Security
    - Data Center Infrastructure Management
    - Capacity Planning
    - Security and Compliance
    - Vendor and ISP Management
    - Monitoring and Troubleshooting
    - Documentation and Reporting
    - Budget Management
    - Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Mashreq Bank
Dubai, UAE

Senior System Engineer
01.2023 - 02.2023

Job overview

This was a contact job for a month ad was part of a system migration project.
Migrating all user machines to windows 11 including desktops and windows surface pros
Replacing old HDDs with SSDs.

Insurancemarket.ae
Dubai, UAE

IT Manager
05.2015 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Liaised with third parties to purchase end user equipment as

necessary.

  • Spearheaded new IT training and development programmes to boost employee retention.
  • Oversaw execution of IT projects from inception to execution.
  • Aligned IT strategy with business needs, prioritising value for money, security and contractual requirements.
  • Led IT support for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line hardware and software issues.
  • Directed installation and configuration of computer hardware, operating systems and applications.
  • Implemented network security policies and performed audits, leading to reduction in security breaches.
  • Identified skill gaps and restructured IT team, increasing department capabilities.
  • Led infrastructure projects to install and upgrade various systems.
  • Tested and administered disaster recovery plans for different systems.
  • Trained IT support staff to manage enquiries from end-users with first-call resolution.
  • Evaluated telephony systems and drove inbound call routing improvements to customer minimise waiting times.
  • Assessed data security and compliance to GDPR regulations.
  • Collaborated with project engineers to roll out, manage, or patch software.
  • Managed team of IT support technicians, developing workflows and processes.
  • Acted as first point of contact for hardware and software troubleshooting queries.
  • Identified and recommended cost-effective technology solutions.
  • Executed performance reports and submitted to management for review.

XM Software Solutions
Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Senior Associate
01.2014 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Senior executive level position supporting managers, agents and customers for multifaceted money exchange.
  • Utilized expertise and sound judgment in handling customers according to priorities.
  • Took action upon all incoming communication including calls, emails, and other internal correspondence.
  • Registration and activation of corporate accounts.
  • Verification and documentation of IDs and back-end operations
  • Follow up with the customer to ensure a satisfactory resolution

ITC Infotech
Bangalore, India

IT Executive
05.2012 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Providing advice, support, and assistance to system users via the IT service desk telephone system and remote support software tools.
  • Logging and processing support issues via telephone or email whilst ensuring a high level of customer service
  • Providing first-line technical support, answering support queries via phone & email.
  • Remote administration and management of customer premises and equipment.
  • Writing progress and statistical reports for Team leaders and managers.
  • Update and maintenance of the IT service desk authorized user database.
  • Liaised with service users to ascertain necessary system improvements.

Sutherland Global Services
Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Technical Support Engineer
07.2010 - 05.2012

Job overview

  • Employed advanced troubleshooting and expert application knowledge to solve system user interface problems.
  • Gave first-line support to customers within agreed Service Line Agreement (SLA).
  • Participated in weekly department meetings to provide input on new and technical processes.
  • Communicated technical concepts to customers clearly by phone, email and online chat.
  • Wrote technical documents related to current products for publishing on support page.
  • Recommended and implemented configuration changes and system additions to optimize performance.
  • Troubleshot operating systems, hardware and software problems to identify root causes.
  • Managed technical support page by creating FAQs and posting knowledge-based articles.
  • Provided remote support for product functionality, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Diagnosed and solved issues for customers against SLAs, maintaining high satisfaction rate.
  • Reduced escalation workload and maintained timely feedback to management.
  • Reported incidents, risks and hazards by following set procedures.
  • Supported out-of-hours service by working unsociable hours on-call.
  • Researched and investigated client complaints to make recommendations and action plans.

Education

Madras University
Tamilnadu, India

BCA from Computer Application
03.2018 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Multi-site operations
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Inventory control
  • Global and strategic sourcing
  • Relationship building
  • Change management
  • High-pressure environments
  • Maintenance planning
  • Quality compliance procedures
  • Contract management
  • Productivity improvement specialist
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Product inspections
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Profit and loss analysis

Languages

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate

Certification

  • Google Technical Support Fundamentals
  • Microsoft SCCM Training
  • ITIL Foundation
  • CCNA - Ongoing
  • AZ-900 - Ongoing

References

1. Jipson George

    Director - Network Operations

    24/7.ai

    Jipson.George@247.ai 

    +919886336665


2. Fayaz K

    General Manager

    Insurancearket.ae by AFIA Insurance Brokerage Services LLC

    fayaz.k@insurancemarket.ae

    +971506760190


Timeline

DataCentre Operations Manager

24/7.ai
04.2023 - 09.2023

Senior System Engineer

Mashreq Bank
01.2023 - 02.2023

Madras University

BCA from Computer Application
03.2018 - 06.2023

IT Manager

Insurancemarket.ae
05.2015 - 10.2022

Senior Associate

XM Software Solutions
01.2014 - 03.2015

IT Executive

ITC Infotech
05.2012 - 12.2013

Technical Support Engineer

Sutherland Global Services
07.2010 - 05.2012
Faizal V B