Accomplished professional with expertise in financial system integration and management, adept at account reconciliation, budgeting, and variance analysis. Demonstrates proficiency in systems and procedures review, technical troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution. Skilled in report writing, business case preparation, and technical documentation. Possesses a tech-savvy mindset with knowledge of cloud computing, SQL, and cybersecurity. Experienced in software application management using Azure DevOps/Jira and effective escalation handling. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through data entry maintenance and process improvement while maintaining patience and composure with end users. Career goals include leveraging technical skills to drive innovation in financial technology solutions.
Resourceful Technical Support Engineer with knack for resolving complex technical issues. Known for improving customer satisfaction through effective troubleshooting and clear communication. Contributed to significant reduction in downtime by implementing streamlined support processes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Technical Support Engineer
ACCESS GROUP LIMITED
Loughborough, Leicestershire
2021.09 - 2026.03
Provided hands-on technical support, troubleshooting and resolving user-encountered issues across various software applications.
Guided users through application functionalities, ensuring effective and efficient utilization.
Collaborated closely with development teams to address bugs, implement fixes, and enhance application performance.
Managed application lifecycles using Azure DevOps, translating user requirements into structured stories and acceptance criteria for configuration and development.
Maintained comprehensive documentation of issues, solutions, and updates for clear record of application performance and troubleshooting.
Ensured adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by responding professionally and proactively to customer inquiries.
Managed incoming support tickets via Salesforce/Service Cloud, triaging escalated issues, gathering necessary information, and determining optimal resolution paths.
Applied structured troubleshooting methodologies, conducted root cause analysis, and provided clear, written resolutions within tickets.
Consistently maintained high Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores through delivery of high-quality service.
Assisted in software maintenance and upgrades, ensuring optimum performance levels.
Shared knowledge about latest technological advancements with team, fostering culture of continuous learning and development.
Established effective rapport with customers through professional handling of their queries and concerns.
Prioritised tasks effectively for efficient resolution of customer concerns.
Resolved escalated technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruptions in operations.
Combined technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to diagnose and resolve issues remotely.
Took ownership of personal queue, seeing issues through to resolution or escalation as appropriate.
Asked customer targeted diagnostic questions for speedy root cause analysis.
Carried out preventative checks and maintenance at end of customer interactions to prevent need for further support.
Referred to internal knowledge base to quickly locate and apply up-to-date troubleshooting steps.
Installed new software for users and monitored version and patch update requirements.
Application Support Consultant/Analyst
CDK GLOBAL LIMITED (now Keyloop (UK) Limited)
Hungerford, West Berkshire
2000.11 - 2020.06
Successfully deployed, maintained, and updated accounting systems, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Executed critical system accounting tasks, including user access management (prevention/granting), new user setup, invalid user clearance, period-end processing, and account inclusion/exclusion oversight.
Delivered comprehensive after-sales support and expert guidance to end-users across UK, Europe, and South Africa.
Responded to and resolved wide range of client-reported incidents, from basic inquiries to highly complex issues requiring in-depth analysis and documentation.
Determined root causes of issues and implemented effective corrective actions.
Generated reports using Report Generator and ad-hoc methods, performed system set-ups, managed posting tables and period-end routines, conducted till and bank reconciliations, and performed aged creditors and debtors analysis.
Performed system maintenance, including user access control, new user setup, invalid user clearance, managing period-end dates (standard and VAT), accounting divisions, inter-divisional journals, account code creation, invalid account deletion, account inclusion/exclusion, backup procedures, full/partial data restoration, and application of patches/updates.
Utilized spreadsheet interfaces, imported journal files from PC to Nominal Ledger (NL), and managed BACS routines and confirmations.
Collaborated effectively with diverse internal and external teams to ensure timely resolution of user issues.
Coached Service Desk and First Line support staff, contributing to development of customer-facing and internal knowledge base documentation.
Documented and managed all queries, proactively raising bug issues and enhancement requests as needed.
Provided regular progress updates on issues and fixes to customers.
Worked closely with customers to gather essential information for issue resolution, communicating resolutions and workarounds effectively.
Maintained strict adherence to information security protocols, processes, and GDPR regulations.
Troubleshot, resolved, and escalated application issues efficiently.
Addressed "how-to" product usage questions via phone and live chat.
Logged and effectively prioritized incoming cases and tickets.
Key Accomplishments:
Reduced number of logged support cases by approximately 25% through creation and implementation of "connect anywhere" tools.
Consistently achieved customer satisfaction ratings of 9 or 10 out of 10 in periodic surveys, contributing to annual organizational customer and revenue growth of 8-10%.
Education
Master of Science - IT Security
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
London, UK
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Accounting & Information Technology
SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
London, UK
Skills
Financial System Integration & Management
Technical Troubleshooting & Complex Problem Resolution
Data Entry, Maintenance & Process Improvement
Patience and composure
Adaptable to changing tech
Cloud computing knowledge
Knowledge of SQL
Application installation, and process automation
Cybersecurity knowledge
Affiliations
Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS)
Timeline
Technical Support Engineer
ACCESS GROUP LIMITED
2021.09 - 2026.03
Application Support Consultant/Analyst
CDK GLOBAL LIMITED (now Keyloop (UK) Limited)
2000.11 - 2020.06
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Accounting & Information Technology