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John Walters

Byram,North Yorkshire

Summary

Accomplished professional skilled in Service Delivery Management, Service Desk Leadership, and Service Process Management. Effective team leader guiding people to enhance productivity and collaboration. Strong relationship-builder with stakeholders, adept in documentation, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Service Process Lead

Fujitsu
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
04.2020 - Current

Platform Management : Oversee Virtual Agent, FastPass, Blue Prism, UiPath, and Resolve platforms for efficient operations and harmonized service delivery.

Team Leadership : Successfully guide Business Analysts, aligning efforts with automation goals and promoting a collaborative work environment.

ServiceNow Dashboards : Design and maintain dashboards monitoring automation opportunities and development lifecycle, enhancing decision-making.

Relationship Building : Establish enduring relationships with Budget Holders, Process Owners, and Subject Matter Experts for efficient automation.

Use Case Compilation : Meticulously document manual processes, laying groundwork for streamlined automation solutions.

Collaborative Approach : Engage stakeholders, maintain transparent communication, and ensure holistic automation success.

Developer Engagement : Bridge process understanding and technical implementation through effective engagement with Developers.

Customer Escalations : Swiftly address concerns and maintain customer satisfaction as the primary contact for escalations.

Billing and Invoicing : Ensure accurate and timely monthly billing and invoicing of automated services.

Customer Communication : Proactively engage customers throughout automation journey, surpassing expectations.

Major Incident Manager

Fujitsu
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Incident and Problem Management : Handled High Priority Incidents within SIAM support model, collaborating with offshore Service Desk and 3rd party suppliers to enhance incident quality.
  • Collaborative Leadership : Led cross-functional teams during critical incidents, coordinating efforts for efficient problem-solving.
  • Communication : Maintained transparent communication with stakeholders, providing timely updates and managing expectations.
  • Process Enhancement : Identified areas for improvement in incident response, contributing to streamlined workflows.
  • Analysis and Reporting : Analyzed incident data, generating insights to enhance future incident management strategies.

Service Delivery Associate

Fujitsu
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
11.2017 - 04.2019

Service Delivery Associate
Ministry for Communities and Local Government Service Account Team, Fujitsu

  • ITIL Function : Managed elements of ITIL function and Service Delivery duties on a shared service platform.
  • Supplier Relationships : Built and maintained supplier relationships for swift incident resolution, provided feedback in weekly Supplier Management reviews.
  • Service Reporting : Produced incident reports, contributed to Monthly Service Reports, and conducted trend analysis.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Prepared Weekly High Priority Incident Reports, attended Customer Service Reviews with senior stakeholders.
  • Change Management : Led twice-weekly Change Approval Boards, oversaw changes from implementation to post-implementation.
  • Service Improvement : Contributed to new service implementation planning, asset management, and service improvement initiatives.
  • Catalogue and Asset Management : Managed Citrix Farm licensing for 1500+ users, ensured availability, and handled service invoicing.
  • Continuous Improvement : Engaged in Problem Management, conducted monthly compliance checks, and tracked trends for High Priority Incidents.

Service Desk Manager

Fujitsu
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
02.2012 - 11.2017
  • Cabinet Office, Cafcass, HM Treasury: Efficiently managed shared service desk operations for high-profile government entities, ensuring smooth service delivery.
  • MHCLG and Planning Inspectorate: Successfully oversaw another shared service desk catering to Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government and The Planning Inspectorate.
  • Ministry of Justice: Managed dedicated service desk operations for the Ministry of Justice, meeting diverse support needs.
  • Leadership and Coordination: Directed teams, facilitated collaboration, and ensured timely issue resolution across multiple service desks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Fostered relationships with government entities, addressing concerns and maintaining service excellence.
  • Process Optimization: Implemented efficient workflows, enhancing incident management, problem resolution, and customer satisfaction.
  • Service Improvement: Identified areas for enhancement, contributing to the continuous improvement of service desk operations.

Education

ITIL 4 Foundation -

QA
06.2022 -

SAFe 5 Practitioner -

Scaled Agile Inc.
10.2021 -

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Design

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
09.1999 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Customer service expert
  • Stakeholder management
  • Agile methodologies
  • Business process mapping
  • Business analysis
  • Service management
  • Staff development
  • Staff recruitment and retention
  • Billing and invoice processes
  • Incident management
  • Service level reporting
  • ITIL processes
  • Logical reasoning

Timeline

ITIL 4 Foundation -

QA
06.2022 -

SAFe 5 Practitioner -

Scaled Agile Inc.
10.2021 -

Service Process Lead

Fujitsu
04.2020 - Current

Major Incident Manager

Fujitsu
04.2019 - 04.2020

Service Delivery Associate

Fujitsu
11.2017 - 04.2019

Service Desk Manager

Fujitsu
02.2012 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Design

University of Huddersfield
09.1999 - 06.2022
John Walters