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Joshua Gray

Joshua Gray

VIP Global Service Team Leader
London

Summary


I am a people-oriented Team Leader with a proven track record of delivering exceptional support and satisfaction to high-profile clients. Recognized as a vital contributor to Arup's success, I have cultivated a strong personal brand over the past four years, known for reliability, resilience, and consistently delivering results. Trusted as the first point of contact for sensitive and confidential projects, I often accompany the Group Board on business travel to ensure a seamless and smooth IT experience, reinforcing a calm and professional environment for all.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

VIP Global Service Team Leader

Arup
London
04.2021 - Current
  • Worked as Executive Support Technical Lead and tasked with setting up and leading the first-class IT white glove technology support function to provide technical services to 110+ Executives and EAs, worked in a global and hybrid operating model with the requirement for a 365 and 24/7 technical support infrastructure.
  •  Set-up the Executive Support Department from scratch, going from a non-existent to a well-run service
  •  Established robust service strategies, frameworks and scopes, defined policies and procedures, and set
  • Creating multiple training programs for the Vips to become more familiar with AV equipment, Onedrive and Teams. (One on one and in a group enviroment)
  • KPIs and SLAs.
  •  Managed the Exec/VIP Support Team, empowering individuals to exceed KPIs through motivational leadership
  •  Orchestrated robust technical support across the IT estate including infrastructure, hardware, software and telecoms.
  •  Collaborated with cross-functional teams, weekly service calls and company-wide presentations.
  •  Delivered programmes and projects to enhance service performance and ensure continued BAU operations.
  •  Fostered agile working methodologies, embedded regulatory compliance and best practice processes for service issues, incident management, change controls, deployment, asset and capacity management to meet challenging SLA’s.

Senior IT support engineer

Arup
London
04.2015 - 04.2021



I have extensive experience in providing comprehensive helpdesk support across ServiceNow, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support both remotely and desk-side. My expertise spans Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, Operating System Deployment (OSD), and Windows 10 upgrades, along with installation and deployment of antivirus software and other key applications. I am proficient in SCCM, telephony support for iOS and Android devices, and migration of users from Cisco phones to VoIP. With hands-on experience in supporting Cisco phones, Lync, Skype for Business, Teams, and managing video/audio conferencing, I excel in troubleshooting a wide range of hardware and software issues. Additionally, I serve as the global lead for mobile phone support, ensuring seamless connectivity and support for a global workforce.

Skills

Emotinal intelligence

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References

References available upon request.

Timeline

VIP Global Service Team Leader

Arup
04.2021 - Current

Senior IT support engineer

Arup
04.2015 - 04.2021
Joshua GrayVIP Global Service Team Leader