Overview
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Simran Bhatia

Simran Bhatia

Birmingham

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Level 2 IT Support Engineer

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY
DUBAI
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Arranged computers, routers and printer to achieve proper workstation
  • Setup, configured, and troubleshot Microsoft 365 applications
  • Installed new software for users and monitored version and patch update requirements
  • Managed and maintained user accounts, permissions and security settings in Active Directory
  • Prepared equipment for staff use, installing cables, operating systems, and software
  • Carried out new hardware installations and updates, keeping systems functional and secure
  • Monitored local network to optimise performance
  • Organised workspaces for employees with computer, monitors and associated cabling or equipment
  • Scheduled upgrades and regular maintenance to maintain smooth workflow
  • Delivered first-line hands-on technical support, achieving swift issue resolution on-site
  • Documented repairs in log book to maintain accurate records
  • Delivered reliable, high quality technical support to average of 100+ onsite and remote users daily
  • Set up video conferencing to enhance virtual communication capabilities
  • Conducted server back-up and recovery operations in line with protocols
  • Used Atera to track support tickets and document actions
  • Contributed to infrastructure projects, collaborating with external vendors for successful outcomes
  • Set up and maintained VOIP phones for the sales department
  • Experienced in creating, replicating, and storing virtual machines.

JUNIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

THE MSP TRAINING
PUNJAB
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Supervised a team of ten supporting network, ERP, help desk, and development services
  • Managed IT administration tasks such as user creation, system allocation, procurement, budgeting, software and hardware inventories
  • Coordinated and executed routine hardware upgrades
  • Prioritized incoming tickets to facilitate maximum efficiency
  • Consolidated Windows servers and storage to virtual servers and a high availability storage system
  • Troubleshot various incidents related to hardware, network, and software faults
  • Maintained network configuration, mapping and service records for accurate documentation.

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science - Computer Science

GNA UNIVERSITY
Punjab, India
08.2016 - 05.2019

MSc. Computer Science - Computer Science

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
01.2023 - 07.2024

Skills

  • Telecommunications
  • Application installations
  • Application support
  • Troubleshooting proficiency
  • Exceptional telephone etiquette
  • Desktop support
  • Customer service expert
  • Asset Management
  • Software issue diagnosis
  • Outstanding communicator
  • Skilled in TCP/IP and WAN

Tools & Software

  • Office 365
  • Atera
  • Hubspot
  • HyperVisor
  • VMware
  • Powershell
  • Exchange Server
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Asset Panda
  • SharePoint
  • Firewalls: Pfsense & SonicWall
  • VPN - Open VPN & Net Extender


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

MSc. Computer Science - Computer Science

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - 07.2024

Level 2 IT Support Engineer

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY
01.2019 - 01.2022

JUNIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

THE MSP TRAINING
01.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelors in Computer Science - Computer Science

GNA UNIVERSITY
08.2016 - 05.2019
Simran Bhatia