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Belinda Kinyany

Summary

Resourceful System Administrator who consistently responds to a wide range of technical challenges with a focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem-solving and decision-making. 10 years of progressive IT experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Systems Administrator

Smithers Avanza Bioanalytical Services, LLC
06.2020 - Current
  • Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.
  • Attended meetings to deliver status reports to key stakeholders.
  • Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment.
  • Performed software installations and upgrades to Windows operating systems.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
  • Contributed to increased overall system stability through meticulous patch management processes
  • Delivered onsite and remote technical support for 75 employees.

IT Support Administrator

Henry M. Jackson Foundation
01.2018 - 04.2020

IT Department Team Member oversees Tier 2 IT support for HJF employees throughout the US and other Countries

  • Administers user accounts on IT systems (Active Directory, G-Suite, DHCP, DNS, Print and File shares)
  • Manages desktop support tickets-enforcing Service Level Agreements compliance
  • Handles technical support for Macs and Windows PCs within an enterprise environment
  • Works closely with Technology vendors- equipment repair or troubleshooting
  • Designs technical-related documentation and training modules for HJF Employees
  • Maintains inventory and purchasing for hardware and software supplies as needed
  • Project collaboration with IT Staff on various projects and managing conference room Audio/Video/Telephone systems, Imaging Apple Macs and Windows PCs, and Network connectivity.
  • Created help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues.
  • Delivered onsite technical support for 500 employees.
  • Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.

Student Technical Support Coordinator

Laureate International Universities
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Technical Support Team Member-leading Tier-2 Teams towards improving Service Delivery for students
  • Monitored quality assurance and compliance with Organizational policies and procedures
  • Handled oversight for IT security and confidentiality (student financial aid, credit card) pertaining to use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and FERPA.

IT Service Support Officer

Bond University
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Technical Support- advisement on Information Services policies and procedures, resolved incidents/inquiries as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • Tracked incident reports and completed resolution plan as needed
  • Submitted escalated incidents to Information Services Support Staff for follow-up and action
  • Issued incident status updates to Customers as well as technical support for utilizing IS equipment, resources, and facilities (computers, audio/visual equipment, software, systems).
  • Delivered onsite technical support for 5000 students and 800 staff.

Customer Service Representative

Australian Taxation Office
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.

IT Service Support Contractor

Bond University Australia
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving technical issues.
  • Streamlined helpdesk processes for increased efficiency and improved response times.
  • Created help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues.
  • Delivered onsite technical support for 5000 students and 800 staff.

ICT Infrastructure Service Desk

Australian Government DHS
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Addressed user customer service concerns and decided when to escalate problems to specialist team members.
  • Entered service tickets into incident tracking system to facilitate faster problem identification and resolution.
  • Responded to user operational issues with desktop computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices to enable problem resolution.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to enhance product and service knowledge and gain insight into beneficial issue resolution strategies.
  • Provided exceptional IT support for staff members, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.

IT Supervisor Business Technology

Suncorp Bank
10.2003 - 12.2011
  • Managed and mentored a team of IT professionals, fostering growth in skills and knowledge.
  • Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience into the IT department.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on technology integration projects, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
  • Reduced downtime and increased productivity by providing timely technical support to staff members.
  • Streamlined IT processes through the development of comprehensive documentation and procedural guidelines.
  • Served as a liaison between IT department and executive leadership team, effectively communicating project updates and strategic initiatives.
  • Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.

Education

Master of Management -

University of Wollongong
New South Wales, Australia
07.2006

Skills

  • System Troubleshooting
  • Application support
  • Incident Management
  • Patch management
  • Network Administration
  • ITIL Processes
  • Software Deployment
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • User Support
  • Windows administration
  • Incident Response
  • System Upgrades

Affiliations

  • CompTIA
  • (ISC)2

Certification

  • ISC2 - Certified in Cybersecurity
  • CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
  • ITIL 4 Foundations
  • Service Now Certified System Administrator

Timeline

IT Systems Administrator

Smithers Avanza Bioanalytical Services, LLC
06.2020 - Current

IT Support Administrator

Henry M. Jackson Foundation
01.2018 - 04.2020

Student Technical Support Coordinator

Laureate International Universities
08.2017 - 01.2018

IT Service Support Officer

Bond University
08.2015 - 07.2016

Customer Service Representative

Australian Taxation Office
06.2014 - 08.2015

IT Service Support Contractor

Bond University Australia
09.2013 - 06.2014

ICT Infrastructure Service Desk

Australian Government DHS
03.2012 - 07.2013

IT Supervisor Business Technology

Suncorp Bank
10.2003 - 12.2011
  • ISC2 - Certified in Cybersecurity
  • CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
  • ITIL 4 Foundations
  • Service Now Certified System Administrator

Master of Management -

University of Wollongong
Belinda Kinyany