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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
Gaithersburg, MD
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
Bethesda, MD
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
Columbia, MD
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
Queensland, Australia
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
Queensland, Australia
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
Queensland, 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
Queensland, Australia
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
Queensland, Australia
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

Master of Management -

University of Wollongong
Belinda Kinyany
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