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Cindy Suazo

Bayonne,NJ

Summary

Executive IT Lead with 10+ years of experience, progressing from frontline team leadership to direct partnership with the CEO and C‑suite. Demonstrated success managing complex IT initiatives and designing standardized workflows that increase efficiency and improve business outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive IT Lead

Kindbody
01.2022 - Current

• Executive IT Lead who partnered closely with the CEO and all C‑suite leaders to deliver swift, high-level technical troubleshooting and strategic IT guidance.

• Ensured ongoing technical compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal IT policies.

• Maintained up‑to‑date knowledge of software and hardware to improve efficiency and client management workflows.

• Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale and engagement.

• Coached employees through daily tasks and complex issues to improve productivity and service quality.

• Tested new software and hardware before deployment to validate stability, security, and compatibility.

• Onboarded new team members, providing training to ensure high performance standards.

• Led cross‑functional project teams to deliver initiatives on time and within budget.

• Managed and enforced Apple OS upgrades and updates across the company, while communicating and reinforcing company technology policies.

• Assisted with day‑to‑day administration of Cisco Meraki dashboards, monitoring network performance, identifying issues proactively, and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

• Supported implementation of security policies and upgrades across Meraki-managed devices, helping to ensure secure remote access, traffic segmentation, and compliance with organizational standards.

IOS Engineer Lead

Sotheby's
01.2021 - 01.2022

• Prepared and implemented remedial action plans to address problematic processes and underperforming assets, improving overall system reliability.

• Resolved a wide range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end users in various time zones.

• Led weekly meetings to facilitate knowledge sharing on recurring issues, customer complaints, and best practices across the support team.

• Analyzed and troubleshot user problems by leveraging test scripts, technical expertise, and targeted questioning to identify root causes.

• Worked extensively with Jamf to manage and support Apple devices across the organization.

• Administered Jamf configurations, policies, and profiles to ensure consistent, secure device management.

• Collaborated closely with colleagues in both domestic and international support centers to coordinate solutions and maintain high service levels.

Engineering Lead

HCL Technologies/ Estee Lauder
06.2019 - 01.2021

• Coordinated multiple projects at varying stages, managing simultaneous deadlines and fast-paced schedules while maintaining quality standards.

• Prepared timely and accurate oral and written technical reports documenting engineering activities, project status, and key findings.

• Assisted in the development of corporate plans, including infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacement strategies, and building modifications.

• Provided technology consulting to growing businesses by assessing needs, recommending solutions, and overseeing upgrades to existing systems.

• Managed competing priorities and juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

• Coordinated New Hire Orientation and training sessions, ensuring new employees were properly onboarded and added to all required systems and tools.

• Operated effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to all areas collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders as needed.

Computer Support Specialist

Rutgers University
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Completed all job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy with customers while working with Apple products to resolve complaints, problems or respond to questions.
  • Disassembled computers to perform diagnostics and check for repair needs.
  • Researched and identified problems with computers and advised staff and clients on plans of action.
  • Provided solutions to operations issues for users of Mac and Windows, working closely via phone, email, live chat and web teleconference with end users.

Computer Technician Specialist

Microsoft
12.2015 - 12.2018
  • Manage repairs, installation and maintenance of Desktop and laptops.
  • Apart from handling stand-alone computer issues, also manage network problems.
  • Test computers peripherals, hardware and software to ensure that are working appropriately.
  • Acknowledged for being resourceful, adaptable, and self-directed with ability to meet even most challenging goals.
  • Created communication strategies to meet client objectives.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction.
  • Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
  • Checked in computers and performed diagnostics for repair.
  • Educated customers on Microsoft Office use and at-home maintenance.

Advanced Repair Agent

Geek Squad
12.2013 - 12.2015
  • Continuously learn through others, self-educate, share specialized knowledge and expertly demonstrate and present newest product and service offerings across all devices.
  • Installed, managed and updated operating systems and supported applications.
  • Managed security options and software in computers and networks to maintain privacy and protection from viruses and attacks.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical machinery issues.

• • Calibrated devices to optimize performance and maintain longevity of equipment.

Technician PC Support

CTS Enterprises Inc
02.2012 - 01.2013
  • Report to lead any problem which may occur with department of technology.
  • Observe, record, and report on behavior of individual as assigned.
  • Help teams establish good habits of personal support and training.
  • Assessed performance of equipment and network infrastructure and made proactive improvements in line with company standards.
  • Set up and configured system user hardware and software applications.
  • Supported IT manager with department administrative duties.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
08-2024

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite (2007-2025)
  • Microsoft Intune, SCCM
  • SAP systems,
  • Proficient in desktop support solutions (Active directory)
  • Google Workspace Security
  • Skilled in Windows XP through 11
  • Proficient in all Mac OS versions
  • Program Languages: Java and Python
  • Skilled in utilizing Google Suite tools
  • Proficient in cloud solutions
  • Jira workflow optimization
  • ServiceNow
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Customer engagement strategies
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Accomplishments

    Leadership Accomplishments

    • Led end-to-end onboarding and training for 3,000+ full-time associates, including IT and help desk team members, by designing and delivering scalable training programs and digital learning resources.

    • Built and refined standardized IT onboarding workflows that shortened ramp-up time, increased training completion rates, and generated clear engagement metrics to continuously improve training content and processes.

    • Managed and developed a team of 40 staff members, overseeing scheduling, performance management, and professional growth.

    • Worked extensively with cloud-based systems and Apple OS environments—leveraging tools such as Jamf and Cisco Meraki—to ensure secure, reliable access to applications and data while maintaining strong security and compliance standards.

    • Progressed from leading a frontline team to partnering directly with the CEO and executive leadership, providing white-glove technical support and training for C-suite staff and aligning training and technology initiatives with organizational priorities.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive IT Lead

Kindbody
01.2022 - Current

IOS Engineer Lead

Sotheby's
01.2021 - 01.2022

Engineering Lead

HCL Technologies/ Estee Lauder
06.2019 - 01.2021

Computer Support Specialist

Rutgers University
12.2018 - 05.2019

Computer Technician Specialist

Microsoft
12.2015 - 12.2018

Advanced Repair Agent

Geek Squad
12.2013 - 12.2015

Technician PC Support

CTS Enterprises Inc
02.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Rutgers University