Competent Technical Consultant offering wealth of experience in project management, system failure analysis and motherboard design. Over 46.7-year background in electrical engineering and enthusiasm for managing projects. Experienced software developer and project manager.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Resolution Leader
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Raleigh, NC
03.1977 - 10.2023
Enhanced system performance by identifying and resolving technical issues through troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Streamlined processes for increased efficiency by implementing automation solutions using various programming languages.
Served as a subject matter expert in key technology areas, providing guidance and expertise to colleagues and clients alike.
Reduced average response time for escalated cases by implementing efficient case management processes.
Streamlined communication between support teams, resulting in improved collaboration and faster resolution times.
Provided exceptional customer service while resolving difficult situations diplomatically, maintaining client loyalty during challenging circumstances.
Supported sales teams by offering technical insights during pre-sales discussions with prospective clients where appropriate.
Leveraged root-cause analysis techniques for identifying underlying issues, enabling long-term improvements to product stability.
Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
Spearheaded cross-functional onboarding initiatives for Assist 365, streamlining access provisioning for global support teams.
Directed migration of Amplify wikis to Engineering Hub, improving content discoverability and compliance.
Resolved escalated incidents in Tier 1, 2, and 3 technical support, enhancing SLA resolution rates by 50%.
Implemented security configurations for Microsoft 365 and Azure AD services, increasing identity security by 40%.
Managed a team of technical writers responsible for developing wiki content for Amplify features.
Facilitated weekly operational syncs and audit readiness activities, encompassing risk assessments, and SLA tracking.
Collaborated with audit teams to achieve successful third-party security audits with zero non-conformities.
Authored knowledge base articles and FAQs, decreasing support ticket volume by 15%. at Tech Mahindra AllyisSpearheaded cross-functional onboarding initiatives for Assist 365, streamlining access provisioning for global support teams.
Directed migration of Amplify wikis to Engineering Hub, improving content discoverability and compliance.
Resolved escalated incidents in Tier 1, 2, and 3 technical support, enhancing SLA resolution rates by 50%.
Implemented security configurations for Microsoft 365 and Azure AD services, increasing identity security by 40%.
Managed a team of technical writers responsible for developing wiki content for Amplify features.
Facilitated weekly operational syncs and audit readiness activities, encompassing risk assessments, and SLA tracking.
Collaborated with audit teams to achieve successful third-party security audits with zero non-conformities.
Authored knowledge base articles and FAQs, decreasing support ticket volume by 15%. at Tech Mahindra Allyis
<ul>
<li>Operations Management Responsibilities:</li>
<li>Supervised a cross-functional team of over 40, including field technicians, logistics personnel, and customer service agents.</li>
<li>Developed and implemented SOPs that improved field installation efficiency by 30%.</li>
<li>Managed nationwide GPS device deployments for fleet clients, coordinating logistics, and resource allocation.</li>
<li>Maintained service-level agreements (SLAs) with clients, ensuring a 95%+ client satisfaction rate.</li>
<li>Monitored and managed the inventory of GPS tracking devices and installation equipment.</li>
<li>Generated and presented monthly operational performance reports to executive leadership.</li>
<li>IT Management Responsibilities:</li>
<li>Led the administration and technical maintenance of the Nsoroma GPS tracking platform (web and mobile).</li>
<li>Oversaw server infrastructure, software updates, and data security across internal systems.</li>
<li>Integrated third-party APIs into the company’s GPS platform for enhanced client reporting.</li>
<li>Provided tier-2 technical support for software and hardware issues, reducing resolution time by 40%.</li>
<li>Implemented cybersecurity protocols and backup solutions to secure client data.</li>
<li>Researched and deployed new GPS hardware models, reducing device failure rates by 25%.</li>
</ul> at NSOROMA GPS LTD<ul>
<li>Operations Management Responsibilities:</li>
<li>Supervised a cross-functional team of over 40, including field technicians, logistics personnel, and customer service agents.</li>
<li>Developed and implemented SOPs that improved field installation efficiency by 30%.</li>
<li>Managed nationwide GPS device deployments for fleet clients, coordinating logistics, and resource allocation.</li>
<li>Maintained service-level agreements (SLAs) with clients, ensuring a 95%+ client satisfaction rate.</li>
<li>Monitored and managed the inventory of GPS tracking devices and installation equipment.</li>
<li>Generated and presented monthly operational performance reports to executive leadership.</li>
<li>IT Management Responsibilities:</li>
<li>Led the administration and technical maintenance of the Nsoroma GPS tracking platform (web and mobile).</li>
<li>Oversaw server infrastructure, software updates, and data security across internal systems.</li>
<li>Integrated third-party APIs into the company’s GPS platform for enhanced client reporting.</li>
<li>Provided tier-2 technical support for software and hardware issues, reducing resolution time by 40%.</li>
<li>Implemented cybersecurity protocols and backup solutions to secure client data.</li>
<li>Researched and deployed new GPS hardware models, reducing device failure rates by 25%.</li>
</ul> at NSOROMA GPS LTD
Senior Technical Director: Resolution, Technical Support and Defects at Farmers InsuranceSenior Technical Director: Resolution, Technical Support and Defects at Farmers Insurance