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Muhammad Bilal

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced managing developments and management of the servers and network, system security, overseeing department budget and planning, and maintaining accurate documentation including resource time tracking and network design documents. Provide daily support of individual computers and employees. Led special projects while ensuring they met strategic business requirements and were completed on time and within budget constraints. Expertise in leading various projects supporting a large enterprise desktop deployment with the older computers while imaging approx. 8,000 Workstations from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Experienced in setting up PC, Apple/windows desktops and laptops and all types of mobile devices. Excellent skills with the client in solving computer related issues and orientation of new equipment as deployed. Executive level support/ white glove services for VVIP, VIP, CEO, CFO, COO and other high-ranking officials. Configured Windows 10 imaged systems to be congruent with old Windows XP/Vista/7 systems. Experience in Installing and tuning XenApp 6.5 /XenDesktop 5.6/6.x/7.x and Group policy implementation on Citrix Application server. Expertise in utilization of Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for operating systems deployment and software distribution including the use of the USMT for profile capture and restore for campus wide deployment. Proficient in Windows 2003/2008R2/2012/2016 server upgrade and active directory administration. Expertise in performing break-fixes and work maintenance windows as well monitor alerts and logs to ensure maximum uptime. Provided 24/7 support in 99.999 environment to maintain maximum uptime and ensure server reliability using monitoring products such as SCOM, MOM, HPOVSD and BMC Remedy to provide support for applications in the environment. Experience of Process oriented work environment, Change Management, Service Management. Advanced skills in Asset Management, Client Management and Administrative roles. Advanced skills in Ticketing Tools: ServiceNow, BMC Remedy. Monthly patch deployment: MS security patch deployment and to maintain compliance. Skills to generate provide various reports on Patch and |Software deployment status. Advance skills install network software including security or firewall software. Advanced skills install, troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP network issues. Advanced skills in Network Connectivity issues Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Self-motivated [Job Title] brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. History retaining clients and talented staff. Results-oriented Support Manager offering [Number] years experience in field. History of implementing successful improvements to department and leading changes by example. Industry expert with creative strategies for high-volume support ticket management. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Outgoing [Job Title] with experience overseeing multiple tasks and managing employees successfully. Hardworking professional committed to providing outstanding customer service and assistance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Support Supervisor

Hewlett Packard
12.2018 - 10.2023
  • Setup audio visual equipment, including projectors and microphones across linked conference rooms
  • Managed and created Active Directory accounts, network shares, and printing services
  • Ensuring the safest working environment possible for staff
  • Addressing employee complaints and resolving any problems
  • Configure and maintain Active Directory and Exchange account administration
  • Help to deploy OSD images, security patches updates as part of the patching cycle using SCCM
  • Assisted in problem escalation and resolution to maintain client business relationship
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Work, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook)
  • Installed, configured and troubleshoot wired and wireless network issues
  • Diagnose computer problems and troubleshoot issues found
  • Install, configure Microsoft Outlook
  • Install, configure software programs, perform tests on computer equipment
  • Instruct/Teach clients to use the new programs
  • Install, maintain local and network printers and printing services
  • Performed systems deployment, and upgrade
  • Install, configure and troubleshoot Network issues
  • Break/fix desktop and laptop computers
  • Provided hands-on floor support for incidents and service requests that are escalated from IT Service Desk
  • Install, configure network TCP/IP address
  • Install configure Cisco network and Cisco IP phones
  • Install configure user's e-mails and restored their.pst files
  • Perform Hardware and Software Inventory
  • Support users by phone: taking between 10 to 20 calls per day
  • Provide support to remote users of Android and Apple phones and tablets
  • Handle IT support requests and questions from staff
  • Assist in moving IT equipment to different locations within office
  • Windows desktop remote support and troubleshooting
  • Windows 7 & 10 administration, Imaging and deployment
  • Migration of Windows 7 to Windows 10 workstations
  • Support Citrix local and remote environment
  • Provide Logging support for Citrix users accounts
  • Setup VPN access network
  • Logging problems on a web based ticketing systems and resolving them on a timely manner
  • Played a major role in testing applications, application deployment and software in a major Windows 7 to Windows 10 rollout project
  • Deploy Office 365 as part of refresh project to ensure up to date support
  • Setting up Cisco and Sennheiser headsets and desk phones including voicemail and greetings
  • Troubleshooting any network, VPN and performance related issues via tickets from ServiceNow.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments
  • Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Provided technical support to customers, troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions.
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Monitored customer service metrics and provided feedback to team members, upholding quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented procedures for responding to customer inquiries and resolving technical issues.
  • Analyzed customer service data to identify trends, identify solutions and improve customer experience.
  • Prepared employee schedules for maximum coverage during key hours.
  • Managed specialist team to provide technical assistance and customer service.
  • Created and implemented maintenance plans for customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and reliability.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
  • Trained team members on new hotel services and products to support promotional efforts.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

OTS Help Desk

Lonestar College
01.2013
  • 03Supervising and auditing multiple production lines of build, test, repair, rack, and pack out.
  • Managing and improving production processes to enhance product quality and maximize efficiency.
  • Identifying problems or bottlenecks in the production processes
  • Directly supervising hourly production
  • Tracking staff absenteeism and timekeeping
  • Planning, assigning, and directing production work
  • Appraising staff performance
  • Rewarding or disciplining employees
  • Periodically carrying out office work
  • Actively working to eliminate hazards that may cause injury.
  • Organizing and prioritizing production needs
  • Carrying out accident investigations
  • Making sure that products are to the highest grade and production standards
  • Creating an environment that is conducive to teamwork
  • Making sure that paperwork is in place for audits.
  • Provided customer support and technical support to 30 customers daily
  • Logged support tickets and closed when issues were resolved
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests
  • Assisted customers with troubleshooting issues encountered while using hardware or software, providing actionable tips to resolve problems
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services
  • Documented support interactions for future reference
  • Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support
  • Installed and updated hardware, software and applications on Mac and PC devices
  • Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues
  • Provided on-call support for critical issues related to [Software]
  • Resolved technical issues by troubleshooting
  • Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution
  • Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address customer concerns
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to all type technical support needs
  • Identified and solved technical issues using variety of diagnostic tools and tactics
  • Coached and trained end-users on functions, features and basic troubleshooting of software.
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
  • Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience.
  • Activated accounts for clients interested in new services
  • Evaluated system potential by testing compatibility of new programs with existing programs
  • Compiled and accurately entered data for each customer encounter to record in system
  • Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware, and network standards and use processes
  • Performed tests of functionality, security, and performance of different workstations and devices
  • Worked with software development team on reported errors and bugs on newly released software and assisted in deployment of release fixes
  • Prepared references for users by writing clear operating instructions
  • Gathered pertinent data, identified and evaluated options and recommended effective course of action to solve issues.
  • Responded promptly to incoming sales leads and requests for technical support.
  • Created support documentation that enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features, and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team
  • Developed and tested new product offerings prior to release to assist development team in bug identification
  • Maintained and updated customer service database
  • Identified potential sales and cross-selling opportunities and informed supervisor
  • Maximized use of hardware and software by training users and interpreting instructions
  • Provided customer support and technical support to customers daily.
  • 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
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems
  • Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems
  • Assisted in development of system security protocols
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees

IT Operations Support Specialist

A-Z Auto Repair Service INC
10.2007 - 08.2012
  • Managed an environment with Windows Server as well as Windows 7 Professional desktops and laptops
  • Configured, troubleshot, and maintained Windows Servers
  • Provided server maintenance and installation, desktop deployment and maintenance, and end user support
  • Supported Xerox Multifunction devices, including network and email faxing
  • Analyzed requirements for, built, and managed complex Access database program for Safety Engineering department
  • Created system using mix of Access and Visio documentation to document network and server environments
  • Performed daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, and reviewing system and application logs
  • Performed daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media
  • Responsible for applying security updates and patches on servers, desktops, and laptops
  • Implemented new training procedures and helped to developed knowledgebase for help desk
  • Continuously communicated with vendors to anticipate and ensure alignment with current and future technology needs
  • Configure and maintain MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac desktops and iPhone as part of large apple refresh project
  • Troubleshoot and installed software to include but not limited to Windows XP, Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2007 Microsoft Office 2010, Active Directory (AD), Microsoft SCCM 2007 2, Internet Explorer 8 & 9, Adobe Acrobat DC and Citrix XenApp
  • Utilize applications such as MOM, SCOM and VCOPS to improve the availability, performance and ensure maximum uptime of Exchange/ Outlook, Blackberry (BES) and Lync server
  • Utilized UNC, PStools, VNC Viewer, Team Viewer and WMI to remotely resolve client issues
  • Create and Setup monitoring PowerShell scripts to monitor system resources, logs, disk usage scheduling backups and restore
  • Configure and maintain outlook, email synchronization Google mail, email forwarding on all desktops as needed by engineers, and non-technical customers
  • Installed and Maintained Windows based Departmental Servers running Windows 8/7/XP
  • Implementing GPO's (Group Policy Objects) to ensure stability, reliability control and monitor the environment
  • Assess the need for and implement performance upgrades PC's including the installation of CPU's, I/O, configuring any hardware peripherals such as NIC card, hard disk, ribbon cables, hard drives, RAM, memory chips and CD-ROMs
  • Configured Windows Deployment Service (WDS), SCCM, OSD and WinPE to streamline new System installs
  • Help to implement WSUS and SCCM for centralizing the OS and security patch management throughout the data center on the servers running windows operating system
  • Deploy security patches, updates as part of the patching cycle using WSUS, SCCM and Power Shell
  • VB Scripts, PowerShell, Win Batch, PS tools and Windows command-line Scripting to automate the manual tasks on Servers and Client computers.

Education

High School Diploma -

University Of Phoenix

Skills

  • Deployment Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Team Support
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Operational Support
  • Documentation Support
  • Supplier Negotiations
  • Office Support
  • Employee Support
  • Job Assignments
  • Project Support
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Affiliations

  • Association for Computing Machinery

Languages

English
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Production Support Supervisor

Hewlett Packard
12.2018 - 10.2023

OTS Help Desk

Lonestar College
01.2013

IT Operations Support Specialist

A-Z Auto Repair Service INC
10.2007 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

University Of Phoenix
Muhammad Bilal