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Shazia Syed

Summary

Accomplished IT professional with a proven ability to boost system efficiency and elevate client satisfaction in an IT Client Service. Skilled in ServiceNow and Salesforce, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and communication talents. Consistently excelled in teamwork, significantly enhancing service desk operations and software quality assurance, driving productivity, and exceeding organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Apprentice

State of Ohio Job and Family Services
09.2023 - Current

● Perform assigned tasks with a client-focused approach to deliver effective support solutions

● Generate comprehensive and accurate reports tailored to specific assignments and requirements

● Conduct and coordinate testing of ServiceNow releases in a controlled sandbox environment

● Design and document detailed test cases for ServiceNow Catalog items using Excel for seamless implementation and validation

● Utilized ServiceNow and SharePoint for incident management and documentation, ensuring clear communication and effective problem resolutions.

● Managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the ServiceNow upgrades, ensuring clear communication through email and precise documentation of testing results in Excel spreadsheet.

● Implemented changes to configuration items for managing incident and requests tickets effectively for IT Service Management team

● Successfully recreated historical incidents and requests reports in ServiceNow and notified users via email upon fulfillment of their requests.

● Documented active and inactive users in ServiceNow using Excel spreadsheet.

Software Quality Assurance Analyst

EDI Matrix
07.2021 - 06.2023

● Write and develop clean, high-quality, and test cases, and scripts for software functionality, installation, and usability

● Synergistically collaborate with cross-functional teams, including management, ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle

● Accurately analyze, troubleshoot, report, document, resolve, and manage test results, bugs, and error tracking

● Synergistically collaborate with cross-functional teams, including management, ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle

● Accurately analyze, troubleshoot, report, document, resolve, and manage test results, bugs, and error tracking

● Skillfully create and organize detailed technical documentation, test processes, results, and presentations

● Carefully evaluate product alignment with requirements, implementing established vital performance and quality indicators

● Innovatively create and manage test cases for Special Talent Acquisition and Rating System (STARS), reviewing design and mockup application screens

IT Service Desk Specialist

The Ohio State University
05.2019 - 07.2021
  • Streamlined service desk processes for quicker issue resolution and increased client satisfaction.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving service desk tickets.
  • Effectively reimaged computers and installed Windows updates and relevant software.
  • Regularly utilized Salesforce to oversee hardware inventories, manage incidents, and request resolutions in Remedyforce.
  • Consistently utilized Salesforce to manage hardware inventories and Remedyforce incidents and problem management.
  • Regularly troubleshoot learning software with solid outcomes upon client’s requests.
  • Assist with setting up computers for new hires and configuring necessary disability hardware upon request.
  • Consistently delivered exceptional computer service to faculty, staff, and students by asset with learning software and computer configurations.
  • Provide support for end users and internal teams by addressing and resolving application-related issues
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through empathetic listening skills, clear communication, and prompt issue resolution strategies.

Information Technology Intern

Ohio Department Of Transportation
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Installed and configured software and hardware.
  • Improved system performance by conducting regular maintenance, updates, and optimizations.
  • Independently tested applications using Agile black box testing techniques
  • Expertly organized software repository, improving efficiency and ease of use
  • Accurately administered inventory database, allowing employees to check out computers and other technology
  • Skillfully mentored in using ServiceNow to perform Backend application testing, scenarios, and test specifications.
  • Consistently utilized ServiceNow to manage hardware inventories and Remedyforce incidents and problem management
  • Aided in troubleshooting printers’ issues for users upon requests.
  • Supported the network team in relocating HP office printers throughout the ODOT building

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Information And Communication Technology

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2021

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Work prioritization
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Inventory tracking
  • Strong Communications
  • Team Player
  • Strong Communication
  • Time management

Timeline

IT Apprentice

State of Ohio Job and Family Services
09.2023 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Analyst

EDI Matrix
07.2021 - 06.2023

IT Service Desk Specialist

The Ohio State University
05.2019 - 07.2021

Information Technology Intern

Ohio Department Of Transportation
01.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Information And Communication Technology

The Ohio State University
Shazia Syed