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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
Columbus, Ohio
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
Dublin, Ohio
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
Columbus, Ohio
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
Columbus, OH
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