Makarand Pendse
** ****** ****** ********, *******, ON, M6M 5J3
416-***-**** **************@*****.*** Skype: makarand_pendse
IT Professional with 6 years of experience in System Support, Database Management, Data Analysis, and IT Service Management. Possesses a master’s degree in Information Systems. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience into a role similar to IT Technical Support / System Administrator or any associate level role in IT Service Management.
Professional Experience
CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC, MN, USA
IT Technical Support Analyst, November 2016 – May 2018
Hands-on experience with Windows/Mac OS and DB servers’ environments, active directory administration, IIS.
Good understanding of computer systems, mobile products, web apps and other tech products. Familiarity remote support for systems and software issue as well as help desk software e.g. logmein, gotoassistetc
Installation & configuration of a company’s computer hardware operating systems and applications
Maintenance and monitoring of computer networks and systems
Logging the queries of customers and employees, Diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.
Analysis of call logs in order to discover any underlying issues or trend.
Testing and evaluating new technology.
Document technical knowledge in the form of notes and manuals
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
ALCATEL-LUCENT TELECOM LTD, BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM
Assistant Maintenance Service Manager Trainee, January 2015 – January 2016
Primary function is to support Service Readiness team
Responsible for creating, managing and maintaining new business pipeline database and reporting for maintenance projects across West Europe. Providing high quality, up-to-date documentation while coordinating with maintenance leads for all service arrangements
Making sure that all accounts and contract details are up to date in central system including Service Agreements and Service Details
Collecting and analyzing maintenance and service data which can be used to plan and manage both projects and systems; Handled Channels Business account for secondary maintenance and support
RING INDIA SYSTEMS, MUMBAI, INDIA
Project Coordinator, September 2012 – October 2014
Solicited qualified referrals from existing clients; achieved assigned Client acquisition goals
Knowledge & comprehensive understanding of hardware and software installation & testing; Troubleshot on site or remotely with customers’ issues related to hardware or software issues; troubleshooting and fixing existing application
Forecasting and reporting any needed technical improvements or back-up and recovery plans
Answering inquiry, questions & complaints of clients in order to keep revenue generation of the division and vendor Management
Recorded, transcribed and maintaining project related database, while performing duties of site in-charge
PATNI COMPUTER SYSTEMS, MUMBAI, INDIA
Systems Engineer, April 2010 – August 2010
Member of CSI (Continuous Service Improvement) team and the experience as Quality Assurance executive – Business Unit IMS
Understanding of ITIL and Six Sigma concepts and implementation; Responsibilities includes performing quality audits of projects and quality analysis for the same
Responsible to check the requirement for implementation of ticketing tool and Run-book if needed
Documenting, developing and maintaining projects’ data
5R INFOCORP, MUMBAI, INDIA
Jr Software Developer, January 2009 – January 2010
Rich domain knowledge & understanding of software & designing tools
Proven technical and analytical skills, with sound understanding of creating new software & systems, designing, analysis, testing; database development(SQL) and coding for modules(Java) while structuring customized software solutions to meet customer’s specific needs
Interact with the client and team to understand the requirements
Responsibilities include designing and building web application modules based on java. Provide unit and integration testing as required
Responsible for the documenting, developing and maintaining software application process and create run-book or manual for training purposes.
Education
MAHARASHTRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF PUNE, INDIA
Graduated with Masters’ Degree (Information Systems) in 2012
Additional Skills
Technologies
-Proficient in MS Office
-Programming Languages C++, Java
-Web technology HTML
-Database MS SQL
-OS Windows and Mac
Knowledge of Six Sigma and ITIL
Communication
-Excellent Communication skills and experience in being at frontline with vendors and customers
-Multi-lingual in English, Marathi, Hindi, Gujrati
Organizational
-Highly organized with positive ‘can do’ attitude, knowledge of progress monitoring and reporting
-Ability to use information to solve problems, identification of opportunities, recognizing problem areas and implementing solutions; contributing to objectives
-Team handling experience up to 10 team members
Work Authorisation Status
-I have "Canadian Permanent Residency" and I can work for any employer in Canada.