Adel Aref
Address: **** ****** ***** *****, ***; Woodridge IL 60517
Mobile: +1-630-***-****
E-mail: ****.*******@*****.***
Immigration/Work Status: Permanent Resident of U.S. (green card holder) Education:
Bachelor's degree of Computer Science 2005. Modern Academy, Cairo, Egypt Experience Summary:
Ø 10-year experience in managing Service desk and Desktop support activities, with proficiency in improving the service process.
Ø 2-year experience forming and implementing practices related to customer relationship management (CRM) software.
Employment History:
I. Northern Trust Corporation (Wipro Contract) March 2018 – May 2019 IT Administrator
Ø Provide business support for daily incoming service requests and incidents. Ø Install and configure servers in the data center. Ø Install CISCO/Avaya phones on users workstation
Ø Planning phase with the partners before all IT requests for smooth implementation and accurate deliverables.
Ø Provide support during business resilience test at the DR site. II. National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) December 2007 – November 2017 Group Leader: Service Desk and Desktop Support
Ø Managed the service desk department with emphasis on customer service and incident resolution.
Ø Supervised all service desk and desktop support activities, which included the installation and configuration of software, hardware and user account management.
Ø Managed and maintained the business catalog updated with all IT services Ø Managed the development and implementation of ITIL standard, processes and service desk systems required to deliver high quality and consistent support. Ø Reviewed and Managed IT Change requests and determine approval requirements also implemented a problem management module integrated with the ITSM Ø Maintained daily and monthly statistical reports. Ø Served in the role of Project Manager in several projects related to Service desk. Ø Trained IT staff to utilize ITSM 3.0 software; Point of contact for all IT requests within the system.
Ø Developed successful business relationships with several vendors. Ø Managed critical customer incidents.
Ø Managed service desk system lifecycle.
Ø Documented service desk and desktop support process and procedures, and ensured team compliance and adherence.
Senior Desktop Engineer
Ø Provided 1st and 2nd level of software, hardware, and networking support to all non-technical users.
Ø Performed installation, configuration as well as troubleshooting of software applications, including but not limited to; Microsoft/Non Microsoft applications, Microsoft Operating System, Internet banking, ATM’s Software, Desktops, laptops, printers, Scanners
Ø Responded to general inquiries/requests from staff seeking technical assistance related to Blackberry phones.
Ø Maintained antivirus and software updates.
Ø Communicated and documented the reported support issues, and engaged appropriate IT team members or software vendor when necessary. Ø Ensured compliance of all IT service processes and reviewed work of junior team members.
Ø Monitored compliance of users to information security policies. III. Strategy Consult International (SCI) May 2006 - December 2007 CRM Application Specialist
Ø Supervised implementation of CRM Applications (HEAT-Goldmine and Microsoft CRM).
Ø Generated and customized reports to support the monitoring process using Crystal Reports.
Ø Provided onsite service support after project implementation - NCB Bank – KSA 2007.
Courses:
Ø How to Win Friends and Influence People (Human Development) Ø PMP foundation
Ø ITIL Continual Service Improvement.
Ø ITIL Operations.
Ø ITIL foundation.
Ø CCNA Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND1-ICND2) Ø Microsoft SharePoint 2010.
Ø Oracle Solaris essentials.
Ø Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager. Ø Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Ø Web Design (Dreamweaver, Flash & Photoshop).
Skills:
Ø Ø Extensive Good knowledge management of Mac and OS negotiation skills. Ø Effective leadership and team-oriented management. Ø Excellent command of spoken and written English