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DAMIAN CIUPAK

Team Leader - IT Services
Sydney,Australia

Summary

An accomplished IT leader with over 16 years of experience, I have progressed from an IT Support Specialist to a high-impact Team Lead and Service Coordinator by consistently aligning my efforts with business priorities. Skilled in building high-performing teams by cultivating a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, I have contributed to establishing a successful company brand and driving business growth through operational enhancements and customer satisfaction. With a proven track record in implementing successful training programs for graduates and less experienced team members, I am dedicated to nurturing the next generation of IT professionals. Known for a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, I excel at tackling complex challenges while prioritizing customer success and business outcomes. Committed to continuous self-improvement, collaboration, and maintaining high personal standards through fitness, I bring focus, energy, and discipline to every task.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

TEAM LEAD & SERVICE COORDINATOR

LANREX
03.2021 - Current
  • Team Leadership: Built and managed an offshore Level 1 support team, enhancing performance through regular reviews and targeted development initiatives
  • Training Implementation: Developed and executed training programs for junior team members and graduates, fostering professional growth and increasing team capability
  • Service Coordination: Coordinated Level 2 support and field technicians, ensuring timely resolution of service requests and adherence to SLAs
  • Interim Management: Acted as second-in-command to the Service Delivery Manager, assuming full responsibilities during absences to ensure operational continuity
  • Customer Satisfaction: Conducted regular quality checks and gathered feedback to optimize service delivery processes, enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Collaboration: Worked closely with the Project Delivery Coordinator to align support operations with project goals, ensuring seamless transitions between services and projects
  • Asset Management: Managed hardware asset maintenance using Lifecycle Insights and ConnectWise, improving inventory control and resource utilization

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

LANREX
09.2015 - 03.2021
  • Technical Support: Provided high-level technical support for Level 1 and Level 2 service requests, focusing on customer satisfaction and swift resolution times
  • Onsite Support: Played a key role in onsite client support, assisting field engineers and ensuring seamless service delivery across multiple locations
  • Knowledge Base Expansion: Enhanced the internal IT knowledge base, improving efficiency and enabling faster resolutions through better documentation and process optimization
  • System Maintenance: Proactively conducted system maintenance, including backups and security checks, ensuring stability and reliability of client systems

IT SUPPORT OFFICER

AMT GROUP PTY LTD (ALLPHONES)
03.2008 - 05.2015
  • Internal IT Support: Delivered IT support for multiple retail locations, ensuring minimal downtime and providing technical assistance both remotely and onsite
  • Helpdesk Administration: Managed helpdesk systems to prioritize service requests, meeting SLAs and improving overall service efficiency
  • System Reliability: Managed Windows Servers and network devices, reducing downtime and enhancing system reliability across 50+ retail stores
  • Asset Management: Maintained the IT asset register and tracked inventory, improving asset management and procurement processes

Education

A+ IT Support Technician - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) 2003, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Windows XP Professional Configuration, Certified Help Desk Analyst: Conflict Resolution, Troubleshooting, Call Management

EXCOM Education
02.2008

Skills

  • Inspirational leadership, strategic planning, mentorship, and team management
  • SLA management, service dispatch, customer satisfaction, field operations, and proactive problem-solving
  • Management Tools: ConnectWise Manage, Promapp, IT Glue, N-able, BrightGauge, Lifecycle Insights, SmileBack, DeskDirector
  • Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (AD, VM, Virtual Desktop), Microsoft 365 (Admin Center, Exchange Online, Intune, SharePoint), Citrix Cloud
  • On-Premises Technologies: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Exchange Server, Citrix XenApp
  • Networking: HP & Cisco routers/switches, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, FortiGate
  • Operating Systems: Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, 11
  • Backup Solutions: ShadowProtect, Azure, Datto
  • Reporting & Analytics: Power BI, Cognition
  • Experienced in managing and leading cross-cultural teams, both offshore and onshore, ensuring collaboration and effective communication across diverse backgrounds
  • Advocated for career development by designing and implementing successful training programs for graduates and less experienced team members
  • Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and lead teams through transitions with minimal disruption
  • Strong focus on customer satisfaction, consistently improving service delivery and nurturing long-term client relationships
  • Skilled in aligning team performance with business goals and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Schedule Management

  • Trend tracking
  • Employee engagement
  • Product Management
  • Operations Management

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) 2003
  • Certified Help Desk Analyst
  • CompTIA A+ Certification - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
  • Microsoft Certified, Azure Database Administrator Associate - Microsoft.
  • Microsoft Certified, Azure Fundamentals – Microsoft Corporation.

Accomplishments

  • Established and led a high-performing offshore Level 1 support team, significantly improving response times and service delivery performance.
  • Implemented training programs for graduates and less experienced team members, fostering growth and supporting career development.
  • Contributed to the establishment of a successful company brand and played a key role in business growth through operational improvements and enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Drove customer success by implementing processes that improved service quality and ensured top-tier customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated a consistent ability to resolve critical service issues under pressure, finding innovative solutions to ensure business continuity.
  • Improved SLA compliance and resource optimization through effective dispatching and service scheduling, increasing operational efficiency by over 20%.
  • Seamlessly assumed the role of Service Delivery Manager when required, ensuring smooth transitions and continued operational success.
  • Fostered a culture of learning and accountability, mentoring team members to encourage professional growth and improve team dynamics.

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: Australian Citizen
  • Based in Sydney, NSW
  • Notice Period: 4 weeks
  • Driving License: Full NSW Driver’s License

Professional Development

  • Regularly participate in webinars and workshops to stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices in IT service management.
  • Attended industry events such as the Microsoft Ignite Conference to network with peers and gain insights into emerging trends.

Volunteerwork

Participate in community tech workshops, providing IT training to underprivileged youth.

References

Available upon request. Additional professional endorsements and recommendations can be found on my LinkedIn profile.

Hobbies and Interests

Passionate about fitness, technology advancements, and mentoring aspiring IT professionals.

Work Availability

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Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Interests

Fitness and Healthy Eating

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

TEAM LEAD & SERVICE COORDINATOR

LANREX
03.2021 - Current

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

LANREX
09.2015 - 03.2021

IT SUPPORT OFFICER

AMT GROUP PTY LTD (ALLPHONES)
03.2008 - 05.2015

A+ IT Support Technician - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) 2003, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Windows XP Professional Configuration, Certified Help Desk Analyst: Conflict Resolution, Troubleshooting, Call Management

EXCOM Education
DAMIAN CIUPAKTeam Leader - IT Services