Results-driven IT professional with 8 years of expertise in technical support, IT services, and project management. ITIL and Microsoft certified, with a proven ability to troubleshoot issues, manage cross-functional projects, and enhance IT operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICT Officer
H&S Group (Kids Early Learning Centre (ELC), Bi-Rite Home Appliances, and KNAPS Software)
05.2023 - Current
For Kids Early Learning Centre – deliver hardware and software support to all centres, including deployment of assets, user account creation, network support, and CCTV support.
For Bi-Rite Home Appliances – provide application support to store owners across Australia on ERP system usage and troubleshoot common printer issues.
Managed Microsoft 365 (Kids ELC and H & S Group) and Google Workspace (Bi-Rite Home Appliances), including user account creation, security enhancements, and related configurations.
Lead IT incident management for the company.
Lead the IT asset management project, improving asset inventory tracking and handling.
Lead the migration of 30+ stores in New Zealand from their previous ERP to KNAPS (new ERP), including liaising with store owners, executing data migration, and providing post-migration support.
Lead the migration of H & S Group from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.
Lead the migration of mailboxes from HostGator to Microsoft 365.
Lead the migration of company-wide data from Dropbox to Microsoft OneDrive.
Lead the creation of TFA Constructions website.
Lead the implementation of IT Policies and Procedures across the companies.
Log and manage support case tickets to the KNAPS software development team.
Manage JAMF for Apple Devices.
Work closely with the KNAPS software development team, acting as product manager to improve the performance of the internally developed ERP system by providing feedback from stores in both Australia and New Zealand.
Assist with the setup of devices, including mobile phones, laptops, and tablets.
Troubleshoot systems and hardware issues, providing effective resolutions.
Follow up on support requests and provide consistent updates to retailers and staff.
Technical Program Manager
Manulife
08.2021 - 04.2023
Lead and oversee technical projects with cross-business impact, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery aligned with organisational goals.
Provide strong escalation support for high-severity incidents to speed up through triaging to resolving parties, effective communication to stakeholders, and post-incident review
Perform incident and problem management analysis of both software and hardware-related incidents to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Engage key stakeholders for incident and business impact clarification
Facilitate regular touchpoints with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate visibility of key issues including escalation status reporting, issue status and resolution activities, and trending analysis
Ensuring that effective communication is maintained with the Executives, Business Leadership during a high-priority incident
Drives implementation of standard execution of the High Priority Incident Management process
Acts as liaison to the Global Service Assurance Major Incident (GSA-MIM) Team
Develop service metrics with Manulife Business Units and provide means to monitor and improve service delivery output and operational excellence
Maintenance, audit and reporting of IT Inventory and Contacts
Drive IT Partners service review meetings covering performance, service improvements, quality and Processes
Manage the implementation of organization-wide IT projects that will impact key stakeholders
IT Services Specialist
Klook
02.2019 - 08.2021
Lead the end-to-end deployment of the company’s IT Help Centre (Zendesk), serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Oversee software and hardware asset lifecycle management from procurement to deactivation; led price renegotiation and optimization efforts, saving the company an estimated $800,000 during the pandemic.
Manage and support a suite of SaaS applications, including GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Lucidchart, and others.
Provide comprehensive IT support as the sole specialist for the Cebu and Manila offices, extending assistance to other Southeast Asian locations.
Support the deployment of network infrastructure in the Manila office and contribute to ongoing network improvement projects in the Cebu office.
Respond promptly to tickets involving software and hardware issues, ensuring minimal disruption to users.
Install, configure, and maintain applications required by staff and users.
Create user accounts and assist with password resets and login issues to ensure smooth access.
Optimize the use of applications and devices to enhance operational efficiency.
Repair, replace, or coordinate replacement of IT devices such as computers, phones, tablets, printers, and modems as needed.
Automate workflows through various IT automation tools, ensuring seamless integration with other SaaS applications.
Conduct access and account reviews for over 100 applications in collaboration with the IT Security team to ensure compliance and security.
Hardware Engineer
NCR Corporation
02.2017 - 02.2019
Support and troubleshoot hardware issues, with a focus on printers
Create development releases for hardware products, parts, and firmware
Create, review, and revise technical documents
Conduct and assist in various testing procedures, to ensure product quality and reliability
Lead process improvements, including revamping the Engineering Knowledge Base (WordPress) and automated Purchase Request Flow (Microsoft Flow)
Perform data analysis of product field issues
Lead or support Continuous Improvement activities within the Engineering team and the Automation Working Group
Technical Support Engineer
SPi Global (now Straive)
06.2014 - 06.2016
Install and configure computer software, hardware, networks, and peripheral equipment Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues quickly and efficiently
Provide steps to help internal users resolve technical problems
Maintain technical support procedures and reports
Analyse records and logs to spot underlying trends and potential issues
Support the implementation of new solutions or applications
Create accounts for new users and assist with password or login problems
Test and evaluate new technology
Provide insight into technical requirements
Repair and replace equipment as necessary
Education
Diploma - Information Technology (ICT50220)
Queensford College
10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Metro Dumaguete College
01.2013
Skills
Technical Support
Project Management
Data Analysis
Systems Administration
IT Service Management (ITSM)
IT Operations Management (ITOM)
IT Asset Management (ITAM)
Process and Control Improvement
Budgeting and Cost Analysis
IT Auditing
Workflow Automation
User Training
Accomplishments
Achieved significant business impact by leading the end-to-end migration of 20+ stores to the new ERP system at KNAPS Software, driving a third-party tool cost-saving initiative at Klook that saved $800,000 during the pandemic, and reducing operational downtime by 173 hours per month at Manulife by analysing and implementing solutions to recurring IT ticket. Efforts honoured with a Going Above and Beyond award.
Certification
ITIL 4 - AXELOS Global Best Practice | Issued Dec 2020
Salesforce: Data Management, Data Modeling and Data Security - Trailhead by Salesforce | Issued Oct 2022
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals - Microsoft | Issued Feb 2022
Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) - SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile | Issued May 2021
Workato Automation Pro I - Workato | Issued Dec 2020
Toastmasters International Competent Communicator (CC) - Toastmasters International | Issued Jun 2018
Timeline
ICT Officer
H&S Group (Kids Early Learning Centre (ELC), Bi-Rite Home Appliances, and KNAPS Software)
05.2023 - Current
Technical Program Manager
Manulife
08.2021 - 04.2023
IT Services Specialist
Klook
02.2019 - 08.2021
Hardware Engineer
NCR Corporation
02.2017 - 02.2019
Technical Support Engineer
SPi Global (now Straive)
06.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Metro Dumaguete College
Diploma - Information Technology (ICT50220)
Queensford College
Awards
Going Above and Beyond Awardee - Awarded by Manulife - Information Systems, 2022