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RYOTA SASAKI

RYOTA SASAKI

NARRE WARREN NORTH,VIC

Summary

Versatile skilled Technical Support Engineer with over 5 years of experience in enterprise IT and MSP environments, specializing in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and robust networking. Armed with Cisco CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and Microsoft Azure (AZ-104) credentials, I leverage an ITIL® 4 Foundation framework to consistently exceed 80% time utilization goals and resolve complex tickets within strict SLA commitments. My career goal is to utilize this deep multi-cloud expertise and strong client service ethos to deliver premium outcomes, enhance team collaboration, and drive long-term partner success at T4B.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Support Engineer Level 3

SOTI Inc
Mulgrave, VIC
09.2025 - Current
  • Escalation Resolution: Serve as the highest tier of technical support (Level 3), diagnosing and resolving complex enterprise-level mobility management (MDM) and software issues escalated from Tier 1 and 2 teams.
  • SLA Management: Consistently meet and exceed strict SLA commitments by managing high-priority technical tickets efficiently, maintaining an optimal time utilization rate above 80%.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with software engineering, product management, and QA teams to report system bugs, coordinate hotfixes, and deliver comprehensive, premium solutions to enterprise clients.
  • Knowledge Management & Mentorship: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to create high-quality technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs), elevating the overall team capability.
  • Cloud-Based Server Support: Upgrade SQL server and MDM software running on Windows Server OS hosted on enterprise AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.

IT Help Desk Technician

KineticIT
Collingwood, VIC
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Identity & Access Management: Provisioned and managed user identities, mailboxes, and enterprise licenses utilizing Active Directory and Entra ID for seamless onboarding and offboarding.
  • Unified Endpoint Management: Administered, configured, and secured diverse company devices and mobile endpoints through Microsoft Intune, ensuring compliance with corporate security policies.
  • Automation & Scripting: Customized, and executed PowerShell scripts to automate bulk account creation and repetitive administrative tasks, significantly reducing provisioning cycle times in Active Directory.
  • Comprehensive Technical Support: Delivered Tier 1/2 technical support for Windows OS, Microsoft 365 / Office 365 suites, and diverse hardware, including desktops, laptops, and networked printers.
  • MSP Customer Service Excellence: Managed and resolved client incidents and service requests within a fast-paced Managed Services Provider environment, maintaining high first-contact resolution rates and adhering to strict SLAs.

Technical Support Engineer – Level 1/2

SOTI Inc
Mulgrave, VIC
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Cloud Migration: Assisted in migrating enterprise clients' legacy on-premises servers to robust cloud environments (AWS and Microsoft Azure), minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Optimization: Managed, provisioned, and optimized virtualized Windows Server environments on AWS and Azure, proactively monitoring system health and troubleshooting infrastructure-level issues.
  • MDM Deployment & Management: Spearheaded the end-to-end installation, configuration, and ongoing management of core EMM solutions to secure and monitor diverse corporate mobile fleets.
  • Advanced Device Troubleshooting: Delivered high-quality Level 1/2 technical support, diagnosing and resolving complex mobile operating system and device connectivity issues utilizing MDM software remotely.

Technial Support Level 1

Bristol Myers Squibb
Mulgrave, VIC
10.2016 - 06.2021
  • Bilingual Technical Support: Provided bi-lingual (English and Japanese) technical support as the primary point of contact via telephone, email, chat, and the service portal, effectively communicating with a diverse global user base.
  • SLA Monitoring: Monitored active calls and ticket queues for team members, providing guidance and operational oversight to ensure the team consistently met or exceeded organizational SLA commitments.
  • Identity & Access Management: Utilizing Active Directory to provision, modify, and manage user access rights and permissions in strict accordance with corporate security and compliance policies.
  • Enterprise Mobility Management: Managed corporate mobile deployment by leveraging AirWatch to install, configure, and upgrade software on iPads and Android devices, including the seamless configuration of Microsoft Exchange accounts.

Personal Care Attendant

Regis Aged Care
Blackburn, VIC
09.2013 - 10.2016
  • Two-Time "Employee of the Month" Recipient (June 2014 & June 2016): Recognized twice by management for delivering exceptional service quality.
  • Incident Management & Escalation: Promptly identified, documented, and managed residents' incidents and service requests; cross-functionally escalated critical data to Registered Nurses to facilitate holistic assessments and precise care planning.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Delivered empathetic, high-quality care and communicated effectively with diverse residents and families.

Sales Engineer

Hikari Inc
Tokyo, Japan
09.2009 - 05.2012

Revenue Growth: Successfully drove a 30% year-over-year increase in sales during the tenure by effectively aligning cutting-edge technical solutions with the business needs of Japanese enterprise customers.

Cross-Border Technical Liaison: Served as the primary technical bridge between Japanese enterprise clients and global suppliers across the U.S., Germany, and France, facilitating high-level video conferences to resolve complex technical issues and negotiate product specifications.

Tech Consulting: Researched, analyzed, and reported on emerging optical communication technology trends, delivering strategic updates and technical insights to Japanese enterprise customers to foster long-term partnerships.

System Technical Support Engineer & Team Leader

Chance Lab
Tokyo, Japan
04.2000 - 08.2009
  • Leadership & Team Management: Supervised and led a high-performing team of six network engineers, coordinating daily operations and managing task allocations.
  • Network Engineering: Managed, configured, and optimized enterprise-level routing and switching infrastructures implementing routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
  • Infrastructure Deployment: Provisioned, and deployed tailored LAN/WAN architectures and enterprise server farms for diverse clients, leading on-site server implementations from physical setup to configuration.
  • Cross-Platform Systems Administration: Managed and maintained multi-platform client server infrastructures encompassing UNIX/Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring maximum uptime and data security.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - European Philosophy, German, Programming Languages

Chuo University
Tokyo, Japan
03-2000

Skills

  • Desktop support
  • Enterprise Mobility Management
  • Cloud server maintenance
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Deployment of network devices
  • Application support

Certification

Azure Administrator Associate(AZ-104)

Issued: Jun 2026 · Expires: Jun 2027
Credential ID: D7EC3F101ED4205

Credential URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/users/ryotasasaki-3367/credentials/d7ec3f101ed4205?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F

ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Issued: Sep 2024 · Expires: Sep 2027

Cisco Certified Network Associate Cyber Ops (CCNA)

Issued: Jul 2024 · Expires: Jul 2027

Credential ID: 49d60ce8f0964ceb8c94f8f5e0a753c4

Credential URL: https://cp.certmetrics.com/cisco/en/public/verify/credential/49d60ce8f0964ceb8c94f8f5e0a753c4

Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1)

Issued: Apr 2024 · Expires: Apr 2029

Credential ID: LPI000603619

Credential URL: https://cs.lpi.org/caf/Xamman/certification/verify/LPI000603619/vc74pnk3ed

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Issued: Nov 2023 · Expires: Nov 2026

Credential ID: 7JY2P3YKVFRE15KJ

Credential URL: https://cp.certmetrics.com/amazon/en/public/verify/credential/7JY2P3YKVFRE15KJ

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Technical Support Engineer Level 3

SOTI Inc
09.2025 - Current

IT Help Desk Technician

KineticIT
06.2023 - 08.2025

Technical Support Engineer – Level 1/2

SOTI Inc
06.2021 - 06.2023

Technial Support Level 1

Bristol Myers Squibb
10.2016 - 06.2021

Personal Care Attendant

Regis Aged Care
09.2013 - 10.2016

Sales Engineer

Hikari Inc
09.2009 - 05.2012

System Technical Support Engineer & Team Leader

Chance Lab
04.2000 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Arts - European Philosophy, German, Programming Languages

Chuo University
RYOTA SASAKI