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Shashi Kumar

Shashi Kumar

IT Technical Specialist
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Highly reliable and experienced professional with a proven track record of successfully helping clients improve their bottom-line numbers. Specializes in providing tailored advice, expertise, and innovative solutions that drive results. Excels in designing customized strategies that maximize company performance and profitability by quickly identifying customer needs. Also skilled in analyzing industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to make timely decisions that keep businesses ahead of the curve.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

IT Freelancer

Freelancer
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Developed customized solutions to address unique client needs, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Strengthened client relationships with consistent communication and timely project updates.

Global Test Centre Analyst L1

Prometric Malaysia
3 2023 - 11.2023
  • Providing detailed troubleshooting guides for Prometric Test Center Administrators from various locations globally
  • Document details of cases and prioritize according to urgency and importance in Salesforce
  • Handling high priority issue based on any issues occurred related to server, network globally
  • Monitor support queues in Salesforce and take accountability in following through with end-to-end resolutions
  • Handling inbound email/chats from Prometric Test Center Administrators
  • Handle and assessing on impact of high severity issues globally mainly with America, Middle East support groups for multiple users from various locations.

System Technical Specialist

Baker Hughes Malaysia
5 2022 - 02.2023
  • Technical Support on IT Infrastructure
  • Providing detailed troubleshooting guides for Baker Hughes employees from various locations
  • Handling high priority issue based on any issues occurred related to server, network globally and etc
  • Handling inbound email/chats from Baker Hughes employees
  • Provide training and knowledge transfer of accounts to new staffs
  • Handle and assessing on impact of high severity issues globally mainly with Europe, Middle East support groups for multiple users from various locations.

Technical Level II

ASUS Malaysia
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • To manage major incidents processes - inbound calls, escalations, and correlate all active and ongoing incidents
  • To solve major incident promptly through timely manner and customer communications
  • Execute responsibilities promptly following established procedures & take ownership of service requests in order to meet the service level agreement objectives
  • Escalate correctly and timely to Level 2 support for items that are out of scope of Level 1 support
  • Meet team KPIs through individually meeting targets
  • Undertake any administration tasks delegated by the Team Leader.

Technical Level II, Incident Specialist

Lenovo Malaysia
01.2016 - 10.2019
  • To manage major incidents processes - inbound calls, escalations, and correlate all active and ongoing incidents
  • Perform Incident Management / Manage and resolve requests/support tickets
  • To solve major incident promptly through timely manner and customer communications
  • Monitor 1st and 2nd level Support agents on IT requests incident, for Lenovo branded products
  • Supporting ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) commercial clients
  • Major in providing technical solutions to end users and troubleshooting to identify hardware or software related issue
  • Responsible for researching, replicating, performing root cause analysis and providing feedback for product issues reported by the field professionals and customers within SLA time frame.

System Technology Specialist

ExxonMobil Malaysia
05.2014 - 10.2015

As a 2nd Level Support, the first point of contact to address internal user problems related to End User Computing tools and services. Support is provided in English. For call positions, verbal fluency in language and good telephone etiquette are essential attributes of a candidate for this job. Responsibilities include resolution of IT problems while on the phone or answering IT Chat and web form requests, working with other computing organizations to resolve outstanding problems, and servicing access requests in accordance with controls procedures to meet customer service level objectives.

NOC Specialist

Huawei Technologies
06.2012 - 01.2014
  • As a Network Operation Center (NOC) Specialist, my responsibility to provide single point of contact, to receive and acknowledge Maxis and Astro customer complaints to the Customer Care Center (L1) and other related departments during shift operations; to analyze and filter customer complaints according to categories and severity (service affecting/non-service affecting complaints, technical issue, VIP/VVIP/SME complaints and general query).

Team Lead Level II

Hewlett-Packard (Datacom)
04.2010 - 12.2012
  • As a Level 2 Technical Lead, my responsibility is to work with internal teams to define requirements and expectations as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in order to resolve customer complaints, all related with Hewlett-Packard (HP) desktop hardware issues
  • Mainly handling real-time floor management, customer phone escalations, run daily agent case management statistics, call monitoring & coaching and reporting directly to my Team Manager.

Technical Engineer Level II

Microsoft (Datacom)
05.2007 - 03.2010
  • As a Level 2 Microsoft Engineer, my responsibility to provide single point of contact to receive and acknowledge customer complaints (phone & email) from Australia & New Zealand, on Microsoft-related issues
  • The scope supported are related in troubleshooting Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Hardware and Microsoft Games products.

Broadband Support Level II

Singtel (Scicom Bhd)
05.2006 - 05.2007
  • Taking incoming telephone inquiries, complaints and questions from customers related to broadband & wireless issues using appropriate listening skills, questioning skills and empathy skills
  • Gather relevant information relating to the customers concern and wherever possible, using the agreed procedures, to attempt to resolve any query or concern in the course of the phone call
  • Participate fully in the team, taking part in regular team meetings, focus groups, giving feedback and ideas to colleagues and to the Team Leader
  • Undertake any administration tasks delegated by the Team Leader
  • Identify areas for service and procedural improvement and make recommendations to the Team Leader
  • As a 2nd Level Support, the first point of contact to address internal user problems related to End User Computing tools and services
  • Support is provided in English
  • For call positions, verbal fluency in language and good telephone etiquette are essential attributes of a candidate for this job
  • Responsibilities include resolution of IT problems while on the phone or answering IT Chat and web form requests, working with other computing organizations to resolve outstanding problems, and servicing access requests in accordance with controls procedures to meet customer service level objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems -

University of East London (HELP University)

Skills

Technical in Hardware and Software solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Multitasking

Time Management

Problem-solving abilities

Active Listening

Problem-Solving

Excellent Communication

Relationship Building

Self Motivation

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Written Communication

Time management abilities

Team Collaboration

Decision-Making

Team building

Microsoft Office

SAP CRM

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Languages

English, Malay, Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Malay
Upper intermediate
B2
Tamil
Intermediate
B1

Certification

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Interests

Resolving hardware issues

Resolving software issues

Photography editing

Timeline

IT Freelancer

Freelancer
01.2024 - Current

Technical Level II

ASUS Malaysia
01.2019 - 11.2019

Technical Level II, Incident Specialist

Lenovo Malaysia
01.2016 - 10.2019

System Technology Specialist

ExxonMobil Malaysia
05.2014 - 10.2015

NOC Specialist

Huawei Technologies
06.2012 - 01.2014

Team Lead Level II

Hewlett-Packard (Datacom)
04.2010 - 12.2012

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

01-2010

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

01-2010

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

01-2010

Technical Engineer Level II

Microsoft (Datacom)
05.2007 - 03.2010

Broadband Support Level II

Singtel (Scicom Bhd)
05.2006 - 05.2007

Global Test Centre Analyst L1

Prometric Malaysia
3 2023 - 11.2023

System Technical Specialist

Baker Hughes Malaysia
5 2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems -

University of East London (HELP University)
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