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Ebele B.

IT Specialist - Technical Support Engineer

As a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in technical support, system administration, and incident management, I am enthusiastic about applying for the IT Support Officer position. My career has allowed me to develop a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies, cloud computing, endpoint management, and customer-facing support. I am confident that my broad technical expertise, analytical skills, and dedication to service excellence make me an excellent fit for this role. This statement provides an overview of my experience, achievements, and the value I can bring to your team. Professional Experience IT Specialist & CRM Systems Administrator — Strolid Inc. In my current role, I provide second-line incident management and request fulfilment support to users via telephone, remote access tools, and on-site visits. I am responsible for assessing, prioritizing, and resolving incidents while ensuring minimal service downtime and maintaining strong communication with end users. My work involves diagnosing hardware, software, and network-related issues, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing long-term corrective measures. I liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that escalations are handled efficiently and in line with organizational SLAs. A key part of my role is managing and administering Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Intune, and Exchange Online environments. I ensure devices are properly enrolled, secured, and compliant with company policies through Intune. I manage user accounts, licenses, and security groups within Azure AD and maintain Exchange Online mailboxes, distribution lists, and retention policies to optimize performance and compliance. These responsibilities have strengthened my expertise in identity and access management, endpoint protection, and cloud-based collaboration services. I also maintain CRM systems and SaaS applications to ensure seamless integration across the organization’s ecosystem. IT Administrator & IG Lead — Bridge Lane Group Practice At Bridge Lane, I served as the primary point of contact for all IT-related matters within the medical practice. My responsibilities included managing user access, troubleshooting desktop and network issues, coordinating with external support providers, and ensuring data protection compliance. I worked closely with the SWLICB-IT team, Docman, and EMIS Web Support to resolve technical incidents efficiently. I managed the registration and update of all practice devices, maintained detailed incident records, reviewed monthly IT performance reports, and regularly presented updates during GPIT meetings. Additionally, I conducted data protection impact assessments and ensured compliance with NHS data governance standards. I also maintained and updated the practice’s website, which demonstrated my ability to balance operational IT duties with strategic digital responsibilities. Technical Support Engineer (Tier 1 & Tier 2) — Tek Experts Nigeria (Contracted to Microsoft) At Tek Experts, I provided front-line and advanced technical support for Microsoft customers across multiple regions. My work involved troubleshooting issues related to Azure, Intune, Exchange Online, Office 365, and other Microsoft cloud services. I acted as an escalation point for complex technical problems, analyzing logs, replicating issues, and collaborating with Microsoft engineering teams to deliver timely solutions. I supported customers in managing and securing their data, performing advanced troubleshooting on cloud connectivity, authentication, and performance issues. My commitment to quality service delivery helped maintain customer satisfaction scores consistently above target. I also contributed to the internal knowledge base by documenting solutions and troubleshooting workflows to support the wider technical team. IT Services Channel Monitoring & Resolution — United Bank for Africa (UBA) My career began at UBA, where I was responsible for monitoring critical IT services and ensuring network and application availability. I utilized tools such as PRTG, Dynatrace, and SolarWinds (IT360) to monitor infrastructure health, identify performance bottlenecks, and generate incident reports. My role involved collaborating across technical teams to ensure swift resolution of IT issues affecting core banking operations. In addition to monitoring, I provided advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for recurring system alerts and performance issues. I participated in server onboarding, configuration reviews, and change management activities, which provided a strong foundation for my later work in technical support and system administration. Achievements Throughout my career, I have consistently been recognized for delivering exceptional IT support and exceeding service expectations. Beyond Excellence Award for Remote Working and Collaboration (Tek Experts Nigeria): Recognized by Microsoft for maintaining high performance

🇬🇧Chigwell, United Kingdom$15/hr100% JSS4.17 (9)Since May 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#44,485 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#888 / 10.7k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.3k

Last 6 months: $6.6k

World#34,148 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#670 / 10.7k
Total earnings
$110k

Billed in all: $114k

World#35,007 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#797 / 10.7k
Per project
$7.4k

$1.6k in the last 6 months

World#22,996 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#354 / 10.7k
Projects, last 6 months
4

Across 5 contracts

20% fixed80% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,157 / 10.7k
Projects in all
15

Across 16 contracts

25% fixed75% hourly
World#161,377 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#4,350 / 10.7k

Earnings, last 30 days

$114k+$1.3k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$112k$113k$114kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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