It Support Engineer Lead
Current• Oversaw the IT engineering department, providing strategic vision, direction, and leadership to a team of 3 IT support and engineers across the globe.• Developed and executed IT strategies, roadmaps, and initiatives aligned with business objectives, optimizing resource utilization and budget allocation.• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to procure hardware, software, and services, ensuring cost optimization without compromising quality.• Implemented industry best practices, ITIL frameworks, and standards to enhance IT service delivery, incident response, and change management processes.• Cultivated a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, promoting the adoption of emerging technologies, agile methodologies, and automation tools.• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, security, and operations, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of IT solutions.•Maintained oversight of IT projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgetary constraints, and high-quality outcomes.• Worked collaboratively with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and identify technical solutions to meet business needs.• Provided strong leadership and mentorship by conducting performance reviews, offering constructive feedback, and identifying training opportunities to foster professional growth within the team.