Senior Team Leader - Desktop Services
First Active Plc
o Supported the implementation of the new RBS standard desktop PCs into the First Active buildingso Managed 100-plus laptops and 550-plus PCs on the networko Supervised a team of 4/5 personnel in 2nd level desktop supporto Analysed, scheduled and resolved support calls, using Remedy Action Request System toolso Project-managed departmental moves and reconfigurations ensuring smooth transitiono Sourced and provided IT equipment for projects i.e. PCs, laptops, printers, phoneso Controlled software distribution and upgrades maintaining licensing complianceo Provided telecom services to the Head Office and to a 55 Office branch networko Setup and maintained asset register for both hardware and software products, for audit purposeso Introduced and successfully implemented a new level of support for the executive management team – “Platinum Service” – which was significant in decreasing incident resolution times, and often prevented incidentso Supported audio-visual requirements, ranging from projectors to video conferencingo Configured anti-virus defence systems on servers, desktops and laptopso Administered the set-up and roll-out of remote access systems for mobile userso Participated in several large projects, specifically Y2K, Euro Conversion and the merging of 3 remote business units into a central siteo Provided backup support and on-call support as required for technical services groupo Managed local area network infrastructure including hubs, switches and associated cabling systems.