Alex Lest
@alexlest
Enthusiastic IT support professional with strong troubleshooting skills.
What I'm looking for
I am an enthusiastic and conscientious IT support professional with a solid background in 1st line support and troubleshooting. My experience spans various roles where I have honed my skills in data entry, scripting, and automation. I am eager to leverage my expertise in a new role that challenges me and allows for professional growth.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong command of Microsoft 365/Azure cloud environments and on-prem Active Directory, effectively managing user accounts and resolving issues. My technical skills include proficiency in Python, C++, and Excel, which I have utilized to enhance operational efficiency and improve user experiences. I take pride in my attention to detail and my ability to communicate effectively with users, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Service Desk Engineer
Dimensions UK
Apr 2025 - Present (2 months)
Logged customer incidents and tickets accurately in the incident management system. Provided fault diagnosis and user support/training to successfully resolve issues on a first time fix basis. Proactively monitored, reviewed, and chased outstanding tickets.
Service Desk Engineer
Dimensions UK
Apr 2025 - Present (2 months)
Logged all customer incidents and tickets accurately in the incident management system. Provided fault diagnosis and user support/training to successfully resolve issues on a first time fix basis. Proactively monitored, reviewed and chased outstanding tickets and ensuring that a high level of customer service is provided at all times.
Service Desk Engineer
Dimensions UK
Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (3 months)
Logged customer incidents and tickets accurately in the incident management system. Provided fault diagnosis and user support/training to successfully resolve issues on a first time fix basis. Proactively monitored, reviewed, and chased outstanding tickets.
Service Desk Engineer
Dimensions UK
Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (3 months)
Logged all customer incidents and tickets accurately in the incident management system. Provided fault diagnosis and user support/training to successfully resolve issues on a first time fix basis. Proactively monitored, reviewed and chased outstanding tickets and ensuring that a high level of customer service is provided at all times.
Claims Adjudicator
CDRL
Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 (1 month)
Performed data entry and claim analysis for aviation ombudsmen. Examined consumer claims for compensation from airlines.
Service Desk Analyst
CDW UK
Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
Proactively kept customers informed on incident or request status and progress. Identifying and carrying out immediate corrective actions to resolve or contain issues. Logging, updating and managing incidents using multiple ticketing systems, escalating tickets to the relevant teams.
Claims Adjudicator
CDRL
Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 (1 month)
Performed data entry and claim analysis for aviation ombudsmen. Examined consumer claims for compensation from airlines.
1st Line Engineer
Espria Ltd
Nov 2022 - Aug 2023 (9 months)
Troubleshot user issues via remote access. Supported customers with a varied range of technologies including desktop support, email issues, connectivity requirements, printers, and 3rd party applications.
1st Line Engineer
Espria Ltd
Nov 2022 - Aug 2023 (9 months)
Troubleshot user issues via remote access and managed Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365, and Intune. Supported customers with a varied range of technologies including desktop support, email issues, and connectivity requirements.
Service Desk Analyst
CDW UK
Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
Proactively kept customers informed on incident or request status and progress. Logged, updated, and managed incidents using multiple ticketing systems, escalating tickets to the relevant teams. Performed first line troubleshooting for every-day issues.
Vaccination Administration
Vaccinations UK
Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 (2 months)
Coordinated vaccination sessions. Validated and recorded vaccine data. Provided support to clients and communicating with parents to validate information.
Vaccination Administration
Vaccinations UK
Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 (2 months)
Coordinated vaccination sessions and validated and recorded vaccine data. Provided support to clients and communicated with parents to validate information.
Vaccination Administrator
Cambridgeshire Community Services
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)
Performed front of house and vaccine clerical duties, checking and validating appointment and personal client info. Recording patient medical information and vaccination data for upload to national database. Providing empathic customer service and support to the client.
Vaccination Administrator
Cambridgeshire Community Services
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)
Managed front of house and vaccine clerical duties, checking and validating appointment and personal client info. Recorded patient medical information and vaccination data for upload to national database. Provided empathic customer service and support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
College of West Anglia
BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3), Information Technology (Software development)
Completed a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma focusing on Information Technology with a specialization in Software Development.
The Kings School, Ely
A Levels, History, Information and Computing Technology, Music
Grade: History (Grade A), Information and Computing Technology (Grade B), Music (Grade B)
Achieved A Levels in History, Information and Computing Technology, and Music.
The Kings School, Ely
GCSEs, Various
Grade: 11 GCSEs grade A to B
Obtained 11 GCSEs with grades ranging from A to B.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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