Denis Siniakov
@denissiniakov
Experienced Application Support Specialist with a decade in IT & FinTech.
What I'm looking for
With over 10 years of experience in IT and FinTech, I am an Application Support Specialist dedicated to optimizing application performance and incident management. My expertise lies in leading 24/7 support teams and automating workflows using advanced technologies such as the ELK stack, Terraform, and Microsoft bots. I have a proven track record of reducing ticket resolution times and enhancing monitoring systems, which has significantly improved operational efficiency.
At Zeal Group, I successfully optimized incident resolution times from multiple days to just 8 hours by implementing structured team schedules and real-time alerting systems. My leadership skills have enabled me to mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in troubleshooting and issue escalation. I am passionate about bridging technical knowledge with business needs, ensuring that our support systems are not only effective but also scalable.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Application Support Technical Lead
Zeal Group
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Optimized incident resolution time from multiple days to 8 hours by implementing 24/7 support coverage, structured team schedules, and real-time alerting systems. Led a team of 5 engineers, mentoring them to improve troubleshooting and issue escalation. Developed a fully automated onboarding/offboarding process, reducing HR and IT workload by 30%: Integrated BambooHR, Jira, and Azure and deployed
Trading Support Specialist
Sova Capital Group
Oct 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years)
Enhanced ticket resolution speed by 15% through proactive monitoring and rapid incident handling, achieving an o360 satisfaction score of 4.5/5. Reduced ticket escalations by 30% by streamlining developer communication and implementing standardized workflows for issue resolution. Mentored new team members during onboarding by equipping them with essential skills and knowledge.
IT Support Engineer
National Sports Channel
May 2016 - Sep 2020 (4 years 4 months)
Migrated all media data to one storage, increased work speed(read-write), and achieved high DR and business continuity standards by orchestrating the storage system replacement project from selecting vendors to deploying it for production. Set up workstations and configured VFX software, cloud services, and plugins, improved software deployment for the 3D art team, and improved release time for th
IT Coordinator
Velux
May 2015 - May 2016 (1 year)
Accomplished a software audit(with Snow), and as a result, all license prolongation, costs, and support were documented. Offered daily IT assistance to employees in 3 CIS countries according to SLAs. Reduced costs annually by 60%, overseeing the management of 3 dedicated servers and optimizing vendor support contracts.
Junior System Administrator
Vancitycabinets
May 2012 - May 2014 (2 years)
Provided daily technical support for staff, troubleshooting hardware and software issues to ensure smooth operations. Managed network infrastructure and performed routine system updates to maintain security and reliability. Handled user account setup, permissions, and regular data backups to secure business-critical information.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Leningrad State University
Bachelor's in Economics, Economics
Specialized in trade, finance, and accounting. Gained foundational knowledge in economic principles and their application in business.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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