Joanna Razon
@joannarazon
Experienced IT Support Specialist with a focus on service delivery.
What I'm looking for
I am an IT Support Specialist with 14 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in service delivery, coordination, asset management, and user support. My extensive background includes significant expertise in SharePoint, Networking, IT Security, and customer service, complemented by strong analytical and listening skills.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed various IT projects, including a SharePoint 2016 upgrade and the implementation of a new print management system at the University of Calgary in Qatar. I pride myself on my ability to resolve complex technical issues efficiently and effectively, ensuring optimal user experiences and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive data.
I am passionate about leveraging technology to enhance organizational productivity and user satisfaction. My goal is to continue growing in the IT field, contributing to innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of users and organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Support Specialist
University of Calgary in Qatar
May 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Provided first-point-of-contact IT support for students, faculty, and staff, escalating complex issues to senior technical staff. Managed software and hardware support, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for various stakeholders and classrooms. Maintained confidentiality of user profiles and sensitive university data.
IT Support Technician
University of Calgary in Qatar
Aug 2017 - Apr 2022 (4 years 8 months)
Served as the initial point of contact for all technology-related issues, providing software and hardware support, analysis, and maintenance. Managed the organization's SharePoint environment, including user access, permissions, and troubleshooting. Assisted in creating and maintaining Active Directory user accounts and rolling out new hardware and software.
Assistant
SYSTRA (Qatar Branch)
Oct 2015 - Aug 2017 (1 year 10 months)
Coordinated with the Project Director on daily operations and liaised with project team personnel to address issues. Managed payment certifications and facilitated service meetings, including preparing briefing materials and presentations. Effectively communicated with internal divisions and external organizations.
Audio-Visual Operations Specialist
GMS Global Media Services PTE/ LTD.
May 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 10 months)
Responsible for scheduling and managing multi-point video conferences globally for executive boards and VIPs. Served as the first point of contact for all audio-visual related queries and incidents, including logging, troubleshooting, and tracking tickets. Provided real-time remote support for pre-setup or ongoing video conferences and processed service requests for AV bookings.
IT Support Engineer
Fluor SouthGobiProvince
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Provided comprehensive IT infrastructure support, analyzing hardware, network, and application performance to identify and implement necessary upgrades. Partnered with operations staff and users to troubleshoot and resolve IT issues. Coordinated IT staff and resources to resolve systems issues and performed user support and technical assistance.
Regional Information Security Analyst Log Reviewer
Citibank ROHQ
May 2010 - Dec 2010 (7 months)
Performed daily security log reviews to reconcile ID and password maintenance activities at the Operating Systems level. Supported other review functions such as security violations review, periodic user inactivity reviews, and semi-annual entitlement reviews. Ensured reviews were carried out in a timely manner to comply with information security policies.
IT Service Desk Specialist
Phil-Data Business Systems, Inc
Feb 2008 - May 2010 (2 years 3 months)
Coordinated and managed the delivery of local on-site services for Fluor Non-Enterprise Sites, including IMACD, desktop, server, and network problem resolution. Examined business activity to identify new IT solutions for productivity improvement. Provided intermediate system-level support for multi-user operating systems, hardware, and software tools.
IT Helpdesk
Phil-Data Business Systems, Inc
Oct 2007 - Feb 2008 (4 months)
Managed the Help Desk as the first level of support staff, responding to questions from callers and walk-ins. Provided basic support for hardware, peripherals, network access, and office productivity applications. Coordinated and maintained a log of request activities, prioritizing service requests based on importance.
Credit Coordinator
ATM Personnel Assistance, Inc.
Nov 2005 - Oct 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Reconciled customer accounts, including short payments, unpaid invoices, overpayments, and rebates. Responsible for collecting active past due accounts by contacting customers. Coordinated with collectors' activities and provided information and resolution plans for late payments and uncollected receivables.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ateneo de Naga University
Bachelor of Science in Information Management, Information Management
2001 - 2005
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Management. The curriculum focused on the principles and practices of managing information systems and technology.
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