Arie Cimafranca, IT Support Engineer

Arie Cimafranca

IT Support Engineer

Create IT

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
Experience
12 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 10 Months

IT Support Engineer at Create IT
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2020
IT Support Engineer at Select Group UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2018 to January 2020

-Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need
for repair or replacement
-Confer with network users about how to solve existing system
problems
-Coordinate with vendors and with Purchasing Department to
facilitate purchases
-Design, configure and test computer hardware, networking
software and operating system software
-Diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective
components
-Gather data pertaining to individual needs and use the
information to identify, interpret and evaluate system and network
requirements
-Maintain and monitor network printers in its optimum operation
-Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs
-Maintain and administer computer networks including computer
hardware, systems software, applications software and all
configurations
-Maintain logs related to network functions as well as maintenance
and repair records
-Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments
need to be made
-Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer
systems and networks and coordinate computer network access
and use
-Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
-Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures and
maintain control records
-Recommend changes to improve systems and network
configurations and determine hardware or software requirements
related to such changes
-Plan, coordinate and implement network security measures to
protect data, software and hardware
-Train people in computer system use

MS Engineer at IT-Serve.com
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2014 to December 2017

- Respond to all clients with utmost professionalism - over the phone and in person.
- Arrive onsite at scheduled time and get a signed timesheet from the client while exiting.
- Maintain a high level of customer support of client users.
- Maintain client site documentation.
- Software installation of standard and occasionally non-standard applications for clients.
- Installation and configuration of network resources for clients e.g. printers, file shares, scanners
- Document troubleshooting and problem resolution steps for all technical issues.
- Configure mobiles for connectivity to client systems.
- Contribute articles to the IT-Serve knowledge base.
- Take ownership of customer issues.
- Promote a team environment by assisting co-workers wherever necessary to enhance the professional development of everyone within the organization.
- Account for your time daily and submit weekly time sheets between 5:30 PM Thursday and 9 AM Sunday.
- Escalate technical issues to Level 2 engineers when need be, following the standard escalation procedure.
- Keep the clients updated on the status of tickets logged as per the client communication matrix.
-Provides second-line investigation and diagnosis
-Resolves and closes incidents/service requests as per help desk
procedures & allocated timelines
-Escalates unresolved incidents/service requests within agreed
timescales
-Logs relevant incident/service request details per help desk
procedures
-Communicates with client regarding incident progress
-Ensures tickets are updated at all times until issues are resolved
-Complies with Quality Health Safety Environment (QHSE) and IT
policies
-Liaises with clients, other IT support groups and 3rd party providers
when necessary
-Performs staging of PCs
-Performs IMAC (Install, Move, Add and Change)
-Conducts hardware and software maintenance and support
-Troubleshoots and resolves PC incidents and/or VIP requests
-Coordinates with Service Desk for hardware repair
-Assists with Site Security Officer (SSO) on IT security issues and virus
elimination
-Assists local Server Team when server maintenance is required
-Creates/maintains documentation on Back Desk
-Special events coverage
-Connected Backup client support
-Local network support and/or assists centralized Network team
-UNIX/Linux System Administration experience is desired
*hardware/software selection, procurement, setup, installation,
configuration, upgrades,
monitoring and troubleshooting user account creation/deletion
and file permissions
*Backup management and maintenance

IT Freelancer at IT Freelancer
  • Philippines
  • September 2012 to December 2013

-Create Websites
-Graphic Designs
-Troubleshoot and format computers
-Computer hardware setup projects

Administrative Aide III as an I.T./DB Admin at Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Plant Industry - National Seed Quality Control Services
  • Philippines
  • September 2012 to December 2013

-Developed a database system for the monitoring, evaluation and data banking of seed
growers in the region.
-Assisted in the preparation and consolidation of reports for seed testing and
certification.
-Encoded and printed tags for seed certification.
-File management of all soft documents of the office & conduct preventive measurements to all computer units

Web Developer/Administrator at Language First (www.language1st.com)
  • Philippines
  • September 2011 to April 2013

-Developed a website that features Online enrollment system, integrated payroll, job posting, blogs and forums;
-Provided technical support to users and school owners

HR Support as Payroll Administrator at Pythos Technologies (Texas Interments Technical Support)
  • Philippines
  • April 2011 to July 2012

-Joined the payroll team to assist with the completion of the weekly payroll, reporting to the Payroll Manager
-Assisted with the preparation of the weekly payroll, ensuring all information is captured correctly on the payroll system
-Ensured information were updated on the system

Education

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
  • at University of the Cordilleras
  • April 2010

Specialties & Skills

Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Computer Repair
Networks
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Mac OSX troubleshooting
Domain Servers
Active directory
MS Office such as Outlook, Excel, Word
Windows OS trouble shooting
tcp/ip networking
Computer Networking

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Click to edit certification nameCertified in Computer Hardware Servicing NCII (National Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2006
Valid Until:
October 2014

Hobbies

  • Sports
    Besides any IT related topics. I love going to the gym, riding BMX and Dragon boat racing.