Haitham El Farid, Senior Technical Support Representative

Haitham El Farid

Senior Technical Support Representative

Stc Solutions

Location
Kuwait - Hawali
Education
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology and Computing
Experience
13 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 8 Months

Senior Technical Support Representative at Stc Solutions
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since June 2016

• Analyses & troubleshoot technical problems.
• Responsible for handling & supervision the shift on weekends as helping my Team.
• Checking the most & major technical issues.
• Obtains client's information by answering calls & verifying information.
• Determines eligibility by comparing client information to requirements.
• Informs clients by explaining procedures, answering questions & providing information.
• Resolving customers and partner technical support issues through phone, web meetings, email, and other channels.
• Helping team members in resolving support tickets and troubleshooting by acting as a point of escalation for difficult/advanced technical support issues.
• Maintains communication equipment by reporting problem
• Maintains and improves quality results by adhering to standards and guidelines recommending improved procedures.
• Assist and support call center staff in their day-to-day operations.
• Investigate problems and take corrective action.
• Handle customers and solve problems.
• Handling dissatisfaction and upset customers.
• Accommodated wide-ranging customer experience levels by adjusting technical support strategies.
• Troubleshoot DSL and Fiber lines problems.
• Provide gaming solutions for customers.
• Provide support from the Head Office to the technicians on site.
• Assist the Technical Support Supervisor and Team Leader in controlling call center operations.
• Resolved 90% of calls with the first contact and forwarded escalated calls when necessary.
• Provide operational support to resolve logistics problems connected to call center management.

Broadcast Engineer at Sultan Telecom
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • July 2014 to June 2016

• Trains oversees & participates in the work of other engineers/technical personnel engaged in the operation & maintenance of transmitting, electronic & electrical equipment & associated software related to the production and broadcasting of educational radio/television programs.
• Advises and collaborates with other engineers/technical personnel involved in testing and repairing of transmitter equipment and schedules/oversees less experienced engineers.
• Performs diagnosis, testing, maintenance & preventive maintenance of high-power transmitters, low-power transmitters & related electronic equipment used in the broadcasting of Radio/Television programs.
• Performs maintenance and repair of more complex building mechanics. (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, cooling System, electrical/pneumatic controls, pumps, blowers, motors, etc.)
• Researches, plans & implements equipment & systems for transmitter facilities.

IT Support Engineer at Gryphon Airlines
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • November 2011 to July 2014

• Install & configure computer hardware operating systems and applications.
• Monitor and maintain computer systems & networks.
• Talk staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone to help set up systems or resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing & solving hardware or software faults.
• Respond within agreed time limits to call-outs.
• Provide support, including procedural documentation & relevant reports.
• Follow diagrams & written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system.
• Support the roll-out of new applications.
• Set up new user’s accounts & profiles plus deal with password issues.

Technical Support Officer at Kuwait Telecommunication Company (stc)
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2008 to March 2009

• Knowledge of the client’s needs.
• Empathy for the client’s situation.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and in speech.
• Talking in a way that client can understand.
• Has a "Thick Skin" and ability to handle complaints even when handling unpleasant clients.
• Handling in the best interest of both client and company.
• Ability to use automated Information systems to analyze the client’s situation.
• Ability to suggest improvements to the various communications by the company. (E.g. Website, FAQ, etc…)

Data Entry Operator at Al‐Nawasi General Trading & Contracting Co. – Kuwait Airways (Kuwait Intl. Airport)
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2006 to April 2007

• Establishes work priorities, schedules and coordinates the work of data entry.
• Reviews source documents for proper preparation and coding.
• Entering all the details of the travelers & book for them.
• Identify and resolve programmatic computer systems problems.
• Reviews and verifies data using online data entry terminals.
• Performs other related data entry tasks.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology and Computing
  • at Arab Open University - Kuwait
  • August 2011

Bachelor’s degree of Science - BS, focused in Information Technology and Computing Certificate No.: 7268/94777

Specialties & Skills

Problem Solving
Team Leadership
IT Technical Support
Radio Broadcasting
Information Technology
Leadership
Decision-Making
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Communication
Customer Service
Stressful Management
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
High Pressure Situations
Logical Reasoning
Confidence Building
Self-Confidence
Organization
Planning
Windows Operating Systems
Software Installation
Microsoft Office
Troubleshooting
Contact Centers
Routers
Technical Support
DSL and Fiber Optics
Gaming Support

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Customer Service: Problem Solving and Troubleshooting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2021
How to Crush Self-Doubt and Build Self-Confidence (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2021
Performing under Pressure (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2021
Problem Solving Techniques (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2021
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2012
Valid Until:
September 2015