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John Roger Manalo, Senior IT Engineer

John Roger Manalo

Senior IT Engineer·Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 6 months

Senior IT Engineer

August 2022 - Present

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2022 - Present

• Provide day-to-day IT support to all users and resolve technical issues related to hardware, software and network systems.
• Manage access rights and privileges for email users, Active Directory, NAS Synology, VPN, MDM, user provisioning, password resets, account deactivation, and more.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as system updates, patches, and security scans, and assist with hardware upgrades or replacements to ensure optimal performance.
• Manage and support Huawei Network Firewall, Switches, Access Points and VPN connectivity.
• Set up and configure computers/laptops, Yeastar Telephony System, printers and other peripherals for users. This includes installing software applications and drivers, ensuring proper connectivity and functionality.
• Ensure that all network-systems are functioning, systems includes Windows Servers, Core and Access Layer Switches, CCTV, Biometric Systems and other related network systems.
• Maintain accurate records of all IT assets owned by the organization and participate in the proper disposal and decommissioning of IT assets in accordance with organizational policies.
• Negotiate with IT vendors, prepare and issue purchase orders for IT products and services, and ensure accuracy, compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Participate with other members of IT team in IT projects such as network redesigns, migrations and infrastructure upgrades, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Collaborates from time to time with other duties assigned by the IT Head as needed.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Information Technology

Systems Administrator

October 2020 - August 2022

Howden Insurance Brokers LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2020 - August 2022

• Responsible in day-to-day operations of IT systems and ensures the secure and effective operation of all computer systems, related applications, hardware, and software used.
• Manage user accounts for onboarding and offboarding support including OKTA, Workday, Workplace and Access Control.
• Creating user email accounts, adding, redistribution and tracking of licenses in O365/Active Directory, Monitoring email security gateway using Mimecast, reporting incidents to escalation points, liaise with vendor support for critical issues
• Responsible in maintenance and managing of global network, VPN client users, Antivirus, firewall, access points and NAS Storage system/Network Shared Files.
• Install, upgrade, patch and troubleshoot all Devices and Applications under IT infrastructure.
• Monitors and maintains the use of company’s Printers MFPs (under contract) and escalate any fault noticed to the vendor support team.
• Support for online insurance portals of Insurance Companies.
• Tracking hardware and software inventory.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior IT Technical Support

July 2018 - March 2020

Maliatec General Trading LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2018 - March 2020

• Responsible in the Software Implementation of Maliatec products that includes Digital Signage (i.e. Beabloo, Onlinet, Queue Management System, etc.) and Mobile Solutions (i.e. Inspection Management System, Van Sales, Warehouse/Asset Management Systems, SOTI MobiControl, etc.)
• Working with Yellowfin BI tool for reports and dashboards.
• Provide Technical Support to Honeywell Mobile Devices/Printers, Digital Signage Kiosk and Devices.
• Perform business Requirements Analysis, Software Configurations, Training, and Go-live Support.
• Personally, provide technical support services to ensure all our products/services is running at optimal performance.
• Assures that software and firmware is at current revision levels. Works with Software Team in Maliatec Lebanon to request and schedule upgrades or any additional client requirements.
• Perform customer follow‐up to verify final resolution and determine satisfaction level.
• Function as the customer’s single point‐of‐contact for problem identification and resolution for issues that have been escalated.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Senior IT Support Engineer

August 2017 - July 2018

Retailgreen Inc

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2017 - July 2018

• Responsible in the Software Implementation and support of e-tenant system, clients mainly like Emaar and Majid Al Futtaim.
• Analyze all POS platforms and understand the business process of all stores under Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls; Test that the integration is functioning, troubleshoot if there are issues.
• Work with the Implementation Team on escalations, critical internal and external issues.
• Working with Web services, configure IIS Application Request Routing (ARR).
• Working within a TCP/IP network environment, including DHCP, DNS and ethernet.
• Regular visit for the stores to make sure everything is working
• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing software faults.
• Part of the XML programming team in capturing data output.
• Follow up with Mall Tenants to ensure their IT systems are fully functional after software implementation.

Company industry:
Software Development
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Support Specialist

April 2013 - May 2017

Al Khayyat Investments LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2013 - May 2017

• Implementation/Installation of POS Systems (Microsoft AX Retail,
Retail Pro System, ICG and Pixel Point) in over 100 Stores (Retail
and Food and Beverage).
• Taking responsibility for incidents through Helpdesk tickets and
providing solutions.
• Analyze, install and configure Point of Sale (POS)/Computer
System; including cables, printers, personal Access, electronic
mail, Microsoft Processing, operating system, other appropriate
Software and Hardware to ensure all Retail Outlet End Users
requirements are met.
• Review, monitor and upgrade existing POS workstations to
ensure successful maintenance.
• Provide IT assistance and instructions concerning the use of
computer equipment, Software and manuals to make sure the
instructions are delivered on time and accurately.
• Perform routine tasks to maintain computer equipment, their
peripherals and data backups to ensure proper compliance.
• Maintain and monitor IT Assets through Oracle System.
• Respond to users’ calls and inquiries via email, phone calls to
ensure successful customer service.
• Visit Retail stores where necessary to resolve technical issues.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Information Technology

Technical Support Specialist

April 2010 - April 2013

InCube FZCO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2010 - April 2013

• Ensure effective technical support for hardware maintenance of
Windows Mobile / PDA and Honeywell Scanners.
• Troubleshooting and Repair of Mobile Computers, Barcode
Scanners and Label/Mobile Printers.
• Provide Technical Support to Emirates Transguard’s Transtrack
End user (Cash Management System).
• Provide Training regarding Windows Mobile and Front office
applications such as Delivery Management System
• Resolving support tickets in a fast and professional manner and
comply to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Implementation of Point of Sale Project developed by OPUS
Solutions with 3rd-party software such as OPOS and RM6000
(Retail Management Systems)
• Responsible in Van Sales Software (Mobile Sales and Delivery
Management System Integrated with Microsoft Great Plains)
implementation for both Front Office and Back Office.
• Software testing, bug tracing and other failures; provide reports.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Saint Louis University

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Philippines

Analyze all POS platforms and understand the business process of

Skills

ITIL
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ITIL
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IT Technical Support
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IT Technical Support
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Desktop Support
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Desktop Support
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Help Desk Management
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Help Desk Management
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POS
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POS
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Software Implementation
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Software Implementation
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System Administrator
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System Administrator
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COMPUTER HARDWARE
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COMPUTER HARDWARE
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PRINTERS
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PRINTERS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Expert
TROUBLESHOOTING
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
IT Support
Expert
IT Support
Expert
ITIL
Expert
ITIL
Expert
IT Technical Support
Expert
IT Technical Support
Expert
Desktop Support
Expert
Desktop Support
Expert
Help Desk Management
Expert
Help Desk Management
Expert
POS
Expert
POS
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ITIL Foundation V3
Sep 2015

Training
CISSP
Learners Point Academy
Nov 2023
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Azure AZ 104
Vinsys
Apr 2022
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