Shameem Mohamed Thaivalappil, Senior I.T Technical Support Engineer

Shameem Mohamed Thaivalappil

Senior I.T Technical Support Engineer

A'amal Holding Company (Le Royal Hotels,Diet Care, Cafe Bazza Restaurants)

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Application
Experience
17 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 9 Months

Senior I.T Technical Support Engineer at A'amal Holding Company (Le Royal Hotels,Diet Care, Cafe Bazza Restaurants)
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since October 2015

• Installing and operating Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Assisting the IT Director with support requests.
• Working within a TCP/IP network environment, including DHCP, DNS and Ethernet.
• Providing technical support over the phone to all Users.
• Handling incoming incidents via the phone / e-mail promptly and effectively.
•Travelling to client sites to help with installs, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnosing and resolving a wide range of technical issues.
• Escalating issues where necessary to senior managers & IT director.
• Investigating and implementing ways of reducing major issue in IT.
• Ensuring that all issue are captured and entered in the logging software.
• Updating support documentation.
• Provide troubleshooting and configuration support for client desktop and networking environment.
•Ensure fingerprint machines & CCTV cameras are working properly in Head office, hotels and all Group outlets.

IT Technical Support Engineer at Mohamed Naser Al-Hajery & Sons Co.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • March 2009 to September 2015

* Fulfill departments & users with PC & Printer requirements. Configuring Personal Computers TCP/IP communication parameters, desktop applications, main business application clients, and security/Antivirus client setup.
*Create & Track IT purchases, warranties, and maintenance issues.
* Visit periodically branches for upgrades and preventive maintenance.
* Engage in problem-solving, monitoring, and installing of data communication equipment and software.
Coordinate/Setup user’s access rights to Network, shared resources, and e-mail with the Network Administrator & IT Manager

IT Support Engineer at Al-Muzaini Exchange Co.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2006 to February 2009

Branch Network Maintenance (LAN&WAN and all related network accessories maintenance.

Respond to service calls; diagnose and correct equipment failure and malfunctions; repair or replace malfunctioning equipment.

Installation and Maintenance of all PC’s and Printers.

Provide technical support to internal users and monitor hardware to ensure effective operations.

Maintaining Backups of Company data as directed by Engineers.

Ensuring the Maintenance of Internet connection by liaising with ISP and assist with mail system administration as required.

Configuration of MS Outlook/Outlook Express Email functionalities

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Application
  • at Ansar Computer College,Perumpilavu
  • April 2004

Bachelor of Computer Application(BCA)

High school or equivalent, Higher Secondary Education
  • at G.H.S.S.Kodungallur
  • March 2001

Higher Secondary Education (+2)

High school or equivalent, S.S.L.C
  • at H.S.Panangad, Kerala, India
  • March 1999

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (S.S.L.C)

Specialties & Skills

Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Computer Maintenance
LAN WAN
Fast working with PC
Ready to work under pressure
Understand the Value of Financial Business
Ability to quickly learn new product and become an expert
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
Ability to co-ordinate with the Vendors for the service delivery
it operations
windows server
team leadership
pc networking
windows server 2003
network engineering
system administration
operating systems
windows server 2008
network operations
windows 7
windows network administration
service delivery
outlook
team management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Expert

Training and Certifications

CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2005
Valid Until:
October 2016
MCITP (Microsoft Certified I.T Professional) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
ITIL 2011 Foundation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Badminton
    Company badminton team member at Mohamed Naser Al-Hajery & Sons Co.
  • Playing Cricket
    College team Captain