Verna Limbaga, IT Support Engineer

Verna Limbaga

IT Support Engineer

EXCIS LTD

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Diploma, Computer System And Network Technology
Experience
19 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months

IT Support Engineer at EXCIS LTD
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since October 2017

Manages and provides hardware and software maintenance and user training for newly hired personnel. Improved helpdesk service level via on-site support.
 Maintain and update spreadsheets for equipment inventory.
 Install and configures laptop for new hires.
 Provides helpdesk service level via face to face support.
 Ensure all network printers are working.
 Troubleshoots laptop/desktop hardware and software issues.
 Coordinates with supplier for warranty and RMA cases.
 Use service now system for incident and requested items. Incident cases are properly handled and resolved in a timely manner.
 Handles purchase order for IT equipment and accessories.
 Checking and assigning tickets to corresponding team members.
 Approves IT request sent by users
 Orders stock replenishing
 Handling projects like IT device disposal and coordinating with other groups for new site relocation
 Coordinates with BT for network and PABX issues

IT Executive / IT Manager at iCademy Middle East FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2012 to April 2017

Oversee all IT operations for the company with almost a 100 employees in different locations, supporting students remotely and in the center. Manages and provides hardware and software maintenance, user training, consultation and recommendations about future planning and development resources. Maintain close communications with company executives. Handled pricing, procurement and contract negotiations with vendors for IT equipment.
 Improved helpdesk service level via voice, chat and email support.
 Maintain and update spreadsheets for equipment inventory.
 Juggle 2 projects at the same time with the same deadline, one was installing and configuring laptops for 25 students while the other one was building a learning center starting from project planning, budget costing, execution and completion.
 Supervise 2 more learning center projects in the succeeding years.
 Manages information technology, computer and phone systems.
 Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with upgraded hardware and software.
 Conducted numerious training sessions with the Staff Members.

Network Operation Centre Engineer at Digitalskys FZ LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2008 to November 2011

Manage and operate its satellite communication network and monitors traffic per Satellite which provides each status.
 Coordinate with the Satellite Operator & Field Engineers to bring the new Sites into the Network and interacting with the Customers, Satellite Operators for resolution of Service related problems.
 Conduct site survey for possible VSAT location.
 Provide technical support via telephone, chat, and email on answering inquiry and troubleshooting to address customer concerns and provide quality customer service.

Network Surveillance Agent at Sykes Asia Inc.
  • Philippines
  • June 2006 to August 2007

As part of the Network Surveillance Team, we monitor all customer alarms using a tool as well as maintaining the center’s daily workload and ticket flow. As a team we are responsible for monitoring all new alarms and ensuring to the customer of the 15-minute S.L.A. (Service Level Agreement) will be met. The team is divided into 3 namely (there is weekly rotating schedule for us agents on which job to do for the week) :
 Queue Manager - we manage the whole ticket bin especially new tickets from the Netcool tool and the tickets that are put on cover off and assign the ticket to proper engineers in a timely and orderly manner. Coordinate with Alarms Manager to verify if new alarm/ticket is related to another ticket
 Alarms Manager - we monitor the alarms in Netcool. Provides initial testing to alarms by doing a ping test. Coordinate with Queue Manager to check if there is an open ticket existing for the SAME COMPANY AND SAME SITE and if it’s related with the new alarm. Create new tickets from alarms or holding the alarms if necessary.
 Notifier/s - we coordinate with Alams Manager for customers/tickets that need to be worked on or notified. We also coordinate with Queue Manager for a ticket that needs to be assigned after notifying the customer.

Product Support Specialist at Link2Support Inc
  • Philippines
  • May 2003 to May 2006

Provides second level support for clients using CISCO Linksys devices. Assisting customer from configuring and troubleshooting devices.
 Assistant Team Lead | Officer in Charge if Team Lead is unavailable.
 Conduct team sessions for product refresher course
 Handled escalated calls from team members to resolve client inquiries regarding computer-networking problems based in case handling procedures
 Configure Linksys modems/routers, VPN, hubs, and switches, network attached storages, gigabit cards, print servers, specialty products like media adapters, USB Bluetooth adapters, media links, wireless video cameras and VoIP devices.

Education

Diploma, Computer System And Network Technology
  • at AMA Computer Learning Center
  • December 2002
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
  • at Emilio Aguinaldo College
  • March 1997

Specialties & Skills

PC Networking
IT Operations
Hardware Installation
MS Excel
MS Word
Networking skills for wired/wireless devices and VPN configuration for Small Office Home Office (S
Driving
Managing overall IT services for school
Platforms: Microsoft Windows 7/8/10, MAC
Hardware and networking

Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008 (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008 (Certificate)
AutoCAD 2008 (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configur (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuration (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7 (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified Technology IT Professional (MCITP) (Certificate)
iDirect iOM Course (Installation, Operation and Maintenance of iDirect HUB and VSAT Products) (Certificate)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration (Certificate)