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Jinu Roy

Jinu Roy

Manager - IT Services & Support
Dubai,UAE

Summary

A results-driven Manager of IT Services and Operations with over 14 years of experience leading enterprise-scale IT service organizations and delivering reliable, customer-focused technology services in complex, fast-paced environments. Brings a strong blend of strategic leadership and hands-on systems engineering expertise, enabling effective alignment between front-end service delivery and back-end infrastructure, cloud platforms, and security capabilities. Proven ability to define and execute IT service strategies, modernize IT Service Management (ITSM) practices, and transform service desk and technical support functions to support business outcomes. Recognized for building and leading high-performing teams, managing vendors and budgets, and partnering with executive stakeholders to drive operational excellence, service resilience, and continuous improvement across the IT landscape.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6

Certifications

Work History

Manager - IT Services & Support

American University of Sharjah
Sharjah
02.2020 - Current
  • Manage and maintain Microsoft Azure environments, including VM provisioning, identity management, and cost optimization.
  • Administer and support Google Workspace (GSuite) for Workplace, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise IT services.
  • Maintain Active Directory (AD), including user/group policies, access management, and authentication services.
  • Utilize Nagios and PagerDuty for system monitoring, performance tuning, and alert management to proactively resolve infrastructure issues.
  • Configure and maintain NetApp storage systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
  • Implement and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions to enhance security and user access management across enterprise applications.
  • Manage and automate OS and application patching across Windows and Linux environments using SCCM & Ansible.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices related to system updates and vulnerability management.
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, deployment guides, and architecture diagrams.
  • Manage vendors, technology evaluations, business cases, scoping, and sizing.

Systems Engineer II - Cloud Operations

American University of Sharjah
Sharjah
02.2020 - 10.2024

-Work collaboratively with various IT team members and business stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
-Perform real time monitoring of IT Infrastructure to ensure services are available by taking proactive actions.
-Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures and other recovery processes in accordance with the university’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
-Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.
-Create and maintain documentation related to system configuration, mapping, processes and service records.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute technology projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
-Manage the infrastructure environment of all types, including Storage (NetApp), Servers (Physical and Virtual), Virtual Infrastructure (VMware), Backup (Veeam, Cohesity), Cloud Services (Azure, AWS). This includes day-to-day operations, as well as regular patches and maintenance.
-Manage Microsoft technologies: Active Directory, SCCM, Azure Entra ID, Intune.
-Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and associated components.
-Configure and optimize virtual machine (VM) performance, resource allocation, and storage provisioning according to best practices and business requirements.
-Configure and deploy Google Workspace services, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, and Google Chat, to meet business requirements and enhance productivity.
- Implement Google Workspace security features, including identity and access management, data loss prevention (DLP), and mobile device management (MDM).
-Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Infoblox appliances, including Grid Manager, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) components.

Team Lead - IT Service Desk

American University of Sharjah
Sharjah
02.2017 - 02.2020
  • Manage the daily operations of the IT Support Specialist team by managing and scheduling resources, and providing training and mentoring to the team.
  • Ensure that all IT Support services are defined, agreed and delivered (including VIP support) and address escalations when they occur.
  • Supports the Director of IT to set clear standards, plans, and targets for direct reports and monitor their performance through regular supervision, identifying training needs where appropriate.
  • Lead a team responsible for researching and resolving technical problems, responding to requests for technical support, documenting, and tracking.
  • Establish metrics for reporting and analysis for continuous improvement of IT Service levels that are aligned with business priorities.
  • Provide guidance to Project Managers/technology managers for solution definition, technical design, and development of in-house developed solutions.

Systems Engineer - Enterprise IT

Al Futtaim Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 01.2017
  • Understand client requirements & discussing them with all the stakeholders and in adherence to procedures, ensuring ontime delivery of projects.
  • Build, deploy, and maintain standard Windows updates and application installation packages using SCCM.
  • Monitor and maintain the performance of the desktop environment to ensure optimal operations.
  • Conduct hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with licensing agreements.

Team Lead - Global IT Service Desk

Al Futtaim Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2016
  • Manage a team of 16 Service Desk Analysts distributed in 3 different shifts, running a 24x7 operation and ensuring proper allocation of resources to fulfill process requirements.
  • Drives a high touch of service across all service delivery channels (Phone, chat, email, web, and so on).
  • Engage with the business to develop a customized learning strategy for new hires and refresher training and support tenured team members in their development journey.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Global IT Service Desk, ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance processes, workflows, and service delivery.
  • Generate and analyze reports on service desk performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Technical Support Engineer

McAfee
06.2010 - 04.2011
  • Creating IT tickets via ticket-tracking software and monitoring the progress of individual task pathways.
  • Install, upgrade, support, and troubleshoot Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007, 2010, and any other authorized desktop applications.
  • Provide timely and effective technical support to clients via phone, email, and chat.
  • Assist in troubleshooting business applications, including relevant applications.
  • Monitor systems and networks to identify and resolve basic issues.
  • Provide updates and status reports to senior team members on the resolution of requests and incidents.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - IT

ANNA UNIVERSITY
01.2010

Higher Secondary Certificate -

GMS
01.2006

Skills

  • IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL-based Practices
  • IT Service Delivery and Operational Excellence
  • Incident, Problem, and Major Incident Management
  • Change Enablement and Release Management
  • IT Infrastructure and Operations Management
  • Cloud Computing and Hybrid Environments (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)
  • IT Budgeting, Financial Management, and Cost Optimization
  • Vendor and Third-Party Management
  • IT Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Systems Engineering and Platform Operations
  • Service Desk Transformation and Technical Support Leadership

Certification

  • ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan & Improve
  • ITIL® 4 Foundation
  • ITIL®v3 Foundation
  • ITIL® Service Operation - Intermediate
  • Cloud Service Management and Operations-Explorer
  • Cloud Service Management and Operations-Advanced
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional

Languages

ENGLISH
HINDI
MALAYALAM
TAMIL
ARABIC

Personal Information

  • Title: Manager - IT Services & Support
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Work Permit: 10 Year Golden Visa
  • Visa Status: 10 Year Golden Visa

Accomplishments

Key Accomplishments

  • Led the end-to-end implementation of ServiceNow as the enterprise ITSM platform, including Incident, Problem, Change, Request, and Asset Management modules. Standardized service workflows, improved SLA adherence, enhanced reporting and dashboards, and significantly increased service visibility and operational efficiency across IT support teams.
  • Successfully led the migration of enterprise email services from Zimbra to Google Workspace (G Suite), transitioning users to a secure, cloud-based collaboration platform. Improved system reliability, scalability, and user productivity while reducing on-premises infrastructure dependency.
  • Planned and executed the organization-wide rollout of Windows 11, ensuring compatibility, minimal disruption, and alignment with security and compliance requirements. Developed deployment schedules, user communication plans, and post-upgrade support processes.
  • Designed and implemented a structured macOS patching and update strategy using Jamf, enabling centralized management, improved security posture, and consistent compliance across Mac endpoints.
  • Played a key role in the migration of virtualized infrastructure from VMware to Nutanix, contributing to planning, testing, and transition activities to enhance performance, scalability, and operational resilience.
  • Contributed to the enterprise rollout of Microsoft Defender, strengthening endpoint security through standardized protection, improved threat detection, and centralized monitoring.
  • Implemented and enhanced Single Sign-On (SSO) across multiple enterprise applications, improving user experience while strengthening authentication controls and reducing password-related incidents.
  • Established IT service delivery metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to drive continuous improvement, support executive decision-making, and align IT performance with business objectives.
  • Optimized IT asset management and lifecycle processes, improving visibility, compliance, and cost control across hardware and software estates.
  • Strengthened vendor management practices by defining SLAs, performance reviews, and escalation frameworks, resulting in improved service quality and accountability.
  • Played a key role in cloud adoption initiatives, supporting hybrid and cloud-first strategies across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace environments.
  • Led and mentored cross-functional IT teams through periods of transformation and change, fostering a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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Quote

The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.
Steve Jobs
Jinu RoyManager - IT Services & Support