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Nasar Thansil

Muscat

Summary

With 16 years of IT Support experience, I have gained extensive knowledge in handling ATM/CDM/FFM applications and expertise in managing Postilion switch and prime application. I have successfully contributed to various projects, including implementing ATM Monitoring software and upgrading to Windows 10. I also have valuable experience in handling multi-vendor SSTs, specifically Wincor Nixdorf and NCR. My goal as a job seeker is to secure a full-time position that presents professional challenges where I can utilize my strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management abilities, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Application Support Engineer (ATM)

Bank Muscat
07.2020 - Current
  • Manage the UAT and SIT application Environments for the CARDs applications
  • Work Experience in Industry leading applications like Postilion
  • Managing the In house set up for the ATM hosting and interconnection with different service providers like VISA /MasterCard/Omanswitch
  • Report production issues to vendors and do the SIT for the patches and fixes provided by the vendor.
  • Managing the In house set up for the Card Production (Debit/Credit)
  • Participate in application releases / Bug fixes from development Business Sign-off and deployment into production along with Rollback plan
  • Provide the Technical Support for ATM Support Team.
  • Liaison with Business Units to gather new requirements for BRD and to convert them into Techno functional specifications for IT changes G Enhancements
  • Risk Assessment for the Production issues and escalate to Higher management
  • Reviews and develops application contingency planning to ensure system availability for the users
  • Handling the assigned projects and ensure its completion before deadline
  • Perform End to End SIT & UAT Testing for New Application releases and Bug fixes
  • Monitor and review SLAs and Agreements with vendors and supporting units to ensure all process done within agreed TAT
  • Perform ATM Technical configuration for new installation and replacements
  • Perform remote ATM patching for enhancement and bug fixes.
  • Taking care of Windows 10 rollout in ATM machines.
  • Helping in Group policy creation for Windows 10 in ATM machines.
  • Testing the ATM/CDM related transactions.
  • Managing (ATM/CDM/FFM) Applications.
  • Ensuring high availability and good performance.
  • Support multiple internal IT teams, AD Team, AV Team, Patch Management Team, DLP Team, IT Network and Security Team.
  • Technical support for (ATM/CDM/FFM).

IT Support Engineer

Bank Muscat
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Taking care of the Windows 10 rollout.
  • Installed and configured new software applications, resulting in increased productivity and user satisfaction.
  • Created and maintained detailed technical documentation for network hardware and software, allowing for quick resolution of technical issues.
  • Applied software patches and updates that improved system stability and security.
  • Troubleshot hardware and software issues reported by users, resulting in decrease in call-backs for repeat incidents.

IT support Engineer (Project)

British petroleum
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Handled the project for 6 months on the IT equipment movement and configuring the desktop at Head office of British petroleum, liker desktop, printer and other user devices.
  • Also assisted users with IT-related issues and provided technical support.

IT Operational support

Ooredoo Oman
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware, operating systems, mail. Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices.
  • Updating Symantec antivirus software in all branches.
  • Offering technical support over the phone or via various online media such as E-mail or a Web console.
  • Solving E-mail related Problem with client computers.
  • Vendor /Warranty Analysis.
  • Ability to diagnose hardware problems on x86 / x64 based computers.
  • Troubleshooting existing machines, tracing exact problems, and providing immediate solutions.
  • Deployment of new updates and patches in required machines.
  • Planning and coordinating with team for rollout of new patches and soft wares.
  • IT Asset inventory management and maintenance from Internal Auditing directions.

IT support Engineer

Bank Muscat
10.2011 - 12.2014
  • Installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware, operating systems, corporate email accounts.
  • Managing and Maintaining Corporate Backup & Storage.
  • Administration of Symantec antivirus software across branches, technical support over the phone or via various online Bank Muscat media such as E-mail or a Web console.
  • Solving E-mail related Problem with client computers.
  • Vendor /Warranty Analysis.
  • Ability to diagnose hardware problems on x86/x64 based computers.
  • Setting up and configuring new ATMs and CDMs.
  • Troubleshooting existing machines, tracing exact problems, and providing immediate solutions.
  • Providing onsite support to custodians for BNA / GBNA / SCPM & ATM machines.
  • Deployment of new updates and patches in required machines.
  • Planning and coordinating with team for rollout of new patches and softwares.

L2 Support Engineer

Bank Muscat
02.2011 - 08.2011
  • Installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware, operating systems, mail.
  • Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices.
  • Updating Symantec antivirus software in all branches.
  • Offering technical support over the phone or via various online Bank Muscat media such as E-mail or a Web console.
  • Solving E-mail related Problem with client computers.
  • Vendor /Warranty Analysis.
  • Ability to diagnose hardware problems on x86 based computers.
  • Projects Undertaken: IMDS (Information distribution system), Mesan (Business Process Re-Engineering)

Specialist Structured Cabling and Fiber Technology

Muscat Mist
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Structured cabling in various organizations.
  • IDF room implementation and maintenance.
  • PABX Implantations and support.
  • Fiber splicing and connectivity in Datacenter.
  • Datacenter maintenance with connectivity of cabling solutions.

Desktop Support Engineer

Muscat Technologies
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Managing and maintaining computer hardware and networking for small to medium sized companies in Sultanate of Oman.
  • Giving on call basis support for the clients.
  • The activities includes: Rebuilding of PC, Virus Removal, ADSL Router Configuration, Wireless Access Point Configuration, Troubleshooting LAN issues, Print Server Configuration, Implementation of Domain for small Environment, File Sharing & Permissions, Backup/Restore.

Systems Administrator

PC Tech Information Technology
12.2005 - 12.2008
  • Maintaining a LAN comprising of 45 systems, including a WLAN.
  • Managing Active Directory and Exchange Server 2003 for intranet users.
  • Implementation of computer network to companies.
  • Handling any Breakdown issues and Technical Queries by Supporting and Maintenance.
  • Additional knowledge includes Lan Cable Testing, Termination and Rack Dressing and Patching with proper handling.
  • Documentation and Tracking of asset management of the inventory of the Hardware's accessories within the organization and servicing clients also.

Education

Bachelor of Science - IT

Sikkim Manipal University
01.2005

+2

Kerala Open University
01.2002

Skills

  • Postilion support
  • Application Support
  • Production Support
  • UAT Testing
  • NCR ATMs
  • QA testing
  • SIT Testing
  • Desktop Support
  • Network Support
  • Active Directory
  • Technical troubleshooting

Languages

Hindi
Malayalam
Arabic
English

Timeline

Application Support Engineer (ATM)

Bank Muscat
07.2020 - Current

IT Support Engineer

Bank Muscat
08.2019 - 02.2020

IT support Engineer (Project)

British petroleum
01.2016 - 07.2016

IT Operational support

Ooredoo Oman
01.2015 - 12.2015

IT support Engineer

Bank Muscat
10.2011 - 12.2014

L2 Support Engineer

Bank Muscat
02.2011 - 08.2011

Specialist Structured Cabling and Fiber Technology

Muscat Mist
01.2010 - 12.2010

Desktop Support Engineer

Muscat Technologies
01.2009 - 12.2009

Systems Administrator

PC Tech Information Technology
12.2005 - 12.2008

+2

Kerala Open University

Bachelor of Science - IT

Sikkim Manipal University
Nasar Thansil