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Vineeth Giri

Vineeth Giri

Dubai,UAE

Summary

A highly adaptable and proactive professional with expertise in technical proficiency, system administration, and operating systems. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and a keen aptitude for learning. Skilled in hardware and application support, end-user assistance, and delivering excellent communication to ensure seamless teamwork and leadership. Adept at multitasking in dynamic environments while maintaining patience with users and a focus on organised solutions. Committed to leveraging technical skills to drive efficiency and innovation in IT support roles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Support Specialist

Jumbo Electronics
Dubai, Dubai
10.2024 - Current

Client: Cognita Middle East Head Office

  • Provided efficient customer service through the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems.
  • Responded to emergency situations promptly minimising disruption to business operations.
  • Documented all actions taken during problem resolution providing useful reference material for future troubleshooting efforts.
  • Maintained high client satisfaction with prompt technical support response times.
  • Provided IT support to staff members, improving overall operational efficiency.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Installed operating systems and applications, maintaining a high level of reliability.
  • Maintained IT inventory effectively keeping track of all equipment in use.

IT Support Specialist

IDCMPS
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2020 - 06.2024

Client - Higher College Of Technology

  • Respond to IT service requests and incidents via IT Helpdesk and ticketing tools
  • Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve escalated customer issues in accordance with service level agreements (SLA)
  • Support campus users with software installation and update security patches, file backups, and system and application configurations as needed
  • Escalate issues to the appropriate IT section as and when needed
  • Managing user accounts, resetting passwords, creating security groups, granting access rights via Active Directory, applying Group Policies, and troubleshooting related issues
  • Imaging, configuring and deploying MAC and Windows systems using MDM solutions & SCCM
  • Contribute to infrastructure upgrades
  • Configuration & troubleshooting of laptops & desktops for staff and LABs
  • Provide remote support to users and network administrators via VPN, telephone, email, teams, zoom, Any Desk, Team Viewer, Quick Assist
  • Handle the enrolment and management of biometric devices and Access control systems
  • Supervise and maintain the CCTV network across the campus
  • Provision and manage Cisco telephony systems in the campus
  • Provide classroom support offline and online classes based on BLR and collaborate ultra
  • Oversee IT assets inventory management
  • Supervise Managed Print Service (MPS) and ensure vendor maintenance and stock availability
  • Deliver AV and technical support for high-profile meetings and events, and webinars on Teams and Zoom
  • Provided end-user support for Microsoft Office 365 applications, ensuring seamless collaboration and productivity
  • Stay informed about current best practices in the IT field to maintain professional awareness
  • Installed software updates, ensuring optimal system performance.
  • Conducted rigorous testing of new software applications before deployment, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
  • Coordinated IT projects to ensure on-time completion and within scope requirements.
  • Provided quality customer service for enhanced user satisfaction.
  • Supported end-users with prompt issue resolution, enhancing productivity levels.

IT Support Specialist

Jumbo Electronics
02.2016 - 09.2020

Clients: Etihad Airways

  • Worked in various roles as Global Support Service desk specialist, End user support and Remote support specialist
  • Handled of all IT related issues for end users and outstation users.
  • Provided onsite support to VIP users
  • Ability to work alone & handled more than 500 users in Etihad GBSS and call Centre (Al Ain)
  • Provided remote support for outstation users and UAE users through IBM remote tools
  • Hardware and software support of desktops, iPad, laptops, tablets and smartphones
  • Proactive maintenance for all IT related equipment
  • Provided basic support for Etihad applications in I pads for pilots and cabin crew
  • Created Citrix environments for users as per requirements
  • Documented all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue in Help Desk database
  • Prioritize and assign the tickets to the proper resolver groups as per ITIL
  • Co-ordinate with the concerned team to ensure the tickets are resolved as per SLA
  • Managing the incidents and service request raised through Manage Engine Ivanti and ICD ticketing tools

Server Support Engineer

Softenger; NetConnect For( IBM)
Cochin
10.2012 - 12.2014

Client: Vodafone Data Center -Kochin

  • Linux & windows Server Installation & Troubleshooting
  • LVM & Disk Management server hardware troubleshooting & maintenance
  • Linux Installation of patches and packages and Setting up NFS servers and NFS Clients
  • Installed, and configured Apache, Samba, FTP server and User and Group management
  • Job Scheduling and Automating process using CRON & AT
  • Server health monitoring and IBM Tivoli Monitor installation in Solaris 10 and red hat 5
  • Gathered user id details and patch by running scripts provided by IBM
  • In Wintel server Microsoft baseline security analyzer installed and configured, scanning patches & installation patches through WSUS server monthly
  • Responsible for Data backup and restoration of Windows server using NT Backup Tool
  • Used BMC remedy Call Management Tool for ticketing
  • Installation and troubleshooting of Latest Symantec Antivirus Version 12
  • Handled AV report for south region of India as part of compliance activity
  • Client: Vodafone Data Centre -Kochin for IBM

Resident Engineer

Redington Ltd
Cochin, India
02.2011 - 03.2012

Client: Southern Naval Command Cochin, Kerala

  • Server hardware & RAID configuration (IBM X-series, Dell Power Edge servers)
  • Installation & troubleshooting of windows98, XP, windows7, vista, Linux, windows 2000, windows2003 etc
  • Assembling and troubleshooting of pc’s Installation and troubleshooting of printers
  • Installation and configuration of 2000/XP/Vista/win7/Ubuntu
  • Installation and troubleshooting of MS-OFFICE (2003 and 2007)
  • Basic Linux Administration
  • Troubleshooting server & desktop-oriented issues
  • Installation and Troubleshooting of Mails clients such as MS-OUTLOOK (2003 and 2007)
  • Trouble shooting of Desktop Machines; Maintenance of DMP, Inkjet, Laser printers
  • Configuration and support for Network devices, Servers, PC, Printers, etc
  • Trouble shooting of Network Problems
  • Client: Southern Naval Command Cochin, Kerala

FMS Engineer

PCS Technology
Cochin, India
12.2009 - 01.2011

Client: Southern Naval Command Cochin, Kerala


  • Server hardware & RAID configuration (IBM X-series, Dell Power Edge servers)
  • Vendor Management, asset inventory management, Policy design & implementation
  • Print server configuration
  • Installation and Configuration of Network printers and standalone Printers
  • Installing, configuring and troubleshooting DHCP, DNS, Apache, NFS in RHEL 5/6
  • LVM creation & LVM extension, NIC bonding
  • Server OS installation (windows 2003/2008, RHEL 5/6)
  • Backup management and Troubleshooting network issues
  • Monitoring of servers and basic troubleshooting in Linux
  • Wi-Fi access-point configuration
  • Basic server hardware troubleshooting & maintenance
  • Client: Southern Naval Command Cochin, Kerala

Hardware Engineer

Atlas Computers
Thrissur, India
05.2009 - 11.2009
  • Hardware assembling for Desktops, Workstations and Servers
  • Peripheral integration and printer configuration
  • OS Installations
  • Network cabling and network integration
  • Hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Computer Application

Jaipur National University
Duabi
06.2024 - 03.2025

Diploma in Computer Hardware -

Kerala Government Polytechnic
11.2008

Skills

  • Technical Proficiency
  • Multi-tasking
  • Hardware Support
  • Application Support
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Problem solving
  • Keenness to learn
  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Pro-active and organized
  • Analytical thinking
  • Linux system administration
  • Patience with users
  • Operating systems expertise
  • End user support

Certification

  • MCSE 2012 SERVER, CCNA, CWNA, N+, 08/01/15
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (Red hat 120-133-319), 08/01/12

Languages

Malayalam (Native language)
English
Hindi

Custom

  • Reading books
  • Travelling
  • Sports

Affiliations

  • Travelling
  • Browsing
  • Listening SOngs

Timeline

IT Support Specialist

Jumbo Electronics
10.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Computer Application

Jaipur National University
06.2024 - 03.2025

IT Support Specialist

IDCMPS
10.2020 - 06.2024

IT Support Specialist

Jumbo Electronics
02.2016 - 09.2020

Server Support Engineer

Softenger; NetConnect For( IBM)
10.2012 - 12.2014

Resident Engineer

Redington Ltd
02.2011 - 03.2012

FMS Engineer

PCS Technology
12.2009 - 01.2011

Hardware Engineer

Atlas Computers
05.2009 - 11.2009

Diploma in Computer Hardware -

Kerala Government Polytechnic
Vineeth Giri