Greg Rice

Greg Rice

Technical Support Manager

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  • About me

    IT Program Manager | Led $2M Managed Services Portfolio | AI-Powered Solutions | 25% Reduction in Call Volume | 98% SLA Compliance | Expertise in Incident Management, JIRA, and Service Now Optimization

  • Education

    • US NAVY

      1988 - 1996
    • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

      -

      Activities and Societies: Mason

    • University of Phoenix

      2022 - 2024
      Course work
  • Experience

    • TelePacific Communications (TPx Communications)

      Aug 2011 - Feb 2013
      Technical Support Manager
    • Xerox

      Feb 2013 - Jun 2015
      Incident Manager

      • Led a team of Incident Managers to improve incident identification, investigation, and resolution, reducing SLA breaches by 15%.• Created and implemented Root Cause Analysis reports, improving future incident response by identifying recurring issues.• Utilized MS Excel Dashboards to track key performance indicators, improving incident tracking and service response times.

    • Mobilitie

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2019
      Information Technology
    • Smart City Networks

      Mar 2019 - Dec 2020
      Engineering Manager

      • Led a team of Network Engineers and Desktop Support specialists, achieving a 98% uptime rate for critical systems.• Spearheaded the migration of over 5,000 users from Windows 7 to Office 365, reducing transition downtime by 20%.• Introduced ITIL Change Management processes, improving overall operational efficiency by 15%.• Directed the integration of Microsoft Teams for company-wide communication, reducing miscommunication and improving project collaboration.

    • The Howard Hughes Corporation

      Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
      Information Technology Consultant

      • Managed a team of 5 service desk agents, reducing ticket response times by 20% through improved tracking in Service Now.• Provided multi-platform support for Windows, Mac OS, and iOS/Android devices, resolving 95% of issues on first contact.• Utilized Powershell scripts for automation, streamlining onboarding processes and reducing setup time by 30%.• Improved network performance by configuring Fortinet switches and Cisco access points, reducing downtime by 10%.

    • DYOPATH

      Jun 2022 - Feb 2025
      Information Technology Program Manager

      • Managed a $2M Managed Services portfolio in the tools fabrication industry, enhancing service delivery by reducing downtime by 15%.• Led the incident management process, reducing resolution times by 15% and improving SLA compliance to 98%.• Developed and implemented an AI-powered help desk platform within MS Teams, resulting in a 25% reduction in call volume and a 30% increase in response times.• Collaborated with supervisors to identify call trends via Service Now, leading to actionable insights and improved service processes.• Managed JIRA projects for software upgrades and integrated AI-powered automation tools to streamline ticketing processes.• Oversaw IT procurement processes, sourcing hardware and software solutions to improve operational efficiency.• Implemented KPI metrics through RingCentral and Service Now, tracking performance and improving response rates. Show less

    • GNX Express

      Jun 2024 - now
      Founder
    • Peraton

      Feb 2025 - now
      IT Consultant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Rapport Leadership Training

      Rapport Leadership International
    • ITIL 2011 Foundations

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Sept 2014