Marc H.

Marc H.

IT Technician Trainee

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  • About me

    Senior Helpdesk Technician | CompTia A+, CompTia Sec+, CompTia CYSA+ | MS-900 & AZ-900 |

  • Education

    • Tynemetropolitan College

      2005 - 2006
      A Level Physical Education C
    • Tynemetropolitan College

      2004 - 2006
      BTEC Sport and Exercise Science Distinction/Merit
    • Northumbria University

      2006 - 2009
      Higher Education Diploma Sports Development with Coaching
  • Experience

    • IT Career Switch

      Feb 2020 - Feb 2023
      IT Technician Trainee
    • Jardine Motors Group

      Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
      IT Support and Service Desk Specialist

      Key responsibilities & experience:• Provide IT Service Desk 1st and 2nd line support to 2800+ employees ensuring all calls/emails are logged within the ticketing system and resolved within the designated SLA's.• Management of user access via Active Directory and Dealer Management Systems in line with housekeeping procedures, ensuring systems are up to date and secure.• Management of the 'Report Phishing' mailbox, being the designated first line response to any phishing attempts. Utilising various scanning/sandbox tools to analyse potential harmful emails sent to employees. Providing education to colleagues when necessary and also escalating incidents when appropriate. • Remote support of hardware eg. Xerox MFP; and Microsoft back office applications.• Manufacturing systems support – CDK Global system – AutoLine & Drive• Remote preparation, configuration, installation and on-going administration of end-user web applications such as Experian & BCA.• Remote support and configuration of Mobile Devices (Both DECT VoIP phones and Apple iPhone/iPad).• Build and manage third party supply chain relationships.System Exposure:• Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange Admin Centre.• Windows 7, 8 & 10.• Microsoft Office 365.• Forticlient including utilising the sandbox facility, Fortinac for troubleshooting NAC incidents. • AutoLine, VMWare, Certero, VNC viewer, Teamviewer.• Web Services: Exchange Admin Centre, HEAT, BCA, Experian/Cazana, DealerWeb. Show less

    • TECHFORCE SERVICES LIMITED

      Mar 2022 - Jun 2023
      IT Technician

      Key responsibilities and experience:• Provide remote and on-site IT support to a wide range customer base. • Build and maintain a wide range of hardware such as PC's, laptops and mobile devices with various performance requirements. • Network support including router/switch installation, DHCP & DNS configuration. • Troubleshooting all reported issues in a professional and timely manner. Logging all incidents within a ticketing system, ensuring the end user is provided updates and resolving said incidents within strict SLA's.• Liase with third party support when required.• Build and manage professional relationships with key stakeholders. System Exposure:• Windows XP, 7, 10 & 11, Server 2008, 2012 & 2016.• Microsoft Office 365• Active Directory, Admin Centre, Exchange Admin Centre. • Implementing Cyber Essentials with a range of companies including a MOD ship building organisation.• Support of Sage accounts and Sage drive.• Ubiquiti Unifi.• Emis Healthcare software installation and remote access.• 3CX Telephone system.• Yeastar telephone system.• Config of SIP trunks from various providers. Show less

    • Tradebox

      Sept 2022 - Aug 2023
      Customer Support Specialist

      • Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support to the existing customer base. • Help with the management of wider IT incidents, as well as support and complete project work if needed.• Manage tickets through to resolution and track/report on progress within strict SLA’s.• Build and maintain relationships with potential customers.• UAT Testing of application releases and bug fixing.• Updates, patches and upgrades of end-user software via remote desktop support software. • End-user account creation, updates and removal via Tradebox portal.• End-user incidents/request management and resolution.• Building the helpdesk knowledge base to promote self-help and training end-users on use.• Provide service updates and announcements e.g. in relation to schedule maintenance, releases, outages, etc.• Monitoring of system performance and alerts, raise issues proactively to the relevant technology teams.System Exposure:• Tradebox One – Automated E-Commerce Accounting software.• Sage 50 & Xero accounting software• ACT! CRM tool• Microsoft Office 365• Microsoft SQL & Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio • Windows 10 & 11, Server 2016 & 2019• FileZilla FTP Show less

    • FluidOne - Brighton office

      Aug 2023 - now
      • Senior Help Desk Technician

        Dec 2024 - now
      • IT Technician

        Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      May 2024
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    • AZ-900

      Microsoft
      Jun 2022
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Jun 2022
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    • Microsoft Excel - Excel from Beginner to Advanced

      Udemy
      Feb 2022
    • CompTIA A+ ce Certification

      CompTIA
      Oct 2020
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    • CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification

      CompTIA
      Feb 2023
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    • CompTIA Security+

      CompTIA
      Nov 2021
    • CompTIA Security Analytics Professional – CSAP Stackable Certification

      CompTIA
      Feb 2023
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