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MK Mkoko

MK Mkoko

IT Service Desk Team Lead
Port Elizabeth,EC

Summary

I am a distinguished IT professional who is proficient in a wide range of Microsoft technologies, currently leading a team of 25 Service Desk Engineers.

I have 9 experience in technical support within the Microsoft environment.

I aspire to grow in the Azure Identity and governance space within Cloud Security.

My work ethic, experience and technology exposure sets me apart as an individual who adds value to the team and aspires to always achieve more.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Service Desk Team Leader

Dimension Data
Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha
04.2020 - Current
  • Engaged in user support interactions via telephone, chat and email platforms.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to enhance product and service knowledge and gain insight into beneficial issue resolution strategies.
  • Dealing with escalations from stake holders and user base.
  • Report writing and documenting technical solutions via Service Now Knowledge Base
  • Providing Support on escalated queries
  • Providing AD Administration Support ( Cloud and On Prem)
  • Providing Advance O365 and Azure Identity Access Support.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems

Second Line Support Engineer

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Port Elizabeth, Estern Cape
05.2019 - 03.2020

Adherence to ticket logging / tracking management process and procedures according to all work instructions.

Responsible for actively driving the FCR (first call resolution) to a high level/standard and promoting improved customer experience.

Ensure that data logged on all tickets/tasks are captured accurately on ServiceNow (ITSM Provide 2nd level support on more technically complex tasks and issues thorough troubleshooting via remote and telephonic support applications.

Customer service improvement, Network Monitoring and Fault reporting to the L3 Enterprise Service Team.

Active Directory User Management (Create, modify and manage AD objects) Mailbox management through MS Exchange and Scripting) Contributing to the creation of data for knowledge articles and CMDB maintenance.

Ensure operational procedures and practices are consistently applied (policies, procedures, and work instructions)

Responsible for CCBA Network Monitoring through SolarWinds and Cisco Meraki Cloud Console

Service Engineer

Datacentrix ( Coca- Cola Beverages Africa)
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
07.2017 - 04.2019

Providing Client facing support to Coca-Cola Beverages Africa PE Head office employees.

Face to face and remote technical support.

Hardware and Software configuration.

Printer Support Handheld device management

Overall IT End User computing support

Supporting 24X7 Production environment

Responsible for maintain hygienic IT Asset Management through BizFrame

Responsible for deploying, Decommissioning of CCBA IT equipment

Active Directory user and computer Management

Supporting the 365 Suite for Office and Collaboration.

Service Engineer

Dimension Data ( Coca-Cola Beverages Africa)
Port Elizabeth , Eastern Cape
10.2016 - 07.2017

Providing Client facing support to Coca-Cola Beverages Africa PE Head office employees.

Face to face and remote technical support.

Hardware and Software config.

Printer Support Handheld device management

Overall IT End User computing support

IT Field Support Technician

UTi Materiel Handling
Port Elizabeth , Eastern Caper
03.2012 - 09.2013

User and Application Support (WMS) Configuration Application version management & consistency.

Software and Database monitoring and maintenance (Archiving, backups)

Server monitoring and maintenance and various WMS functions. Equipment troubleshooting Interface monitoring and maintenance Providing Technical Support to End Users Active Directory Administration (In training) Remote Desktop Support

First line Network support

Handheld devices install and configure GiCS and Ador 4 Configure Wireless Connectivity on Scanners

Education

Microsoft Certified Azure Associate - Information Technology

Pearson VUE
Port Elizabeth
02.2020 - 02.2021

Microsoft Certified System Engineer ( Server 2008) - Information Technology

Pearson VUE
Port Elizabeth
02.2012 - 09.2013

Diploma IT System Support - Information Technology

Dynamix Learning Institution
Cape Town -Tygerburg
02.2012 - 03.2013

A+ , N+ And CompTIA Ops Specialist - Information Technology

CompTIA
Port Elizabeth
02.2012 - 05.2012

Administrative Management - Business Administration

Border Technikon
East London
02.2004 - 12.2006

Skills

Microsoft Exchange Adminstration

Microsoft O365 Administration

Azure Identity Access and Rights Management

Azure File Share and Virtualization Admin

Network Monitoring ( SolaWinds and Cisco Meraki)

ServiceNow ITSM

Windows Defender and Anti Virus Solutions

Intune Endpoint Administration

Technical Support and Troubleshooting

Google Cloud Suite and Apple Support

Timeline

Service Desk Team Leader

Dimension Data
04.2020 - Current

Microsoft Certified Azure Associate - Information Technology

Pearson VUE
02.2020 - 02.2021

Second Line Support Engineer

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
05.2019 - 03.2020

Service Engineer

Datacentrix ( Coca- Cola Beverages Africa)
07.2017 - 04.2019

Service Engineer

Dimension Data ( Coca-Cola Beverages Africa)
10.2016 - 07.2017

IT Field Support Technician

UTi Materiel Handling
03.2012 - 09.2013

Microsoft Certified System Engineer ( Server 2008) - Information Technology

Pearson VUE
02.2012 - 09.2013

Diploma IT System Support - Information Technology

Dynamix Learning Institution
02.2012 - 03.2013

A+ , N+ And CompTIA Ops Specialist - Information Technology

CompTIA
02.2012 - 05.2012

Administrative Management - Business Administration

Border Technikon
02.2004 - 12.2006

References

Ms. Jolene Moolman

IT Practice and Governance Manager - CCBA

Tel: 27 71 660 5276

Email :JMoolman@ccbagroup.com

Mr. Stephen Hermanus

Vendor Manager - Dimension Data

Tel: 27 79 514 3360

Email: Stephen.Hermanus@dimensiondata.com

Mr. Warrick Baldwin

Enterprise Services and EUC Ops Manager - Dimension Data

Tel : 27 82 8539199

Email : warrick.baldwin@dimensiondata.com

References

Ms. Jolene Moolman

IT Practice and Governance Manager - CCBA

Tel: 27 71 660 5276

Email :JMoolman@ccbagroup.com

Mr. Stephen Hermanus

Vendor Manager - Dimension Data

Tel: 27 79 514 3360

Email: Stephen.Hermanus@dimensiondata.com

Mr. Warrick Baldwin

Enterprise Services and EUC Ops Manager - Dimension Data

Tel : 27 82 8539199

Email : warrick.baldwin@dimensiondata.com

MK MkokoIT Service Desk Team Lead