JOHN JUNIOR OGUNDARE

IT Professional | Client Services & Systems Engineer
Orpington, GB.

About

Dedicated IT professional with a proven track record in client services and systems engineering, specializing in high-availability environments for financial institutions. Expertly manages complex infrastructure, drives critical deployments, and resolves major incidents, consistently ensuring optimal system performance and client satisfaction. Leverages strong technical acumen and leadership to deliver tailored solutions, enhance security, and streamline operations.

Work

RFA
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Client Services Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Delivers Tier 2/3 technical support, manages client relationships, and ensures high availability of critical systems for a portfolio of hedge funds and private equity clients.

Highlights

Delivered Tier 2/3 technical support to a portfolio of hedge funds and private equity clients, ensuring 99.9% system availability and optimal performance of critical financial systems.

Engineered and deployed tailored infrastructure and application solutions, adapting to complex client environments and stringent regulatory requirements.

Served as primary technical liaison, expertly managing escalations and facilitating seamless communication between high-profile clients and internal engineering teams to expedite issue resolution.

Led major incident resolution across multi-tenant environments, coordinating root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures to improve system stability.

Spearheaded critical deployment and upgrade projects, including cloud migrations, network reconfigurations, and endpoint rollouts, ensuring minimal disruption and successful adoption for client operations.

Administered and maintained robust Microsoft 365 services and Azure AD tenants (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune), enhancing security posture and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Lanware
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Senior Systems Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Oversaw comprehensive system operations, ensured compliance, and managed IT infrastructure for diverse clients within a virtual environment.

Highlights

Managed incident logging and resolution workflows with third-party vendors and internal departments, improving resolution times and client satisfaction.

Remotely managed business-critical products, desktop, and server configurations, maintaining stringent service levels and enhancing system reliability for clients.

Enforced strict information security policies and procedures, identifying and reporting potential vulnerabilities to strengthen overall system security posture.

Developed and maintained IT systems for new client onboarding, streamlining software deployments and implementing robust security management protocols.

Monitored and managed Azure tenants, network servers, and client virtual environments, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure continuous operation.

Performed maintenance and upgrades on client Microsoft SQL servers and hybrid cloud domain controllers, optimizing performance and ensuring data integrity.

Executed bespoke application deployments and ongoing maintenance, tailoring solutions to unique client operational requirements.

IDE Group
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Senior Desktop Analyst

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Provided critical 1st and 2nd line technical support, managed tenant accounts, and ensured prompt issue escalation for clinical and business sites.

Highlights

Provided critical 1st and 2nd line technical support to diverse clinical and business sites, resolving complex hardware and software issues efficiently.

Managed tenant accounts across Active Directory, EMC, Azure, and Office 365, ensuring secure access and streamlined user provisioning.

Facilitated prompt escalation of complex issues to 3rd Line Support, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing operational impact.

Maintained exceptional communication between service desk and clients, enhancing user satisfaction and fostering trust in technical support services.

Apple
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Back of House Management

Bromley, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Managed comprehensive store stock control, loss prevention, and staff training, significantly contributing to operational efficiency and customer experience.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive store stock control and warehousing operations, reducing loss by a significant margin through diligent loss prevention strategies and adherence to established procedures.

Trained staff on new systems and OS updates, empowering team members to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/software issues, improving in-store technical support capabilities.

Developed and maintained in-house management software for the Apple Store, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining internal processes.

Generated detailed technical reports for incident escalation, providing critical data for higher-level problem resolution and system improvements.

Innovated customer journey approaches and upheld visual merchandising standards, contributing to exceeding quarterly business goals and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Golden Boy Entertainment
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Head of PR

Colchester, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Organized and promoted events, leading marketing and client engagement initiatives to build brand presence and meet client requirements.

Highlights

Organized and executed successful events and club nights in Colchester and London, attracting significant attendance and generating revenue.

Led promotional, market research, and advertising campaigns, collaborating with DJs and clubs to maximize event visibility and attendance.

Conducted client surveys and questionnaires, leveraging feedback to tailor event offerings and increase client satisfaction.

Phones4u
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Regional Store Manager

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Led multiple store teams, managed regional performance, and drove sales and customer satisfaction for mobile, broadband, and technology services.

Highlights

Led a multi-store team, driving sales of mobile, broadband, and technology solutions, achieving significant increases in new contracts and upgrades.

Elevated customer satisfaction by over 25% through expert consultation and provision of tailored technology solutions within budget constraints.

Managed regional team performance, setting and monitoring KPIs and monthly targets, fostering team development and consistently exceeding sales objectives.

Collaborated with regional management to strategize growth plans, contributing ideas that enhanced operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across multiple stores.

Volunteer

Lewisham Council
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Young Mayor Council Member

Lewisham, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Served as a Young Mayor Council Member, contributing to community initiatives and youth representation.

Highlights

Represented youth interests and contributed to local policy discussions as a Young Mayor Council Member.

Education

Essex University
Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

B.Sc.

Computer Science

John Ruskin College
Selsdon, Croydon, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

IT Practitioners DDM

IT Practitioner

Certificates

CCNA Certified Network Associate Level 1 & 2

Issued By

Cisco

CompTIA Project+

Issued By

CompTIA

ITIL

Issued By

ITIL

Skills

Project Management

Deployment Projects, Upgrade Projects, Cloud Migrations, Network Reconfigurations, Endpoint Rollouts, Agile Methodologies.

Database Management

Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL Management, Data Integrity.

Cybersecurity

Information Security Management, Security Policies, Vulnerability Reporting, Compliance.

Cloud & Infrastructure Services

Office 365 Services, Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, VMWare, Active Directory, Domain Controllers.

Network Operations

Network Monitoring, Network Reconfigurations, Virtual Environments, Incident Resolution.

Scripting & Automation

PowerShell, Bespoke Application Deployment.

Client Relationship Management

Technical Liaison, Escalation Management, Client Communication, Customer Satisfaction.

Technical Support

Tier 2/3 Support, Infrastructure Support, Application Support, Hardware/Software Troubleshooting, Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis.

HTML
Events Management

Event Organization, Promotional Activities, Market Research.

Projects

Creative Corner Spoken Word Society

Summary

Co-founded and led a spoken word society, fostering a creative community and organizing events.

JOHN JUNIOR OGUNDARE