IBM Global ServicesTechnical Lead & Team Leader
Jan. 2001 - May. 2008Implementation and support of helpdesks onto the shared network that currently has 800+ workstations and 80+ servers which is split across five main IBM sites, but also includes connectivity to IBM sites throughout Europe and the World, with dedicated links to customers. This includes boarding new customers to IBM and making sure all of the security standards are met, sometimes with a large amount of complex software. Some of these services are 24x7 and I am on call one week in every three, with flexible working hours being essential for the smooth running of the team in such an environment. Also required to lead a team of eight to make sure the SLA’s are met, and to ensure the smooth running of the team. As part of this I am required to give feedback on all of the teams progress, and used as an escalation point as required. Monthly feedback to service management is required to report of the teams progress and to discuss any problems that may have been identified.