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Arkadiusz Gierszewski

Arkadiusz Gierszewski

Chojnice

Summary

Seeking a dynamic position that leverages my interpersonal skills, exceptional time management, and problem-solving abilities. Dedicated and focused, I aim to propel core business growth through innovative IT solutions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior IT Specialist

District Sanitary and Epidemiological Station.
10.2023 - Current
  • Overseeing the entire IT infrastructure, including servers, network systems, and devices, ensuring seamless operation and minimal downtime.
  • Managing servers with a focus on performance optimization, security, and routine maintenance.
  • Implementing and maintaining comprehensive backup solutions and disaster recovery plans.
  • Administering the Office 365 environment, including tenant management, user accounts, licenses, and security policies.
  • Configuring and maintaining FortiGate firewalls to safeguard the network against external threats and ensure data protection.
  • Providing advanced technical support to users, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Monitoring and enhancing system security through proactive management of antivirus solutions, firewalls, and access controls.
  • Creating and maintaining detailed IT documentation, covering infrastructure, configurations, and procedural guidelines.
  • Planning and executing IT-related procurement, working closely with vendors for hardware and software acquisitions.
  • Leading projects focused on the adoption of new technologies and upgrades, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Organizing and delivering training for staff on IT systems usage and best practices in cybersecurity.

End User Managed Services Engineer

MDS GLOBAL IT
01.2023 - 04.2024


  • Provided remote 2nd 3rd line support for external users, ensuring prompt issue resolution
  • Utilized FreshService ticketing system for efficient issue tracking and management
  • Supported end-users across multiple Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office 365
  • Installed, upgraded, and troubleshooted software and hardware components
  • Conducted preventative maintenance on computers, laptops, and printers
  • Diagnosed and resolved issues related to network connectivity and workstation hardware/software
  • Provided smart hand support for peripheral and networking hardware
  • Administered user accounts and licenses in Active Directory, Azure Entra ID/Intune, and Okta (SSO)
  • Maintained professional communication with end-users regarding issue status and resolution
  • Contributed to IT projects, collaborating with team members to achieve objectives
  • Ensured compliance with IT documentation standards
  • Monitored network alerts and addressed issues promptly
  • Provided support for iOS/Android mobile devices and Intune Mobile Device Management
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees

IT Support Specialist / IT Systems Administrator

Goodvalley
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Create help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues
  • Prepared new computers and mobile devices according to internal policies on standardized software and security deployments
  • Answered questions and provided information to customers about new software or hardware
  • Determined hardware and network system issues using proactive troubleshooting techniques
  • Delivered onsite technical support for 150 employees
  • Provided online technical support to 1500 clients
  • Collaborated with HR department to design standardized onboarding processes and trainings
  • Loaded software, granted permissions and configured hardware for new employees as part of onboarding process
  • Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests
  • Offered troubleshooting of connectivity issues across networks such as Wi-Fi and cellular connection to Global Protect VPN
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality
  • Managed high levels of call flow
  • Collaborated with colleagues in both domestic and international support facilities
  • Assisted customers with product selection based on stated needs, proposed use and budget
  • Provided documentation on start-up, shut down and first-level troubleshooting of technical processes to support desk staff
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for nontechnical users
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests
  • Coordinated with telecommunications providers to discern and address third-party outages and related impacts
  • Responded to faults in both LAN and WAN networks
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across company
  • Wrote and reviewed tickets to request maintenance to various types of equipment
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution

Information Technology Specialist

Property Management Daria Sołtysińska
03.2013 - 01.2022
  • Performed daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems and key processes
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests
  • Facilitated best user experience through continuous support, training classes, webinars, improvements and communication of system changes
  • Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices
  • Delivered network technology training to team members and end-users
  • Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices
  • Resolve technical problems with network and devices

Technologist / Offeror

KAEMDE
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Preparation of valuations, individual tenders
  • Contact with clients
  • Ordering goods for production
  • Development of technical documentation of cut list, production list

Manager of the Biomass Boilers Service

Compte-For Tech sp z.o.o
10.2013 - 04.2016
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Installation of boilers in Poland and France
  • Orders of materials needed for production and maintenance
  • Contact with company clients
  • Design, implementation and integration of industrial automation systems and computer supervision and control systems, both in Poland and abroad
  • Supervising and organizing work of 5-person team
  • Warranty / post-warranty inspections
  • Ensuring the proper technical condition of the service department
  • Programming PLC controllers: Schneider-Electric
  • Programming / operation of PROFACE touch panels
  • Programming of Hitachi-Omron inverters
  • Development of existing automation systems
  • Construction of electric control cabinets
  • Preventing possible failures
  • Ordering spare parts
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions
  • Followed up with customers during and after installations to verify satisfaction

Information Officer

Sdbygg&Mark AB
01.2013 - 04.2016
  • Assisted with developing and managing advertising campaigns
  • Maintained web page
  • Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public
  • Building and updating the website
  • Ensuring the correct operation of the IT system in the company
  • Staff training in the field of supported software
  • Communication with foreign customers
  • Business advertising
  • Settlement of employees' working time
  • RCP system monitoring
  • Preparation of offers for foreign customers

Consultant of the IT Technical Hotline

NETIA
10.2009 - 04.2010
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
  • Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues
  • Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware and network standards and use processes

Information Technology Specialist

Grafit
03.2008 - 06.2009
  • Staff training in field of supported software
  • Offered troubleshooting of connectivity issues across networks
  • Network administration and its continuous expansion

Information Technology Specialist

Best - Food Spzoo
04.2006 - 09.2008
  • Building and updating the website
  • Ensuring proper operation of IT system in company
  • Training of staff in field of supported software
  • Communication with foreign customers
  • Advertising of company
  • Representing Company in London

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, IT in Management

Polytechnic Koszalin
Koszalin
01.2008

Skills

  • User Support and Troubleshooting
  • Software & Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Administrating tenants and Office 365
  • OneDrive
  • SharePoint
  • Teams Groups
  • Zendesk
  • ServiceDesk - Support
  • Ticket System
  • Service Desk Team Management
  • 1st and 2nd Line IT Support
  • On-site and Remote Support
  • TeamViewer
  • VNC
  • Hardware and Software Configurations
  • Users Account Administration
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Endpoint management
  • Printers and Peripherals installation configuration management - Printix App
  • Troubleshooting Network Issues
  • Network Infrastructure Support
  • Online Chat Support
  • Phone Support
  • Device Installation and configuration
  • Intune device enrolment

Certification

  • Advanced course of programming SIEMENS controllers, Proface HMI programming and configuration course
  • Internal Auditor Certificate of the Quality Management System ISO 9001: 2009
  • Training - MS Excel - Overview of advanced tools - Altkom Akademia
  • Training ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management - Altkom Akademia

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Senior IT Specialist

District Sanitary and Epidemiological Station.
10.2023 - Current

End User Managed Services Engineer

MDS GLOBAL IT
01.2023 - 04.2024

IT Support Specialist / IT Systems Administrator

Goodvalley
01.2018 - 12.2022

Technologist / Offeror

KAEMDE
06.2016 - 09.2017

Manager of the Biomass Boilers Service

Compte-For Tech sp z.o.o
10.2013 - 04.2016

Information Technology Specialist

Property Management Daria Sołtysińska
03.2013 - 01.2022

Information Officer

Sdbygg&Mark AB
01.2013 - 04.2016

Consultant of the IT Technical Hotline

NETIA
10.2009 - 04.2010

Information Technology Specialist

Grafit
03.2008 - 06.2009

Information Technology Specialist

Best - Food Spzoo
04.2006 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, IT in Management

Polytechnic Koszalin
Arkadiusz Gierszewski