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John McKie

MS 365 Engineer
Sofia

Summary

As a Microsoft Engineer, I worked exclusively as a Subject Matter Expert and a Critical Situations Engineer for Microsoft Teams, the leading platform for collaboration and communication. I have three years of experience in this role, and I have gained extensive knowledge and skills in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues for high-end clients across various domains and industries. In addition to working with Teams, I also have proficiency in Azure Active Directory, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online, as well as on-premises environments, and RingCentral products RingEX and RingCX as a Tier 2 engineer. I leverage these technologies to provide premier and partner support, quality assurance, feedback, and reporting to senior management and stakeholders. I am a leader and a mentor, who works well independently and as part of a team. I am proactive, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. I thrive under pressure and in a target-focused environment, and I always deliver results with excellence and integrity.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical Support Specialist

RingCentral
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Tier 2 specialist with RingEX and RingCX
  • Specialist with IP device provisioning
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving technical issues and providing timely support.
  • Troubleshot networking issues including connectivity problems, slow speeds, or complete outages effectively restoring service functionality promptly.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Provided remote support for a wide range of software and hardware issues, maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for complex problem-solving, leading to improved operational efficiency.
  • Documented all client interactions thoroughly in the incident management system, allowing for efficient tracking of recurring issues and trends.
  • Resolved 20+ technical support inquiries per day.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.

Microsoft Teams Engineer

Concentrix
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
09.2021 - 07.2024

Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.

  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
  • Conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met internal and external quality standards.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest engineering trends, fostering culture of continuous learning among team members.

Financial Credit Analyst

FXCM
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
  • Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
  • Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
  • Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
  • Ensured compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements through diligent documentation of all credit decisions.
  • Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
  • Collaborated with other teams to identify and mitigate risks impacting organization.

Associate

Clydesdale Bank
Glasgow
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Investigating customers complaints concerning any outstanding Payment Protection Insurance
  • Quality checking the work or other associates to ensure adherence with our regulator (Financial Conduct Authority)
  • Providing feedback to associates concerning any quality irregularities
  • Providing this feedback to senior management
  • Working closely with senior management to ensure the smooth completion of the project, in line with the guidelines set out by our regulator
  • Providing MI reports to outline the quality assurance findings

Customer Manager

British Gas
Glasgow
11.2015 - 09.2019
  • Delivering excellent customer service, resolving complaints
  • Writing bespoke final response letters to the customer
  • Working to targets which apply to both the quality and quantity
  • Working with in-house databases and other IT systems
  • Working as part of a team supporting other team members
  • Maintaining the required level of technical competence through personal development and training so that you remain aware of company policies
  • Recording complaint details accurately on all relevant systems and databases
  • Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
  • Developed new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement and implemented targeted initiatives.
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.
  • Partnered with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and consistent with corporate values.

Quality Coach

SSE plc
Glasgow
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Carry out quality and compliance audits on sales calls
  • Developing Customer Sales Advisors skills and knowledge through call observations
  • Provide constructive feedback to staff and management regarding quality standards
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires, ensuring a strong foundation in quality control principles.
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy and clarity, ensuring all specifications were met during production runs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all quality-related activities, allowing for rapid retrieval and analysis during audits or investigations.

Correspondence Handler/Quality Assurance

SERCO GLOBAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
Glasgow
09.2011 - 01.2014
  • Quality checking all advisor correspondences
  • Carrying out coaching sessions and 121's with advisors
  • Working with team managers and to provide feedback on advisors performance
  • Responding to ScotRail customers complaints and queries via letter and email
  • Handled sensitive materials responsibly in compliance with regulatory guidelines and client requirements.

Incident Manager

Cunningham Lindsey
Glasgow
11.2010 - 09.2011
  • Handling Inbound customer calls
  • Providing professional customer service
  • Working towards individual and team targets
  • Working towards individual KPI targets
  • Assessed incident priority based upon impact to business and escalated issues as necessary.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments to facilitate seamless collaboration during high-pressure situations.
  • Improved overall service quality by conducting post-incident reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Scottish History

Glasgow University
Glasgow
09.2004 - 06.2007

HND - Journalism

Glasgow College of Building And Printing
Glasgow
09.2000 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Literature

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
09.1997 - 06.2000

Skills

Compliance Management

Quality Assurance

SAP CRM

Technical troubleshooting

Application support

System provisioning

Remote support

Software debugging

Remote diagnostics

Network administration

Data recovery

Incident management

Debugging

Account management

Issue research

Timeline

Technical Support Specialist

RingCentral
07.2024 - 01.2025

Microsoft Teams Engineer

Concentrix
09.2021 - 07.2024

Financial Credit Analyst

FXCM
03.2021 - 09.2021

Associate

Clydesdale Bank
09.2019 - 12.2020

Customer Manager

British Gas
11.2015 - 09.2019

Quality Coach

SSE plc
05.2014 - 10.2015

Correspondence Handler/Quality Assurance

SERCO GLOBAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
09.2011 - 01.2014

Incident Manager

Cunningham Lindsey
11.2010 - 09.2011

Bachelor's Degree - Scottish History

Glasgow University
09.2004 - 06.2007

HND - Journalism

Glasgow College of Building And Printing
09.2000 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Literature

University of Strathclyde
09.1997 - 06.2000

Languages

English

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John McKieMS 365 Engineer