Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Achievement
Languages
Other Skills Abilities
Certification
Timeline
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Tan Kok Keong Gavin

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Support Lead

UOB KAY HIAN PRIVATE LIMITED
10.1998 - Current
  • Provide Level 1 user support for IT helpdesk calls and emails.
  • Provide Level 2 technical support for Windows OS, in-house applications, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Forticlient VPN, vendor applications, MS Office, Advisor Trader applications, Avaya IP phone and phone recorder system.
  • Assist on deployment of IT equipment such as desktop (Win OS), laptop ( Win OS), printers, IP phone and etc.
  • Setup and support user on video conference using Lifesize, Teams, Zoom.
  • PC image setup and cloning / formatting and recovery / software patches / troubleshooting.
  • Liaise with supplier / vendor to obtain and prepare quotations to purchase for IT equipment, IP phone, phone recorder and peripherals.
  • Liaise with vendors on support / maintenance of PC, Laptop, PABX, Phone recorder equipment.
  • Managed inventory of computer equipment, standardizing hardware configurations for ease of maintenance and scalability.
  • Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
  • Increased user satisfaction through effective communication and timely resolution of support tickets.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts for cost-effective hardware and software solutions.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address user inquiries or technical issues.
  • Configured PC hardware, laptop, IP phone, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Provide remote support for local and regional office users; (Purchase / setup of PC or laptop / software installation / troubleshooting etc).

Settlement Officer

UOB Kay Hian Private Limited
11.1993 - 10.1998
  • Deal with trades for countries including Thailand, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
  • Assist dealers in calculation of foreign trades before submitting to Contract Department for data entry.
  • Send and receive instructions to/from foreign brokers for settlement of trades.
  • Advice Finance Department to make payments to foreign brokers/clients for due trade.
  • Ensure payments being received from foreign brokers/clients after due date.
  • Handle/resolve enquiries and problems between clients and foreign brokers.

Education

GCE 'O' Level

Deyi Secondary School
Singapore
12.1990

Skills

  • Remote Desktop Support
  • Help Desk Support
  • IT Asset Management
  • Application support
  • Desktop Deployment
  • VoIP Systems
  • Software Installation

Achievement

Lead the following projects and the responsibilities include procurement of hardware; PC image creations; planning and scheduling of manpower for PC replacements as well as disposal of obsolete hardware.


  • Successfully upgraded Win OS and replacement of PC hardware for 1200 users within 6 months.
  • Manage to upgrade SGX trading PC hardware for 800 traders.
  • During COVID-19, successfully setup PCs for 75% of back office employees to enable WFH mode at the initial stage with a turnaround of 2 to 3 weeks.
  • Employee of the Year 2021 ( Gold ).
  • Employee of the Year 2022/2023 ( Silver ).

Languages

English
Mandarin

Other Skills Abilities

Knowledge of application software programs: Microsoft Word / Excel

Certification

  • A+ Certification for PC Service Technician
  • ­Certificate in PC Hardware for Basic Users
  • Certificate in Troubleshooting Your PC
  • Certificate for completing AS/400 System Operator Workshop
  • Certificate for completing AS/400 for New Users



Timeline

IT Support Lead

UOB KAY HIAN PRIVATE LIMITED
10.1998 - Current

Settlement Officer

UOB Kay Hian Private Limited
11.1993 - 10.1998

GCE 'O' Level

Deyi Secondary School
Tan Kok Keong Gavin