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MANAR ZAYED

MANAR ZAYED

Linz

Summary

Technical support professional with expertise in API troubleshooting and technical training development. Demonstrated success in enhancing client experiences through effective problem-solving and collaboration. Extensive experience in resolving complex technical issues and creating comprehensive training materials. Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration to optimize client outcomes and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Support Representative

Adverity
Vienna
08.2024 - Current

Delivered high-quality support through chat, email, and calls to enhance client experience.

Investigated and resolved technical issues involving APIs, data pipelines, dashboards, and platform functionality.

  • Utilized Python for debugging and developing customized solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Tested and troubleshot API requests with Postman to ensure seamless integrations.
  • Collaborated with engineering, product, and customer success teams to optimize overall client outcomes.
  • Documented cases, solutions, and best practices to facilitate improved knowledge sharing across teams.

Global Support Engineer

Dell Technologies
12.2022 - 08.2024
  • Working with engineering and development teams on complex cases.
  • Handling highly escalated cases and product bugs.
  • Product documentation and knowledge base article writing.

Centralized Storage Technical Expert - EMEA

Dell Technologies
06.2019 - 12.2022
  • Led technical swarms from L1s across Dell Technologies for Midrange products, ensuring timely resolution of customer issues.
  • Developed and delivered technical training programs for L1 support engineers, fostering their professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Developed comprehensive technical training materials from scratch for L1 support engineers, covering several product support topics; hardware, configuration, and feature troubleshooting.
  • Facilitated quarterly one-on-one meetings with engineers to track progress, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for further development.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to design and deliver technical training sessions on Unity Hardware and Unity replication across multiple GEOs.
  • Established direct communication channels with storage products' developers and engineering support to address system bugs and complex cases effectively.
  • Initiated and led the development of a script aimed at streamlining troubleshooting processes, resulting in significant time savings.

Unified Storage Senior Technical Analyst

Dell EMC
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Provided escalated customer incident troubleshooting for Unity and VNX products, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and delivered advanced troubleshooting training sessions for Unity replication incidents, empowering support teams to address complex issues effectively.
  • Compiled and maintained knowledge base articles to document resolution scenarios and known problems/bugs, facilitating efficient problem-solving for support teams.
  • Collaborated closely with Engineering and Development teams to resolve highly escalated incidents and contribute to product improvement efforts.

Unified Storage Technical Analyst

Dell EMC
03.2016 - 11.2018
  • Provided comprehensive worldwide support for Dell EMC Unity and VNX products, demonstrating expertise in troubleshooting and problem resolution.
  • Attained industry certifications including ISM v3, SAN Administrator, and SAN Implementation Certifications, enhancing technical proficiency and credibility.

GPRS Internet and Data Back Office Engineer

Vodafone Egypt
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Provided 24x7 support to Front Office Engineers and handled escalated cases, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted technical coaching sessions for Front Office Engineers, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
  • Compiled detailed network overview documentation and instructional guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and operational efficiency.

Teaching Assistant / Electronics and Circuits

AASTM
02.2014 - 06.2014
  • Assisted professors in preparing and delivering course materials.
  • Facilitated student discussions and provided academic support during office hours.
  • Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning.

Education

BSc. - Telecommunication Engineering

Ain Shams University
Egypt
01.2013

Skills

  • Technical Writing
  • API troubleshooting
  • Python scripting
  • Technical documentation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Escalation handling
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical training development
  • Documentation
  • SAN Storage (iSCSI and Fiber Channel)
  • Dell EMC Unity
  • Data Protection Technologies
  • Linux
  • VMware Virtualization
  • VSphere
  • Networking
  • Wireshark
  • Bash Scripting
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Reporting and analysis
  • Customer Handling

Personal Information

  • Residence Permit: RWR+
  • Date of Birth: 09/30/91
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • English, Fluent (IELTS Certified; Score: 7.5)
  • Arabic, Native Language
  • German, Fair (Levels A1 and A2 at Goethe Institute)

Certification

  • DES-1241 Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore, 08/21/21
  • DEA-5TT1 Dell Technologies Networking - Associate Certification and Course, 11/04/20
  • CompTIA Linux+ Certification, 08/08/20
  • VCP-DCV VMware certified professional - Data Center Virtualization, 03/02/20
  • E05-001 Information Storage and Management Version 3 Exam, 04/19/16
  • E20-532 Specialist, Systems Administrator Storage Area Network (SAN) Exam, 06/10/16
  • E20-351 Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementation Exam, 06/10/16
  • E20-393 Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Dell EMC Unity Solutions Exam v1.0, 07/11/16
  • CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and switching, 01/01/15

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Support Representative

Adverity
08.2024 - Current

Global Support Engineer

Dell Technologies
12.2022 - 08.2024

Centralized Storage Technical Expert - EMEA

Dell Technologies
06.2019 - 12.2022

Unified Storage Senior Technical Analyst

Dell EMC
11.2018 - 06.2019

Unified Storage Technical Analyst

Dell EMC
03.2016 - 11.2018

GPRS Internet and Data Back Office Engineer

Vodafone Egypt
08.2015 - 03.2016

Teaching Assistant / Electronics and Circuits

AASTM
02.2014 - 06.2014

BSc. - Telecommunication Engineering

Ain Shams University
MANAR ZAYED