Graduate case studies
Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.
Responsible for Level 1 Service Desk, incident management, request fulfilment, and recovery management.
Supervising outsourced level 1 support team, defining processes for support ticket work, reporting on workflow and volumes, central coordinator for urgent situations.
Solving problems, building processes that improve situations for everyone going forward.
Situations with an air of conflict are frustrating, and it is a high-pressure role.
I enjoy problem solving, analysing something complex and explaining it in plain language, and challenging myself.
Problem solving, written communication, IT experience and training
ITIL Foundation (Standardised IT service framework)
Dartware LLC - Tech Support
Entry-level tech support role at a small software company
Bullhorn, Inc - Technical Support (Tier 2)
Senior tech support role as a software as a service company in the staffing field
FINEOS - Sr. Support Engineer
Senior tech support role at a software company in the insurance field
Homesite - Service Desk Supervisor
IT Support supervisor at an IT-focused insurance company.
Self-employed as a photographer and writer, on top of all of those position.
I would like to continue to grow my IT career, but my main interest is in transitioning to a creative career related to my photography and writing.
Be sure to gain demonstrable experience along the way, alongside your education. What we learn by doing is also very important. That said, there's no such thing as too much formal education.
Last updated: 04 Apr 2013