Vesshant Visyan
Incident Manager

Contact Info

Education

  • 2006 - 2010

    Bachelor of Information Systems, IT (Hons): Information Technology

    Universiry Tenaga Nasional

Certifications

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Certified in Cybersecurity by ISC2
  • LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion: Agile Foundations
  • ITIL® V4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • Fortinet NSE 3 Network Security Associate
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner: AWS Cloud Quest

Tech Skills

  • Cisco
  • Juniper
  • VMware SDWAN
  • AWS
  • ServiceNow
  • Cisco Viptella
  • Linux
  • HTML & PHP

Soft Skills

  • Effective Communication | Leadership | Customer Focused
  • Team Engagement | Problem Solving | Impact Limitation
  • Emergency Response | Documentation | Post Incident Reviews

Language

  • English
  • Malay
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

Professional Summary

An enthusiastic and dedicated Information Technology professional within the telecommunications industry supporting technical incident management. Committed to ensuring customer expectations are met, resources are sufficient, and incidents are resolved with a key focus on ensuring the restoration of services with minimal interruptions. As an enthusiastic individual, I am forward-thinking and constantly seeking opportunities to enhance current practices whilst improvising the working environment. I have resolved challenging situations with multiple stakeholders through effective problem-solving and excellent relationship management.

Experience

2023 - Present
Telstra International

Incident Manager

Successfully managed a team of ten (10) network technical consultants in resolving incidents and regularly organized meetings to establish an excellent work relationship and to provide guidance if support is needed.
Ensured completion of prompt responses to incidents with efficient resolution whilst meeting established Service Level Agreements, SLAs.
Coordinated the recovery of incidents proactively with the recovery team and as required with relevant Subject Matter Experts, SMEs, and technical resources both internal and external to the organization.
Facilitated clear and timely communication among team members, stakeholders, and affected parties during an incident and major network outage.
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with external partners to enhance incident resolution capabilities.
Managed sensitive and impactful incidents whilst prioritizing and categorizing the incidents correctly to the appropriate groups for timely detection, investigation, remediation, and reporting of priority technology incidents.
Managed CONEN to oversee network outages (both subsea and land), effectively handling outage incident tickets. Ensured delivery of high-quality, accurate, concise, and up-to-date communications to customers throughout shifts.
Completed post-incident reviews with Service & Account managers to report on root causes and preventive measures to senior management.
Completed root cause analysis for service improvements and shared incident outcomes to the broader team to minimize repeats through effective problem management.

May 2019 - Jul 2023
Telstra International

Network Technical Specialist

Managed incident tickets using ServiceNow, addressed network alarms, rectified faults, and escalated issues in accordance with internal fault management procedures.
Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SME), Incident Managers (IM), and NOC support teams to resolve significant problems.
Operated within standard practices and procedures, with support from experienced team members to achieve team or individual outcomes.
Maintained fault restoration times in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and ensured accurate ticket notes were updated before transitioning to the next shift.
Managed incident tickets until the third point of escalation for management.
Resolved problems of moderate complexity and had a sound understanding of the OSI 7 layers.
Worked with technology vendors such as Cisco and VMware as needed to comprehend and address incidents and problems.
Demonstrated a strong understanding of the supplier engagement process and escalation.
Possessed basic knowledge of SDWAN network and demonstrated the ability to read and understand standard network topology.
Offered guidance and leadership support to the Level 1 helpdesk team, fostering their professional development, and enhancing their skill sets.

Nov 2012 - May 2019
Openet Telecom

Operations Engineer

Served as the primary point of contact for monitoring and ensuring system availability.
Performed daily system monitoring, including server resourcing, verification of key processes, reviewing server logs, and verifying the completion of scheduled jobs such as server backups.
Implemented ongoing performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization as necessary to enhance system functionality.
Regularly communicated updates to clients regarding the status of open issues, managing client expectations in alignment with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Collaborated remotely with network equipment vendors, field engineers, and service providers to address and resolve network faults promptly.
Took ownership of incidents through to resolution, ensuring proper closure and client satisfaction.
Successfully performed routine and low complexity change activities, demonstrating adaptability and a meticulous approach to implementing processes.

Feb 2011 - Oct 2012
Hewlett Packard

Network Engineer

Provided Level 1 support monitoring for network devices, including routers and switches.
Experienced working with a 24×7 team responsible for proactive infrastructure monitoring and incident response and resolution.
Coordinated high-severity conference calls for in-depth problem analysis, service restoration, and root cause identification.
Conducted analysis and troubleshooting of network devices to diagnose issues.
Collaborated with providers and vendors to address network-related incidents.
Participated in high-severity Incident Management conference calls and troubleshooting efforts.
Coordinated Change Implementation, overseeing tasks such as power supply changes and iOS upgrades.
Involved in monitoring BGP/MPLS, IPsec tunnels, and addressing banking center issues.
Experienced engaging Cisco for Service Requests and RMAs for part replacements.

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