Stephen Polak

IT Specialist Infrastructure & VOIP Networks Customer Service Excellence Process Optimization

Wanica, Suriname

About

I am an IT Specialist with over 15 years of experience delivering reliable infrastructure support, troubleshooting, and customer-focused solutions across diverse industries. My expertise spans desktops, servers, networks, and VOIP telephony, where I’ve consistently reduced downtime, improved system reliability, and cut communication costs by up to 30%. Beyond technical skills, I bring strong communication and multicultural collaboration abilities, having supported both local and international clients in Dutch and English. I thrive in environments where precision, problem-solving, and efficiency drive results. Key achievements include: Achieving 98% uptime across IT systems through proactive monitoring. Reducing recurring IT issues by 40% with preventive measures. Improving financial reporting accuracy by 20% via QuickBooks support. Training and mentoring staff, cutting onboarding time by 30%. I combine technical expertise with business awareness, ensuring IT solutions not only work but also add measurable value.

Experience

  • Applicatie helpdeskmedewerker at LEAN UP IT
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Customer-oriented and analytically strong helpdesk employee with experience in supporting end users in the daily use of (business) applications. Proficient in registering and handling incidents, providing clear instructions, and ensuring the proper functioning of applications. Skilled with various ticket systems and remote support tools. Communicatively skilled, solution-oriented, and accustomed to quickly switching between users and technical teams. Has an eye for detail and works structured on improving the user experience.

  • IT Support Technician at NV Novoteqnica
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Information Technology Support Specialist at IAC International NV
    Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Costumer Service Senior at Comfort Partners
    Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr

  • Senior Customer Service at BVA-Auctions.com
    Jan 2014 - Feb 2018 · 4 yrs 2 mos