
James Davies
Application Support Analyst
Proactive IT professional ensuring seamless application performance and user satisfaction.
Highly dedicated and results-oriented Application Support Analyst with over 6 years of experience in delivering robust technical support and optimising system functionality. Proven expertise in incident management, root cause analysis, and collaborating with development teams to resolve complex software issues. Adept at leveraging SQL for data analysis and troubleshooting, and proficient with ITIL best practices to enhance service delivery. Committed to improving user experience, reducing downtime, and contributing to the stability and efficiency of critical business applications. Seeking to apply advanced problem-solving skills and technical acumen in a challenging new role.
University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science (BSc) (September 2014 to June 2017)
Tech Solutions UK Ltd. - London, UK
Application Support Analyst July 2019 to Present 7 years
Managed and monitored application performance using tools like Dynatrace and Splunk, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before user impact.
Performed root cause analysis for recurring problems, implementing permanent fixes and collaborating with development teams to deploy patches and enhancements.
Developed and maintained comprehensive support documentation, knowledge base articles, and user guides, reducing common query resolution time by 20%.
Utilised SQL extensively for data extraction, manipulation, and troubleshooting database-related application issues.
Global Innovations PLC - Manchester, UK
Junior IT Support Technician August 2017 to July 2019 2 years
Configured and deployed new workstations and mobile devices, ensuring adherence to company standards and security policies.
Assisted in the maintenance of server infrastructure (Windows Server) and active directory user accounts.
Provided basic training to new users on standard operating procedures and common application usage.
Automated Daily Health Check Script
Lead Developer & Implementer (January 2022 to March 2022)
ITIL v4 Foundation
AXELOS Global Best Practice (October 2018 to Present)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft (May 2021 to Present)
- SQL
- ITIL Framework
- ServiceNow
- Jira
- Windows Server
- Linux OS
- PowerShell Scripting
- Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS)
- Networking Fundamentals
- Application Monitoring (Splunk, Dynatrace)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics