Nick Koustas
Angestellt, Technical Support Analyst (Infrastructure and Mobile Solutions), Ex Libris
Hamburg, Deutschland
Über mich
Hey there! Welcome to my Xing profile! My name is Nick and I am a Librarian-turned-IT-professional with experience in the EduTech industry as well as in various information science roles. I have specialised experience in tech support, library systems, and IT. I am currently exploring IT/cyber security skills and studying for relevant certifications! When I am not working I enjoy playing and listening to music 🎶, travelling 🌎, diving into art history 🎨, jogging🏃 and of course reading 📖! I also love learning about new technologies, IT stuff and cyber security 💻 Last but not least I love playing video games 🎮! CV and references available upon request :)
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Berufserfahrung von Nick Koustas
Bis heute 1 Jahr und 10 Monate, seit Sep. 2022
Technical Support Analyst (Infrastructure and Mobile Solutions)
Ex Libris-Global Infrastructure Support Analyst for Ex Libris HEP products -Resolve complex issues involving infrastructure, DB, security, authentication, mobile, SSO -Handle 50+ issues/month in Unix-based Cloud and local environments -Use tools like Tomcat, SQL, UNIX/Linux, Jenkins, Salesforce, Jira, Kibana, Postman -Understand SaaS infrastructure, networking, authentication, security, mobile app lifecycle, tech support workflows -Customer communication, critical thinking, problem-solver, team player Exceeded KPI
-B2B Tier 2 Support Analyst for cloud SaaS library services platform Alma -Provided exceptional tech support and customer service through various channels -Investigated, troubleshot, reported, and documented 60+ customer tickets/month -Experience with SQL, UNIX, Salesforce, Jira, Kibana, API, library information systems, discovery systems, proxies, library software utilities, tech support workflows -Critical thinking, problem-solver, and team player -Managed successful projects and delivered results
4 Monate, Juli 2019 - Okt. 2019
Data Migration Assistant
European Defence Agency
- Worked as an interim via Randstad for a data migration project at the CSD Directorate for the HR Unit - Supported the HR team with their data migration project, involved in encoding and mapping of data related to HR files of EDA's staff, provided general assistance with migration needs, attended meetings, training, and relevant troubleshooting
5 Monate, Feb. 2019 - Juni 2019
Librarian Trainee
Council of the European Union
-Librarian trainee at the Council Library - DG COMM (February-June cohort) -Used and administered Alma library platform and Primo discovery service -Assisted with system-related needs, cataloging, metadata management, usability enhancement, library events, library analytics -Updated and configured library website and discovery service front-end -Provided user services and learned about the European Union
10 Monate, März 2018 - Dez. 2018
Obligatory Military Service
Hellenic Army
-Compulsory military service of nine months -Served in the infantry division with extra tasks being an office assistant and an assistant archivist at the Greek Military Archives Agency
1 Monat, Feb. 2017 - Feb. 2017
Librarian Trainee
European University Institute
-Electronic resources librarian trainee -Managed e-books, databases, e-journals, DVDs etc. -Updated OPAC, fixed metadata errors, enhanced usability for patrons -Assisted other departments such as Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Circulation, and Library System Services
1 Jahr, Feb. 2016 - Jan. 2017
Project Archivist
PLEGMA S.A. Business Consultants
-Digitization team member for a DEMCO Group of Companies photo archive -Used Fotostation software to generate metadata using Dublin Core and Library of Congress Subject Headings -Applied archiving techniques such as information retrieval -Assisted production team with archive-related workflows
6 Monate, Apr. 2015 - Sep. 2015
Librarian
Kaisariani Public Library
-Assisted with catalog correction and update, retrospective cataloguing and classifying -Established digital communication strategy (email and Facebook) -Assisted in organizing children events and activities -Provided user services -Advised on upgrading library management system to open source software ILS Koha
Sprachen
Englisch
Fließend
Griechisch
Muttersprache
Italienisch
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Deutsch
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