Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Current Position
Previous Positions
Current Position

Dennis Orcales

Senior Messaging Consultant | M365 Expert
Sto. Tomas, Batangas

Summary

With over 20 years of solid, hands-on IT experience, Dennis is a Senior Messaging Consultant at DXC Technology, a leading global provider of IT solutions and services. He specializes in Microsoft 365, Mobile Device Management, Lotus Notes/Domino, VMware Server/Workstation, Windows Server & Client OS, and PC troubleshooting.

Dennis holds multiple certifications in M365, Azure, Domino, BlackBerry, and ITIL, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to continuous learning and improvement. He excels in providing highly effective, efficient, and professional support and administration of messaging and mobility technologies, ensuring clients' expectations are surpassed and their success is enabled. He has a proven track record of troubleshooting complex issues, implementing solutions, and managing projects for Fortune 100 customers across various industries.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certificates

Work History

Infrastructure Services Manager

DXC Technology
11.2011 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
  • Reduced employee turnover by creating a positive work environment with clear communication channels, regular feedback sessions, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Implemented training programs to enhance staff skills, leading to improved service quality and higher customer retention rates.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.

BlackBerry Analyst

BlackBerry Singapore
12.2009 - 08.2011

Messaging Specialist

The Coca-Cola Company
04.2008 - 11.2009

Lotus Notes Administrator

Holcim
02.2006 - 11.2007

Systems Administrator

Summersault Inc.
01.2004 - 02.2006

Education

BS ECE, Electronics and Communications Engineering -

De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Dean's Lister
  • Licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer by Philippine Regulatory Commission

Skills

M365

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Certification

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

Timeline

Infrastructure Services Manager - DXC Technology
11.2011 - Current
BlackBerry Analyst - BlackBerry Singapore
12.2009 - 08.2011
Messaging Specialist - The Coca-Cola Company
04.2008 - 11.2009
Lotus Notes Administrator - Holcim
02.2006 - 11.2007
Systems Administrator - Summersault Inc.
01.2004 - 02.2006
De La Salle University - BS ECE, Electronics and Communications Engineering,
01.1998 - 01.2002

Current Position

Senior Messaging Specialist, DXC, 11/2011, Present, 12 years 4 months, L4 Support and administration of enterprise-size messaging environment for various customer's worldwide.  In the past 4 years, implementing migration and deployment projects alongside architect and project managers.  Lead project implementation of M365 related work in multiple project implementations with a total contract price of $660k on top of BAU support work.


IT Consultant, Planate Management Group, 04/2014, Present, 9 years 8 months,  Consultation work in maintaining and improving corporate M365 services.  Started out as IT Manager in 2014 when I helped them migrate their email system from a 3rd party email system to O365.  

Previous Positions

  • Technical Analyst, Research in Motion Singapore, 12/2009, 08/2011, 1 year 9 months, Providing professional Tier 3 support to RIM's Fortune 100 customers.
  • Messaging Specialist, The Coca-Cola Company, 04/2008, 11/2009, 1 year 8 months, Direct Administration of 50+ Lotus Notes and BlackBerry servers in North America and level 3 support for approximately 150 Lotus Notes Servers worldwide.
  • Lotus Notes Administrator, Holcim, 02/2006, 11/2007, 1 year 10 months, Ensures continuous availability of Lotus Notes mails and databases 24x7., Deploy Lotus Notes applications., Provides 3rd level support to 730 Lotus Notes users Nationwide and to fellow Notes Admin in the region., Maintains Lotus Notes mail servers and clients., Perform backup for immediate restoration when needed., Coordinate with other operating countries on different projects and updates., Protect infrastructure against virus attacks and Spam., Conduct users training and create training materials for Lotus Notes., Ensures all updates and patches are up-to-date.
  • Systems Administrator, Summersault Inc., 01/2004, 02/2006, 2 years 2 months, Over-all supervision of the company's Wide and Local Area Network., Acting as 2nd level of support for Lotus Notes and Lotus Domino Server across all projects using Lotus Notes., Administering 16 Servers in the Philippines running Windows NT4.0, 2000 and 2003 Server ensuring 99% system availability., Responsible for the day-to-day support of regional offices within the e-mail network on a 7/24 basis and respond to global virus attacks of the mail infrastructure., Over-all supervision of maintenance of all 60 PC workstations, 10 laptops and 7 network printers in the Philippines., Plan and execute the installation & upgrade of Windows Network server infrastructure components and associated applications & services., Plans and execute daily, weekly and monthly data backup scheme., Administers company's 6 internet connections; Digital Subscriber Line ensuring availability 99% of the time., Train users in using applications (i.e. MS Office, Lotus Notes, Open Office)., Supports roaming Executive users for remote access (Terminal Server) and Lotus Notes replication., Over-all Supervision and Maintenance of all telecommunication infrastructure and services., Administers the use of company's VOIP., Provide studies and recommendations for upgrades of IT peripherals and project requirements., Plan, coordinate and liaise with users, consultants and internal staff on various projects., Evaluates and procures IT equipments and devices.

Current Position

Senior Messaging Specialist, DXC, 11/2011, Present, 12 years 4 months, L4 Support and administration of enterprise-size messaging environment for various customer's worldwide.  In the past 4 years, implementing migration and deployment projects alongside architect and project managers.  Lead project implementation of M365 related work in multiple project implementations with a total contract price of $660k on top of BAU support work.


IT Consultant, Planate Management Group, 04/2014, Present, 9 years 8 months,  Consultation work in maintaining and improving corporate M365 services.  Started out as IT Manager in 2014 when I helped them migrate their email system from a 3rd party email system to O365.  

Dennis OrcalesSenior Messaging Consultant | M365 Expert