Botswana Banana

Technical Support Specialist
Jakarta, ID.

About

Highly accomplished Technical Support Specialist with over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry, adept at IT administration, project implementation, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to enhance digital platforms, optimize user support, and drive operational efficiencies, evidenced by migrating medical journals to digital and significantly reducing technical errors. Seeking to leverage expertise in a growth-focused technical support role to empower users and contribute to business success through innovative technology solutions.

Work

Open-Source Projects
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Contributor

Remote, Indonesia

Summary

Actively contributed to WordPress open-source development, enhancing user experience and platform reliability through extensive testing and community engagement.

Highlights

Authored over 20 in-depth reports for WordPress Site Editor testing calls, directly influencing product development and significantly improving user experience for millions of WordPress users.

Achieved recognition for handling the second-highest volume of support calls (9 out of 26) within the community, demonstrating exceptional dedication and problem-solving skills.

Conducted rigorous testing and submitted comprehensive bug reports for multiple WordPress plugins via GitHub, directly enhancing plugin reliability and compatibility across the ecosystem.

Provided solutions and guidance on over 100 technical support posts on the WordPress forum, actively contributing to community knowledge and problem resolution.

Played a key role in the successful releases of WordPress versions 6.1.1, 6.2, 6.7, and 6.8, contributing to platform stability and feature deployment for a global user base.

Indonesian Pediatric Society
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Open Journal Systems Administrator

Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Summary

Led technical support and digital migration for medical journals, ensuring platform functionality and global accessibility for over 4,000 users.

Highlights

Spearheaded the digital migration of two print medical journals within one year, facilitating their subsequent inclusion in the prestigious Scopus index service within four years and significantly expanding global reach.

Managed comprehensive back-end and front-end journal operations, including hosting, email systems, and application maintenance, ensuring 24/7 availability for over 4,000 global users and editorial teams.

Provided expert technical support to a user base of over 4,000 members, including editorial teams and global authors, resolving complex issues and enhancing user satisfaction.

Optimized email deliverability, reducing error rates from approximately 12 per week to near zero, which significantly improved critical editorial correspondence and communication efficiency.

Authored and submitted detailed bug reports to Open Journal Systems and ORCID, streamlining the process for authors to automatically claim scholarly works and improving platform integrity.

MIMS.COM
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IT Administrator

Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Summary

Managed IT infrastructure and operations for MIMS.COM, supporting 30 local users and collaborating on regional system implementations.

Highlights

Collaborated effectively with regional IT teams across Singapore, the Philippines, and Hong Kong to successfully implement advanced desktop application publishing systems.

Managed end-to-end website development projects for diverse clients, delivering tailored solutions that met specific business requirements.

Oversaw daily IT operations for 30 local users, ensuring optimal system performance, network stability, and timely technical support.

Maintained robust Windows-based Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure, ensuring high availability and secure connectivity for all users.

Administered and maintained a comprehensive database of magazine subscribers, ensuring data integrity and supporting marketing and distribution efforts.

Managed the procurement of hardware and software, optimizing IT resource allocation and ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Developed and managed the annual IT budget, strategically allocating resources to support operational needs and future technological initiatives.

Volunteer

PKP Open Journal Systems
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Community Member

Remote, Indonesia

Summary

Contributed to the PKP Open Journal Systems community by sharing expertise and facilitating knowledge exchange among members.

Highlights

Shared experiences and answered questions from other members, fostering a collaborative learning environment for PKP Open Journal Systems users.

Translated the administration interface of OJS 3.2 from English to Indonesian, enhancing accessibility for Indonesian-speaking users.

WordPress Community Event
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Main Stage Support

Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Summary

Provided critical on-site support for the inaugural WordPress NextGen event in Jakarta, ensuring smooth technical operations.

Highlights

Served as main stage support for the first WordPress NextGen event in Jakarta, ensuring seamless technical execution and attendee experience.

Education

STF Driyarkara
Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Master

Philosophy

Universitas Budi Luhur
Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Bachelor

Information Systems

Languages

English
Indonesian

Skills

Technical Support & Administration

Troubleshooting, User Support, Help Desk Operations, Bug Reporting, Email Deliverability, Support Ticket Management, IT Administration, System Maintenance, Hardware Procurement, Software Procurement, Budget Management.

Web Technologies & Platforms

WordPress (Site Editor, Gutenberg, Plugins, Open-Source Contributions), Open Journal Systems (OJS), PHP-based Hosting, SQL Databases, HTML, CSS, Website Development, Back-End Maintenance, Front-End Maintenance.

API & Integrations

API Manual Testing, Postman, WooCommerce API, ORCID API, Crossref API.

Project Management & Operations

IT Project Implementation, Digital Migration, Operational Oversight, Process Optimization, Database Management.

Communication & Collaboration

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Communication, User Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Engagement, Problem-Solving, Detail-Oriented, Customer Service.

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