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Khalid Ibrahim

Head of Information Technology at Kuwait International Fair Co.
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Location
Farwaniya, Kuwait, KW
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Arabic Limited working proficiency
  • Punjabi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Sophos Certified Administrator - XG Firewall
    Sophos
    Dec, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Network Security Specialist
    ICSI (International CyberSecurity Institute), UK
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    Britain International Academy
    Feb, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
    AXELOS Global Best Practice
    Mar, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • VMware vSphere
    Infocenter Training Institute
    Nov, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
    Infocenter Training Institute
    Oct, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • Security+ Certified
    CompTIA
    Dec, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Network+ Certified
    CompTIA
    Jul, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Windows Server 2008 (MCSE)
    New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
    Aug, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • A+ Certified IT Technician
    CompTIA
    Dec, 2008
    - Apr, 2026
  • MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
    Microsoft
    Feb, 2001
    - Apr, 2026
  • MCSE1: Windows NT 4.0
    Microsoft
    Feb, 2001
    - Apr, 2026
  • Design Methodology & Technology
    Infocenter Training Institute
    Jun, 2000
    - Apr, 2026
  • HTML Fundamentals
    Infocenter Training Institute
    Jun, 2000
    - Apr, 2026
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
    New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
    Jan, 2000
    - Apr, 2026
  • MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
    Microsoft
    Jul, 1999
    - Apr, 2026
  • Aviatrix Certified Engineer - Multi-Cloud Network Associate
    Aviatrix
    Jul, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • CCENT
    Cisco
    Aug, 2014
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Kuwait International Fair Co.
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Information Technology
      • Jan 2024 - Present

      • Reporting directly to the MD, responsible for providing the vision, leadership and advocacy for the development and use of information systems and technology. Specifically, responsible for the overall strategy and policy administration for IT, Communications, Infrastructure, Application/Software Development, information resources and IT Service Desk. • Deliver competitive advantage to the company by supporting the business processes, from quotation to claims.• Direct all IT projects, using permanent staff, contractors, and service providers. • Development and implementation of IT plans, goals and objectives, policies and procedures, annual budget.• Maintaining and Administering Servers, both physical and virtual.• Maintaining and Administering Mail Servers.• Performing Backup/Restore operations using backup software. • Installing and Maintaining centralized AntiVirus solution for Clients & Servers.• Managing and Maintaining Network Infrastructure, including Switches, Firewalls, Wireless APs, Wireless Controllers, and network management software.• Managing CCTV Infrastructure, including Servers, NVRs, Cameras, and management software.

    • Senior Information Technology Supervisor
      • 2015 - Dec 2023

      • Supervising teams of programmers and technical staff to achieve required results• Managing day to day IT Operations• Installing, Maintaining and Administering Servers, both physical and virtual.• Managing Domain Controllers with Active Directory Services, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS.• Maintaining and Administering Mail Servers.• Performing Backup/Restore operations using backup software. • Installing and Maintaining centralized AntiVirus solution for Clients & Servers.• Managing and Maintaining Network Infrastructure, including Switches, Firewalls, Wireless APs, Wireless Controllers, and network management software.• Managing and Maintaining CCTV Infrastructure, including Servers, NVRs, Cameras, and management software.

    • Programmer
      • Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

      • Supporting company’s specialized Events Management System.• Assisting & co-ordinating with Exhibitors for obtaining Internet connectivity and other IT services.• Updating and Maintaining company’s web site.• Managing company’s domain name and email accounts.• Supporting Marketing Department in marketing campaigns by sending Bulk Emails, Faxes & SMS.• Installing, Maintaining and Administering Servers, both physical and virtual.• Managing Domain Controllers with Active Directory Services, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS.• Performing Backup/Restore operations using backup software. • Installing and Maintaining centralized AntiVirus solution for Clients & Servers.• Managing and Maintaining Network Infrastructure, including Switches, Firewalls, Wireless APs and Wireless Controllers.

    • Systems Administrator
      • Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

      • Supporting company’s specialized Accounting software.• Supporting Visa Online link with the Ministry of Interior (Kuwait).• Supporting Marketing Department in marketing campaigns by sending Bulk Emails, Faxes & SMS.• Troubleshooting & Maintaining Computers & Printers.• Installing, Maintaining and Administering Client Operating Systems.• Supporting Microsoft Office Applications.• Creating & maintaining company’s website and special websites for Specialized Exhibitions.• Managing company’s domain name and email accounts (Web Mail).• Installing, Maintaining and Administering Servers.• Managing Domain Controllers with Active Directory Services, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS.• Managing and Maintaining Network Infrastructure, including Switches and Wireless Access Points.

    • IT Specialist
      • Mar 2000 - Dec 2004

      • Creating & maintaining Emails Databases of targeted International companies.• Troubleshooting & Maintaining Computers & Printers.• Installing, Maintaining and Administering Client Operating Systems.• Supporting Microsoft Office Applications.• Creating & maintaining company’s website and special websites for Specialized Exhibitions.• Managing company’s domain name and email accounts (Web Mail).• Installing, Maintaining and Administering Servers.• Managing Domain Controllers with Active Directory Services, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS.• Managing and Maintaining Network Infrastructure, including Hubs and Switches.

Education

  • 2017 - 2019
    Virtual University of Pakistan
    BSc. Computer Science, Computer Science
  • 2011 - 2013
    University of the Punjab, Lahore
    Bachelor's Degree
  • 1997 - 1998
    International School/College of Pakistan - Kuwait
    Associate's Degree
  • 1995 - 1996
    International School/College of Pakistan - Kuwait
    High School

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