Experience

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  Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Sr System Admin

    • Mar 2017 - Present
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    IT operations - Service Delivery , Messaging, Project Management , Infrastructure Support and Services , DR and BCM, IT budgeting, Vendor Management, Cost reduction, Security , Compliance, Audit.

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  Cantaloupe Consulting

  • Dubai, UAE

  • IT Consultant, National Bank of Fujairah

    • Dec 2014 - Feb 2017
    • Dubai, UAE

    • Manage, Maintain & Support Active Directory, Virtual Exchange servers which include Patching, Upgrades, Backups, Hygiene management, Group policies, Users/Mailbox management, Audit, User Access Management. Generic Controls ,Security , AD sites and services, Mail database management ,Exchange DAG ,Archiving, Email Relays , Transport rules, and Documentation of AD & Exchange • Virtualization on Hyper-V 2008/2012 which includes creation, maintenance and management of virtual servers to be available for business with maximum uptime and meet SLA defined.• Preventive and maintenance task which includes security updates, Firmware updates, Compliance , Access control, Audit , Hardening of servers and Storage to be highly available for business and bring continuous improvement in process of daily tasks.• Maintenance, Monitoring, Capacity Planning for Server Hardware, Storage, Windows Infrastructure for more than 300 servers; Perform troubleshooting for complex issues, Virtual servers performance issues, software and network problems; Prepare reports as needed.•Prepare Project Plans in areas of Servers, End points , Security , Data Center meeting project scope, quality, Tracking, execution plans , Post project issues, Completion reports , work evidence , updates and projects documentation.•Server hardening as per compliance defined, Audit requirement, InfoSec policies, security updates, patching for client and servers through LANDesk and submit status reports.•Support client machines and mobile devices for issues related to access , collaboration , Risks , security and asset management •Identification and report on security measures for threats and prepare responsive procedure.

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  The Linde Group

  • Abu dhabi, UAE

  • IS Analyst

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Abu dhabi, UAE

    • Install, Support and Troubleshoot servers running windows server 2003 /2008 /2012 with applications of messaging, file & print sharing, proxy, Windows updates, Axapta, Backup, Antivirus, etc.• Install, configure and maintain domain controllers, Active directory, DNS, DHCP, RAS, DNS records, Backup, restoration and recovery in case of disasters. • Provide technical support to users through installation, configuration and securing desktops, laptops, network printers, network scanners, File sharing/security, disk quotas, ERP clients, Mail clients, Antivirus, Office applications running on Windows OS, and provide support to handheld computers, PDAs, Blackberries; • Manage different process flows like Incident Management, Problem Management and change management through HP service delivery manager and HP Project and Portfolio Management.• Conduct evaluation of network, server architecture, client computing and manage procurement for IS hardware, equipment and services; Work on multiple projects, of varying scope and size, with strict deadlines.• Ensure compliance with regional and global policies and standards, Ensure software license compliance• Create, manage and maintain internal SLA’s in different entities of Linde group.

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  Consero Technologies

  • India

  • Senior IT Support

    • Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
    • India

    • Manage different process flows like Incident Management, Problem Management and change management.• Build, install and troubleshooting servers running on windows 2003/2008 with applications like Exchange servers 2003/2007 , Terminal servers , ISA 2004/2006 ,SQL 2000/2005 also Updating and patching of servers and clients.• Install, configure and maintain domain controllers, Active directory, DNS, DHCP, RAS, DNS records, Backup, restoration and recovery in case of disasters of Active directory , Exchange using Widows or third party backup tools, Remote Administration Tools like ILO, Dame Ware, Bomgar and RDP for fixing client issues for clients and servers.• Install, configure and support Cisco routers, fix connectivity issues and network breaks, and work with Routing Protocols EIGRP, OSPF, STP, HSRP, Access list. • Respond to problem tickets & fix issues promptly using Unified Ticketing Tools (UTS) & Incident Management Console (IMC) within given SLA's to reduce the outage time and Root Cause Analysis.• Prepare Knowledge base and TSG’s (Trouble shoot Guide) to fix repeated issues & reduce MTRI (Mean Time to Resolution of Incidents).

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  Al Majd TV

  • Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

  • IT Head

    • Jun 2006 - Apr 2010
    • Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

    • Play central role as an IT Head in planning, designing and administering the company's IT infrastructure. Manage IT team inclusive of system engineer, service desk and developer for 5 branches across the country.• Install and manage IT infrastructure which run on a mixture of Dell servers with RAID, Active Directory, DNS DHCP, TCP/IP, Microsoft Exchange server 2003, SQL server, Terminal server, ISA server 2004/2006, IIS server. Share point services.• Implement, maintain, and support ERP with modules like payroll, accounts, Sales, distribution , Time attendance • Plan, design, manage, and maintain the following WAN Infrastructure: IP/VPN, Lease Lines, ADSL, VSAT, VPN, NAT & Remote Access. LAN & Wireless Infrastructure. Security including: Firewalls, NAT, Antivirus, and Access Control.• Efficiently design data center including Raised Floor, Cooling, Power, Structured Cabling, Rack space allocation, PDU and KVM.• Install, configure, and document the network of head office and branch offices with Cisco & 3Com routing and switching and securing network on Cisco firewall PIX.• Produce and maintain the company’s IT documentation, including inventories, policies, and procedures• Develop IT strategies, Proof of Concepts, IT budget, IT road map, Handling project and IT procurement including BOM, RFQ, planning, scheduling, testing & commissioning.

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  RESCO

  • Saudi Arabia

  • IT Analyst

    • Feb 2004 - May 2006
    • Saudi Arabia

    •• Support daily running of internal IT infrastructure of the company and provide technical support for servers and clients.• Maintain and manage windows servers 2000/2003 domains, Active directory, Microsoft ISA server 2000, group policies and security, backup and recovery, and client operating systems.• Design and implement solutions for structured cabling, data centers for external clients.

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  Information Technology Services

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Project supervisor/ IT Support

    • Mar 2002 - Jan 2004
    • Saudi Arabia

    • Project supervisor• Estimation of projects for structured cabling and execution for Campus wide LAN and wireless. • Administration of projects as a team leader on sites for completion of projects according to customer needs and standards.• Terminations of passive components and cabling in racks for servers, switches and all active and passive components.• Creating completion reports, layout drawings, and transmission records for UTP and fiber cabling using Fluke scanners.Projects CompletedSCECO (Saudi Consolidated Electric Company), Umm-ul-Qura University, Saudi AirlinesIT SupportHelp Desk support for IT maintenance contracts for clients. 1. Arabian Auto Agency (Jeddah); 2. UDC (Urban development Company) (Jeddah).• Work as Help desk Support for Windows 9.X, 2000, XP, MS-office, AutoCAD and network printing system.• Implement new technologies, software and security patches, for the improvement of system performance and systems administration procedures.