Bassam Al Matni, Field Service Manager - IT Security Audit Consultant

Bassam Al Matni

Field Service Manager - IT Security Audit Consultant

BMB Group

Location
Lebanon
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Communication Engineering
Experience
17 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 9 Months

Field Service Manager - IT Security Audit Consultant at BMB Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since January 2016

* Acted as a security consultant on multimillion ICT projects; studied, advised and helped eliminate any security risk.
* Successfully managed pricing for multimillion budget projects, and successfully achieved the project presentation on scheduled goals.
* Directed scoping, and sizing of multimillion projects, which gave us advantage against competition.
* Developed the Customer Experience department, which yielded in new projects and led to better client trust and satisfaction.
* Reviewed customer feedback and suggested ways to improve the processes, which increase the satisfaction rate to more than 90%.
* Lead and developed the NOC department, which broadened the company’s portfolio and increased sales revenue.
* Managed a portfolio of 20+ products while monitoring the technical team implementation to be at highest standards.
* Implemented multimillion ICT projects in the MENA region, which led to achieving targets and increased company growth.
* Identified and advised the sales department about areas of potential business development at key clients.
* Achieved set KPIs, and introduced a time management software to properly track engineers working hours and effectively manage tasks.
* Conducted meetings, trainings, and presentations to promote our optimal solutions and its differentiation from competitors.

Senior Systems Engineer at BMB Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2008 to December 2015

• Managed the relationship and ownership of major projects (Banque du Liban, LAU, MEA, Dar Al-Handasa, KPMJ(KSA)…) to successfully deploy Cisco Unified Communications, Wireless, and Physical Security products
• Conducted customer setup, design, and installation of Cisco appliances
• Conducted advanced configuration in the Unified Communications, Wireless, and Physical Security domains
• Acted as a team leader, and insured synergy and smooth workflow in all projects
• Successfully conducted customer trainings in the Unified Communications, Wireless, and Physical Security domains
• Successfully completed projects in the Gulf region including KSA, Dubai, Jordan
• Developed Project Strategy
• Coordinated with the Project Management team in the development and implementation of project strategies to successfully implement projects
• Contributed to Sales Targets
• Successfully conducted presales meetings in order to promote Cisco products
• Helped in achieving sales targets
• Worked on several wireless projects (Dar Al Handasa, Solidere, MEA, Bellevue
Hospital, LAU University).
• Installed Cisco CUCM, and CME to create an IP telephony network.
• Installed Cisco WLC, WCS, Location Appliance, WLSE, Autonomous and LWAP
Access Points.
• Installing and Configuring Cisco Unified Communication manager(CUCM)
versions: 4.X, 6.X, 7.X
• Installing and configuring Cisco CME
• Integrating PolyCom Cameras with Call Manager
• Installing and Configuring Cisco autonomous APs (root, bridges, repeaters)
• Installing and Configuring Cisco WLC
• Installing and Configuring Cisco MCU (video conferencing) using H323 and
SCCP Protocols
• Install, configure, and operate routed LAN, routed WAN networks
• Configure IP, Ethernet, Serial Interfaces, IP Rip, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs,
Access Lists
• Cisco ACS
• Cisco NAC
• Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) integration with wired and wireless devices

IT Support Engineer at Sabis School Networks
  • Lebanon
  • January 2007 to January 2008

Computer software and hardware maintaince, network support and maintaince.

Training at Lebanese Civil Aviation
  • Lebanon
  • July 2005 to August 2005

Electronic theoretical training course at the maintenance department of the Lebanese Civil Aviation Airport, Beirut, Lebanon.
In which I was debriefed about the various systems which are used at the airport such as: RADAR, Instrument Landing Systems(ILS), Doppler VHF Omni Directional Range(DVOR), Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network(AFTN) and others.

Network Security Assistant at BEMO Bank
  • Lebanon
  • June 2004 to August 2004

Training at BEMO Bank, Beirut, Lebanon.
Helped in implementing the security system on Microsoft Windows 2003 Server (MCSE).
In addition to that, many applications were installed on the new devices like; CA antivirus, Microsoft office XP, Windows XP/professional, and all the devices were configured to the main network.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer and Communication Engineering
  • at Notre Dame University
  • June 2006

GPA 3.55, High Distinction, on Dean’s list,

High school or equivalent, Baccalaureate II in Life Sciences
  • at Saint Joseph School
  • June 2001

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Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Access
Network Security
Physical
Physical Security
Assembly
PicBasic
Microsoft Word
MS PowerPoint
Networking
Cisco Voice over IP and Call Manager
Cisco Wireless
Cisco CUC
Cisco Jabber
Firewall
Cisco ISE
Cisco Contact Center
Cisco Webex
Network Consulting
Network Security

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
AUB – Continuing Education Center
CCNP Voice (Certificate)
CCNP Wireless (Certificate)
CCNP Enterprise (Certificate)