wael saqr, IT Operations Lead

wael saqr

IT Operations Lead

Amplex Emirates

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, 69.4
Experience
25 years, 4 months

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Total years of experience :25 years, 4 months

IT Operations Lead at Amplex Emirates
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since October 2010

I. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and implement the daily operations of the IT Operations team
• Ensure IT Operations team is staffed to handle company IT operations in way of preparing manpower plan, and follow up on recruitment activities
• Evaluates the performance of direct reports and provides performance evaluation reports to the HR & Admin department
• Ensure help desk tickets assigned to team are responded and closed in established due dates
• Submit weekly status report to direct manager
• Assesses the training needs of direct reports and prepares a training plan in coordination with the direct Manager
• Lead troubleshooting IT issues and indentify root cause and come up with corrective actions with suppliers if necessary
• Submit an IT Information Security policy, maintain a secure IT environment, and ensure security of data and information
• Develop and monitor the application of IT policies: (Operations, Documentation, Backup and Recovery Procedures)
• Ensure that all contingency plans and controls of the IT applications are operational
• Ensure that backups are made at the end of every working day to avoid any risk of loss, sabotage or destruction of data
• Supervise and implement the training of the Company’s personnel on the proper use of the IT applications
• Supervise and execute the installation of new PCs and computer applications at office and site levels
• Support of all necessary information systems to all departments at all company office locations and project office sites

IT Infrastructure Architect at Bahwan CyberTek - at RTA Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2014

IT Infrastructure Architect- Subcontractor in RTA Dubai Sep 23st, 2014 Present

• Extensive experience in architecting and implementing solutions of: private and hybrid cloud computing, virtualization and data centre solutions.
• Solid experience in a reputable firm(s) in the areas of infrastructure design and development within the framework of Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong knowledge in service management frameworks, like: ITIL
• Solid knowledge and skills in architecting solutions in distributed environments and multitier architecture.
• Development of different level of infrastructure models including conceptual model, infrastructure topology, and physical infrastructure model based on client infrastructure strategy, requirements and guiding principles.
• solid understanding of network technology: LAN/WAN/MAN topology
• Experience with Hardware and Operating System design, configuration, integration, and support.
• Knowledge of Exchange/AD, SMS, Citrix, SQL Server, Oracle etc.
• Familiarity of SAN and NAS environments and diskless operation.
• Solid Problem Solving and Interpersonal Skills.
• Multi-Tasking, dynamic, and creative thinking.

Solution Architect at Dubai Roads And Transport Authority (rta)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2021

Review Technical Documentation to, Ensure Compliance to Application Governance Framework, Risk Identification, Opportunities Identification and Recommend alternative solution that fits better according to RTA compliance criteria which maximize available capabilities utilization.
Define and Develop required technical specifications and criteria required to design and develop Technical Systems & Applications, Transport Systems & application and Smart Transportation Which assure that these systems are Integrated with internal/external
Establish & Develop Enterprise Architecture Repository
Prepare and Monitor execution of Systems & Application Retirement Plans.
Analyze and define client’s business strategy and roadmap to determine system architecture requirements to achieve business goals
Building enterprise architecture supported and integrated standards and principals.
Hands on Design & Implementation of 4IR & Intelligent Transport technologies - Big Data, AI, Elastic Infrastructure, Cloud, RPA, and Zero Trust Security.
Support technology and/or application road mapping based on business strategies, capabilities, and requirements
Identify and Adopt Industry and domain best practices and new technologies
Monitor and support all project execution phases (i.e. Initiation, Definition, Design, Construction, Test, and Deployment)
Creating and maintaining or enhancing Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Guidelines, and Processes.
Design & Develop Target Enterprise Architecture to achieve the reference architecture of entity

Solution Architect at Dubai Roads And Transport Authority (rta)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2018 to May 2021

Based on the IT strategy, define conceptual model of an overall infrastructure solution that includes architecture overview diagram, conceptual level components and operational models
Prepare Business Case, RFP, SOW, Compliance & Solution Architecture documents for different projects
Identify and Adopt Industry and domain best practices and new technologies
Creating and maintaining or enhancing Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Guidelines, and Processes.
Monitor and support all project execution phases (i.e. Initiation, Definition, Design, Construction, Test, and Deployment)
Involve in design and implementation of complex and critical projects
Perform technical evaluations for all projects across the organization
Define new IT strategies based on business requirements
Meet vendors regularly and identify the solutions which are best fit for the organization
Identify and Adopt Industry and domain best practices and new technologies
Creating and maintaining or enhancing Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Guidelines, and Processes.
Monitor and support all project execution phases (i.e. Initiation, Definition, Design, Construction, Test, and Deployment)

Head Of Technical Support at Pharma International Co.
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2009 to October 2010

 Duties and Responsibilities:
 Guidance and follow-up technical support section.
 Agenda for Action and the follow-up reports and the problems and achievements
of the Section according to the rules of periodic.
 Establish a link between the staff to make the work environment as much as
possible to the ideal.
 Responsible for the management and follow-up and planning for all staff of the
Section.
 Directing and managing the planning and the effective operation of systems of protection of the institution in addition to follow-up and development, modification.
 Analysis of the results of the escalation of incidents and referred to.
 Create a comprehensive employee / and serve as coordinator of all activities of
The Information Technology Service.
 Agenda for Action and the follow-up reports and the problems and achievements
of the Service accessed with you.
 Act as Administrator to follow up on all the resolutions relating to the
Information Technology Service.
 Makes recommendations for new equipment and services to purchase and
works with various vendors for procurement.
 Reads technical journals and/or manuals, attends vendor seminars and
appropriate professional development workshops to learn about the maintenance
and use of emerging computer hardware, software, and network systems.
 Be responsible for adequate training of all section staff.
 Hold seminars and training courses for section staff.
 Work out budget for Information Technology department.
 See to it that all documentations are up to date, clearly identified and filed
in proper Manner.

Still Responsibilities: IT Security Officer,

IT Security Officer at Pharma International Co.
  • Jordan
  • April 2002 to March 2009

• Main Responsibility :

* Directs, manages, plans and administers the operational and administrative Activities associated with the running of the IT security department.

* Develops, implements security standards, procedures and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse systems environments.

* Reviews the development, testing and implementation of security plans,
Products and controls techniques.

* Identifies and accesses IT security risk/ exposure on new and existing
Infrastructure Investigates and recommends appropriate corrective actions for IT security incidents.

* Develops and maintains security policies, controls and their compliance.

* Analyzes security incidents and escalation of security events.

* Liaises with customers with regards to information security incidents.

* Develops cutting-edge, innovative solutions for IT network security.

* Studies the proliferation of viruses; prevent hacker intrusion.

* Conducts active penetration tests; discovers vulnerabilities in information
Systems.

•Internet
Granting & Revoking Accessing internet
Activating outlook service
•Network
Installing new network (LAN & WAN)
Network and Data Administrator
Firewall protection ( Proventia hardware) :
Spoofing
Viruses
Threats
Access &Block authorization according
•Technical support
Installing New Hardware
Implementation for new Hardware
•Security
Setting all authorities and checks of workstations to prevent spy ware and viruses using Norton corporate edition.
Setting security (ISA server 2004), security level network protection & reporting of network activities to top management.
Setting Mail (M.S Exchange 2003), Accessing mail to other personnel within network (including Limitation and time features).
Setting of BaaN system Version 4.0.
Backup of all company data & BaaN.

Center Manager Maintenance & Sales at Al Rwad Computer Center
  • Jordan
  • January 1999 to March 2002

•Computer maintenance
•Instructor
•Sales Manage
•The road sign of a computer Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree, 69.4
  • at jordan
  • February 2006

Al-Isra’a University Bachelor degree in Computer Science Graduation Project : Warehouse System in Medical Company-Pharma International Company

Diploma, 61.4
  • at jordan
  • August 1999

Amman Collige For Engineering And Technology Diploma degree in Computer Technology

High school or equivalent, 58.1%
  • at jordan
  • June 1997

Moayyeah Bin Abi-Sofyan High School. General Secondary Certificate __ Scientific Stream

Specialties & Skills

Communication Skills
Technical Support
Team Player
Management
Good Communication Skills
Management Skills
Time management skills
Team player
Very good ability of learning
• Good knowledge of GMP requirements regarding FDA Part 11 compliance

Languages

English
Intermediate

Memberships

Falcons Training Center
  • MCSA
  • August 2007