Fahad  Alkhaloof, Help Desk Supervisor and IT infrastructure unit head (A)

Fahad Alkhaloof

Help Desk Supervisor and IT infrastructure unit head (A)

Amiantit company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
Experience
18 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 9 Months

Help Desk Supervisor and IT infrastructure unit head (A) at Amiantit company
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since September 2018

The Help Desk Supervisor’s role is to oversee the entire Help Desk staff and ensure that end users are
receiving the appropriate assistance. This includes the responsibility of managing all procedures related
to the identification, prioritization, and resolution of end user help requests, including the monitoring,
tracking, and coordination of Help Desk functions also the assets management. The Help Desk Supervisor will also contribute to
problem resolution by giving in-person, hands-on support to end users.

IT Support Specialist at Arabian Centres
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • November 2017 to August 2018

Responsibilities: • Provide level 1 support and ensure resolution of day to day incidents reported by HQ end users and remote users • Use automated tools to maintain PCs and notebooks • Participate in updating IT support processes, scripts, SLAs and OLAs • Escalate to relevant stakeholders (e.g. Business Applications, Technical Support) for level 2 support when needed • Monitor ticket closure and communicate issue resolution to end users
• Document all HQ end users tickets raised and update the IT configuration management database (CMDB) • Conduct the deployment of BYOD (Desktop/laptop/phone/tablet etc.) solutions in HQ • Ensure proper security setup of HQ end user desktops/ notebooks and manage IT security issues • Perform tracking, reallocation and disposition of HQ end user IT assets • Develop reports highlighting nature and source of end user support requests, and determining the accountability of complaint and efficiency of resolution • Develop and adhere to IT support policies, processes and procedures • Develop and perform periodic customer satisfaction surveys • Provide Level 1 Training to users on Office 365, following ACC best practice implementation. • Provide regular status updates to the Head of IT Support

Systems & Clients Administrator at Saudi Cement Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • September 2007 to October 2017

Responsibilities:
• Collaborating with team members in configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft operating systems like Window XP, Windows 7, 8 & 10 Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint (versions 2003, 2007 and 2010-2013) including Cisco switches and routers.
• Enhancing system uptime by troubleshooting software and hardware issues in Windows machines, Windows server 2008 active directory, resolving data networks, local, network printer failures, and rendering network based end user support.
• Rendering wireless connectivity by setting up Wi-Fi access points. Catering to management meetings encompassing video conference and presentation facilities.
• Maintaining updated knowledge in setting up workstations, hardware and software including peripherals like printers, scanners and plotters.
• Acquainting team members with help desk system, remote tools assistance.
• Conducting gap analysis on deployed functions and possible system enhancements Aligned to business processes of the organization.
• Maintaining security including rights on user/ group level based on organizational hierarchy.
• Designing and maintaining workflows, communication and escalations processes based on business requirements.
• Spearheading the Saudi Cement unification and leasing project.
• Interacting with vendors and suppliers pertaining to new user requirements related to PCs, printers and other facilities.
• Troubleshooting software & hardware failures in Windows machines, data network failures, local and network printer failures, windows server.
• Setting up end-user and creating mail account in exchange windows server.

Workstation & Data Network Support Technician at Haradh Gas Plant
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • September 2005 to August 2007

Resolved network related critical activities like migration, new core router integration, upgrade of network to latest software release etc.
• Interacted with support teams in managing escalated faults, highlighting cases related to bugs and hardware issues with the supplier.
• Rendered solutions or workarounds to customer network issues escalated by the operation team.
• Conducted network audits and recommended technical solutions to the management for enhancing network performance.
• End user support and evaluated client requirements, designed best, and cost effective solutions for network connectivity.
• Assessed design documents for troubleshooting customer issues, testing and validation of new services.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Management
  • at King Faisal University Hasa through distance learning
  • January 2015
Diploma, Computers & Networks Technical Support
  • at Al-Hasa College of Technology
  • June 2005

Professional Development Trainings • Co-op Training, KANOO Computer Regional Data Center, 3 Months and Half Months • 5118: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista, New Horizons, July 23, 2007. • 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications, New Horizons, July 21, 2007 • 6422A: Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, New Horizons, DEC 12, 2011 • 6331A: Deploying and Managing Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, New Horizons, DEC 28,2011. • Fiber Optic Cables (Jointing/Splicing) and Troubleshooting, Bayan, Feb ,2012. • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1), New Horizons, June 13, 2012 • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2), New Horizons, June 20, 2012 • 10747 Administering System Center Configuration Manager -2012, May 1, 2014 • 20411 B Administering Windows Server 2012, New Horizons, 27 Nov 2014. • Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange server 2013, KSA New Horizons August 2015. Seminars & Workshops • Special Lectures on Information Technology, Microsoft Seminar, Cisco, Name of the Institute, Date of Completion • International Exhibitions for Information Technology, GITEX, Name of the Institute, Date of Completion

Specialties & Skills

Client Relationship Management CRM
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution
Requirement analysis
IT Infrastructure Management
Network Support
Analytical Ability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving
Microsoft Operating Systems: Window XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista
Preventive Maintenance, Back up Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning
Help Desk System, Remote Tools Assistance, New Network Components
Cisco Switches and Routers
Wireless Connectivity, Wi-Fi Access Points, Network End User Support
System Administration, Critical Path Management, Technical Update
Inspection, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Issue Resolution
Microsoft Software Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint (versions 2003, 2007 and 2010)
Testing, Monitoring of Data Networks, Printer Fault Management
Projects Management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
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Hobbies

  • Reading New Computer Technology Articles