Assistance Manager
AFS
Total years of experience :31 years, 3 Months
Network Engineer, System Manager (IBM Mainframe Z9), Application Support and Development - Arab Financial Services (AFS)
• Expertise in Automation, optimization, strategic planning, data back-up, disaster recovery, remote access and network configuration for the activities of servers and their software.
• Working closely with Information Security and provide some testing, analyzing and support.
• Managing duties related to Network Security & Support; Network Administration: Infrastructure, Planning, Wiring, Troubleshooting, Routers & Switches; Domain Controller Active Directory; Exchange Server; Mail Security & Anti-Spam (GFI); Firewall Servers (CheckPoint 6); Remote Access Authorization & Monitoring (RSA); File Transfer Protocol Server (FTP); Finance Server (SQL & Oracle); Windows System Update Server (WSUS); Central Administration Corporate Symantec Antivirus; RiskNet Server, HATS Development and support using IBM WebSphere, Developing under Host Access Transformation Services (HATS), SMS Server, Distributed System Backups (Varitas), and Systems Group Security Policy & Auditing.
• Administering E-mail Security, Intrusion Protection & Detection System; servers log analyzing, including automation & customization, Risknet Support.
• Ensuring the completion of necessary documents in compliance with PCI DSS, and ISO 27000.
• Performing as Project Manager (FTP, RSA, HATS, etc.). Actively involved in project workflow.
• Providing end user access & control and supporting higher management in decision making.
• Monitoring network performance in order to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
Achievements
Active member of PCI Implementation Team. Excellently performed as major stakeholder of PCI compliance project to complete the requirement within 3 months, and honor awarded special
CEO AWARD in outstanding achievement in implementation PCI-DSS Compliance.
Spearheaded the reconstruction, upgrading and transformation of FTP sites.
Successfully managed the upgrading of RSA Server from Version 4 to Version 6.
Redesigned the Local Area Network and rebuilt front-end Exchange Mail Servers 2000.
Automation several manual tasks and redesign and creating programs in IBM Z9 mainframe.
Automate several tasks with complete cycle to eliminate any human errors.
DRC site monitoring and enhancements.
• Planning for PMP by 2014Q4
• Studying CEH 8.0 (Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures) EC-Council, 2014
• Managing Quality, BIBF, 2013
• Pass Internal Audit, BIBF, 2013
• Certified Oracle Certified Associate 11g (OCA 11g) . NIT, 2013
➢ Certified Oracle 11g DBA Fundamentals I
➢ SQL Exam Iz0-050 for OCA.OCP DBA Oracle 11g, IIN, 2013
• Accounting 1: Recording Financial Transactions (BIBF), 2013
• Pass Business Continuity Management - BCM (BIBF), 2012
• Pass Management of Information Security (BIBF), 2011
• Strategic Business Planning (BIBF), 2011
• Studied CCNA 640-802, 2011
• PIN Security & Key Management (eSmart Solutions Training Services), 2010
• Certified CEH 6.1 (Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures) EC-Council, 2010
• Certified SECURITY+ 2008 Edition (CompTIA), 2009
• Certified Quality management system Foundation (QMS Foundation, ISO 9001-2008) 2009
• Certified Internal Quality Management System Auditor (Internal QMS Auditor, ISO 9001-2008) 2009
• studied AS/400 from IBM (International Business Machine), 2008
• Studied MCSE 2003 (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), New Horizon, 2008
• Studied CISA 3 (Certify Information System Auditor), ISACA, 2008
• Studied CCNA (Certified CISCO Network Associate), CISCO, 2007
• Certified Project Management Principle, BIBF, 2007
• IT Service Management (ITIL Foundation), GBM/IBM, 2006
• Certified Project Management 2000, Certified Information Technology Security Fundamentals, Certified Disaster Recovery & Planning, Certified Information Technology Industry Knowledge, Certified Network Technical Support and Certified Network Concepts, Brainbench, 2005
• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Certified Supporting Users & Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on Windows XP (070-272) and Certified Supporting Users & Troubleshooting XP (070-271), FasTrack, 2005
IT Infrastructure Consultant - Future Transformation
• Skilled in providing recommendation on improving IT procedures and hardware & software lifecycle.
• Developed the IT Network backbone of the company including its computer room (server room) in accordance with the requirements, specifications and enhancements.
Achievements
Conducted an analysis on the IT Infrastructure of Ministry of Municipalities Affairs & Agriculture and subsequently planned in 3 stages so as to minimize the deploying cost from first phase.
Design detailed network infrastructure, including Data Center, servers, Network & Telecomm.
Effectively positioned a wireless network communication for Data & Voice between two sites and handled the deployment of Attendance System with the use of Finger Print Technology.
Streamlined some long process manual operations such as map geographical location searching and early retirement calculations by automating them.
• Administrating MS SQL Server 2000 Database (2072), Microsoft: Connected Productivity GTM Expert Workshop and Microsoft Sales Specialist, BIT, 2005
• Certified Oracle Certified Associate 9i (OCA 9i) . SSi, 2004
➢ Certified Introduction to Oracle 9i DBA Fundamentals
➢ Certified SQL Oracle 9i
• Certified ICDL (International Computer Driving License), MDCI, 2003
• MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional (Windows 2000 Server), FasTrack, 2002
• Certified Lotus Noted Specialist (CLS) Maintaining Domino R5 Servers & Users, IBM, 2002
• Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices; Cisco Certified Network Associate, New Horizon, 2002
• Microsoft Certified Professional - Windows 2000 Pro, IBM, 2001
• Microsoft Access & Communication Skills, BIBF, 2001
Infrastructure Manager - First Islamic Investment Bank (ARCAPITA)
• Performed multitasking including Information Security, IT Operations Administration, Lotus Domino System Administration, Systems Audit, Network Administration, Lotus Notes Support (deploy & support).
• Handled Lotus Notes, OverQuota R5 & Domino Doc 3.0 troubleshooting, programming and customization besides auditing, system controlling and LAN troubleshooting.
• Network and remote users management (RSA), back-up system policy and monitoring. Oversaw Atomization Audit in server room.
• Analyst & Decision Maker on hardware and software purchases.
• Drove towards assuring business continuity and smooth operation in various departments.
• Worked on variety of software and customization with good knowledge on the Basics of AS/400 operation & maintenance including Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and Video Conferences.
• Automating Clients mailing packages for marketing department through Lotus Notes programming and dedicated printer to fulfill the airway bill stationary for concurrent multi-users with zero cost.
• Certified Over Quota 5.0 for Lotus Notes, Relavis, 2000
• Lotus Notes 5.0 (Lotus Notes for Client) 2000 from GBM-IBM
• Studied Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE NT 4.0), New Horizon, 2000
• Supporting and Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 from Microsoft, 1998
System Administrator, Network Specialist and Support - Gulf Business Machines (IBM representative)
• Accountable for maintaining network in Bahrain Office, controlling the Data Center ES/900, managing mainframe applications first level support (VM, MVS, Ehone, etc) and providing training.
• Y2K migration PC platform for all employees in Bahrain, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Kuwait.
• An official Lotus Notes Administrator, Mainframe Supervisor and Helpdesk Support for about 400 users cross the Gulf including Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai and Oman.
• Full command on IT Department responsibilities alone for a whole year in 1997-1998.
• Lotus Notes 4.6 (Lotus Notes Systems Administration), 1999 from GBM-IBM
IT Trainer
I am a resourceful and results-driven with extensive deep experience and certified IT Professional with 20+ years of work experience, having an outstanding skill in developing IT infrastructures and business processes. Gained consistent promotion and achieved various department objectives by exhibiting high standards of integrity & work ethics, creative and proactive, honest, leadership, teamwork, training, recognition, goal-oriented, communication, commitment, sincerity, who can work under pressure and innate desire for continuous improvement and success. Solution system development designer, consistent in providing top-notch service, setting high standards and exceeding expectations. Holding career record of excellent performance. Future plan to be the CTO in a successful professional organization. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Statistics, Bahrain University 1991 - 1995
Incomplete Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Statistics, Bahrain University 1986 - 1990 IT ExperIence Snapshot