Aflal Anver, IT IN - CHARGE

Aflal Anver

IT IN - CHARGE

Technical Glass & Aluminum Co LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, MSc in Information Technology Management
Experience
9 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 11 Months

IT IN - CHARGE at Technical Glass & Aluminum Co LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since May 2023

● Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's IT infrastructure, including firewalls, servers, storage, backups and telecommunications systems.
● Monitor system performance and take proactive measures to address issues avoiding bottlenecks.
● Designed the IT infrastructure and Data Center strategy for the TGAC group. (4 branches/10+ Project sites/500+ endpoints)
● Delivering routine update reports to the Senior Management.
● Coordinate with vendors and service providers to ensure the timely resolution of IT issues and minimize downtime.
● Assign responsibilities and projects to team members, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
● Designed and implemented the business continuity and Disaster Recovery plans for the mission critical services.
● Audit Security logs from (Servers, firewalls, switches, routers, etc.), monitor network traffic, run virus scans, and ensure security patches are up to date to avoid security breaches.
● Current SOW - 2 clusters (2 & 3 nodes)/M365/HyperV/VEEAM Backup/SSL VPN/TrendMicro XDR/Cisco Avaya/Samsung NVR/Vutlan EMS/ZKteco Biotime Cloud/ICEWARP Suite/Exchange 2013/HPE/Dell EMC.

IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR at ARC ONE GLOBAL TRADING LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2022 to May 2023

● Implemented security policies and performed frequent system audits to ensure data integrity and industry compliance.
● Troubleshooting and upgrading IT infrastructure & network hardware.
● Providing users with remote/live support and advice throughout the troubleshooting process.
● Identify new product trends and collaborate with the suppliers to implement them as required.
● Backup and Recovery: Creating and managing data backup systems.
● Configuring & monitoring converged networks, including WAN, LAN, switching, servers, storages, cloud, analytics, RPA and ERPs.

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER - IT at ALLIED TECHNO SERVICES (PVT) LTD
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 7
  • May 2018 to June 2021

● Configured and implemented the domain policies within the company including the MS Exchange 2016.
● Led IT infrastructure team, defining project scopes, allocating resources, and monitoring progress to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
● Assign technicians to handle on-site after-sales maintenance and troubleshooting.
● QA: By addressing customer complaints and enhancing the customer experience, the remote support team can make sure that customer interactions are in line with the infrastructure services.
● Make sure the technical staff is aware of new emerging technologies.
● Delivering routinely requested progress reports to the Senior Managers and Project Engineers.
● Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and optimized processes, leading to cost savings.
● Managed and administered the complete network infrastructure of the company, providing flawless connectivity and security.

IT SUPPORT EXECUTIVE at ALLIED TECHNO SERVICES PVT LTD
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 7
  • July 2014 to November 2017

● Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks as required under the assistance of IT Manager
● Providing technical support across the company in person and via telecalls
● Installing new software, PC & Server hardware, drivers & firmware updating
● Providing support in the form of procedural documentation for existing IT Projects
● Logging all service requests and updating tickets as needed via Manage Engine
● Deliver the scheduled activities and KPIs within the designated time frames

CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICER - IT SERVICES at ARC TECH LANKA PVT LTD
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 8
  • October 2012 to May 2014

● Respond to client inquiries by phone and email
● Install & configure hardware, software, and network products
● Inspecting warranty claims and visiting client sites for hardware concerns
● Inform clients about new product firmware upgrades
● Increase hardware sales through persuasion
● When assigned by the IT manager, complete the HP, DELL, and Lenovo certification exams

Education

Master's degree, MSc in Information Technology Management
  • at Staffordshire University
  • June 2025
High school or equivalent, G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination of Sri Lanka
  • at JMC College International
  • August 2012
Diploma, Foundation
  • at Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka.
  • September 2010
Diploma, Diploma - Graphic Designing / Computer Hardware / Computer Science
  • at Akram Trust Foundation
  • December 2009
High school or equivalent, G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination of Sri Lanka
  • at Mukarramah International School
  • December 2009

Specialties & Skills

Windows 7
Hardware Support
INFRASTRUCTURE
AVAYA (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
DISASTER RECOVERY
MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
LOGGING (CONSTRUCTION)
VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS (VPN)
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
NODES (NETWORKING)
COMPUTER HARDWARE
DELL COMPUTERS
HEWLETT PACKARD
TELEPHONE SKILLS
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH

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Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Native Speaker
Malayalam
Beginner

Training and Certifications

NSE 3 Network Security Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2022
Valid Until:
November 2022
NSE 2 Network Security Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2022
Valid Until:
November 2022
NSE 1 Network Security Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2022
Valid Until:
November 2024

Hobbies

  • Rugby
    CH & FC Under 19 - Inside Center