Alaa Khurais, IT Manager

Alaa Khurais

IT Manager

Packaging Products Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Computer Hardware Engineering.
Experience
24 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 3 Months

IT Manager at Packaging Products Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 2015 to May 2019

Responsibilities.

• Development of IT strategic plans and reviewing objectives in coordination with CEO.
• Manage IT department, infrastructure, operations, support, information security, ERP system, and projects.
• Managed IT staff, appraising their performance, and provided ongoing direction, training for developing and
building new skills.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures as well as reviewing it periodically and amend it if necessary.
• Achieve improvements in IT Security by reconstructing IT infrastructure in alignment with the cyber security
standards, ensuring security and smooth operations for all technological functions.
• Monitoring and maintenance of IT assets across the company, including oversight of inventory.
• Ensure maintaining all aspects of infrastructure according to IT standards.
• Determine and estimate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) for all projects, in addition to preparing and managing the annual budget.
• Continuous research for new technologies which can serve organization goals, strategies, and new projects.



IT Projects Management Profile.

• Work with project stakeholders to meet their requirements and ensure all company goals are successfully met.
• Creation of all required plans including plans of scope, time, cost, quality, and risk.
• Integrate all available resources to execute the project objectives.
• Control and reviewing projects progress and performance against plans and baselines.


Projects Implemented.

• Managed to implement IT infrastructure for 3 plants in alignment with standards, to manage, and facilitate access to all IT services.
• Managed to implement UTM Firewall Cyberoam to unify threats management.
• Designed and implemented a Disaster Recovery Office (DRO) at an offsite location and developed DRP and BCP to ensure business continuity.
• Apply Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to detect weaknesses in networks, and systems in order to prevent any future cyber-attacks.
• Leading a team of consultants, and developers to complete a project re-implementation of ERP MS AX-Dynamic.
• Successfully implemented Citrix system project, in order to facilitate the branches around the Kingdom accessing ERP system and other shared services.
• Managed to implement AVAYA IP-Office 500 System, Billing System, and digital FAX to unify communications management in the three plants.
• Provided a comprehensive protection solution through implementing McAfee Endpoint Security, and EPO System to unify security management in the organization.
• Managed to implement Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) to centrally manage patches and security updates for Microsoft operating system and other Microsoft products.
• Managed to implement, and develop the organization's website (ppcksa.com).

IT Manager at Saud Al Subaiee Group.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2005 to December 2014

Saud Alsubaiee Group.
( consists of 5 companies & 2 factories. )

- (Saud Alsubaiee Factory for Desalination Plants) Riyadh-KSA.
- (Wadi Al Hanieh Factory for Healthy Water _Donia Water) Al Kharj-KSA.
- (Saud Mansour Alsubaiee Trading Est.) Riyadh-KSA.
- (Eqid Almas for Constructions Est.) Riyadh-KSA.
- (Marketing Secrets Est.) Riyadh-KSA.
- (Arabian Company for Water Technology) Alexandria-Egypt.
- (Saud Lemozen Est.) Riyadh-KSA



Responsibilities.

• Development and reviewing IT strategic plans and objectives in coordination with the CEO.
• Manage financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing and budgeting.
• Development and implement IT policies and standard procedures in key areas of hardware, network, and security.
• Monitor and document emergency troubleshooting with regard to hardware, networks, and operating systems.
• Manage to ensure the quality of service provided to all units in the IT department.
• Successful management and implementation of ERP system.
• Successfully manage and implement a wide range of IT projects.
• Monitor and tracking IT inventory, hardware & software assets, and licenses.
• Organize and document all software installation and maintenance manuals.
• Continuous research and trace of new technologies for future planning and potential implementation.



Projects Implemented.

- (ERP) Manage and implement ERP system for the group.
- (Network Infrastructure) Successful design, management, and implementation of all network infrastructure in alignment with standards for, 2 Factories, 4 Companies, and 2 Warehouses and joined them into a single network with Head office, for accessing ERP system.
- (POS) Manage and Implement the installation of 14 POS (CASIO) for Marketing Secrets Est.
- (IP-PBX) Implement Panasonic IP-PBX TDE200 project, TVM voicemail, and billing system with full central management and control.
- (Integration of Biometric) Integrate and implement the Attendance System with ERP.

Assistant IT Manager & Network Administrator at Saud Alsubaiee Group.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2004 to May 2005

Responsibilities.

• Installation, configuration, and administration of Windows Server 2003 Enterprise.
• Implementation and administration of DNS and Active Directory Services.
• Installation and configuration of ISA 2006 server.
• Installation and configuration of HP ProLiant Server G5.
• Installation and configuration of HP Storage Works Tape Drive.
• Design and implementation of LAN, WAN, and WLAN.
• Managing, allocation, and tracking IP addresses.
• Configuration of backup and recovery tools.
• Configuration of shared network drives and print servers.

Technical Support Team Leader at Arab National Bank (ANB) Head Office
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 1999 to January 2004

Responsibilities.

• Lead a team of support engineers and assist them in supporting the HO, plus 120 branches and over 3000 users around the Kingdom.
• Improve team performance by understanding their needs and closely working with them to face the challenges.
• Lead a team in implementing bank projects.
• Implementing SW, HW, and NW rollout across Arab National bank (HO & Branches).
• Migration of ATMs from X.25 to TCP/IP.
• Migration of branches from Token Ring to Ethernet.
• Migration of branches from Novell to Win2000.
• Applying Permissions & Group Policies in all ANB branches.
• Work on Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) project in Alfarazdaq District.
• Successfully implemented migration from (EBS) Electronic Banking Services to (IBS) Internet Banking Services.
• Scheduling and assigning software, hardware, and network requests.
• Installation and configuration of a wide range of banking applications.
• Installation and configuration of Cisco router, encryption device, and leased line modem.
• Installation, configuration, and Troubleshooting of LAN, WAN Networks.
• Installation and configuration of HP, Dell, Compaq computers.
• Installation and support most of Microsoft products.
• Installation and support of Lotus Notes Domino.
• Installation and configuration of Antivirus and Firewall.
• Remotely support of all bank users (HO & branches).
• Submission of team’s reports to the management on a weekly basis.

Customer Support Engineer at Arab National Bank (ANB) Head Office
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 1997 to February 1999

Responsibilities.

Provide required Installation, support, and training for bank customers (public and private sectors), for using Electronic Banking Services (EBS) and payroll system (SARIE).

Network Administrator at Al Karamah Factory.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • May 1995 to May 1996

Responsibilities.

Install, configure and administer Novell Netware.

Technical Support Specialist at Netsoft Group Est.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 1994 to January 1995

Install, and maintain computers, peripherals, and networks.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Computer Hardware Engineering.
  • at The American University in London
  • May 2001

Through Hasib Institute for Technical Training ( Riyadh-KSA )

Diploma, Diploma in Computer Maintenance.
  • at Al-Khwarismi Computer Institute
  • December 1994

Computer Systems, Networking, and Telecommunications

Specialties & Skills

IT Strategy
Execution Skills
IT Management
Project Management
• Management and leadership skills.
• Projects management skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Course in Supporting Windows NT 4.0 Core Technology. (Training)
Training Institute:
New Horizons Training Center
Date Attended:
March 1998
Course in Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server. (Training)
Training Institute:
A.C.S Training Center
Date Attended:
June 2000
Course in Implementing MS Windows 2000 Professional & Server. (Training)
Training Institute:
A.C.S Training Center
Date Attended:
June 2000
Course in ( PMP ) Project Management Professional. (Training)
Training Institute:
P.T.T.I Training Center
Date Attended:
December 2003
Course in Lotus Notes R5 (Training)
Training Institute:
A.N.B Training Center
Date Attended:
June 2002
Course in ( ICND ) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices. (Training)
Training Institute:
Synergy Training Center
Date Attended:
December 2003
Course in Windows 2000 Network & Operating System Essentials. (Training)
Training Institute:
A.C.S Training Center
Date Attended:
June 2000
Course in Novell Installation & Configuration 3.1x. (Training)
Training Institute:
Gulf Stars Training Center
Date Attended:
July 1996
Course in Novell Installation & Configuration 4.1x. (Training)
Training Institute:
Gulf Stars Training Center
Date Attended:
July 1996
Course in Administering Windows NT 4.0. (Training)
Training Institute:
New Horizons Training Center
Date Attended:
March 1998