Ansar Abdulla

• Set and Established Enterprise Architecture Practice, an initiative that helped OPEX by about 20% to start.
• Lead the Cloud Transformation for Core42 and Shape Infrastructure to being more agile.
• Lead, Strategize and drive execution of core initiatives driving Digital Transformation across the Organization.
• Transformed Network connectivity to enable, secure and enhance AI and high transaction data supporting major transactions.
• Assured and Maintained Operational resilience and compliance on IT Operations across the Group
• Successfully spearheaded the seamless integration of middleware solutions to support multiple ERP systems within a cutting-edge microservices architecture.
• Led the strategic design and implementation of a groundbreaking composable application architecture, uniquely tailored to accommodate diverse business disciplines through multiple specialized applications.

• Championed and executed the successful transformation of the ERP landscape by spearheading the migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Set and Established Enterprise Architecture Practice, an initiative transforming the organization to be agile and responsive to changes.
• Lead the Cloud adoption and Transform Infrastructure bringing applications and automation across multiple regions into a common workplace.
• Established and sustained multifaceted channels for end users, customers, and partners, facilitating seamless transactions to and from our hosted services. - Mobile Apps, ecommerce etc.
• Transformed the Legacy Data Center into a platform enabling Hybrid and agnostic setups serving cloud.
• Transformed Network connectivity to enable, secure and enhance AI and high transaction data supporting major transactions.
• Assured and Maintained Operational resilience and compliance on IT Operations across the Group
• Successfully spearheaded the seamless integration of middleware solutions to support multiple ERP systems within a cutting-edge microservices architecture.
• Led the strategic design and implementation of a groundbreaking composable application architecture, uniquely tailored to accommodate diverse business disciplines through multiple specialized applications.
• Architected a comprehensive platform for aggregating data across diverse functions and processes, orchestrating its seamless integration into a unified Data Lake.
• Implemented robust security measures to safeguard operations and business assets, mitigating security risks and fortifying the organization against potential vulnerabilities.
• Implemented a comprehensive strategy to fortify and secure the enterprises investments and portfolio, guaranteeing the resilience and integrity of business interests.

• Set and Established Enterprise Architecture Practice, an initiative transforming the organization to be agile and responsive to changes.
• Lead the Cloud adoption and Transform Infrastructure bringing applications and automation across multiple regions into a common workplace.
• Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business transformation by harnessing the power of data-driven decision-making Transformed the Legacy Data Center into a platform enabling Hybrid and agnostic setups serving cloud.
• Orchestrated the development of projects aimed at advancing the target maturity level, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives and goals.
• Successfully achieved cost optimization within the framework of a Hybrid Multi-Cloud model, concurrently enhancing security measures, operational agility, and delivering substantial business value
• Led the comprehensive upgrade initiative for core business applications within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) ecosystem, including System of Applications (SoA), Fusion Middleware applications, and Oracle Cloud Services
• Engineered technology stacks to facilitate user and customer interactions on mobile devices and platforms, employing a Microservices architecture.
• Implemented a comprehensive strategy to fortify and secure the enterprises investments and portfolio, guaranteeing the resilience and integrity of business interests.
• Orchestrated the transformation of an international money exchange within the Group, steering the adoption of a digital journey to elevate customer and end-user experiences.
• Aligned the organizations licensing programs with vendor initiatives, notably with Microsoft and Oracle, as part of strategic vendor relationship management.

Responsible for the day to day IT Operations and Projects of the Group and its Branches at Houston, Germany, London and Singapore, along with 40 - 50 Ships across the World focussing on the Infra Structural Design, Development and Maintenance. Maintaining desktop applications, local area networks, IT security, Satellite systems and telecommunications.

Duties:
• Involved in recruitment, grooming & training of a team of 12+ administrative & technical personnel for Data center operations on physical & virtual platforms, help desk and development
• Managing all IT Projects from start to closure that generates as a result of constant improvement of the Service Management Life Cycle .
• Monitoring performance of team members and rendering productivity enhancement feedback
• Set up cross functional teams in coordination with Senior Director Board, Technical and Non-technical personnel 
Working on installation, maintenance & repair of hardware & software
• Conducting routine audits of systems & software
• Optimizing resource utilization and ensure compliance to IT budgets
• Managing IT systems, software and databases worth AED 3 Million
• Participating in procurement of IT hardware, software and maintenance products & services
• Maintaining updated documentation of ICT procedures, security, disaster recovery including users, functions and systems
• Working on internal & hosted network infrastructure including firewalls, servers, switches and telephony Hands on.
• Development and maintenance of the company Website through the web development team.
• Implemented ITIL within the Service rendered through IT.
• Implemented SAP within the Organization rendered through IT.

Managed and Supported Hardware operations at the Head office and 5 OffSite offices along with almost 20 Ships, that includes more than 30 Windows 2003 Server and 3 LInux Servers, managing and providing 24/7 support to around 500 + users.

• Rendered support to hardware operations at head office & 5 offsite offices including 20 Ships, 30+ Windows 2003 Server, 3 Linux Servers for 500 + users
• Management of Company Projects within IT from Initiation to closure.
• Involved in development, administration & monitoring of AED 1.2M Capital Budget, AED 800K staffing Budget and almost a 100K Maintenance Budget
• Conducted research on new technologies and calculated future requirements
• Participated in procurement of hardware, software and ensured compliance to maintenance contracts/ SLA parameters
• Set up & implemented disaster recovery plans/ procedures for Data Center, including hot sites for mission critical applications
• Evaluated/ set up appropriate antivirus, intrusion detection software for email, business critical applications & networks
• Worked on multiple projects including upgrade of exchange servers, migration of users, upgrade & conversion of Windows platform to Linux platforms, Virtualization and other complex Software projects involving share point and work flows

• Worked on Microsoft platform, OS trouble shooting, SQL Server, Oracle Data Base, Goldmine, Intrastat, STME- Pricing, Advance Ware, ISA, IIS, DHCP
• Rendered support to network in Dubai, Sharjah and Denmark. Developed web based projects for the organization
• Involved in system design & configuration, router & firewall maintenance, design, configuration & troubleshooting
• Installed various Firewalls, Antivirus Software & Intrusion prevention systems for clients
• Maintained application to support ERP packages
• Focused on backup & recovery management, disaster & risk management
• Defined IT policy, budgets & implementation plans
• Troubleshot issues related to Servers, Desktops, Laptops, MS office Packages, Printers, PABX Systems, Video conferencing systems, Scanners, Hand Held scanners, VOIP systems
• Upgraded new technical concepts, troubleshooting & maintenance of hardware, upgraded platform for clients
• Conducted training sessions on various user levels based on business IT infrastructure for various departments under specific domains
• Designed & maintained Intrastat, consisting of contact list management system and ERP developed by IT department. Coordinated with various support teams in management of IT assets

• Involved in configuration of LAN & WAN with routers and switches; Designed websites & web portals
• Rendered first level user support & training for respected clients based on service level agreements for software and hardware in help desk
• Troubleshot desktops, laptops, business applications, file servers, office applications, print servers and assisted users in the implementation level
• Configured & maintained active directory, DNS, DHCP, DATABASES, SERVERS, RAS, VPN, RADIUS
• Designed, implemented, configured, terminated & maintained networks under Win 2003, Win 2000, Win XP, Win 98, Win NT, and Active Directory
• Set up switching, routing & support for Lotus Notes, various Fire Walls, Anti Virus Software and Intrusion prevention systems for clients
• Configured Citrix Server & clients, systems in compliance to security standards
• Maintained application to support ERP Packages - SAP, MS Great Plains
• Generated & updated various status reports for the senior leadership team and clients
• Conducted training sessions for users on business IT infrastructure for various clients under specific domains