Suheel Athamneh, Head of People Technology

Suheel Athamneh

Head of People Technology

Luminus Education Group

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Diploma, Computer Technology/Engineering
Experience
14 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 10 Months

Head of People Technology at Luminus Education Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2021 to June 2022

Driving collaboration and communication culture shift. By recommending adoptions strategies to key business systems
Ensuring that the work of People and Culture is supported by solid systems which are consistent with HR policies and organizational authority matrices
Partnering with HR professionals, business leaders, and external vendors to assess, design, and implement HR technology solutions.
Mapping key business processes and workflows to align with HR policies and organizational authority matrices, and reflect group-wide structures to ensure that systems and tools and consistent and compliant.
Assess, prioritize, and deliver a global portfolio of technology projects, keeping stakeholders appropriately informed along the way.
Ensure the highest standards of data protection and data security are employed and enforced to safeguard Luminus’ sensitive and confidential employee information, this includes developing and implementing relevant policies and SOPs
Responsible for engagement across all HR platforms and tools by conducting training, creating accessible user guides, developing superusers, monitoring engagement, and adapting approach
Maintaining up to date knowledge of policies and procedures within the HR team/Group and ensuring that the Human Capital Management system is compliant
Proactively drive the group teams to the adoption of new processes and working practices
Accountable for planning, full execution, and roll-out of the solution within the parameters as agreed with the Group Senior Management team and other internal stakeholders
Primary Point of Contact with Vendors

Regional IT Manager at AMIDEAST
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2020 to April 2021

• Oversee IT field operations to ensure smooth functioning in the areas of user support, system administration, domain services, communication, and connectivity.
• Track upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems.
• Address and resolve crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware/software problems.
• Offer guidance and support to field office IT staff in performing troubleshooting and maintenance tasks on the servers, PCs, and other devices.
• Supervise network configuration assessment and the implementation of hardware/software upgrades.
• Devise and implement back-up procedures in the field; enforce their proper application.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of technology projects and system implementations in the field in an organized and effective manner; establish project scopes, goals, timelines, resources, and deliverables that support business goals and tracking projects progress.
• Assist field office IT staff in planning and managing new office build outs and office moves.
• Develop IT budgets for field offices; negotiate competitive prices from suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and value for money.
• Collaborate with field office IT staff on maintain up-to-date documentation of IT infrastructure and equipment in each field office.

Flying Information Technology Officer at Médecins Sans Frontières
  • France
  • July 2019 to January 2020

• Conducted thorough assessments upon request of coordination teams or Logistics Coordinators.
• Planned overall field visit schedules; identified relevant changes based on operational needs.
• Bridged communications with the ICT Program manager in HQ to define and improve the policies related to her/his area of specialization by providing feedback based on his/her experiences.
• Offered recommendations for program as well as broader operational objectives, its implementation or improvement, according to MSF policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Provided knowledgeable technical support to the Logistics Coordinators in her/his geographic area, when necessary, with help from the Technical Advisor located in the HQ.
• Informed the budget preparation process with the Logistical Coordinator to ensure the consideration of critical components.
• Evaluated implementation of the ensuing technical projects related to area of expertise; conducted annual analyses of the project components related to IT.
• Facilitated emergency operations in the assigned geographic area(s).

Regional Information and Communication Technology Coordinator - Head of Regional ICT at Norwegian Refugee Council, Middle East
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2015 to June 2019

• Provided oversight and compliance checks on the implementation of ICT strategy and policies throughout the country offices in the region, which included Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Turkey.
• Collaborated with regional ICT staff to facilitate delivery of first-line ICT support and assist with planning, budgeting, and procurement as per NRC standards.
• Monitored and evaluated ICT resources, skills, and competence within the region; offered support and advice where and when needed.
• Compiled and disseminated ICT-related knowledge and learning within the region and at a global level.
• Implemented synergies and regional efficiencies to streamline ICT procurement, systems, and training.
• Participated in global ICT work streams/projects and the identification of global solutions.
• Contributed to the planning, design, and implementation of key activities and projects related to ICT.
• Ensured effective resource management in partnership with the Global Information Security Advisor and CIO.

ICT Coordinator - Head of ICT Department at Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2013 to May 2016
Information Technology Specialist at U.S Peace Corps / US Embassy Amman, Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2009 to October 2013
Information Technology and networks Officer at Samra Plant O&M Co.
  • Jordan - Zarqa
  • September 2007 to March 2009

Education

Diploma, Computer Technology/Engineering
  • at Huson University Colleage /. Balqaa Applied University
  • June 2007

Diploma Certificate in Computer Technology, basically it's a major combine electronic engineering and computer engineering at the same time.

High school or equivalent, Computer Maintenance
  • at Wasfi Al-Tall High School
  • June 2003

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Specialties & Skills

End User Training
Disaster Recovery
Virtualization Technology
Leadership Capabilities
Administration
Microsoft Windows 3.1/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8
Microsoft Exchange 5.5/2003/2007/2010
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft ISA/TMG Server
Symantec Backup Exec 2010
Microsoft Hyper-V/VDI Infrastructure
Microsoft Sharepoint
Blackberry Enterprise Server
Cisco IOS Configuration
Network Cabling
VMware Workstation
VMware Vsphere 5.0
Microsoft Windows Server NT/2000/2003/2003SBS/2008
MySQL/SQLite Server Installation, Configuration
PHP coding
SQL syntax writing
HTML/DHTML
SET | Social Engineering Toolkit

Social Profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
suheel.athamneh.info

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP ID: 6499327)
  • December 2008
EC-Council
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH #ECC84474177557)
  • February 2018

Training and Certifications

CEH | Certified Ethical Hacker (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2018
Valid Until:
February 2021
VMware Certified Professional (VCP5) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Valid Until:
June 2012
Cybersecurity Awareness (V3.3 PC 1) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2010
Valid Until:
June 2010
Smith System Advanced Driving Traffic Safety Seminar (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2010
Valid Until:
February 2010
Cybersecurity Awareness (V3.3 PC 2) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
Valid Until:
June 2011
Global Service System 3.1 (Hyper-V & Virtualization, Server 2008, Exchange 2010, Active Directory) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2010
Valid Until:
June 2010
Microsoft Certified System Engineer Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2008
Valid Until:
August 2008
Cisco Certified Network Associate Course. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2008
Valid Until:
August 2008
Ericsson Business Phone Telecommunication system (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2007
Valid Until:
December 2007
Basic Unix\Linux Environment Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2005
Valid Until:
September 2005
Training of Trainers (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2009
Valid Until:
November 2009

Hobbies

  • Hands-on Projects
  • Sailing
  • Photography