Azaf Ayath, Senior System and Network Engineer

Azaf Ayath

Senior System and Network Engineer

Almarai Dairy Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Computer Application
Experience
15 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months

Senior System and Network Engineer at Almarai Dairy Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2012

EXPERIENCE DETAILS

• 12+ Year’s experience in various kind of IT system and network Sector.
• Datacenter server consolidation physical - VMWARE - Evaluated and migrated successfully the Groups legacy IT physical server environment to Virtual High Availability VMware VM’s .
• Storage migration -IBM DS-4000 to HPE 3PAR integration with HPE Store once and HP MSA Through Brocade FC Channel.
• AZURE cloud DR solution - Implemented the Azure Disaster recovery solution for multiple Physical and Virtualized DC to Azure.
• Network upgradation & rolling out of NOC from cisco core to Aruba core networking along with Wireless integration.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution - Revamped completely the backup methodology to VEEAM backups and implemented the high availability DR solution of using Backup in Production with Less RTO of 15 Mins Max.
• WAN Disaster Management - Implemented Cross Country DISASTER backup recovery solution QURUM Dual - HA Backup and Replication solution between KSA - OMAN - UAE Datacenters.
• SOC - Security Solution Onprem / Cloud - Improved system security through Vulnerability Assessment along with external White Hat team twice a Year. Delivered a cohesive in-house SOC solution with multiple Products - FortiGate firewall, Pal Alto Next Gen, CISCO Cloud AMP/Umbrella, Forti mail/Microsoft ATP & EOP Antispam integration all integrated to SIEM Solution for alert Reporting and Diagnose.
• Cloud Email Migration - Migration of Email from Onprem Exchange 2010, 2013 to Office365, and migration of Suite Email to Office 365.
• File Server Migration to Office365 SharePoint - Distributed FS on various location GEO office were migrated to single ONLINE O365 SharePoint.
• CCTV Surveillance Management: Design, calculate, configure, and install Both analog and digital CCTV systems.
• Cloud Email Security: Microsoft Office 365 EOP protection, DMARC, ANTI SPAM, ANTI SPOOF DMARC solution, ATP safe links, Sandboxing solution were implemented.
• DLP Solution: Inhouse McAfee DLP Enterprise implementation & Office 365 DLP with litigation hold to legal and mitigate Data Loss.
• Fore scout NAC Solution: Implementation to protect organization IT & IOT devices with restricted access profiling on Network services.
• Desktop Virtualization & Work from Home Implemented XENDESKTOP & XENAPP for Financial critical users & Remote Users, Also Transformed the Core ERP critical Code (SAP) specific to XENAPP users.
• System HA & Network Optimization - Researched, recommended, and implemented enhancements that improved system (Server, Network, Storage, Security systems) reliability and performance.
• Increased System Availability, Effective Resource Manageability to Critical ERP & SAP Systems, Domain & Exchange Servers, IIS Intranet Portals, and equipped company with scalable systems to support fast business growth.
• Trained and mentoring Internal IT support team across multiple domains - Network, Systems, Help Desk operations including Remote administration, on call support, log-in procedures, network management software, permissions, Endpoint Security and Backup software.
• Cloud Solution Microsoft Office365- Migration of Internal and Outside Email solution to Microsoft Office 365 Mailing, SharePoint, Skype for Business, Azure AD, SSO, MFA, EOP, ATP, Intranet Streaming, Yammer, Microsoft Teams.
• Wireless Solutions for Yard / Warehouse Operation.
• VOIP solution integration & Video conferencing Systems.
• Document Management System - Open Text and HRMS system.

System and Network Team Leader at Spencer's Retail India Limited, India
  • India - Cochin
  • January 2009 to October 2012

Operational Management:
• Design, Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, Wireless networks, server, router, switch, UPS, and other Co related IT hardware.
• Operation and maintenance of network devices in 24*7 regional command control center.
• Monitor and evaluate network and data communications statistics to ensure timely upgrades and additions of hardware and software to meet with the network enhancement.
• Provides user training and support of all property systems, network enhancements, hardware, and software support.
• Participate in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network and software products and services.
• Design, implement, and maintain VOIP phone system to include phone servers
• Management of all incidents in daily basis by creating detailed incident closure reports and completing regular preventive maintenance cards.
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Manage servers, including database, e-mail, printers, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Respond to network alarms take appropriate action to classify, prioritize and resolve network issues. Identifying, troubleshooting, assembling, installation, and replacement of faulty devices parts and network devices including RMA process.
• Perform server and security audits, and system backups and recovery.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Computer Application
  • at IEC Univercity
  • August 2009

Bachelor of Computer Application

Specialties & Skills

IT Project Management
Cloud Computing
Team Management
Network Management
Cyber Security
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
ANALYTICS
BORDER GATEWAY PROTOCOL
CATALYST (SOFTWARE)
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
ETHERCHANNEL
LOAD BALANCING
NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM (NAS)
OPEN SHORTEST PATH FIRST (OSPF)
PLANNING

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

VMware Certified Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2017
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2009
ITIL V4 (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2017
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2010
Cisco Certified Network Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009