Elfatih Salih, Support and development manager

Elfatih Salih

Support and development manager

Almadina Newspaper

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor (Hon) in Applied Physics, Electronics & Instrumentation
Experience
19 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 5 Months

Support and development manager at Almadina Newspaper
  • May 2013 to May 2016

 Preparing plans, strategies and IT procedures to attain objectives of the firm.
 Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures.
 Direct design and installation of LAN/WAN infrastructure. Utilized technologies to provide network connectivity using Vmware vspher, Windows 2012, Linux, workflows and PC systems.
 Extensive knowledge & skills in MS Windows Servers products.
- Installing and Configuring Windows Servers.
- Administering Windows Server 2012
- installing, configuring and troubleshooting MS Exchange Servers.
- Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services.
- Installing and configuring Active directory services and DNS.
- Installing, administering and troubleshooting MS SQL Servers.

 Excellent Experience in Vmware vsphere virtualization and Vmware Horizon (with View).
- Install, configure and troubleshooting Vmware Vsphere.
- Install, configure and troubleshooting Vmware horizon (view).
- Familiar theoretically with Citrix and Hyper-V.
 Performing routine audits of systems and software.
 Developing & maintaining the company IT systems, software and databases.
 Management of server software and associated backup routines.
 Evaluate, test, advise, train and support IT related projects.
 Write documentation for security and disaster recovery.
 Managing the internal & hosted network infrastructure including: firewalls, servers, switches and telephony.
 Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.
 Manage the Network security.

IT Manager at Asbar for sudies and communication
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2010 to October 2012

 Re-establishing Al-Nadoa Newspaper IT department.
 Designed the required IT systems, policies and procedures for Al- Nadoa.
 Handled the actual budget and cost effectiveness of Al-Nadoa IT Department.
 Completely managed the internal NW of Asbar Center.
 Managed the Network security.

IT Manager at Alhayat Newspaper
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2004 to December 2010

 Manage information technology and computer systems.
 Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures.
 Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.
 Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.
 Direct design and installation of LAN/WAN infrastructure. Utilized various technologies to provide network connectivity.
 Extensive knowledge & skills in MS Windows Servers products.
- Installing and Configuring Windows Servers.
- Administering Windows Server 2012
- installing, configuring and troubleshooting MS Exchange Servers.
- Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services.
- Installing and configuring Active directory services and DNS.
- Installing, administering and troubleshooting MS SQL Servers.
 Responsible for hardware and software installation, maintenance and repair.
 Performing routine audits of systems and software.
 Developing & maintaining the company IT systems, software and databases.
 Management of server software and associated backup routines.
 Evaluate, Test, Advise, Train and support IT related projects.
 Write documentation for security and disaster recovery.
 Managing the internal & hosted network infrastructure including: firewalls, servers, switches and telephony.
 Handle Fire Alarm, PBX and DVR systems.
 Managed the Network security.

IT Manager at Saudi research and publication company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 1998 to June 2004

 Led Information Technology teams.
 Assigned technical projects to different team members according to area of expertise.
 Administrated company’s LAN/WAN.
 Extensive knowledge & skills in MS Windows Servers products.
- Installing and Configuring Windows Servers.
- Administering Windows Server 2012
- installing, configuring and troubleshooting MS Exchange Servers.
- Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services.
- Installing and configuring Active directory services and DNS.
- Installing, administering and troubleshooting MS SQL Servers.
 Supervised system troubleshooting, backups, database, and system recovery.
 Resolve IT support issues efficiently - Helped with timely recovery of valuable data in cases of software disaster.
 Resolve critical technical issues pertaining to System Performance, Viruses,
Spyware and Spam related issues, minimized computer crashes, Network &
Internet Connectivity related issues, Application Conflicts & System Bugs.
 Developed and implemented new IT standards in existing projects - Implemented various quality control measures to ensure highest quality standards.
 Responsible of Networking and Firewalls along with Cisco Products (Routers & Switches)..
 Responsible of Microsoft Servers and Red Hat Linux.
 Responsible of Macintosh Servers and clients.
 Managed the Network security.

Network administrator at PERSGA - United Nation Project
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 1997 to February 1998

 A technical administrator on temporary basis.

Maintenance Engineer at Almoj Computer Establishment
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 1996 to September 1997

 Responsible of PC assembly and Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor (Hon) in Applied Physics, Electronics & Instrumentation
  • at Univerisity Of Gezira
  • April 1986

Specialties & Skills

System Administration
Network Administration
Network Security
VMware ESX
Teamwork
Leadership
strong learning curve
Self motivation
Network Security

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

End User Security awareness. (Training)
Training Institute:
cyprary
Date Attended:
January 2017
Duration:
1 hour
Security assessment and Testing. (Training)
Training Institute:
cyprary
Date Attended:
December 2016
Duration:
3 hours
Communication Security and operational organizational Security (Security+). (Training)
Training Institute:
Cyparary
Date Attended:
January 2017
Duration:
10 hours
Communications and Network Security. (Training)
Training Institute:
Cyprary
Date Attended:
December 2016
Duration:
25 hours
Vmware View Destop Vitualization (Training)
Training Institute:
Koeing Training Center -India-Delhi
Date Attended:
May 2015
Duration:
48 hours
vmware Vsphere Data Center Virtualization (Training)
Training Institute:
Koeing Training Center
Date Attended:
May 2015
Duration:
48 hours
ECRM- Rip Mako series Maintenance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2002
Valid Until:
June 2002
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2001
Valid Until:
May 2001
Electronic workflow and archiving (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2007
Valid Until:
June 2007
Electronic workflow and archiving (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2006
Valid Until:
August 2006
Mitel NW 3300 ICP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2004
Valid Until:
February 2004

Hobbies

  • Reading, Travelling and social activities
  • Environmental Protection.
  • Children, women and elderly protection activities.