Georges Abi Saab, IT Systems Manager

Georges Abi Saab

IT Systems Manager

Globemed Group

Location
Lebanon
Education
Diploma, BS in Business IT
Experience
15 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 4 Months

IT Systems Manager at Globemed Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since September 2020

-Played key role in on-going infrastructure system design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with
company growth
-Analyzed system security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions
-Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to
client's vision, mission and purpose
-Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project
requirements and costs
-Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and
developers for integrations
-Supported implementation of healthcare management system software applications to enable centralized
management of tasks
-Increased core system availability by developing standards and architectural governance and implementing best
practices
-Drafted and enforced internal systems policies on factors such as backup and recovery and patching/hardening
systems.
-Oversaw internal reporting protocols for system malfunction incidents, designing pre-rendered incident report
formats to streamline response measures
-Responded to incidents quickly, troubleshot problems and corrected faults
-Designed company-wide backup and data retention policies, monitoring ongoing efforts to prevent data loss
-Spearheaded cost-saving efforts such as transitioning to cloud-based providers such as Oracle Cloud and
Microsoft Azure.
-Managed systems infrastructure at GlobeMed Main/DR site facilities, overseeing logistical movement to maintain
smooth operations and prevent equipment and skill de􀃘cits
-Wrote and updated technical documentation covering system components
-Coordinated projects, de􀃘ned scope, and managed milestones
-Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for infrastructure and hardware, disaster
recovery, data protection and endpoint protection
-Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet client's vision,
mission and purpose
-Managed team of 4 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
-Interviewed, hired, trained and mentored staff by coaching daily, leading performance reviews and offering
constructive feedback

Senior IT Systems Officer at GlobeMed Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2015 to September 2020

-Designed/Implemented Cloud Disaster Recovery and Business continuity sites on Microsoft Azure and Oracle
Cloud
-Designed/Migrated mail server infrastructure to Microsoft Of􀃘ce 365 and Azure AD.
-Designed/Implemented Web Services integration projects with external parties (Oracle WebLogic)
-Published GlobeMed Healthcare Management Systems including SSL security certi􀃘cates
(Client/Server/Authentication) and encryption.
-Designed/Implemented Microsoft SQL servers in Always ON high availability mode.
-Designed/Implemented Microsoft CRM, Microsoft SharePoint servers in high availability mode and multi load
balanced front-end servers.
-Planed changes and upgrades for corporate IT infrastructure and servers.
-Conducted Vulnerability Assessment on all existing systems/devices/servers and assess system's security controls
and processes to 􀃘nd potential security gaps
-VMware VCenter Server con􀃘guration and deployment, vSphere Hypervisor (ESXI) installation, con􀃘gured and
maintained high availability/clustering for VMware virtual environment.
-Implemented Solaris global/local zones, con􀃘guring zone pools and 􀃘le systems, monitoring system services, 􀃘ber
connection and logs…
-Managed and maintained monitoring tools such as Manage Engine and SolarWinds, regularly monitored system
performance and determined cause of any unexpected decrease in performance
-Managed IBM, HP and Dell Storages and administered Fiber Channel (FC) switches (IBM Flex Chassis and Blade
Center H)
-Installed con􀃘gured and maintained backup to disk and backup to tapes jobs, monitored backup logs, restore and
recovered data as requested, performed regular restores on (Veeam/Symantec NetBackup).

IT Systems Administrator at Quantum Group
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2011 to September 2015

-Created patches and solutions to 􀃘x bugs in existing applications.
-Conducted testing and troubleshooting for various software remotely and onsite for server sets to maintain
operational readiness.
-Automated nightly batch using Active Batch scheduler and created nightly jobs for backups.
-Oversaw IT activities to maintain operations by maintaining laptops and tablets.
-Developed programs to integrate and update software products and improve system compatibility.
-Kept software licenses current for all computers and mobile devices.
-Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
-Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement
parts.
-Achieved a good customer satisfaction rate while administering systems.
-Planned and implemented complex internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.
-Monitored systems and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
-Made recommendations regarding information technology infrastructure overhauls.
-Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
-Maintained 􀃙exible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
-Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, ef􀃘cient
implementation and comprehensive support.
-Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of 􀃘le servers, print servers and application servers in
all departments.
-Optimized system security and performance with proactive changes such as weekly updates installation, patching
and hardening servers.
-Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
-Diagnosed and executed resolution for all network and server issues.
-Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
-Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software
-Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve
recurring issues.

IT Support and Helpdesk at Qualco (Quality Construction Company)
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2009 to January 2011

-Assisted in planning, designing and implementation of various systems such as sites servers, network equipment
and infrastructure, IP Cameras and software applications
-Monitored and maintained use of network photocopiers, printers and plotters
-Granted shared folders security access and permissions to users
-Created backup/restore policies
-Updated SQL Server databases using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
-Performed on-site remote technical support and provided emergency on-call support and troubleshooting
problems
-Recovered Damaged Hard disks, Virus Cleaning, Installed Operating Systems, Drivers and Software
-Maintained excellent communication and good technical documentation with the IT manager on all tasks and
projects such as daily Fingerprint reports, access cards Training/Workshops/Bootcamps.

Education

Diploma, BS in Business IT
  • at Universite Saint Esprit Kaslik
  • May 2009

Specialties & Skills

team management
windows server
servers
system administration
hardware
Ability to think logically and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong management and people development skills
Expertise in setting and managing customer expectations
IT experience including managing teams responsible for architecture design and deployment, systems l
Skill in conceptualizing creative solutions as well as documenting them and presenting them to senio
Experience in areas such as Cloud/DR sites design and administration, data center operations, databa
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage internal and external projects from inception to completion
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with ability to establish and maintain a high l
Ability to develop and deliver projects using leading edge technologies

Languages

English
Intermediate
Arabic
Native Speaker
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Microsoft Azure Administrator (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
Next Steps (Systems Technical Architecture) (Training)
Training Institute:
OutSystems Amsterdam Netherlands
Date Attended:
October 2019
Kaspersky Lab Approved courses (Training)
Training Institute:
Kaspersky Dubai UAE
Date Attended:
June 2019
Oracle Open World (Training)
Training Institute:
Oracle Dubai UAE
Date Attended:
January 2019
OutSystems Engineer Bootcamp (Training)
Training Institute:
OutSystems Dubai UAE
Date Attended:
June 2018

Hobbies

  • Traveling
  • Football
  • Basketball