Hisham Al-Khalfawi, ICT Engineer

Hisham Al-Khalfawi

ICT Engineer

The international Committee of the Red Cross

Location
Iraq - Basra
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science - Data Security
Experience
11 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 9 Months

ICT Engineer at The international Committee of the Red Cross
  • Iraq - Al Najaf
  • My current job since August 2014

ICT setup
- Installing, adapting and maintaining all professional ICRC Informatics equipment (computers, servers, printers, peripherals, internal networks, power systems, cabling, connections and internet facilities), all professional ICRC Radio equipment (HF, VHF, UHF, modems, antennas, cabling, power systems, batteries), and all professional ICRC Telephone equipment (Sat phones, faxes, switchboards, wireless units, telephone sets, in-doors cabling and connections) respecting internal standards and procedures.

- Assisting the ICT Technicians in other ICRC sites in Iraq on the implementation of ICT projects in the country.

- Sharing knowledge and maintains technical and administrative information updated following internal documentation and reporting procedures.

Remote Sites Management \[Basrah and Nassiriyah\]
- Perform Regular visits to ICRC offices in Basrah and Nassiriyah.
- Manage users' requests and respond Remotely or during regular visits.
- Monitor sites functionality remotely.
- Maintain ICT stock in Basrah.

ICT Helpdesk
- Providing ICT Help Desk service to users on working days, handling and prioritizing requests according to established internal procedures.

- Relying to 2nd level support (Geneva ICT Service Desk or the ICT Technicians in other ICRC sites) when needed monitoring completion.

ICT Administration
- Keeping an updated inventory of all ICT equipment in the area covered by BAS office, in compliance with internal procedures.

- Following standard procedures for loans and attributions of ICT equipment and software, ensuring messages exist, approvals are correct, forms are completed and signed, and properly monitoring returns and reacting when necessary.

- Knowing, respecting and monitoring respect of ICRC ICT policies, procedures and standards from GVA.

ICT Engineer at International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Iraq - Basra
  • My current job since March 2013

ICT setup
- Installing, adapting and maintaining all professional ICRC Informatics equipment (computers, servers, printers, peripherals, internal networks, power systems, cabling, connections and internet facilities), all professional ICRC Radio equipment (HF, VHF, UHF, modems, antennas, cabling, power systems, batteries), and all professional ICRC Telephone equipment (Sat phones, faxes, switchboards, wireless units, telephone sets, in-doors cabling and connections) respecting internal standards and procedures.

- Assisting the ICT Technicians in other ICRC sites in Iraq on the implementation of ICT projects in the country.

- Sharing knowledge and maintains technical and administrative information updated following internal documentation and reporting procedures.

ICT Helpdesk
- Providing ICT Help Desk service to users on working days, handling and prioritizing requests according to established internal procedures.

- Relying to 2nd level support (Geneva ICT Service Desk or the ICT Technicians in other ICRC sites) when needed monitoring completion.

ICT Administration
- Keeping an updated inventory of all ICT equipment in the area covered by BAS office, in compliance with internal procedures.

- Following standard procedures for loans and attributions of ICT equipment and software, ensuring messages exist, approvals are correct, forms are completed and signed, and properly monitoring returns and reacting when necessary.

- Knowing, respecting and monitoring respect of ICRC ICT policies, procedures and standards from GVA.

IT at Rkaez AL-Emar For Cars
  • Iraq - Basra
  • December 2012 to February 2013

- Designing and Programing a system that facilitates the company's work.

- Updating the program according to the needs.

-Troubleshooting Computers and networking problems.

-Providing Technical support for the employees.

Maintenance at Al-Eman Complex for computers
  • Iraq - Basra
  • August 2012 to December 2012

Troubleshooting computers
- Hardware Troubles
- Software Troubles

Checking sold material before giving them to costumer

Giving Technical support information for costumers

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science - Data Security
  • at University of Technology
  • June 2012

Final thesis: Copyright protection on audio digital media - Watermarking in MP3

Specialties & Skills

Visual Basic
Network Design
Computer Setup
visual basic
computers maintenance

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

SatCom Fundamentals (GVF520) (Training)
Training Institute:
Global VSAT Forum
Date Attended:
February 2015
Duration:
40 hours
Supporting Windows 8.1 (Training)
Training Institute:
New Horizons
Date Attended:
May 2014
Duration:
40 hours
Core Skills for VSAT Professionals (GVF510) (Training)
Training Institute:
Global VSAT Forum
Date Attended:
October 2013
Duration:
20 hours

Hobbies

  • Football, Movies, Chess, Traveling
  • Electronics