Cloud Infrastructure Consultant (Kuwait National Guard Project)
Zak Solutions for Computer Systems
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :19 years, 6 أشهر
With over 17+ years of IT Experience in TIER-III and TIER-IV military-grade environments, I am a seasoned Cloud Infrastructure Consultant at Zak Solutions for Computer Systems, a leading IT service provider in Kuwait. My mission is to spearhead and execute ambitious digital transformation projects for the Kuwait National Guard, a Critical client with a vision to modernize and secure its infrastructure by 2025.
I Excel in consulting and leading IT infrastructure teams with successful records of delivering 50+ Projects across Kuwait and the GCC Region where I specialize in Active-Active IT LLD and HLD design, infrastructure migrations, and leading pre-sales and technical teams
I have successfully overseen the transition of a vast virtualization production environment from its traditional On-Premises Environment to Microsoft Hyper-V, Huawei Fusion Sphere, and Microsoft Azure along with massive infrastructure migration projects with more than 50+ successful records with a most reputed enterprises in Kuwait and GCC.
I am proficient in budgeting, pricing, licensing, and crafting RFPs, as well as managing teams, Vendors SLA, and customer satisfaction in terms of the ITIL management cycle.
I am a certified Huawei and Microsoft specialist, with expertise in servers, storage, cloud, and virtualization technologies. I am ready to leverage my extensive experience and skills for your organization's IT success.
Spearheaded and successfully delivered the "PAPERLESS PROJECT" at KNG, working collaboratively with CDN to fulfill the IT Enterprise Solutions Requirement. Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive Enterprise Solution under the "Huawei FusionSphere" family.
Orchestrated a significant Digital Transformation initiative, overseeing a dedicated IT infrastructure team comprising experts from Huawei,
CommVault, and Microsoft. Managed the migration of over 3800 users from traditional desktop computers to the innovative Huawei VDI
Infrastructure, marking a pivotal shift in the organization's operational landscape.
Executed a seamless transition of more than 300 Application Servers from legacy infrastructure to the cutting-edge Huawei Virtualization
Platform, specifically "FusionCompute." Implemented an Active-Active setup across KNG Camps, ensuring optimal performance and
continuity in critical operations.
OCTALPHA Business Solutions establishing a new experience in Kuwait and GCC Market which is providing many hosted services such as MS Exchange, Zimbra, Sharpoint, Skype for business, ERP and CRM through the microsoft system center 2012 and Microsoft Azure and currently had introduced our new Huawei VDI System Widely From OCTAlpha in the Governmental and Private Sectors With a Huge Collaboration with Huawei
My Responsibility In OCTALPHA Business Solutions Consists of:-
Microsoft Solutions:-
01-Fail Over Cluster & iSCSI Configurations.
02-Hyper-V Manager & VM Installations & VM Templates.
03-Fabric Management Work Load.
04-Configuring SMB Multichannel Contraints to a Scale-Out File Server Cluster.
05-Active Directory Users & Computers Configurations.
06-Active Directory Sites & Services.
07- DNS & Domain Controller Installation & Configurations.
08-MS Exchange 2016, 2013 & Office365 Installations & Configurations.
09-MS Exchange Databases, Roles, Distribution Groups.
10-MS Exchange Cut off Migration from on Premise to the Cloud.
11- MS Exchange Powershell.
12- Design & Plan the Mailboxes Migrations using Powershell Scripts.
13-Extensive Knowledge of Exporting and Importing the Mailboxes PST Files from the Back-end using the Exchange Powershell Commands.
14-Extensive Knowledge in the Scope of Managing the Exchange Databases, Migrate Mailboxes from DB to Another and the Exchange Servers from a Host to Another & from one VM to Another.
14-Knowledge of AD attributeEditors such as X500, displayName, proxyAddresses, mail...etc
15-Accepted Domains, Mail Flow, Unified Messaging.
16-Manage System Center2012 Database Protection Manager (DPM) for Exchange, Active Directory And SQL database Backups, Manage Active Directory Databases, Authentications, Authorizations and the Replications Between the Clustered load balance servers.
17-Manage & Configure Office Web Server App for Skype for Business App.
18-Group Policy Management, Apply Group Policy on Users and Computers Configurations, Pushing MSI Packages, PS Scripts, Network Configurations.
*Huawei Servers/VDI/Thin Client Projects:-
1-Ministry of Defense - Kuwait
*Configured Huawei E9000 Chases.
*Configured Huawei CH121 Blades.
*Configured Huawei Fusion Compute & Fusion Access.
2- Kuwait University-Petroleum & Oil Engineering Faculty VDI Project
*Configured Huawei RH1288 Chasis
*SAS & SSD integration with Huawei Fusion Compute
*Configured Huawei Fusion Access
*Configured Fusion Access Network Ports
*Configured VDI Components (ITA, CNA, VRM, FusionSphere)
*Integrated the University Domain Controller with VDI Solution to Provide a Reliable Authentication for the entire VDI Users & Administrators
3- Deployed Huawei VDI in Ministry of Social Affairs
4- Deployed Huawei VDI in American University of Kuwait
5-Deployed Huawei VDI in Kuwait Oil Company
6-Deployed MOH VDI
*The Undertaken Microsoft Exchange 2013, 2010 Migration Projects:-
1-Pro-Capita Human Resource Company- Kuwait & Dubai.
2-International Financial Advisor-Kuwait
3-International Financial Advisor- Food & Catering Kuwait.
4-International Financial Advisor Consulting- Kuwait.
5-AIM International Consulting- Kuwait.
6-Abwab Capital Holding- Kuwait & Dubai.
7-Al-Bahar Industries- Kuwait- Sabhan Constructions Manufacturer.
8-Aldeera Holding-Kuwait.
9-Aldeera Holding-USA.
10- Kuwait Holding World.
11-Univest International Group.
12-Kuwait International Investment Company.
13-International Resorts Company.
14-Pro-Capita Recruit-Dubai.
15-Amanko for Security.
16- Nasa Constructions Company.
17-Al Demnah Constructions Company.
18-Migrated More than 500 Mailboxes of FASTtelco Telecommunication Company (ISP) to Our OCTAlpha Hosted Exchange 2013.
19-Migrated FAStelco Mailboxes From Our OCTAlpha Hosted Exchange 2013 to OOREDOO Exchange 2010 On-Premise Server(the Most & Biggest Critical Telecom Service Provider over the Middle East and Asia).
20- IFA Travel & Tourism.
21-UFM International Security Group.
22- Dar Al Teeb for Oud & Perfumes
-Manage & Maintain Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2008 Network Services Such as Active Directory Users, Computers, Sites, Trust, Domain Controller, Global Catalog, Domain Controller Functionality, Domain Controller & Active Directory Schema & Forest, Domain Controller Replications, Domain Controller FSMO, DNS Server, DNS Records.
-Manage Microsoft Volume License, MS Windows Server CALs, Manage Microsoft MPN
-Manage & Configure & Deploy Office365 Cloud Servers Such as Cloud Exchange, E-mail User Accounts, Distribution Groups, Email Accounts Migration from Exchange 2007, 2010 to Office365 Mailboxes, Mailboxes Permissions, Configure Lync Server Services, Configure and Integrate Lync Server with Polycom Video Streaming, Deploy Office 2013 from Office 365, for Small & Mid Business Clients.
-Manage & Configure Fortigate Fortinet & Cyberoam Firewalls LAN & WAN, Monitoring Network Traffic, Network & Firewall Policies, DHCP Service, NAT, Static & Dynamic Routing, Web Filtering, Web Application Filtering, Manage IPS Definitions, AV Definitions, Load Balance.
-Manage, Maintain & Deploy Windows 7 & 8.1 Pro Client Services, Policies, Profiles, Roaming Profiles, Applications, Migrate User Profiles & Settings, Configure IP Settings, Hyper-V, Remote Connections, Manage Updates, Monitor System Performance, System Recovery.
-Install, Configure & Maintain Virtual Drives, Raid Controller, SAS Controller of IBM Server System x3650 M4, HP Proliant DL380GS.
•Monitoring Client Sessions that connecting hosts by MOI Servers.
•Configure the Host Sessions & Monitor the Network Load through it.
•Install Printers Device Drivers and Share its Resources through the Network.
•Configure & maintain the hardware Components for all the printers of MOI.
•Replace the new hardware components or maintain the current components to reduce the Expenses & Losses.
•Configure the hosts account to be connected to the MOI Domain Controller.
•Assign Some Hosts IP to be Configured Statically & Dynamically at some locations.
•Assign & Configure the Group Policy for each client individually or from the server of the specified Network.
•Deploy & Configure the Operating Systems on Each Host & Configure the user Accounts.
•Create The Security Certifications On The NTFS Drives.
•Maintaining - Directory, Remote desktop connection, Firewall, Antivirus, Internet security and Data backup system.
•Support the end user client environment such as Desktops, Laptops, Mobiles, IP Phones and client applications.
•Incident troubleshooting, analysis, resolution and/or escalation.
•To provide a single and quality point of contact for IT customers
•Monitor the status & progress toward resolution of all open incidents.
•Perform classification; prioritizing of incidents dependant of the impact of the issue.
•Quick & efficient handling of IT incidents & service requests on first contact.
•Work closely across IT in achieving common goals.
•Work effectively as a team member.
•Develop knowledge of client business & IT environment with the goal of increasing first-call resolution rates.
•To perform out of hours duties as directed and documented as per schedule.
• Installing Operating Systems Such As Windows Server 2000, & XP.
• Create Primary Hard Drive Partitions & Configure Shrink Size.
• Configuring File System Architecture (FAT32 & NTFS).
• Sharing Peripheral Devices & Data on the Network.
• Edit and Configuring the TCP/IP Protocols (Static & Dynamic).
• Installing/configuring new computers/telephones.
• Repairing/upgrading PC hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting printers/scanners/copiers/ telephones.
