Hesham Elsamman, IT Service Desk Manager

Hesham Elsamman

IT Service Desk Manager

شركة السويدي للصناعات

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce
Experience
20 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 1 Months

IT Service Desk Manager at شركة السويدي للصناعات
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since June 2019

Analyze department needs, identify vulnerabilities, and boost productivity, efficiency, and accuracy to inform
business decisions
Ensure network components meet needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and
stay informed about new features and competitive solutions
Continuously analyze current process, technologies, and vendors to identify areas of improvement
Prepare cost benefits analysis reports when upgrades are necessary, continuously analyzing vendors to ensure
they offer the best possible service and value for company needs
Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed
Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups

Network Engainer at HOLW EL SHAM FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES S.A.E
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2015 to May 2019

- Install, support and maintain hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices, including routers, switches, Wi-Fi controllers, and firewalls.
- Perform network Security design and integration
- Diagnose problems and solve issues, often under time constraints
- Provide network and host based security, incident response, firewall and VPN management and administration.
- Monitor network usage, anticipate problems and suggest solutions
- Work closely with colleagues to meet team goals and improve processes and practices.
- Support All EMP external customers Connection (Site-to-Site VPN) and ensure That they can Access all services Inside EMP.
- Support all EMP internal users ( connectivity - IP-phones- UTM filtering - Internal FW rules to access all services in different zones - Internet connection)
- Monitor all external Connections ( Internet - LL ) and calculate consumed BW.
- Generate all IP-Phones call reports from call accounting.
- Managed Devices (Cisco ASA FW - FortiGate FW - Aruba Switches - Aruba Controller - Aruba Wireless Access Points - Cisco Access Point- Avaya Call Center )

Network Administrator at HOLW EL SHAM FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES S.A.E.
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2013 to August 2015

- Establishes network specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.
- Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls.
- Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor.
- Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation.
- Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support.
- Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
- Meets financial requirements by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Senior Network Administrator at HOLW EL SHAM FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES S.A.E
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 2010 to April 2013

Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)
- Configure and install software, servers, routers and other network devices
- Monitor network performance and integrity
- Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting cloud and local infrastructure
- Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
- Mentor team members on technical issues
- Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)
- Communicate with users when needed
- Maintain complete technical documentation
- Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability

System Administrator at SoftPro
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2007 to August 2010

Install and configure software and hardware
- Manage network servers and technology tools
- Set up accounts and workstations
- Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
- Troubleshoot issues and outages
- Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
- Upgrade systems with new releases and models
- Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
- Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Senior System Administrator at SoftPro
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • April 2004 to December 2006

Computer assembly and maintenance
- Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology Set up accounts and workstations
- Administration and maintenance of company's internal systems.
- Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.2010

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce
  • at Cairo University
  • June 2009

Specialties & Skills

Network Administration
Office 365 Administrator
ERP Dynamic Ax
Firewall Management
Network Design
office 365 administrator
Fortigate Firewall
Core Switche
Cisco Access Point
Azure Developing
Cisco Router
Network Design
Cisco Firewall
Cisco Smart Switch
Aruba Access Point
IP Telphone Yalink
Dynamics AX

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

MCSE (Training)
Training Institute:
IT Academy
Date Attended:
February 2016
Duration:
120 hours
Prince2 (Training)
Training Institute:
British Institute For Itsm
Date Attended:
January 2018
Duration:
35 hours
ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Training)
Training Institute:
Navi Growth
Date Attended:
August 2022
Duration:
72 hours
OFFICE 365 ADMINISTRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING (Training)
Training Institute:
Global Knowledge
Date Attended:
May 2021
Duration:
72 hours
DEVELOPING MICROSOFT AZURE SOLUTION (Training)
Training Institute:
Global Knowledge
Date Attended:
June 2018
Duration:
72 hours
CCNA (Training)
Training Institute:
IT Academy
Date Attended:
January 2013
Duration:
120 hours
+N (Training)
Training Institute:
YAT
Date Attended:
March 2012
+A (Training)
Training Institute:
YAT
Date Attended:
June 2010
MCITP (Training)
Training Institute:
YAT
Date Attended:
January 2010
ICDL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2006