Islam Abdalla, Senior Systems Engineer

Islam Abdalla

Senior Systems Engineer

Bank Boubyan

Location
Kuwait - Hawali
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience
10 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 10 Months

Senior Systems Engineer at Bank Boubyan
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since July 2018

• Led team of engineers in implementing and managing complex IT infrastructure projects
• Developed and maintained disaster recovery plans and implemented backup solutions
• Conducted systems analysis and troubleshooting to ensure maximum up
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time and performance
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement network security measures
• Designed and implemented scalable cloud infrastructure solutions for a multinational organization
• Led cross-functional teams in planning and executing complex technology projects
• Managed and maintained critical systems, ensuring high availability and performance
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define and deliver strategic technology initiatives
• Developing and enforcing security policies and procedures to safeguard the organizations data and assets
• Project Management managing projects, timelines, and resources effectively to deliver projects on time and within budget, while meeting quality standards and objectives
• Provided technical guidance and support to junior team members, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Service Desk Engineer at Bank Boubyan
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • January 2015 to July 2018

• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving technical issues reported by users regarding hardware, software, network, or other IT-related problems
• Ticket Management: Logging and tracking incidents and service requests through a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining records of all support activities
• Communication: Effectively communicating with end-users to gather necessary information about reported issues, providing updates on the status of their requests, and offering guidance or instructions for problem resolution
• Remote Support: Utilizing remote access tools to assist users with troubleshooting and resolving issues remotely, minimizing downtime and disruptions to productivity
• Documentation: Documenting troubleshooting procedures, resolutions, and frequently asked questions to build a knowledge base for future reference and to aid in training other support staff
• Escalation: Escalating complex or unresolved issues to higher-level support teams or management as necessary, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal impact on business operations
• Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service by demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions with end-users, regardless of their technical proficiency.

System Administrator at CSIPOS Company
  • Netherlands - Amsterdam
  • November 2013 to February 2014

• Coordinated and executed server migration project, resulting in
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improved system performance and greater stability
• Implemented robust backup and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss
• Streamlined network infrastructure, leading to increased efficiency in managing user accounts and access privileges
• Provided proactive troubleshooting and technical support, resulting in high user satisfaction and minimal system disruptions.

IT Trainee at Overseas Computers Company
  • Netherlands - Amsterdam
  • April 2011 to October 2011

• Answering technical queries and assisting users
• Responsibility for security
• Answering second line technical questions
• Patching operating systems and firmware levels
• Provided technical support to end users with hardware and software troubleshooting
• Assisted in maintaining and updating computer systems and networks
• Collaborated with a team to deploy and install new software applications
• Participated in training sessions to learn about IT security practices and protocols.

Trainee IT Administrator at Cordaan
  • Netherlands - Amsterdam
  • February 2010 to August 2010

• Installs Networks
• Manages network infrastructure
• Implement software and hardware
• Computer systems maintenance
• Answering technical queries and assisting user
• Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc
• Troubleshooting any reported problems.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Alexandria University
  • April 2009

Specialties & Skills

Applications Support
Systems Engineering
Systems Analysis
Application Management
System Administration
PLANNING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Technical Analysis
Cyber-security best practices
Root Cause Analysis
Application testing
Windows Server
Service Delivery
Servers
IT Management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
Dutch
Expert
English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Fundamentals of Card Payment Certified at Pay-Tech Academy (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Fast Track to Contactless EMV expertise Certified at Pay-Tech Academy (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
ISO 8583 & Transaction Processing at Pay-Tech Academy (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
IT Professional Certified at Cyber Security (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Foundation Training Certified ( RPA ) at Blue-prism (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
MCITP Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999
CCNP Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
ITIL Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999
CCNA Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2011
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • sport (Football, tennis)
  • Computer
  • Read