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Mark Ian William Penaflor, IT Support Specialist / System Administrator

Mark Ian William Penaflor

IT Support Specialist / System Administrator·WPP Media (WPP Group)

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 7 months

IT Support Specialist / System Administrator

November 2020 - Present

WPP Media (WPP Group)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2020 - Present

• Provide L2/L3 technical support to enterprise users across multi-site environments in KSA, delivering onsite and
remote assistance while ensuring SLA compliance and business continuity.
• Managed incident, service request, and problem resolution following ITIL practices and business impact
prioritization
• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft 365 via Adaxes, including automated provisioning, mailbox lifecycle
management, license assignment, and hybrid identity administration.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint lifecycle management, including Autopilot provisioning, device
compliance, patching, security baselines, and application deployment.
• Prepared and deployed corporate laptops and endpoints performing OS imaging, hardware provisioning,
workstation builds, driver management, enterprise software deployment, M365 configuration, and security
hardening
• Collaborate and coordinate with global IT vendors and service providers (IBM, Kyndryl, SYSTAL) on infrastructure
upgrades, deployments, and operational readiness, ensuring business continuity.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve server, network, and endpoint incidents across enterprise infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot Windows Server environments including file services, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and
authentication-related issues within enterprise domains.
• Diagnose and resolve LAN/WAN connectivity, VPN access, network printing, and Cisco switch issues including VLAN
configuration, port assignments, and physical patching.
• Maintain IT asset inventory and operational documentation for audit and support purposes.
• Provide end-user guidance and training to reduce repeat incidents and improve system adoption.
• Implement IT process improvements and security controls to enhance operational efficiency and compliance

Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Desktop Support Engineer

December 2014 - November 2020

Huta Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2014 - November 2020

• Provide on-site and remote technical support for over 2, 000+ users across corporate offices and
project sites.
• Supported Windows Server 2012/2016 environments, user workstations, and enterprise applications.
• Handled incidents and service requests through the service desk ticketing system in line with SLA
targets.
• Supported Active Directory user account management including password resets, account unlocks,
and group membership updates.
• Performed user onboarding/offboarding tasks including account setup, access changes, and device
preparation.
• Assisted network implementation, cabling, and troubleshooting.
• Managed endpoint security tools, antivirus administration, and licensing.
• installed, configured, and troubleshoot PCs, laptops, printers, scanners, and mobile devices.
• Delivered customer-focused IT support while maintaining professional service standards.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Desktop Support

November 2014 - November 2020

Huta Group KSA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2014 - November 2020

✔ Server 2016/2012R2
✔ Ticketing System (Service Desk)
✔ Network Planning & Implementation
✔ Kaspersky Server Admin & licensing
✔ Cable structuring, troubleshooting
✔ Installation and troubleshooting Printers, Scanners mobile/smart phones)
✔ Offering technical support on-site via phone, email or in person
✔ Assisted costumers having hardware, software and networking issues.
✔ Always represent the IT department in a professional manor by being customer
centric, respectful, courteous, and in appearance

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

System Technology Institute (STI)

May 2013

May 2013

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Philippines

System Technology Institute (STI) Enriquez Cor.Profugo St. Lucena City Philippines

January 2013

January 2013

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Philippines

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

designed and delivered a technical undergraduate thesis project approved on first defense with high evaluation scores.

Skills

Group Policy
Expert
Group Policy
Expert
LAN Switching
Expert
LAN Switching
Expert
Cisco IOS
Expert
Cisco IOS
Expert
Cisco Switches
Expert
Cisco Switches
Expert
Cisco Routers
Expert
Cisco Routers
Expert
Network Cabling
Expert
Network Cabling
Expert
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
Installation software
Expert
Installation software
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Hardware & Software
Expert
Hardware & Software
Expert
Troubleshoot
Expert
Troubleshoot
Expert
Information Technology
Expert
Information Technology
Expert
ADVERTISEMENT
Intermediate
ADVERTISEMENT
Intermediate
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
Intermediate
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
MAC OS
Intermediate
MAC OS
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Intermediate
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Intermediate
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
Intermediate
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
Intermediate
CISCO NETWORKING
Intermediate
CISCO NETWORKING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE RISK
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE RISK
Intermediate
ENDPOINT SECURITY
Intermediate
ENDPOINT SECURITY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS
Intermediate
MICROSOFT 365
Intermediate
MICROSOFT 365
Intermediate
MICROSOFT INTUNE MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT INTUNE MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10
Intermediate
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10
Intermediate
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
ENDPOINT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ENDPOINT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Intermediate
NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
WINDOWS SERVERS
Intermediate
WINDOWS SERVERS
Intermediate
Group Policy
Expert
Group Policy
Expert
LAN Switching
Expert
LAN Switching
Expert
Cisco IOS
Expert
Cisco IOS
Expert
Cisco Switches
Expert
Cisco Switches
Expert
Cisco Routers
Expert
Cisco Routers
Expert

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Cisco CCNA. Cisco ID
Cisco CCNA. Cisco ID
Cisco CCNA.
Cisco Routing & Switching
Sep 2018 - Mar 2022
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Hobbies

  • playing basketball
  • Mobile Legends