Mohamed Nafais, IT Support Specialist

Mohamed Nafais

IT Support Specialist

The Group - State of Qatar

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Diploma, Diploma in Network Administration
Experience
15 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months

IT Support Specialist at The Group - State of Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since October 2023

 Primary responsibility is user support and customer service. Being present and available to clients requiring technical assistance.
 Prioritize and handle VIP requests within assigned groups, ensuring timely resolution and satisfaction.
 Maintain familiarity with each client and their respective applications, enabling personalized and effective support.
 Follow standard Service Desk operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency in handling user inquiries and technical issues.
 Provide troubleshooting and configuration support for client desktop and networking environment.
 Manage datacenter-related activities to ensure smooth operations and optimal performance of critical infrastructure.
 Delivering round-the-clock (24x7x365) technical support.
 Overseeing IT Equipment Procurement for the Group
 Monitoring servers performance and data links connectivity.
 Overseeing the Tickers and datawall display administration.
 Provide support in monitoring Data Center equipment, including A/C, UPS, and safety equipment, to maintain optimal functioning and minimize risks.

IT Support Supervisor at Al Badiya Group
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2019 to October 2023

 Primary responsibility is user support and customer service. Being present and available to clients requiring technical assistance.
 Handling Veritas backup application / Cisco CME /Symantec Products / Office 365/Veem.
 Handling Office 365 Admin Center for the Group.
 Handling VIP requests on group.
 Familiar with each clients and their respective applications ( Pioneer / Brite / Sage /Cheque Master / SQL Application ).
 Follow standard Service Desk operating procedures;
 Deploying, Updating, Creating Images.
 Provide troubleshooting and configuration support for client desktop and networking environment.
 Handling DLP Security Monitoring Tools.
 Providing support for MAC pc .
 Providing 24x7x 365 Technicle Support .
 Repairing/Troubleshooting Dell Systems.
 Handing CCTV / Speed Gate System/ Access Control System for company properties .
 Covering Company E Marketing Areas
 Handling IT Equipment Procurement for the Group.

IT Support Engineer at Ali Bin Ali Group
  • Qatar - Doha
  • February 2012 to January 2019

 Primary responsibility is user support and customer service. Being present and available to clients requiring technical assistance.
 Handling VIP requests on group.
 Handling L1 Technicle Support Team.
 Familiar with each clients and their respective applications - ( Hokoomi, Opera, MC, WMS, Check System, Etravel, Essbase, Emis, Hrms, Lync).
 Follow standard Service Desk operating procedures;
 Providing Technicle support for ABA Group Users and External Clients.
 Deploying, Updating, Creating Images.
 Provide troubleshooting and configuration support for client desktop and networking environment.
 Generating Reports maintaining Techexcel Admin Area.
 Providing Basic support for MAC pc .
 Providing 24x7x 365 Technicle Support .
 Repairing/Troubleshooting Dell Systems.
 Handling Getronics Tool for Dell Support Calls.
 Fielded trouble and information request calls from over

IT Support Engineer at QAPCO
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2010 to February 2012

Experience Cont.
April 2010 to February 2012
IT Support Engineer
QAPCO - Doha, State of Qatar
Works for a Management and Security Solutions Providing Company Based in Qatar, outsourced to work for QAPCO to complete the Project Related to Desktop Support and Network Supporting and Troubleshooting.
 Responsible for supporting: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/ Office 2003 and 2007, 2010, Windows Server2003, Active Directory, Non Portal Applications, Galiom, Plant support applications.
 Maintaining & Troubleshooting Symantec Anti-Virus Clients
 Installation troubleshooting Configuring Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes Domino Admin, Outlook and Microsoft Lync
 Follow standard Service Desk operating procedures; accurately log all Service Desk tickets using the defined tracking software.(Magic Service Desk Application)
 Supporting for Users from Lotus Domino Admin.
 Back up the Blackberry and Configure and for Lotus Notes Mail Client
 Fielded trouble and information request calls from over 2500 users. Administering the IT departments policies and procedures.
 Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot for printers, computer hardware and any other authorised peripheral equipment. 2008 to 2010 April

Senior IT Engineer at Junction Computers
  • Sri Lanka - Galle
  • December 2008 to April 2010

Provided on-site technical support which included installation, maintenance and repairs of Desktops, laptops, printers, and other computer peripherals Maintaining of Backup Restore Procedure for Servers & MS Outlook Users
 Maintained an open line of communication with the assigned Service Delivery Coordinator to ensure customer satisfaction and meet Service Level Agreement.
 Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves Hardware, Software- and network-related problems encountered by end users of the District network, the Internet, the mainframe, PCs and Macintoshes and new computer technology
 Instructed customers on how to operate and maintain their computer equipment.

Education

Diploma, Diploma in Network Administration
  • at IDM
  • September 2024

Diploma in Network Administration

Diploma, IGSP
  • at Intemec United Kingdom
  • September 2024

Has been completed IASP Certificate.

Higher diploma, HIGHIER NATIONAT DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • at lnternational University of lntegration of Latin America
  • September 2024
Diploma, Diploma in Hardware A+
  • at Globle Solutions
  • August 2024

Diploma in Hardware A+

Diploma, MCTS Vista MS5115 & MS5116
  • at IDM
  • April 2024

MCTS Vista MS5115 & MS5116

Bachelor's degree, Science in Information Technology
  • at International University Of Integration Of Latin America
  • February 2024
Diploma, Certification
  • at NIBM
  • January 2024

Computer Science.

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office XP
Microsoft Office
Active Directory
Computer Skills
Computer Science
Windows XP Troubleshoot
Intermac Devices (CN3,700,Printers)
OPERA (WEB BROWSER)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPAIRING (MANUAL/MECHANICAL)
SERVICE DESK
TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
GETRONICS
PROCUREMENT
WMS (HYDROLOGY SOFTWARE)
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
BLACKBERRY
Windows 07 Troubleshoot
Computer Hardware
Hukumi Client base Application.
Installation troubleshooting Configuring Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes Domino Admin,
Office Suite (2003/2007/2010/2013)
Oil and Gas Industry Applications
Creative Technical Writing & Reporting
E Gov Applications.
Dell Support Calls
HP Support Calls
Lenovo Support Calls
Xerox Printer and Scanners
MC /Opera ,EMIS,HRMS Apps Support.
Dell Printers
OS Imaging Skill
Check System for Hotel Services

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Expert
Urdu
Intermediate

Memberships

School Mass Media Unit.
  • Senior Media Publisher
  • January 2004
School Prefect Team
  • Senior Head Prefect
  • March 2001
Aloysius Mass Media Unit.
  • Senior President.
  • July 2006

Training and Certifications

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (Training)
Training Institute:
VMWare - Sri Lanka
Date Attended:
April 2016
Duration:
45 hours
Dell Partner Portal Tool (Training)
Training Institute:
Dell
Date Attended:
January 2016
Duration:
21 hours
Dell PDP Tool (Training)
Training Institute:
Dell
Date Attended:
January 2016
Duration:
16 hours
Dell DCSE XP 1810 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
vRanger 7.1 Product Release Update - Web-based Training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Dell 13th Generation Servers (13G) Wave 2 eLearning (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
ProSupport Plus for PCs & Tablets (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
vRanger Administration Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Dell DCSE Dell Chromebook 11 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Dell Support Services’ training (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2015
Dell Inspiron 544714 and Inspiron 554715 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Dell Compliance Expectations For Dell Channel Partners (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Dell Support Services (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Dell DCSE 1000 Client Foundations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Dell Converged Infrastructure (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2015
Best IT Support Engineer – ABA Group – 2013 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013
Best Customer Service – ABA Group -2014 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2014
Extra Mile Achievement Award -ABA Group – 2012 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2012
IGSP Service Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Regenersis Glenrothes - (United Kingdom )
Date Attended:
September 2013
WWTS Enterprise (Dell) (Training)
Training Institute:
ABA - Tower
Date Attended:
September 2012
Xerox Printer and Scanners (Training)
Training Institute:
Jabal Ali -Dubai
Date Attended:
September 2012
Dell Certified System Exper (Certificate)
ITIL Foundation 2011 (Certificate)
Inter Training about the Tech Excel (Training)
Training Institute:
Tech Excel Training - Ali Bin Ali Training Center
Date Attended:
February 2012

Hobbies

  • Playing Cricket, Chess, Swimming, Fishing, travelling, Photography, Management training, new technol