Abu Umar, Senior Project Manager/IT Operations Manager

Abu Umar

Senior Project Manager/IT Operations Manager

Exfosys (Pvt) Ltd.

Location
Sri Lanka - Kandy
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
Experience
27 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :27 years, 7 Months

Senior Project Manager/IT Operations Manager at Exfosys (Pvt) Ltd.
  • Sri Lanka
  • My current job since August 2009

Agile Project Management/Scrum Master | Software/IT Architecture | Strategic planning | IT Operations Management

Led a team of technical experts and architect, design, direct and manage more then 50+ Software Development Projects (Desktop/Web/Mobile) with successful implementations to several entities across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Germany, Australia and Sri Lanka.

Group IT Manager at Arab Experts Capital LLC
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • July 2008 to August 2009

•Setting all procedures, working instructions, security definition of IT and presents it to the top management
•Train staff on the use of it products
•Analyze the current system and prepared plan for improving / enhancing the existing system.
•Set priorities for the systems that needs to be developed according to the implementation process
•Evaluates I.T proposals for H/W and S/W, and takes the necessary actions
•Providing top management with tools to be able to control and have more clear vision of the business participates with the CEO in identifying the training requirements of the department employees
•Evaluates the performance of the employees and reports the results to the division director
•Fully responsible for the Data, System and Network security
•Discuss the company requirements with H/W and S/W suppliers, and proposes to the CEO the recommended solutions, putting in consideration technology change and maintaining company investments
•To utilize all available resources of the company, to keep the quality and productivity of his function, through proper communication, collaboration and counseling
•To plan for improvements and development of division facilities through justified capital expenditure
• Safe guard the Database and data accuracy
• Provides functional guidance and counsel in a specialized area throughout the department
• Reviews systems and procedures, initiates major procedural improvements
• Evaluates IT results and reports to the management
• Co-ordinate with other department employees as required during project implementation.
• Manage and Monitor Services "MS Exchange, Backup, etc.
• Analyze Servers performance and IT infrastructure time to time to insure better performance.
• Plan further expansions of the network
• Manage the Server Files System

Senior System Engineer / Project Manager at Canadian ITS
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2008 to July 2008

Project Management of Client projects from initiation to closure
Design and Implement System/Network infrastructure.
Design and implement Windows/Exchange/ISA Security Appliances like Cisco PIX / Sonic Wall installation.
Network Security (Symantec/Trend Micro/McAfee/GFI) implementation Cisco switches and routers
Microsoft CRM implementation.
Nortel BCM 50/200/400 Configuration and implementation.
Prepare Technical Reports/Task List/Job Orders/Weekly Reports etc.
Manage assign task to Microsoft/Cisco Engineers and Technician.

Senior IT Administrator / System Manager at Golden Wing
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • March 2003 to February 2008

Developed software tools and databases to support the company dispersed departmental requests. Project Manager of ERP (Microsoft Dynamics GP 10) implementation team, specialty in ERP Customization and Implementations of custom modules. Overall in charge of IT and Business Systems Operations.

Overseeing the design and implementation of the organizations IT infrastructure including network servers and devices email, internet, IP telephony, data storage, video conferencing, back-up systems that supports the Organization’s business process needs.

Manages the operations of upgrading internal applications to ensure smooth flow of operations and alignment of applications with Golden Wing’s strategy.

Examining technology requirements and accordingly designing IT contracts, SLA agreements, scope of works and quotations to meet long term objectives of the organization.

Spearheading strategic IT installation and maintenance services of the organizations local area network hardware\software, recommended infrastructure and application assessment, along with assisting in designing and implementing high availability, scalability, performance and security.

Designed and execution of Database administration.

Manage company Website including regular updates and face lift.

IT Customer Care Executive at PCH
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 3
  • March 2002 to February 2003

All aspects relating to customer care. Leading a team of technicians involved in assembling, Installation and trouble shooting of PCs. Was also responsible for database preparation and documentation work including comprehensive reporting.

Senior Computer Operator/Database Administrator at Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu (ASAS Universal)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • August 1996 to January 2002

Preparing and maintaining Databases using MS Access/MS Sql
Monitoring the filing System by Computer designed Database.
Handling Correspondence related to General Administration.
Assist the Royal Commission Contract Administrator in preparing Contract packages.
Preparing reports, graphs, and presentations using various software.
Installing and trouble shooting of software packages.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
  • at University of Paradeniya
  • June 1996
Higher diploma, Applications Programming
  • at Miraj Information Technology
  • November 1993

Programming in Application Packages (Including Basic, DBASE III+, Fox Pro) System Analysis Fundamental of Business Management Fundamental of Accounting Application Packages

High school or equivalent, Mathematics
  • at Madina National College
  • August 1992

Pure Mathematics Applied Mathematics Physics Chemistry

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
IT Service Management
ERP CRM
Database Management
IT Operations Management
IT Infrastructure Architect and Administration (Microsoft/Linux/Unix)
Software Development
Database (MS SQL Server/My SQL/Oracle/MS Access)
Web Development (WAMP, LAMP, PHP/HTML/CSS)
ERP-MS Dynamics (GP, AX)
Staff Managment/Department Budgeting/IT Procedures/Disator Recovery Plan
Software Arcitecture

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Tamil
Expert
Hindi
Beginner

Memberships

UtterAccess.com
  • Utter Access Guru
  • January 2003
Expert Exchange
  • Member
  • March 2005

Training and Certifications

Diploma in Applications Programming (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 1993
PMP Exam Preparation Certification Course (PMBOK) (Training)
Training Institute:
NETASSIST
Date Attended:
November 2011
Duration:
35 hours
BASIC Programming (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 1993
ITIL V3 foundation (Training)
Training Institute:
Self Training and Practice (Online), Sri Lanka
Date Attended:
February 2010
Trend Micro Certified Security Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2008
SAP HR Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Jubail
Date Attended:
February 2005
ERP Implementer and Developer (Microsoft Dynamics GP 10) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2008
Valid Until:
November 2007
Trend Micro Certified Security Professional (Control Manager 3.5) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2008
Valid Until:
March 2008

Hobbies

  • Reading, Developing and Presenting Training, Writing