Ohans Bagduyan

Led and managed IT operations for a large multi-entity manufacturing group across the UAE.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

- Directed a multidisciplinary IT team including ERP developers, system engineers, network engineers, and support staff.
- Managed enterprise-wide IT infrastructure across multiple branches (Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, etc.).
- Designed, implemented, and maintained high-availability server environments, ensuring data integrity and uptime.
- Oversaw full lifecycle of hardware systems including servers, workstations, industrial IT equipment, and peripherals.
- Administered ERP and business-critical systems covering finance, inventory, production, HR, and custom applications.
- Designed and managed LAN/WAN networks, VPNs, firewalls, and secure connectivity across sites.
- Implemented data protection, cybersecurity policies, backup systems, and disaster recovery plans.
- Led major system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives with minimal operational disruption.
- Managed IT budgets, procurement, vendor relationships, and licensing compliance.
- Supported manufacturing operations, ensuring IT systems reliability for production and supply chain processes.
- Established and enforced IT policies, standards, and best practices across all business units.
- Trained and mentored staff, improving system adoption and cybersecurity awareness.
- Acted as the primary IT advisor to senior management, aligning IT initiatives with business goals.