Randy Palma, System Administrator / Technical Administrator

Randy Palma

System Administrator / Technical Administrator

saudi automotive services company (sasco)

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Diploma,
Experience
14 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 11 Months

System Administrator / Technical Administrator at saudi automotive services company (sasco)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2011

*Facilitate, manage and maintain more than 20 servers.
- Can Configure/Install Servers, Domain and Multi Domain Configurations, HyperV
and VM, Remote Desktop Management, WEB Server Management (IIS), WSUS,
DNS, DHCP and other services.
*Managing SAN Storage (EMC), installation, setup and configuration.
- Configuration, Installation and Deployment
*Managing Fiber Channel Switch for SAN Storage and Servers
- Configuration, Installation and Deployment
* Managing UTM (Unified Threat Management) Device (Fortigate Appliance) and its
functionalities.
- Configuration, Installation and Deployment that includes policies, monitoring,
reporting, VPN etc.
* Managing Fortimail (Anti-Spam) Devices and its Functionalities
* Managing Windows Server 2012 and Windows Failover Clustering services and SQL
Failover Clustering.
* Handling and managing administrative functions for Microsoft Dynamics Axapta
2009/2012 ERP.
- Configuring and Modifying user Access based on the required Roles and Functions.
- Providing support for the Dynamics AX end users and IT technical related matters.
- Knowledgeable on most of the area, like AOT(Application Object Tree), tables, forms, etc.
- Client configuration and access
* Managing Windows Server 2008, Domain Controller, DNS and DHCP Services and its
roles; Database Servers, Exchange Server, Enterprise Portal and Facilities Desk
Management applications, Multi Domain Trust and Forest.
* Managing Network Infrastructures (LAN and WAN); Responsible in network setup and
configuration for local VLANs, internet and VPN connectivity.
- Can configure CISCO Router and HP Switches
*Managing Aloha Back Office and Front Office system (Back of house & POS).
*Managing and Handling Retail POS application, installations and deployment.
* Managing LS POS.Net Application
- Configuration of LS POS.Net on POS machine integrated with AX 2009
- Familiar in SQL Database, tables and its structure
- Troubleshoot day to day issue occurring in front office application and POS.
- (***Manage to find solution in lessen the purchased of its license.)
* Managing Time and Attendance application and Access * Managing IPCCTV via Milestones and Analog CCTV
- Configuration, Setup, Site Survey, Camera Calibration, Recording, Etc
* Handling any IT and Computer related task based on technical, implementation,
applications etc.
* Managing Disaster Recovery Appliance (OnQ - Quorum Appliance)
* Dealing and handling IT providers such as network providers and vendors, etc.

ERP Manager at Saudi Automaotive Services Company (SASCO)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2016

Manage enterprise technology solutions and services including the Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) system and associated hardware, software and databases to enable SASCO and its selected
subsidiaries to support their business operations efficiently and effectively.
- Act as the subject matter expert in the functionalities of SASCO’s ERP system, Microsoft
Dynamics, across the different modules
- Manage applications administrations, user access rights, configuring parameters, auditing and
maintenance of ERP systems and applications
- Conduct meetings with end users to define and analyze their needs and business requirements
- Evaluate the feasibility of application development or purchase within time and cost constraints
and provide the necessary information to the IT Director
 Review and analyze software defects and suggest ways for improvement
- Manage relations with Microsoft ERP providers, and coordinate with vendors for system
purchases and maintenance as required
- Oversee the testing and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics
- Validate the system architecture against requirements and assumptions to ensure that the
architecture aligns with SASCO’s technical, security and business environment and objectives
- Ensure the development of software testing solutions and validation procedures and
Documentation
- Contribute to the definition and testing of capacity management and disaster recovery plans
related to SASCO’s databases
- Contribute to the definition of a security strategy, standards and processes for how the ERP
system and enterprise databases must be designed, built and integrated within the enterprise to
deliver hardened security solutions
- Direct and control the delivery of ongoing day-to-day business critical live services to ensure
optimal reliability, availability and performance of the technology platforms
- Supervise the design, development and maintenance of all databases within SASCO
- Supervise the development of an ERP road-map to guide end users
- Manage the performance of the ERP Specialists and Database Administrators, and assume
responsibility of their development, includes performance review and development plans
- Providing end user support for any technical or functional issue arises during the
operation.
- Determining issue on technical and functional aspect; providing/delivering proper
procedure in rectifying errors to the end users.
- Providing security roles based on the required JD or approved roles. Ensuring that end
user get the privileges required.
- Customizing Roles and privileges if necessary based on the requirements for the end
users.
- Closely in touch with the providers for development or any change request and
Technicalities.

IT Technical Administrator at Al Motawa Trading Co LTD
  • Other
  • November 2008 to January 2011

 Responsible in the overall technical operation in IT Computer System (hardware & software). Maintaining Server operations such as domain control system, database management and network system (Internet, LAN and WAN).
 Handling Domain Control system/Active Directory services (Windows Server 2003); to provide the needs of end user to their respective department. Providing rights and permission in handling the database such as Microsoft Dynamics Axapta, LS POS, Administrative programs and others.
 Established and maintain network connection (LAN & WAN) from HO to all branches of the company such as showrooms and warehouses via VPN and IPVPN remote connectivity through the use of CISCO routers.
 Maintain IT equipment and providing technical support for more than 40 users through, actual, remote access and phone assistance. Answering and resolving day to day issues relating to PC's and peripheral devices; maintain stock on all IT consumables; maintain a register of all computer hardware.
 Insure system and network security; Monitoring Servers and local PC. (monitoring application, firewall and antivirus application)
 Support IT Business Administrator in technical related issues, Microsoft Dynamic Axapta, networks errors, troubleshooting, backup processes and data handling, etc.,
 Application Hands-on;
(Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Vista, W7, MS Dynamics Axapta, MS Office 2003/2007/2010, LS POS, Active Directory, MS Outlook, McAfee Security and AVG Security, etc., )

Education

Diploma,
  • at TESDA
  • January 2008
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at LCPC
  • December 2001

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Dynamics
Server Management
Network Management Software
Troubleshooting
Hardware 2FSoftware Installation
MS Dynamics ERP
DISASTER RECOVERY
Domain Configuration
Network Configuration

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Badminton
    National Competition