Rehan Tabassam

• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Prepared conceptual designs and Integrated Security solutions.
• Responsible for the Design & Specification of ICT & Security Systems Including, Fiber Transmission Systems, Public Address, CCTV, ACS, IDS, Active & Passive Network, Structural Cabling etc.
• Performed Site surveys & discussion with client in order to get detail information related to scope of work.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Supervised the construction phase ensuring that the Installation of security system in-compliance with the design, Project specifications, standards and Saudi government requirements (HCIS directive).
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Researched & tested new security technologies, systems, equipment, components, and products
• To liaise with the safety office in maintaining safe methods of working and proper housekeeping of the site to comply with appropriate safety measures and ensure that all site supervisors are aware of these.

Hajj Terminal, (KAIA) Jeddah, KSA

• Responsible for install any new component related to NTS system as per standard specification and/or system design provided by the customer.
• Instrumental in installation and configuration of Cisco 2960, 3560, 4506 (Server Farm) & 6509/HP Pro Curve 2610 Switches. Monitored and configured access points through WCL and WCS. Managed VOIP equipments such as ATA and IPT.
• Handled Cisco call managers v5.1 for IPT’s and ATA configuration. Installed and maintained MASTER CLOCK equipment and server.
• Supported CCTV, FIDS, CUTE and Access Control systems. Conducted team meetings on a regular basis and ensured that the department strategic goals & decisions are clearly understood and communicated.
• Conducts preventive maintenance according to preventive maintenance master plan.
• Respond to customer complaints and carry out the needed corrective maintenance work.
• Monitoring network usage
• Ensure the smooth operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability for their users, such as staff, client, customers and suppliers.
• Suggesting and providing IT solutions to business and management problems.
• Ensuring that all IT equipment complies with standards.
• Analyzing and resolving faults, ranging from a major system crash to a forgotten password.
• Work with vendors to resolve complex network problems.
• Undertaking routine preventative measures and implementing, maintaining and monitoring network security, particularly if the network connects to the internet.
• Provide network documentation, training and guidance for end users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence.
• Planning and implementing future IT developments and undertaking project work.
• Conducts technical research on network upgrades and component to determine feasibility, cost, time required, and compatibility with current system.

• Planned, designed and implemented networks at different sites according to the operational requirements.
• Accountable for development, maintenance and implementation of in-house PC Systems. Ensured high quality IT services. Monitored services regularly.
• Supported operational activities for all networks at the site or project. Managed network equipments.
• Actively involved in configuration and installation of Cisco Layer 2 switches, taking backups and troubleshooting. Conducted applications presentation system and training to the concerned parties.
• Instrumental in hiring new candidates. Prepared annual budget report for the IT department.

Worked as Installation Consultant for Midwest States in USA. Major Job responsibilities were setup and installation/configuration of Computers, Printers and other Networking devices (such as IP-Telephony) at different sites and provide technical support after installation for 3 months.