yassar karadsheh, Technology & platform engineering Regions & Affiliates

yassar karadsheh

Technology & platform engineering Regions & Affiliates

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL (PMI)

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Experience
11 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 10 Months

Technology & platform engineering Regions & Affiliates at PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL (PMI)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since June 2023

 Manage and plan the Affiliate's budget and contracts, prioritizing market technology demands based on business value.
 Lead, manage and motivate the IT team which is OSS (onsite support) (8 people in 6 countries), one ATT analyst, and one financial analyst.
 Provide technical advice for emergency preparedness and contingency planning while overseeing risk management processes.
 Develop and implement IT policies and procedures to ensure IT governance, risk, and compliance.
 Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
 Manage change initiatives and ensure successful organizational transformation and innovation.
 Utilize data analytics and business intelligence to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
 Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers to ensure cost-effective and efficient delivery of IT services.

AFFILIATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION (ATT) at PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL (PMI)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2021 to June 2023

 Manage and plan the Affiliate's budget and contracts, prioritizing market technology demands based on business value.
 Manage the IT team which is OSS (onsite support) (8 people in 6 countries), one ATT analyst, and one financial analyst.
 Act as the single point of contact for all technology-related matters and keep IT heads updated on new technologies, roadmaps, and challenges.
 Communicate the purpose, user, and business impact of IT and convey global projects to stakeholders.
 Manage local projects such as office relocation, restructuring, organic growth, and legal requirements.
 Keep stakeholders informed of the latest technologies and IT products and their value.

IS TECHNICAL ANALYST at PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL (PMI)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2019 to November 2021

 Develop, configure, and maintain Windows Servers, LAN, WAN, WLAN, and communication solutions/services in collaboration with business partners.
 Ensure efficient service delivery by promoting global service delivery models and PMI standard service management processes.
 Execute global IT solution deployment and localization for regional projects.
 Maintain and support local and worldwide IT solutions, working with partners to increase the maturity and reliability of services.
 Oversee operational issues, escalations, vendor management, procurement, and technology-related concerns.
 Standardize technology services, implement security controls, manage equipment life cycles, and maintain business continuity, and DRP operations.
 Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and service portfolios to align with regional goals and objectives.
 Manage daily site maintenance, reporting, upgrades, and incident management.
 Act as an IT representative and technology broker for IE4.0/Digital Transformation projects led by the business.

IT System Engineer at EXCEED IT Services
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2017 to April 2019

Install, configure and administer the operating system and services on Windows
server systems (Active Directory, Exchange 2016, office 365, Skype, DHCP,
DNS, Hyper-V, Firewall, etc.….)
• Terminating network modules and UTP cables.
• Configuring cisco switches (layer three switches and layer two switches)
• Creating and extending wireless LAN over the company`s sites
• Planning and developing the network for optimized performance and perform
network backup.
• Install, configure and administer the operating system and services on Microsoft
AZURE
• Responsible for Managing and configuring Hardware UTMs
• Support the users in IT related need (hardware, software)
• Train the new users to get familiar with our systems such as Microsoft Skype for
business, Microsoft office, and Microsoft windows in all branches.
• Fulfill all the tasks assigned to me

System administrator at Petra Trading & investment CO.
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2014 to April 2017

Install, configure and administer the operating system and services on Windows
server systems (Active Directory, Exchange 2010, Lync, DHCP, DNS, Hyper-V,
Firewall, etc….)
• Managing and Controlling Backups using Symantec Backup Exec and Microsoft
DPM 2010.
• Terminating network modules and UTP cables.
• Configuring cisco switches (layer three switches and layer two switches)
• Creating and extending wireless LAN over the company`s sites
• Planning and developing the network for optimized performance and perform
network backup.
• Responsible for Managing and configuring Hardware UTMs (Cyberoam)
• Maintaining and configuring the following systems( Access door system, CCTV
system, Projectors system )
• Support the users in IT related need (hardware, software, smart phones )
• Train the new users to get familiar with our systems such as Microsoft Lync,
Microsoft office, and Microsoft windows.
• Manage IT staff by training and coaching employees, communicating job
expectations and appraising their performance

Network Engineer at American University of Madaba (AUM)
  • Jordan - Madaba
  • February 2012 to October 2014

• Designing, configuring and installing network that includes core network switches.
• Configuration management, network performance management, and also monitors
network traffic to identify problems and make recommendations with the help of
monitoring tools.
• To install, maintain, configure and troubleshoots the telecommunication
infrastructure that includes IP phones.
• To troubleshoot the problems with network and security infrastructure, which may
be caused by routers, switches, firewalls and make corrective actions when
necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
  • at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT)
  • July 2011

Specialties & Skills

Agile Project Management
Change Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Strategic Planning
IT Management
MS Exchange
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Active Directory
Windows Server
team leader
CCNA Voice
Microsoft Azure
manegment
hyper v
VM Ware

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2018
CCNP Route (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2014
CCNA VOICE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2014
CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2017
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2017
Administering Windows Server 2012 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2017
MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2018
MCSA: Cloud Platform (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2018
70-535 Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2018

Hobbies

  • Rotary Amman west
    President of Rotaract club of Amman west (2015/2016) Rotaract Amman west Club ( secretary 2015/2016)