OTHMAN AL-ASSAF

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Brampton, ON. L6X 3A3

PH: 905-***-****; Cell: 416-***-****; E-Mail: acog0o@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly Talented Project Manager; Data Center, Network and Security Manager.

Solid Technical and Managerial Skills and Qualifications in the field of

Project Management; Project evaluation; LAN/WAN Networking and Security.

* Team Leading and Communication Skills * Troubleshooting and Problem

Solving

* Strategic and Organizational Planning * Leading diverse

professionals in CA; US &Mexico

* Project Management and Analytical thinking * Firewall; Security; LAN/WAN

Design

* Strong time management and monitoring skills * Bold, Dynamic,

Flexible Personality

EXPERIENCE

Mabe Canada, 5420 North Service Road; Burlington; Ont. L7R 5B6

IT infrastructure Manager July 2008-

Oct 2014

. Managed the IT infrastructure environment in Canada; a team of 10

employees; MPLS Network; Security and data center.

. Analyzed the Infrastructure Architecture; layout; hardware; technology

and identified areas of enhancement; redesigned the architecture with

changes needed to comply with business standards; considering business

future needs as a strategic planning for IT department.

. Created and new standard for LAN and security layout and presented

proposal to head office in Mexico; in a step to build a strategic plan

for Mabe IT infrastructure that can be deployed worldwide.

. Redesigned the WAN Architecture for Mabe Canada moving it from Layer 2

to Layer 3 to comply with the new standards in a strategic step to

enable VOIP solution over WAN in the future and connect call centers

between Canada; Mexico and south America.

. Introduced and Deployed the new standards architecture utilizing a new

technology in the industry using HP EVA and 3 PAR SAN storage system;

Blade servers and VMware

. Negotiated solution alternatives with vendors; and managed service

contracts; lease contracts and budget

. Managed the helpdesk support function; supporting desktops; laptops;

servers; remote access; VPN; Active Directory; DHCP; DNS, FTP;

telecommunication and phones.

. Saved more than $250,000 in 2009 budget for Mabe Canada and more than

$150k for 2010; 2011.

. Managed the Infrastructure components for SAP migration; identifying

network and security components; Layout; configuration; deployment and

testing SAP BCM phone system; NAS storage.

. Negotiated all IT Mabe-vendors relationship and RFP's; including the

deployment of SAP BCM call center.

. Configured; deployed and supported site to site VPN for home agents

for Mabe Call Center in Moncton NB; using Cisco ASA 5505 and ASA 5510.

CFM Corporation, Mississauga, Ontario Mar.

2003 - July 2008

A multi million leading company in the field of manufacturing home product

fireplaces, barbecues and water purification systems, with more than 20

locations all around the world and more than 1000 users.

IT Manager (Infrastructure-Data Center & Security)

. Managing; Negotiating; Signing all CFM IT contracts with ISP's -

Achieved $900,000 savings in the budget for the year of 2008.

. Managed the Disaster Recovery Project (DRP) for CFM; and preparing for

hosting our main web site to in house from being outsourced.

. Managing CFM Data Center- MS 2003 environment with AD and Exchange

2003- ; HP EVA 6000 System; Data Protector Backup; HP Service Desk;

Cognos; Baan ERP System using a blade server platform.

. Managed the project of consolidating CFM buildings into one location

that includes (data center; BPX phone system; Employees and their

computer systems) an environment of 400 users

. Plan; Design; Build and Manage CFM infrastructure solutions; contracts

and resources in Canada; US and Mexico.

. Create RFP; obtaining RFQ; Evaluate and Negotiate Vendor proposals for

IT infrastructure projects (Data & Voice).

. Redesigning the LAN and WAN structure for CFM Corporation, to meet the

industry standards and enhance Network security.

. Redesigned the WAN Architecture and Deployed an MPLS network topology

on CFM regional offices, in Canada, U.S and Mexico; moving it from

Layer 2 to Layer 3.

. Supported and maintained VPN tunnels between regional sites, using

SHIVA VPN solution.

. Deployed a new security solution for CFM using Cisco ASA, Cisco Router

2800 series

. Deployed an SSL VPN for CFM using Juniper SA 4000

. Installed and supported an FTP solution for CFM, using Microsoft ISA

server.

. Designed and Deployed an RF environment using Cisco 1242 wireless AP

with Intermec CK31 handheld scanners for CFM in Canada; US and Mexico.

Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Toronto, Ontario

1999 - 2003

A leading non-profit organization, serving consumers, business and

government in creating safety standards and enhance the quality of live.

Multi million dollars business with 1200 employees over 10 offices in North

America Europe and Asia.

Senior Network Analyst

. Redesigned CSA LAN Architecture from a flat segment structure to a

VLAN topology in order to meet standard LAN layout with better

performance and enhanced security.

. Investigated and deployed Cisco VPN solution using Cisco Concentrator

3005, enabling secure world wide access to all CSA employees to

facilitate business functionality and increase sales.

. Designed and Deployed a Multi tier LAN Structure secured by Cisco FWSM

to fulfill the SAP Portals application security design requirements,

and ensure proper functionality from security and performance

prospective, with Load Balancing capability using Cisco Content Switch

CSS1103, integrated to Cisco Catalyst 6513 with fiber connectors

. Designed and Deployed CSA Wireless Solution for CSA corporate offices,

using Cisco Access Points 1200/350 with an integration with Blue

Socket firewall and Cisco Radius Server ACS 3.0, giving the capability

to 200 users to access their corporate resources on wireless and

securely.

. Managed the deployment of Voice over IP (VOIP) solution for CSA Call

center in Cleveland, which was an expansion of CSA Call center in

Toronto, over a dedicated WAN link between the sites.

. Participated in deploying an IP Telephony solution for a selective

group of users in CSA.

. Managed the upgrade process for CSA Checkpoint firewall from 4.1 to

NG, using Nokia IPSO 530 equipments. Supported and maintained both

environments to comply with business needs and policy changes

required.

. Managed and Deployed Websense content filtration solution, in

integration with Checkpoint firewall to deploy an Http Web policy to

all CSA employees for a proper usage of business time and resources.

. Designed and Deployed CSA Spectrum Way Office LAN/WAN and Security

solutions, using Cisco Catalyst 4506 series, 3500 series and PIX 515

redundant firewall

. Managed CSA WAN upgrade from Frame Relay Technology to MPLS for All

CSA Canadian regional offices, to achieve better solution, and

savings.

. Designed, Configured and Deployed CSA VPN site to site solution

between Toronto office and Hong Kong, Netherlands, Irvine and

Cleveland offices, using Netscreen XP/GT firewalls.

. Managed CSA LAN Upgrade from old Nortel Switches to the new Cisco

Catalyst switches using Catalyst 6513, 4006 and 4500 series, achieving

a better LAN topology Design, Performance, Redundancy and Security,

and bringing Giga Ethernet LAN capability over Fiber and Copper

connectors.

. Configured and Deployed a New Remote Access Solution (RAS) using Cisco

2611 router in combined with Cisco Radius Authentication to replace an

old RAS solution.

. Managed and Installed CSA VPN client to site, using Checkpoint Remote

Client and firewall solution.

CGI, Mississauga, Ontario 1997 -

1999

Network Analyst

. Managed, Administered and Supported CSA NT domain infrastructure in

Rexdale Office location, to maintain the business function and users

support needs, in an environment using Microsoft Windows NT 2000, Win

95, Win 98 Exchange 2000, SQL 2000, MS Office Suit and AS 400.

. Administered and Supported CGI headquarter office, to maintain the

business function and support CGI employees, in an environment of

Windows NT 4.0, Lotus Notes, Mainframe on an Ethernet and Token Ring

topology. Tasks include installation, Configuration, Testing and

Troubleshooting new Hardware and Software solutions

. Participated in the Rollout project to Windows NT 4.0 Domain

environment for SPAR Aerospace Company in Brampton.

Jordan Electricity Authority

1991-1996

The department from the Ministry of Electricity and Mineral Resources that

is responsible for generating; Transmitting and distributing electricity in

Jordan

Economist

. Responsible for pricing the electricity in Jordan using the Long Run

Marginal Cost Analyses LRMC

. Project evaluation using statistics calculations and linear

programming for prediction and cause; result analyses.

. Participated in International Electricity Pricing Committee in Europe

(UNIPEDE) representing Jordan Electricity Authority

. Participated in Economical-Statistical studies in Yarmouk university

in Jordan annual Conference.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.; 5150 Spectrum Way; Mississauga, Ontario; L4W

5G1 Feb 2010

. Managing HP Storage Works Enterprise Virtual Array

Avaya University; Avaya head office; Markham; Ontario Canada

2009

. Avaya Communication Manager and Basic Administration training course

(AVA00836H00)

York University, Global Knowledge and Winnet Systems

2002-2007

. Masters Certificate in Project Management from Schulich School of

Business / York University

. Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2006

. ITIL certified; Information Technology Infrastructure Library; Sep

2007

. Cisco Certified Internet work Expert (CCIE) passed Theoretical exam,

preparing for practical lab.

. Cisco Certified Security Specialist (CCS1)

Global Knowledge and Winnet Systems, Toronto, Ontario and Boston U.S

1999-2001

. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

. Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)

. Cisco Certified Design Associates (CCDA)

. Nortel Networks Certified Support Specialist (NNCSS)

. Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA)

triOS Training Centre. Mississauga Rd., Ontario

1997

. Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE).

University Of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

1990

. Master of Science (M.Sc) - Economics

University Of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

1986

. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) - Economics and Statistics

HOBBIES

Reading, Jogging, and Tennis

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