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PERSONAL INFORMATION Amjad J Abu-Daff

Qualification BEng Electronic & Communication Engineering Residence 7312 S. Garnett Rd. Broken Arrow 74012, OK Job Type Employee Job Status Full Time

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SUMMARY I am a highly motivated IT Administrator, got my Bachelor degree of Electronic & Communication Engineering from the United Kingdom in 2001, and since then I have managed to grow my knowledge and roles throughout my carrier to where I am now, with 14+ years of experience in the IT field, software and hardware, and in different products such as (Cisco, Fortigate, SonicWall, BlueCoat, NetApp).

I am seeking a challenging technical position in a pleasant working environment, which will permit me to continue practicing and expanding my skill set knowledge base. I am equally comfortable and qualified for either a Network Engineering, IT Administrator, IT Security Administrator, Storage Administrator or a technical presales position. As a result of my developed analytical problem solving skills and ability to learn new tasks and concept abstractions quickly, I am also willing to accept a position in an exciting new field that I have not yet had the opportunity to work in.

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2014 – Present

Logicom – Saudi Arabia*

Presale Specialist

Based on my knowledge and professional experience, I was selected, by a distributor company, to provide technical solutions and designing data centers, covering all aspects that include networking (Cisco), servers (Cisco UCS), storage (NetApp), virtualization (Citrix) and finally, backup/archiving (CommVault).

Data Center Presales Manager (Current)

In addition to the previous tasks, I was promoted to handle the overall data center strategy and execution for the local subsidiary. Supervised a team of presales engineers to distribute the opportunities between the team, which includes consultancy, design, technical training's, presentation of the proposed design and POC's to existing/prospective partners and customers on the Logicom DC-related technologies and brands, via a DC-Centric approach. 0

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Logicom

Olayan

NSD

World's Technology

Isam Kabbani & Partners

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May 2006 – May 2014

Olayan Financing Company – OFC*

Network Administrator

As a network administrator, I was assigned on different areas on the field to further my understanding of the company infrastructure and processes; these areas are as divided as follows,

Networking Area

Job Roles

Provide and monitor network performance, security, stability, and assistance

Maintain/monitor connectivity for multiple links and different protocols (IPVPN, Lease Lines, Wi-Max and MPLS)

Configure/maintain Cisco devices (routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points and ASA firewalls) and confirm their stability and are upgraded to their latest ISO version

Create/assign/maintain new subnets/VLANs and WLANS to differentiate areas, departments and companies

Manage wireless networks for local controlled network and guest open internet

Create/maintain access lists for increased internal security

Enhance network security using various firewall devices, o Monitor incoming/outgoing traffic through different types of firewall devices for increased security eg. Cisco ASA, Sonicwall and Fortigate o Proxy internet traffic using various products eg. BlueCoat and ISA o Filter spam/junk emails threats through IronPort

Provide access to local network through VPN for selected clients using Cisco VPN client and Sonicwall VPN client. Also, introduced an easier method of VPN using L2TP IPSec which acts as a dial-up connection, and can be configured on any platform or OS

Maintain/assist/configure company communication system (Avaya PABX definity system)

Ensure UPS efficiency for increasing hardware and confirm reliability

Broadcast/maintain TV satellite stations through our local network using Exterity IPTV system and provide access for selected users

Major Projects

Introduced a three network layer (Access layer, Distribution layer and Core switches layer) for the server farm to increase network capabilities, performance and efficiency

Upgraded company network infrastructure using the latest Cisco Nexus devices that handles large bandwidth capabilities to handle traffic up to 40GE

Upgraded the Olayan premises with the latest wireless technology for ease of access anywhere within the complex

Upgraded the company’s security and introduce Fortigate UTM firewall

Involved with a team to upgrading company telecommunication system of Avaya VoIP v6

Implemented a major project starting from designing the infrastructure for a new data center and shifting the entire data center from the main tower to the new specified location in tower 2

Operation Area

Maintain Active Directory structure and apply Group Policies on users/machines based on company policy

Ensure systems and servers reliability/availability/stability at all times

Create/maintain virtual servers (VMware and Microsoft HyperV)

SQL Database management, backup, security and recovery

Contribute in developing/enhancing services to achieve Business Information Systems (BIS) goals and objectives as per BIS annual strategic intent

Introduction of a Helpdesk system to enhance the support team performance and response Analyst Programmer – promoted to Network Administrator

Analyze/enhance/maintain systems (ERP and other application systems), and finding solutions to meet end user requirements within the Olayan Group of companies worldwide

Introduction of Automation which will help the organization to more efficiently capture, process, and archive information more quickly and securely

Developed an integrated dynamic Olayan website on the local network for a number of departments and companies from within the group (eg. HR department, BIS department Curriculum Vitae – Amjad J Abu-Daff

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and Exel Co.) to update employees about policies and regulations, contact, recruitment and ease communication between both ends

Apr 2005 – May 2006

Network System Development – NSD

Programmer

Developing and maintaining software using Visual Basic. Worked in various projects based on customer requirements, Here is a list on the products I worked on:-

NSD Monitor Management System (MOM)

NSD Inventory System – ERP systems, mainly on FI Accounting Module and HR Human Resources

Created a method for security for all products developed by NSD for more protection from making illegal copies and piracy

Oct 2004 – May 2006

World's Technology – IT Solutions & Advertisement

Programmer

A PT job in Developing, and maintaining, software for various applications including web based applications and designing, with database connectivity using ASP, VB, JavaScript and HTML. Mar 2002 – Oct 2003

Isam Kabbani & Partners*

Asst. Project Engineer

Worked as an assistant project engineer on optical-fiber and mobile signal enhancement projects in different areas in the Kingdom

Supervised the installation of optical-fiber cables, single mode, to connect wells and gas- plants for Saudi Aramco in Haradh area

Developed a major part of the company web site, with enhanced graphics and animations. Assisting in maintaining computer network and workstations EDUCATION

Sep 1996 – Jul 2001 University Of North London (UNL) Bachelor of Electronic & Communication Engineering - with Honors Upper Second

After completing my high school education in KSA, I decided to travel to the UK to gain my bachelor degree in Engineering. During my five-year stay, I was able to boost my knowledge and experience to guide me in my future and career.

Courses Communication & Signal Transmission, Data Communications, Electrical Principles, Electronic Signal Processing, Software Tools 2, Fiber-Optics & Optoelectronics, Microprocessor Principles, Manufacturing Processes, Mathematics & Signals Engineering, Microwave Components & Techniques, Microwave & Radar System, Linear & Digital Electronics, Principles for Communications Systems Engineering, Transmission Structures, Computer Organization and Assembly Language (Assembly), Operating Systems, Algorithms TRAINING

Jun 2014 NetApp Accredited Sales Professional Program (NASP) General introduction to all NetApp products and solutions. Jun 2014 Designing NetApp Solutions (DNS)

A technical detail about NetApp products and solutions to provide a compatible design and suitable sizing.

May 2014 Citrix

A general introduction about Citrix products covering (XenDesktop, XenApp, XenServer, XenMobile and NetScaler).

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Oct 2011 Successfully Managing Projects

Introduction to PMP (In house) To enable us to better deliver projects that are on time, on budget and on quality.

May 2009 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (CCNA) 640-802 (New Horizon) Increasing my knowledge on networks and resolving networking issues. Jan 2009 – Feb 2009 Managing & Maintaining a MS Windows Server 2003 2273B (New Horizon) Updating my knowledge for handling MS Windows Servers 2003 including Active Directory and Group Policy.

Jul 2001 – Jan 2002 Modern Information Systems

Technician Joined MIS as a computer technician for hardware assembling, and repairing computer systems.

Jul 1999 – Sep 1999 Western Electric Saudi Arabia Company Limited Trainee Worked as a technical support trainee on PABX systems, in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia, providing technical assistant & maintenance to the network, building the networking infrastructure and troubleshooting any system failures during warranty. PERSONAL SKILLS

Language(s)

UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING

WRITING

Listening Reading

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interaction

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Arabic 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

English 5/5 4/5 4/5 3.5/5 3.5/5

Computer Skills Languages: ASP, Visual Basic, C, Assembly, Borland Pascal, JavaScript and HTML Software: MS Office products, MS Projects, 3d Studio Max, Paint Shop Pro, Macromedia Flash System: MS Windows

IT Skills Database Microsoft SQL Server

System Cisco Systems, Fortigate, BlueCoat, Sonicwall, Exterity IPTV Personality I am creative, flexible, fast learning, rigorous to finding solutions and thrive in a multinational and fast – paced working environment. My communication and presentation skills are excellent and I have an exceptional comprehension of the English and Arabic languages.

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