Elie Abou Chrouch
Personal details
Elie Abou Chrouch
****.*.*******@*****.***
Rex Road Georges Hall
August 25, 1990
linkedin.com/in/elie-abou-
chrouch-249655b3
Skills
Networking Protocols:
ARP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, HTTP,
HTTPS, OSPF, SMTP, TCP/IP
Programming and automation tools:
C#, C++, Java, JSON, Python
Passive Data Network:
Fiber Optics and Copper Cabling
Cisco Switches, Routers and Access
points
Cisco Wireless LAN Controller - WLC
LAN / WAN
Cisco Meraki
Huawei Switches
Security Systems
Grafana
AutoCAD
CCTV
Access Control
IPTV
Public Address
Profile
An individual who possesses strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Nine years of local and multinational engineering experience, between Sales and Pre-sales engineering, Network Engineering, Site Engineering - ICT systems, Client representative consultant on site, and Venue Technology Manager. Very precise and a team player with the ability to synthesize information quickly. Very ethical in the workplace and passionate about new challenges. Good interpersonal skills including ease of talking and listening. Education
Bachelor degree in Computer and;
Communication engineering (CCE) -
Telecommunication Engineering
Sep 2008 - Feb 2015
Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon Notre Dame University (NDU)
Accredited by NECHE - New England Commission Of Higher Education. Employment
Networking and Communication Services Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 Freelancer, Lebanon
Information and Communication Technology work and services for Clients in Lebanon, including but not limited to planning, designing, building, configuring and commissioning telecommunications devices, networks and systems. Systems covering the services:
1. Structured Cabling to all ICT Systems
2. Active Networking Devices
3. Routing and Switching
4. Networking configuration - L2 and L3 networking 5. Cyber Security Fundamentals assistance
6. CCTV
7. Access Control
8. Intercom system
9. IPTV
10. Public address
11. Audio Visual
12. UPS systems - Single and three phase / Modular. Venue Technology Manager Feb 2023 - Sep 2023
SWISSCOM - Technology Subcontractor For FIFA, Australia, Queensland And New South Wales
Managed and maintained IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and security systems.
Effective Network Monitoring using Grafana (Network Management and Monitoring System), which involved proactive issue detection, optimized performance, and enhanced security.
Handled all media infrastructure network systems, including creating, following, and editing a design under the supervision of FIFA, for the Women's World Cup 2023, held in Australia and New Zealand.
Worked closely with FIFA and the Team of Suncorp Stadium (Brisbane), Accord Audio Visual
Intercom System
VISIO
Network Monitoring
Network Design
IT infrastructure
Basic Linux OS
Azure Basic Knowledge
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and
2012
DCIM
Basic mySQL
Information Technology
Team Work
Ethical
Leadership
Multitasking
Self Motivation
Decision Making Process
Problem Solving
Time Management
Working Under Stress
Analytical
Mentoring
Good interpersonal
Public speaking
Languages
English
French
Arabic
Stadium (Sydney), and Allianz Stadium (Sydney), in installing passive components with the team, including but not limited to fiber Optic cable pulling, Copper cable pulling, installation of patch panels, splicing, crimping, cables dressing in racks, etc...
Installation of active components including Cisco switches, and Cisco access points, including configuration, testing, and commissioning. Configuration of 30+ Cisco switches and 100+ Cisco access points all around the areas of the stadium. (IPv4 configurations, VLANs, inter-switch connectivity, SNMP, etc...)
Developed strategies for data backups and disaster recovery. Analyzed user requirements to develop technical specifications for new systems or modifications to existing systems.
Performed system testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
Managed the installation of hardware components such as routers, switches, access points, data cables, and other equipment.
Created reports on system performance metrics to assist in the decision-making process.
Developed training materials for users of new technologies or changes in existing technologies.
Supervising all the teams in all the separate areas under the media network. Consistently met my short and long-term targets.
Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices and ideas in my field.
Pitched ideas on how to improve performance and efficiency, theoretically and practically on site.
Supervised, trained, and mentored trainees and IT staff on basic networking job duties.
Project Team Leader - ICT Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
SYSCON SAFETY SYSTEMS - PETROMECH GROUP, Doha, Qatar Working under the Supreme Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2022, held in Qatar, in implementing fiber optic cables and copper cables, between pulling, splicing, and testing for all the CCTV and Wi-Fi systems, in 974 Stadium and Lusail Stadium.
Working and implementing the active components, such as Cisco switches (30+), AMG UK industrial switches (275+), Hanwha Techwin Cameras (770+), and Cisco Access Points (250+), etc... including configuration of IPv4, VLANs, Redundancy Protocols, etc...
Installing with the team all the Industrial switches, and the outdoor fiber enclosures.
Successfully submitting OTDR testing and Copper testing. Working on the UPS System, from design stages to site execution, including configuration, testing, and commissioning.
Working with Structured cabling system, from design stages to site execution, including pulling of all fiber optic-related cables, copper cables, splicing, termination, Fluke testing, and OTDR.
Working on the CCTV, PAVA, Intercom, Lighting Control system, and Central Battery Systems, from design stages to the site execution. Handling all works related to the Data Center solution from design stages, including calculating loads, power consumptions, Rack sizing, Raised Flooring, CRAC Units, etc
Networking and System Engineer Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 SYSCON SAFETY SYSTEMS, PETROMECH Group, Doha, Qatar Preparing design, BoQ, submittal, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of Cisco, Aruba, and HP active components. (IPv4 configuration, VLANs, PAT and NAT, etc...)
Led the Extra-Low Voltage systems design along with finalizing and closing the deal with the client.
Getting assigned large-scale projects during the tender, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning until the final client acceptance phase. Handling the sales and design of control systems, instrumentation, cabling, and cable support systems for Process equipment, Industrial Facilities, and Commercial buildings.
Handling the sales, design, and construction including configuration, testing, and commissioning of Life Safety Systems comprising Public Address, Central Battery, Access control, CCTV and Intercom.
Handling the sales and design of Information Technology cabling Systems. Bringing opportunities from clients, and closing deals, along with developing, executing, and expediting the ELV packages during the design, procurement, and construction phase of a project and taking responsibility for the assigned packages.
Technical Evaluation of vendor submission including approval of shop drawings. Preparing the procedure for testing and commissioning of individual systems and managing subcontractors during the commissioning of the Extra Low Voltage systems.
Guiding ELV engineers/designers / Draftsmen in preparing cable routing plans, drawings, wiring drawings, cable schedules, Junction Box schedules, and block diagrams.
Maintained clear and open communication with team members and supervisors, supporting smooth daily operations.
Promoted continuous improvement for IT governance processes. Encouraged teamwork by setting an example for others and giving supportive and constructive feedback.
Site and Network engineer Nov 2018 - Mar 2021
CAPORAL AND MORETTI W.L.L, Doha, Qatar
Worked on all ICT works in a high level design requirement, implemented, configured, and tested-commissioned (IPv4, VLAN, LLCP and LLDP, etc...) Handling Operations electric work (LV and ELV systems), Site works, and documentation work, including making daily reports, monthly reports, LPO, estimation, preparing Bill of Quantity (BoQ), etc
Responsible for implementation and observation of all ELV work, with supervision of electrical-related work at the site.
Estimating, preparing, and assigning the needed resources on-site, such as manpower, materials, tools, etc
Submitting site daily reports, inspection requests, etc. Managing and providing daily technical support to all execution of electrical work on site.
Supervising operators to work safely, efficiently, and to the required quality. Studying IFC drawings and making necessary changes. Training new team members to perform specific tasks on site. One of the Projects and the systems that I worked on as a Site and Network engineer: A- Internal Security Forces
1-Structured cabling for Telephone, Data, Intercom, CCTV, Access control, PA and AV systems.
2-Installation, testing, and commissioning of active components for Telephone, Data, CCTV, and Access control systems.
3- Lighting System including the third fixation
4- Panelboards, including testing and commissioning 5- First fix Compartments including Trays, Trunking, and GI conduits 6- Fire Alarm System including testing and commissioning 7- Lightning and Earthing System
8- Power System including the third fixation
9-BMS system including testing and commissioning.
10-Supervision of the subcontractor on Fire Fighting, Drainage, Water supply, Chilled water, and HVAC systems.
Corporate Sales and Network Engineer May 2018 - Nov 2018 CAPORAL AND MORETTI W.L.L., Doha, Qatar
Preparing and delivering technical presentations explaining products to customers. Collaboration with sales teams to seize customer requirements and provide sales support.
Securing orders and arranging deliveries.
Modifications of products to meet customer needs.
Recommendations for new products to the customers, reflecting on the costs or productivity.
Developing and growing long-term relationships with customers. Helped in research and developing new products to satisfy both the company and the customers.
Managing customers' requirements.
Preparing commercial offers and technical submittals. Negotiating and closing deals.
Finalizing contract terms and conditions.
Offering support services after-sales (Active Component, UPS installation, Configuration, testing, and commissioning, etc)
Working on huge tenders throughout my time working in Caporal and Moretti
(MEP Tenders).
Preparing Bills of Quantities throughout the projects based on the given drawings for pricing.
Working in a wide product range, including but not limited to: 1. Legrand, Leviton, Panduit, CommScope, Excel, Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, HP, etc. (Passive and Active Data Network Components)
2. Mitel: IP Telephony system
3. NEC: IP and Hybrid Telephony System
4. Comelit and Fermax: Intercom System
5. Legrand, Schneider, Vertiv, Eaton, ABB: UPS System (Conventional, Modular, Online, Line interactive)
6. Legrand, Schneider, Eaton - Electrical components 7. Phoenix Contact: Connection and Automation Products (Power supplies, Industrial Switches, Signal converters, etc.)
8. Q-Bars: Busbars
9. Disano: Lighting Fixtures
Sales and Network Engineer Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
CAPORAL AND MORETTI S.A.L., Beirut, Lebanon, Beirut Selling and maintaining all ELV products and systems like data cables, fiber optic cables, switches, racks, and all accessories related to the racks, telephone system
(active and passive), PABX, UPS System, Intercom system, CCTV system, fire alarm system, access control system, etc
Working on the Networking side of the ICT systems in implementing, configuring
(VLANS, IPv4), testing, and commissioning the systems implemented depending on the project.
Working with consultants and contractors regarding design issues, especially in the telecommunication field, related directly to the design of the ELV systems. Coming up with designs from scratch for IPTV systems and data systems to meet the client's approval and save them money while following all the standard procedures.
Dealing with the after-sales.
Meeting clients to find common ground in working together. Studying the technical information in all available products in the company. After only a year, started pricing big projects in Lebanon, applying and supplying. Selling all electrical products like PVC and GI conduits, enclosures, earthing and lightning components, industrial sockets, wiring devices, electrical cables and wires, isolator switches, circuit breakers, Contactors, automation systems, etc. Working with projects on lighting fixture designs. Site survey for the projects since 2016.
Worked on different projects, as a site and Network engineer in addition to the sales.
Some of these projects:
1. US embassy Awkar under BL Harbert
2. Apostolic Nunciature under the main contactor
3. Apostolic Nunciature direct contact
4. Aqua Gate under the main contractor
5. Arez Hospital direct contact
6. Balamand University direct contact
7. Waterfront under the main contractor
8. Jordanian embassy under the main contractor
9. CNAM under the main contractor
10. Retail & Leisure Complex
Certificates
CCNA Certified
Cisco
HCIA Certified
Huawei
AMG Systems - Network Transmission
Solution
AMG
DigiFort IP Surveillance
DigiFort
Pelco CCTV systems
Pelco
Avigilon CCTV Systems
Avigilon
Honeywell Security
Honeywell
Hanwha Techwin CCTV systems
Hanwha Techwin
Axis Communication - Cameras
Axis
Milestone surveillance VMS
Milestone
Dahua CCTV Systems
Dahua
HikVision CCTV Systems
HikVision
Schneider Electric UPS system and Data
Center Solutions
Schneider
Network solution: Copper and Optical Fiber
Communication Cabling system
Leviton
Network solution: LCS3 Copper and Optical
Fiber Communication Cabling system
Legrand
Network solution: LCS2 Copper and Optical
Fiber Communication Cabling system
Legrand
Network solution: Copper and Optical Fiber
Communication Cabling system
CommScope
Network solution: Copper and Optical Fiber
Communication Cabling system
Panduit
Network solution: Copper and Optical Fiber
Communication Cabling system
MMC
Network solution: Copper and Optical Fiber
Communication Cabling system
Belden
Network solution: Copper and Optical Fiber
Communication Cabling system
Excel UK
Legrand UPS system - Single/Three Phase -
Modular
Legrand
Fluke Product Orientation
Fluke
WISI SMATV and IPTV Telecommunication
system
WISI
Course Certification Facility Manager - CFM
CFM
Achievements
Some of the Projects' Achievements:
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, Australia, and New Zealand FIFA Men's World Cup 2022, Qatar
FIFA World Cup 2022; Data Center Event support - Qatar Meeza Data Center - Vodafone - Qatar
Internal Security Forces Data Center - Qatar
Al Jassim Tower - Qatar
Qatar Free Zone - Qatar
FNB Bank - Data Center - Lebanon
Some of the Personal Achievements:
Rotaract District 2452 Rotary Club Partner
6 years working with SMILE together NGO in collaboration with TV Channels, helping the orphans, the elderly, and Rehab and Mental Health centers, throughout the year, and especially during holidays. Firefighters 40 hours course achievement