John Ross Marimla
adj5ji@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ross-marimla/
Hamriya, Deira, Dubai
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Analytical and out of the box thinker, proficient at developing and implementing prompt IT solutions for a vast variety of business functions, including process development and project management. Exceptional at maintaining and troubleshooting IT systems and providing great quality assurance and support. A leader with good communication and synergy skills with experience training and managing a team of IT professionals. Passionate to adapt to the latest technology, helping new and existing businesses grow. WORK EXPERIENCE
IT & Communications Manager Jun 2014 - Present
HortonTech Interiors & Land Sterling Property Consultants • Dubai
• Manage all Hardware and Software for both Hortontech & Land Sterling
• Create and Terminate User Access rights for both companies, Enforcing IT policies and standards
• Managing both Hortontech & LandSterling Websites (Contents & App).
• Project Management of IT related scope for Hortontech
• Making sure all data files\ database are checked & backups are done (Daily\ Weekly\ Monthly).
• Manage SEO (On Page\ Off Page), Page ranking, Keyword ranking of both websites.
• Manage Analytics and Website Submission on both websites
• Manage the Email Blast (Marketing) for Land Sterling & Hortontech Assistant IT Manager Nov 2010 - Feb 2014
Gloria Hotel • Dubai
• Attending hotel guests & admin (departments) IT issues (software and hardware).
• Enforcement and adherence to standard IT policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers for contracts, support, maintenance and upgrades.
• Implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems development and operations
• Manage and supervise IT engineers and IT technicians, oversee their professional development and training.
• Management of full hotels software systems and user system administration.
• Integrity check of all system data files and databases, backups to be done regularly.
• Plan, organize and evaluate the operations of the hotel’s information technology systems. IT Administrator Corporate Office Aug 2009 - Oct 2010 Versailles Properties • Abu Dhabi
• Maintenance of the full IT system of the Versailles Properties corporate office.
• Installation and Maintenance of the IT systems of Trianon Hotel Abu Dhabi.
• Attending guest & admin (departments) IT issues.
• Making sure standard IT policies are enforced.
• Up to date inventory of all IT equipment.
• Daily checks of IT system health and backups.
• Documents IT-related Issues, errors and solutions. Executive Technical Support Engineer Jan 2008 - Jul 2009 Magnum Infotech • Sharjah
• Installation and maintenance of POS (Point of Sale Systems) for Restaurants and Retail Outlets.
• Configuration of POS software based on clients operation.
• Training Clients (Owner, Manager, Supervisor, and Staff) in utilizing the capability of the POS software according to requirements.
Production Staff
Tripple Fast Middle East • Dubai
• Preparation of customer orders (fasteners) and fabrication according to the required specification.
• Monthly stock-take of the products (inventory management). EDUCATION
Digital Marketing Basics Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
Filipino Institute • Dubai
Website Design Basics Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
ITC Kabayan Institute • Dubai
BSc Electronics and Communications Engineering Jun 2001 - Apr 2006 Angeles University Foundation • Angeles City
High School (Secondary Level) Jan 1997 - Apr 2001
Holy Angel University • Angeles City
SKILLS
• System Administration
• Networking
• Security Systems
• Telephony
• System Integration
• Graphic Design
• Digital Marketing (SEO)
• Asset Management
• Project Management
• Website Design\ Management
• Communication
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Windows OS: 7, 8 & 10
• Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012 (Active Directory, GPO & DC)
• Mac OS X & Mac Applications
• Website Design & Management (HTML, HTML5, CSS, PHP) and CMS (WordPress)
• Webserver and Hosting (Domain names and DNS Management)
• On Page and Off Page SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
• Website (SEO) Google Analytics, Google Adwords & Website Submission.
• Microsoft Office 2007 to O365
• Enterprise Anti Virus (McAfee, Symantec & Kaspersky)
• Networking LAN & WAN,
• POE\ Edge Switch, Firewalls, Cisco Router, Port Forwarding, NAT, VLAN, & VPN
• SAN, NAS and Cloud Storage Systems.
• Backup System (HP Data Protector, Symantec Backup Exec. and Cloudberry Backup)
• Graphic Design Software (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator and InDesign)
• Security Systems CCTV (Standalone or DVR Systems) and IP Camera
• POS Hardware (IBM, NCR, FEC, Partner, Micros 9700) and Software (ALDELO,
• INTURA, ALOHA, and Micros Fidelio)
• PMS Software (Opera V5 and IDPMS from Hotel Concepts)
• Asset Management System (FBM)
• Accounting Systems (Quickbooks, Sun 4.4)
• HR\ Payroll System (WebHR, EHRMS)
• PABX and IP Telephone System (Panasonic, Cisco, Nortel, Avaya & NEC)
• Biometrics & Access Control Systems - (ZKTeco, HEYCE & Fingertech)
• AV & IPTV System (Locatel) and Digital Signage (Magic INFO) VOLUNTEER WORK
Member Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
Aguman Kapampangan • Dubai
AWARDS AND HONOURS
Computer Wiz Award 2018
Exceptional problem solving and support
Absolute Attendance Award 2018
Least sick leaves and no unpaid leave having an immaculate attendance record Employee of the month 2012
Gloria Hotel recognition of exceptional performance for the month of April 2012