Ahmed Raafat Email & Phone Number

Egypt & Uae

Egypt

Egypt

Planning: • Conceptualize, design and monitor procedures to manage the VAS platform preparation/ analysis of Logs Short codes, SMS, Downloads, etc • Develop mobile and web applications • Develop documentation process and procedures for managing VAS network and provide the necessary information required for implementation • Planning/ implementation of systems and network checklists- perform engineering level network planning and design for all WANS and LANs installed • Develop a global security plan to ensure safety of data and access to the platform • Deploy new products and services. Operations: • Manage all IS infrastructure and security as well as implementation of network upgrades • Ensure systems/ servers are always up, running and backed up • Liaise with technical partners on interface issues with the telecommunication networks • Participate in vendor selection process including: requirements gathering, RFQ issuance, vendor evaluation, procurement, etc • Ensure 24/7 service availability of mobile media content and infrastructures • Ensure that all Service Level Agreements are in place and adhered to by technical services team to the business. Business Development: • Provide new services/solutions according to marketing requirements after inspection for availability with the current network structure and standards Exploit new technologies and keep abreast of all new developments in the field of networking and communication.

Egypt

Responsibility Overview:- Full accountability for the management of project timelines, scope and milestones for a variety of projects. Manage the complete Software Development Lifecycle.- Serve as the primary interface between Product Management, Research and Development, and IT on deliverables, timelines, priorities and issues regarding the project.- Oversee product releases by coordinating Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Technical Communications, Knowledge Management, Internal Compliance, Application Support, Delivery Services, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Reporting, and Technical Communicators.- Anticipate risks and communicate these risks/issues to management, and offer creative solutions. - Oversight of multiple vertical teams in the agile environment. Pro-active communication with all stakeholders.Responsible for deliverables including project plans, issues lists, status reports, and meeting agendas with action items.- Responsible for the tracking documentation, including specifications, validation plans, installation/operational/performance qualifications, validation summaries, etc.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of core products.- Responsible for the tracking documentation, including specifications, validation plans, installation/operational/performance qualifications, validation summaries, etc.- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of core products/technologies (.Net, Databases, SharePoint environment, server/client side development, agile methodology ...etc) .

Egypt

Egypt

Worked as Network architecture Engineer for some of project like Cairo's university librarian networking system and Alcatel - Lucent smart village.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security,IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)• Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications• Design, setup and configure complex intelligent switching environments• Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications• Maintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking• Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, EtherChannel (Bonding), etc.• Configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems.• Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities• Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance withestablished objectives.• Responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outsidevendors and etc. to provide technical assistance and support• Supervising the administration of systems and servers related network to ensure availability of services to authorized users.• Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.