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Kuwait

Sharq, Al Asimah, Kw

Highlights:► Used Hyper-converged infrastructure and reduced the data center footprint and costs by 40% through execution► Migrated virtualization workloads from Hyper-V to AHV focusing on operational and automation efficacy ► Developed unique SQL server design and secured 50% cost on Microsoft licensing► Deployed DevOps infrastructure and pipelines; optimized TTM for development projects ► Implemented Kubernetes environment to fulfill Microservice architecture for Mobile bankingKRAs: ➞ Designing and building the enterprise-class infrastructure services focusing on security, resiliency, scalability, and performance to meet bank finance needs ➞ Collaborating infrastructure & Automation Unit, including DevOps infrastructure in the IT group to streamline workflow ➞ Supporting the development of technical architectures, and migration plans/support the development of presentations and business cases that resonate with client stakeholders and deliver value ➞ Defining Standard Operating Procedures and best practices for new technologies leveraged by the engineering and operations teams ➞ Deploying and managing Azure environment, including Azure AD, Azure monitor, AKS, and Azure LUIS

Sharq, Al Asimah, Kw

Highlights:► Migrated major workloads from VMware to Hyper-V, reducing virtualization costs by 40%KRAs:➞ Handled the virtual environment, including VMWare, Oracle VM, Hyper-V, and AHV to interact with the computing environment and the work of other users➞ Supervised the bank services hosted on Windows and Linux-based servers to achieve desired outcomes➞ Administered the operational aspects of active directory, exchange 2013 and DNS, DHCP, IIS, and group policy➞ Contributed to all phases of project management lifecycle and ensured the designs and architecture deliver against specification➞ Implemented MQ for Swift, SMS channel with FCC, Kuwait ➞ Instrumental in virtual desktop infrastructure implementation for major operations i.e., secure Swift and regulatory operations➞ Implemented Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) in Warba Bank to provide one-click DR

Managed IT Infrastructure.

Kuwait, Kw

Highlights: ► Configuration of Tivoli Storage Manager Policies.► Implemented audit policy for Active Directory.► Supported Cache DB for Trakcare HMSKRAs:➞ Carried out the installation of Windows 2003/2008, Server Clusters and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5➞ Looked after implementation of SQL Server 2005 for CCTV, Cisco 3560 Switches, Symantec AV 10.2 and WebSphere MQ 6 Server &Client➞ Handled IBM Tivoli Storage Manager v5.3 including daily offsite Tape recalls & rejects, space reclamation and migration of data from disk to tape to ensure TSM DB backup completion and troubleshoot missed/failed backups➞ Maintained IBM DS4300 Storage Area Network, Cisco IP phones through Cisco Call Manager, Trakcare Application cluster & printing using Cache DB

System Administrator & Computer Teacher

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Systems Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science

High School