Abbas Fakhruddin
IT Manager
Professional Status
Unemployed
Available
About Me
Up to date experience and knowledge in leading and managing the implementation and smooth running of the Information Technology department in the Multi Country and Multi entity environment. (Construction Industry and Consult)
Core professional in installation, implementation and conceptualization of hospitality industry applications. PMS Front office, Back office, Materials Control, HR Management & POS system.
Proven record of implementing and operating all aspects of IT Infrastructure. Networks, Servers, SAN Storage, VM Environment, IP Telephony, IPTV, Wired & Wireless networks, Guest and Admin services & Securing environment with complete redundancy.
Ability to set long and short term goals, prioritize the implementation process by managing the project based on individual service, setting timeline to achieving each service, interface service for no duplication of data input.
Pre-Opening Experience for complete infrastructure of The Regency Hotel - Kuwait
Core professional in installation, implementation and conceptualization of hospitality industry applications. PMS Front office, Back office, Materials Control, HR Management & POS system.
Proven record of implementing and operating all aspects of IT Infrastructure. Networks, Servers, SAN Storage, VM Environment, IP Telephony, IPTV, Wired & Wireless networks, Guest and Admin services & Securing environment with complete redundancy.
Ability to set long and short term goals, prioritize the implementation process by managing the project based on individual service, setting timeline to achieving each service, interface service for no duplication of data input.
Pre-Opening Experience for complete infrastructure of The Regency Hotel - Kuwait
IT Consultant
Dot Synergy L. L. C
July 2015
to December 2017
- Working and handling all IT Services and Foreign Employers for Recruitment Activities in Manila. Associated with Augustin International Center Inc. POEA Registered overseas recruiter and companies associated with Augustin International.
- We established working environment with installation of 5 Server Windows 2012 based for application and domain for all companies. Established Fiber connectivity between companies for local access.
- We implemented ERPNEXT for all companies with training for all implementations.
- We were consultants to recruiting agencies for implementation in Manila. I had associated and taken responsibilities to enhance all operations of network/departmental software selection/implementation of all operational components and implement latest NAS Storage from WD for company wide storage requirements
- The operations included Companies in Dubai / Manila / Kuwait / Qatar
Group IT Manager
BURHAN INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
August 2011
to June 2015
Full-time
Shuwaikh Free Trade Zone
Kuwait
- Manage IT Infrastructure and day to day IT operations of the company. I am actively involved in policy and implementation of each application effectively. Directly managed a team of 6 IT technicians to deliver a smooth IT operations. The company I spread across 3 countries Kuwait/Qatar/Egypt equipped with the latest state of the art IT technology and delivering services with cutting edge technology.
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Reconfigure and align Data center with consolidation of services, priority to deliverables according to the requirements presented by the management
- Planned and implemented a Rack layout within the Data distributed by services e.g. primary and secondary Server and Services racks
- Planning and partly implementing sub centers distributing services for projects and administration operations. All sub centers were equipped with UPS for power redundancy and network redundancy
- Effectively managed the contractors to plan, design, configure and administer following devices : ISP Routers / Cisco 5520 Firewall / 5500 series 3Com Core switches (primary/secondary) / Cisco Wireless / 3Com IP Telephony / Dell 2950 servers / VM ESXi 4.0 environment / EMC SAN Storage / Rack servers
- Effectively managed the contractors to plan, design, configure and administer following systems and Applications : Windows Server 2008 / Windows 2000 / Domain controller / Exchange Server 2007 / SQL Server / WSUS services / Trend Micro Corporate Antivirus Environment / Trend Micro Web Filter Appliance
- Website development and implementation with content management system ongoing project.
- Leveraged strengths in cost-effective information technology management and vendor negotiations.
- Implemented Software Appliance for Project Management and Incident Tracking (Virtual Appliance)
- Implementing and maintaining Google Apps for all the group ccompanies with split delivery and complete backup solution to Google Apps.
Detailed Description
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Reconfigure and align Data center with consolidation of services, priority to deliverables according to the requirements presented by the management
- Planned and implemented a Rack layout within the Data distributed by services e.g. primary and secondary Server and Services racks
- Planning and partly implementing sub centers distributing services for projects and administration operations. All sub centers were equipped with UPS for power redundancy and network redundancy
- Effectively managed the contractors to plan, design, configure and administer following devices : ISP Routers / Cisco 5520 Firewall / 5500 series 3Com Core switches (primary/secondary) / Cisco Wireless / 3Com IP Telephony / Dell 2950 servers / VM ESXi 4.0 environment / EMC SAN Storage / Rack servers
- Effectively managed the contractors to plan, design, configure and administer following systems and Applications : Windows Server 2008 / Windows 2000 / Domain controller / Exchange Server 2007 / SQL Server / WSUS services / Trend Micro Corporate Antivirus Environment / Trend Micro Web Filter Appliance
- Website development and implementation with content management system ongoing project
- Leveraged strengths in cost-effective information technology management and vendor negotiations
- Implemented Software Appliance for Project Management and Incident Tracking (Virtual Appliance)
- Implementating and maintaining the Google Apps Cloud based operations
Company Description
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLY RANKED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
IT Manager
The Regency Hotel
February 2009
to August 2011
Full-time
Salmiya
Kuwait
- Manage IT Infrastructure and day to day IT operations of the Hotel. I was actively involved in policy and implementation of each application effectively. Directly built and managed a team of 4 IT technicians to deliver a smooth operation of all guest services and administration alike. The hotel consists of 215 superb rooms equipped with the latest state of the art IT technology and the largest banqueting / convention center in Kuwait delivering services with cutting edge technology.
Selected Accomplishments: - Designed and implemented a Data center with consolidation of services
- Designed and implemented a guest network infrastructure in such a secure environment that every guest room is an independent VLAN
- Planned and implemented a Rack layout within the Data Center distributed by services e.g. primary and secondary fiber Racks
- Planned sub centers distributing services for guest rooms and administration operations. All sub centers were equipped with UPS for power redundancy
- Effectively managed the contractors to plan, design, configure and administer following devices
ISP Routers / Juniper Firewall / Bluecoat Proxy / 6500 series Core switches (primary/secondary) / Aruba Wireless / Avaya IP Telephony / HP Blade servers / VM ESXi 4.0 environment / HP SAN Storage / Rack servers - Effectively managed the contractors to plan, design, configure and administer following systems and Applications :
Windows Server 2008 / Windows 2000 / Domain controller / Exchange Server 2007 / SQL Server / WSUS services / Corporate Antivirus Environment
Property Management system – Protel / Sales and Marketing – Delphi / Micros Fidelio Materials Control system / Back office – SUN System (Financial Accounting) / Micros 9700 POS system(Point of Sale to manage all F & B outlets) / Messerschimitt Guest Room Door Management system / Tiger Interface for call accounting for Avaya IP telephony / Distributed Storage for every Domain user / Symantec system Backup / Systemtec GRMS (Guest Rooms management system) / iTRACS intelligent cabling infrastructure software - Website development and implementation with ONYA content management system.
- Leveraged strengths in cost-effective information technology management and vendor negotiations.
Detailed Description
- Team building abilities, able to motivate and motivated to lead a team
- Project Management
- Specification and Standards
- Procedures and Policy
- Corporate Communications & reporting to the Higher Management
- Dynamic adaptability abilities
- Interface between applications / services
- Guest Services Environment Maintenance and implementation planning and execution
- Hospitality Applications
- Network design
- VM ESXi 4.0 Environment Design and Implementation
- Multiple Windows Server 2008 Installation plan, design, implementation & operational administration
- Backup onsite and offsite Installation plan, design, implementation & operational administration
- Plan and design future technology requirements to compliment business processes
- Security Guest and Admin Network - Installation plan, design, implementation & operational administration
- HP Blade Server Enclosure - Installation plan, design, implementation & operational administration
- HP SAN Storage implementation
- Exchange Server 2007 - Installation plan, design, implementation & operational administration
- Capable to work and deliver under pressure
IT Manager
Hamad Al Khaled & Bros. Co. W. L. L.
March 2002
to January 2009
Full-time
Sharq
Kuwait
- I was managing IT Infrastructure and all day to day operations of the Head office of the company. I was actively involved in policy and IT implementation of every subsidiary company effectively. I had joined the company at the correct time of implementing a large company resort project constructed. The company was already in technical agreement to implement a complete infrastructure with a company where I played a role to present the company with an alternative proposal of complete installation which was approved by the kempinski hotel management company and I was included in the pre-opening team of this resort. In 2006 Kempinsk Julai’ai Hotel and Resort ceased their management contract but the resort continued its operation independently known today Seashell Julai’a Hotel and Resort.
Selected Accomplishments: - Operate 5 windows 2003 servers at the head office of the company with applications, Financial Accounting from MGS system / Materials control system / Personnel management system / Legacy Materials control system / Garage management system / Car rental system at the Amghara warehouse and ancillary operations
- Windows server 2003 / Isa Proxy / Powerbuilder development platform / Sybase Backend database server / clipper based legacy system
- Managed to revamp complete network with cisco network and centralized Windows 2003 file server user storage.
Contracted and managed complete cisco WAN connectivity with ISA proxy in the head office and point to point data connectivity to all branches. Centralized Internet connectivity from the head office for all branches Shuwaikh / Julia’a / Amghara - Implemented a complete wireless intranet services in the Head Office and branches with RAS services for live application data updating.
- Managed and created a company website. (Presently maintained and contracted to a different company)
- Developed different applications for the immediate requirements by the management and also generate different reports in Power builder in the existing application.
- I was fully in charge to control all IT implementation in the resort and completed until IT was deputed by the management company
- I was also appointed IT manager for the Seashell Julai’a Hotel and Resort where I undertook the task for taking the handover from the Kempinski hotel management company. . I supervised the complete day to day operations of the resort. I was pivotal in creating various up-graded reports for the resort which was implemented in the resort with the approval of the Head Office.
Technical Support Manager
STERLING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
December 1996
to January 2002
Full-time
Mumbai
India
- This is a multi-facet company with multiple operations. Graphic designing and Web Application Development & Internet browsing center spread across the city
Selected Accomplishments: - I created a network of Graphic workstation to deliver cutting edge printing technology pre-production.
- I developed and created a network of graphic workstations and maintained cutting edge application implementation to deliver high quality pre-print processing in the printing industry.
- I planned, designed and implemented a network of 20 workstations in each of the company browsing and cyber center managed in the city
Programmer Analyst
SULTANAH ALLIED INDUSTRIES
January 1995
to October 1996
Full-time
Buraydah
Saudi Arabia
- I worked with the company for a year and was in-charge of the computer Department which was involved in carving on the wooden panels of Qatar Palace – Al-Wajbah Complex
Selected Accomplishments: - I was the lead Analyst to implement and operate the NC (Numeric controller) machine import from CMS Italy.
- I was in charge of generating programs for the numeric controller from AutoCAD Palace designs created by Kofra - France. I was the only person proficient in delivering the requirements for the project
- I planned, designed and implemented a the operations for the Numeric controller
Programmer & Technical Support
INTERNATIONAL COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATION CENTER
July 1993
to December 1994
Full-time
Al Khobar
Saudi Arabia
- It was a subsidiary of an American company Gemini Systems – Illinois contracting to large oil and power companies
Selected Accomplishments: - We contractors and were trained by the original company to maintain and troubleshoot on the software development platform for any operational bugs in the programming we use to face.
- The software was a package, let the PC to emulate as a dump Leeds and Northrop mainframe in the network and present the power distribution data graphs for the SCADA systems.
