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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
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Abubukr Mohammed

Abubukr Mohammed

Dubai

Summary

At Aujan Group Holding, my role as a Systems Administrator revolves around safeguarding data integrity and pioneering cloud solutions. I have honed my expertise in managing high-availability systems, ensuring uninterrupted business operations. My responsibilities include designing and implementing robust backup solutions and storage architectures that are critical for the company's success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate

Work History

Systems Administrator

Aujan Group Holding
07.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced system security with regular patch updates and vulnerability assessments.
  • Conducted regular audits of user accounts and access permissions, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
  • Implemented backup solutions, ensuring data integrity and availability in the event of a disaster or system failure.
  • Collaborated with IT team members to develop comprehensive disaster recovery plans, enhancing business continuity efforts.
  • Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.
  • Ensured optimal server uptime, monitoring system health and performing routine maintenance.
  • Improved system performance by implementing server upgrades and hardware replacements.
  • Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX or Windows operating systems.
  • Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.

Deskside Support Engineer

Aujan Group Holding
Dubai
12.2013 - 07.2023
  • Provide first Level of IT Support onsite or remotely for Gulf contires. This support includes Personal Computing, Mobile Devices, Telephone, Networks, Audio/Video Conferencing, Meeting Room Equipment, CCTV, or any other site infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot problems in person, by telephone, or via remote access in timely and user-friendly manner, providing end user support during business hours and on call for emergency support outside business hours.
  • Support central application and infrastructure team with investigating/resolving any IT issues, projects, or changes, that require onsite support assistance.
  • Make sure all requests are resolved in agreed SLA.
  • Active Directory management including user creation and user. management on AD manager PLUS.
  • Exchange mailbox administration from AD manager PLUS.
  • Deploy and configure Kaspersky endpoint security for end users from Kaspersky security center.
  • Microsoft Lync activation for end users.
  • Managing Access control systems BOSCH, EnGuard & PAXTON.
  • Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting VPN for users.
  • Monitoring CCTV Recording.
  • Configure network printers & activate scan to email service.
  • Report hardware issues to vendors and follow up repair process till delivery.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.

IT Support Engineer

Raqmiyat LLC
Dubai
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Promoted efficiency among departments with prompt resolution of system issues.
  • Explained security measures in simple terminology to help users understand malware and phishing threats.
  • Offered troubleshooting of connectivity issues across networks such as Wi-Fi, cellular and LAN.
  • Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
  • Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
  • Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Sikkim Manipal University
India - Hyderabad
01.2010

Diploma of Computer Science -

The National Ribat University
Khartoum - Sudan
05.2005

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Team building
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 16 members to deploy Office 365 and refresh 1550 user computers.
  • Supervised team of 3 staff members for more than 4 years.
  • Awarded the title of best engineer by maintaining updated computers with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved problems which became reference for the team.
  • Awarded employee of the month through effectively helping users and other IT teams to implement projects.

Certification

  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management.
  • CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional.
  • CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate.
  • MCSA Microsoft certified system Administrator Messaging.
  • MCSA Microsoft certified system Administrator.

Additional Information

  • Provide Technical support for the users face to face and over the phone
  • Administering of LAN & WAN networks and managing site data center.
  • Preparation and implementation of security policies, standards.
  • Maintain IT Inventory offline and digitally using manage engine.
  • Installation & configuration of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server, and Office 365.
  • Active Directory management including user creation and user management & Exchange mailbox administration.
  • Adding, removing, or modifying user extensions on AVAYA IP office manager.
  • Installing and configuring Network Printers.
  • Grant end users' access to network resources and shared folders.
  • Configuring and troubleshooting IP phones
  • Managing Bosch Recording Station, Troubleshooting CCTV issues.
  • Work on Manage engine, HPSM, Footprint BMC ticketing systems.

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.
Rene Descartes

Timeline

Systems Administrator

Aujan Group Holding
07.2023 - Current

Deskside Support Engineer

Aujan Group Holding
12.2013 - 07.2023

IT Support Engineer

Raqmiyat LLC
01.2012 - 12.2013

Master of Science - Computer Science

Sikkim Manipal University

Diploma of Computer Science -

The National Ribat University
Abubukr Mohammed