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Muhamed Rafi Saifudeen

Senior Application Support Engineer
Abu Dhabi,Abudhabi

Summary

A highly skilled Senior IT Application Support Engineer with over 10 years of experience in IT applications implementation and support. Expertise in Microsoft SQL and Oracle databases, APIs, mobile applications, and systems such as Time and Attendance, Access control, and visitor management. Adept at troubleshooting, providing technical support, and ensuring optimal system performance using tools like Postman and SOAP. A proactive problem-solver with a track record of improving system reliability and user satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior IT Support Engineer

Smart Vision UAE
Abu Dhabi
02.2013 - Current
  • Provide advanced support for IT applications, ensuring seamless operation and minimal downtime.
  • Lead implementation of IT systems, improving accuracy and reducing manual processing
  • Manage and optimize SQL Server , resulting in improvement in query performance.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate APIs, enhancing application interoperability and user experience.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to mobile applications, access control systems, and other critical business applications.
  • Utilize tools like Postman and SOAP UI to test and validate API functionality, ensuring reliable data exchange between systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical troubleshooting.
  • Project Implementation for various companies across UAE Government related to ERP Systems
  • Good experience in implementing ERP Related Time attendance, Access control, ID Card Systems
  • Experience in implementing and managing Service Desk tools (BMC products)
  • Test planning, test case creation, and execution of deliverables
  • Defect raising, management, and following up with business analysts and developers
  • Technical Support - Proven ability in training and supporting end-users
  • Experience in Project/Product demo and presentation.
  • Provided expert-level technical assistance to end users, resolving complex issues in timely manner
  • Improved system stability by implementing proactive IT maintenance and monitoring procedures
  • Mentored junior IT support engineers, fostering collaborative environment that promoted professional growth and skill development
  • Optimized network performance through regular monitoring, analysis, and fine-tuning of settings
  • Implemented centralized ticketing system to track, prioritize, and resolve IT support requests more efficiently

Conducted thorough root cause analyses following incidents, leading to improved preventative measures and reduced recurrence rates

  • Developed customized training materials for staff members to facilitate knowledge retention and improve overall technical competency levels
  • Served as subject matter expert on various technical topics, frequently delivering presentations to senior leadership and other stakeholders
  • Championed IT automation initiatives that reduced manual intervention requirements and increased overall team productivity
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully complete large-scale technology projects on time and within budget
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate cost-effective service contracts and obtain best possible pricing on equipment purchases
  • Provided expert-level technical assistance to end users, resolving complex issues in timely manner
  • Mentored junior IT support engineers, fostering collaborative environment that promoted professional growth and skill development
  • Implemented centralized ticketing system to track, prioritize, and resolve IT support requests more efficiently
  • Served as subject matter expert on various technical topics, frequently delivering presentations to senior leadership and other stakeholders
  • Maintained high availability of critical business applications by proactively addressing potential issues before they escalated into outages
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for IT infrastructure, ensuring efficient knowledge transfer among team members
  • Streamlined IT support processes, resulting in faster issue resolution times and increased customer satisfaction
  • Played key role in successful cloud migration initiatives by planning, executing, and managing various aspects of process from start to finish
  • Provided expert-level technical assistance to end users, resolving complex issues in timely manner
  • Mentored junior IT support engineers, fostering collaborative environment that promoted professional growth and skill development

Junior Software Developer

Dhithi Info Serve
Banglore
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Developed custom features for existing applications, tailoring solutions to meet specific client needs.
  • Optimized code readability and maintainability by utilizing best practices in coding standards and documentation.
  • Provided technical support to clients, resolving issues in timely manner while maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Participated in code reviews, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and promoting knowledge sharing among team members.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology -

University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala
06.2003 - 12.2007

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Smart Vision UAE, Senior IT Support Engineer, Feb 2013 - Till date, ERP, Mobility and Communication Domain, Implementing and managing long-term solutions to issues that affect the efficiency of the company's IT System., Advice on the feasibility of design changes for internal software projects., Project Implementation for various companies across UAE Government related to ERP Systems., Good experience in implementing ERP Related Time attendance, Access control, ID Card Systems., Experience in implementing and managing Service Desk tools (BMC products), Test planning, test case creation, and execution of deliverables., Defect raising, management, and following up with business analysts and developers., Technical Support - Proven ability in training and supporting end-users, Experience in Project/Product demo and presentation
  • Dhithi Info Serve Bangalore, Software Developer, Dec 2011 - Nov 2012, US Insurance Domain, In House application development., Client-Side Application Support, Database Support.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: N0717575
  • Date of Birth: 05/22/86
  • Nationality: Indian

Skills

Hardware and software installation

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Timeline

Senior IT Support Engineer

Smart Vision UAE
02.2013 - Current

Junior Software Developer

Dhithi Info Serve
01.2010 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology -

University of Kerala
06.2003 - 12.2007
Muhamed Rafi SaifudeenSenior Application Support Engineer