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Ahmed Mohamed Saeed
Section Head at mac carpet
Belbes, Sharqia, EgyptWork Experience
mac carpet
Jan 2021 - Present -4 yrs, 5 months
Egypt
- Job Details:lead a cross-functional team of 10+ it professionals to maintain and enhance critical systems supporting 800+ global users, achieving 99.9% service uptime. define and implement it strategies and roadmaps aligned with overall business objectives, fostering long-term scalability and resilience. lead large-scale projects, such as data center expansions, virtualization initiatives, and multi-site network integrations, reducing system downtime by 20%. oversee vendor contracts, hardware/software procurement, and technology investments, achieving ~15% cost savings annually without compromising quality. develop and enforce it policies, audits, and regulatory compliance programs (gdpr, iso 27001), mitigating key security risks and ensuring robust data protection. coordinate proactive cybersecurity measures, including advanced threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and regular penetration testing. implement and optimize an incident management framework, cutting average ticket resolution time by 20% and raising user satisfaction by 15%. collaborate with executive leadership to establish it budgets, kpis, and continuous improvement plans, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
it senior system administrator
mac carpet
Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 -5 yrs
Egypt
- Job Details:managed a hybrid environment of physical and virtual servers (vmware vsphere), overseeing active directory, dns, dhcp, and office 365 services for 800+ mailboxes. led a successful migration from exchange server 2003 to office 365 cloud, enhancing collaboration, scalability, and cost efficiency. deployed and managed advanced security platforms (forti-mail, forti-firewall, apex one), significantly reducing unauthorized access attempts and system vulnerabilities. implemented multi-layered defense strategies, including email filtering, firewall rule optimization, and anti-malware policies across endpoints. designed backup and disaster recovery solutions, recovering 2 tb of critical data with an 85% success rate following a major hardware failure. coordinated disaster recovery drills to ensure rapid restoration of core systems, minimizing operational disruptions. upgraded network architecture with fiber-optic integration, increasing throughput by 40% and expanding surveillance infrastructure to 50+ cameras. optimized vmware vsphere resources for enhanced server performance, cutting unplanned outages and improving system response times.
mac carpet
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 -4 yrs
Egypt
- Job Details:oversaw performance and maintenance of eight core servers and ten high-performance pcs configured as servers, ensuring seamless 24/7 operations. monitored and troubleshot the office 365 environment for 800+ mailboxes, implementing preventive maintenance routines that reduced user downtime. planned and executed network upgrades involving forti-firewall devices, forti-analyzer, and switches, aligning with evolving business needs. supported ongoing transitions from on-premises systems to cloud-based solutions, reducing on-site hardware costs and improving service scalability. collaborated with cross-departmental teams on it modernization initiatives, including hardware lifecycle management, license renewals, and application upgrades. ensured critical servers complied with best practice security patches, antivirus solutions, and backup strategies, maintaining data integrity and minimizing breaches.
mac carpet
Dec 2007 - Jan 2011 -3 yrs, 1 month
Egypt
- Job Details:served as a primary point of contact for 600 employees, resolving tier 1–3 issues related to software, hardware, and networking systems. utilized remote diagnostic tools, telephone, and email support, improving user satisfaction through prompt, effective resolutions. installed, configured, and maintained it equipment per industry standards, reducing the volume of repeat incidents. created step-by-step self-service and faq documentation, cutting redundant support requests and accelerating issue resolution. ensured server rooms and it assets were maintained in line with manufacturer and organizational guidelines, mitigating environmental risks. participated in cross-team efforts to establish secure network configurations, conducting routine audits to identify and rectify vulnerabilities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in accounting finance
Jan 2003 22 yr 5 Months
Skills
- it infrastructure planning (on-premises & cloud)
- cybersecurity & risk management (fortigate, iso 27001)
- virtualization (vmware vsphere, hyper-v) & cloud computing (microsoft azure, office 365)
- windows server, active directory, exchange administration
- network security & firewalls (forti-firewall, apex one)
- incident management & disaster recovery
- Project Management & Team Leadership
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- cost optimization & budget oversight
- Leadership
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Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Intermediate