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Cherif Ali Hamdi

Information Technology Project Manager at Smart Network Solutions

6th of October, Giza, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Information Technology Project ManagerFull Time

    Smart Network Solutions

    Mar 2018 - Present -7 yrs, 4 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:1. Strategic IT / IS Planning 2. Leadership and Management 3. Project Management 4. Supplier Management 5. System Integrity, Data Protection and Security 6. Financial Management
  • Head of Information Technology DepartmentFull Time

    Smart Village Schools (Kipling Camp; Lycee Voltaire)

    Mar 2015 - Feb 2018 -2 yrs, 11 months

    Egypt , Giza

    • Job Details:1. Coordinate system development tasks to include design, integration and formal testing 2. Oversees all transitions into production 3. Develop and complete actions in system specifications, technical and logistical requirements and other disciplines 4. Create and maintain programmatic and technical documentation to insure efficient planning and execution 5. Manage and document system configurations 6. Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure 7. Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools 8. Ensuring the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability 9. Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability 10. Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes 11. Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies 12. Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks 13. Participate in the design of information and operational support systems 14. Provide 2nd and 3rd level support 17.Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
  • Remote Site Support EngineerFull Time

    Vodafone Egypt Company

    Feb 2011 - Feb 2015 -4 yrs

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Provide an efficient high quality IT supports service to the users of the Organizations PC’s and corporate computer systems. 2. Provide telephone and on-site support to IT Users within the Organization and to provide off-site support 3. This support encompasses both PC/network hardware and software (MS Office products, Citrix, MS Operating Systems, and administrative systems etc.). 4. To liaise with technical support agencies and external suppliers (hardware and software) as appropriate, to report problems that could not be resolved locally, and implement recommended solutions. 5. To maintain accurate documentation of backups, maintenance tasks and procedures carried out on the Organizations IT systems. 6. To log calls on the Organization IT Service Desk system, and to update calls as action is taken. 7. To provide users with up-to-date information regarding on-going fault calls. 8. Assist with the development of the IT infrastructure including the installation of standard computer equipment and distribution of equipment within the Organization. 9. To assist senior IT staff in their duties, when requested to do so. 10. To actively participate in the implementation of the Organization’s IT Projects. This may involve cross-site and off-site working and will include, but is not restricted to: i. Configuring PC’s / servers / IT hardware ii. Install network components. iii. Install software on PC’s/servers as instructed. 11.Support the maintenance of the Asset Database by updating with Details of new hardware installed. 12. To document all work undertaken in carrying out duties. 13. To train and support junior staff as required. 14.To assist in providing the departments on-call service 15.To use initiative to identify all possible opportunities to anticipate, support and streamline the work and responsibilities of the IT Department 16. To priorities all incoming work on a daily basis, including responding quickly and appropriately to urgent/important issues. 17. To follow agreed action plans and outstanding issues which emerge from the IT Department Team meetings. 18. To perform any other duties as required by the Support Services Manager. 19. Preparing Test Cases and Test Scenarios (Upgrading operating system from XP To Win 7). 20. Developing and executing different manual and automated testing to ensure product is up to the standards of quality. 21. Tracing bugs till closure (By escalating it to the WinCash Vendor).
  • System AdministratorFull Time

    Raya Corporate

    Aug 2004 - Jan 2011 -6 yrs, 5 months

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software or other network and system problems, replace defective components when necessary. 2. Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations 3. Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. 4. Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. 5. Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use. 6. Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records. 7. Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software. 8. Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes. 9. Train network users about how to solve existing system problems. 10. Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. 11. Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. 12. Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement. 13. Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records. 14. Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs. 15. Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software
  • Education

    • Computer Sciences in Computer Sciences

      Advanced Academy El-haram

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2004 - 4 yr

    • High School - Thanaweya Amma

      College des freres bab el-Louk

      Jan 1998 

    Skills

    • Computer Network
    • Active Directory
    • Network Implementation
    • Server 2012
    • Server 2016

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Advanced
    • English

      Advanced
    • French

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • Master of Business Administration

      Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)·2016
    • Project Management Professional

      Information Technology Institute·2014
    • Information Technology Infrastructure Library

      APMG-International·2013
    • Microsoft Certified IT Professional

      Information Technology Institute·2012
    • Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise M50292

      Global Knowledge·2011
    • International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

      Information Technology Institute·2009
    • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 2008)

      Information Technology Institute·2009
    • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

      Information Technology Institute·2006
    • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 2003)

      Information Technology Institute·2005
    • Visual Basic .Net

      Information Technology Institute·2004
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