Galal Shaban
IT Enterprise Architect
cairo
Summary
With a proven track record at Faisal Islamic Bank, I spearheaded enterprise-wide digital transformations and significantly enhanced network efficiency. My expertise in IT architecture design and strong leadership skills facilitated the modernization of legacy systems, improving user experience while ensuring robust information security. Achievements include driving cost reductions and standardizing technology platforms, underlining my commitment to business process improvement and teamwork.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
IT Enterprise Architect
Faisal Islamic Bank
01.2017 - Current
- Promoted continuous improvement culture with regular reviews of architectural approaches and industry trends analysis.
- Delivered successful enterprise-wide digital transformations, modernizing legacy systems for improved user experience.
- Put together strategic plan to keep solutions in line with company and industry standards.
- Reduced costs for infrastructure maintenance through implementing efficient cloud migration strategies.
- Aligned IT strategy with business objectives through proactive engagement with organizational leaders and understanding core needs.
- Drove standardization efforts for technology platforms, reducing complexity while improving overall maintainability across the organization.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption into the organization''s technology stack.
- Streamlined business processes by designing and deploying scalable enterprise solutions.
- Worked effectively in Agile environments to maintain efficient project work.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, conducting regular audits and implementing required updates to systems.
- Designed solutions for modern and legacy applications.
- Enabled faster decision-making by developing comprehensive data visualization tools for executive teams.
- Developed disaster recovery plans, minimizing potential downtime in case of unexpected events.
- Facilitated cross-functional workshops, aligning stakeholders on project goals and requirements.
- Optimized system performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the architecture design.
- Established performance metrics to measure success of architectural implementations, utilizing analytics tools for data-driven decision making.
- Increased security measures with thorough risk assessments and implementation of best practices.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Improved application integration by creating robust APIs and microservices architecture.
- Developed application frameworks, standardized procedures, and managed delivery processes.
- Gathered, defined and refined requirements, led project design and oversaw implementation.
- Designed internal process improvements to automate repetitive tasks, shortening data delivery times.
- Generated customized architecture specifically optimized for several database technologies.
- Created multi-site system architecture plans to reduce redundancy across entire organization.
- Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
- Managed identification, protection and use of data assets.
- Installed, supported and maintained company hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices.
- Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Implemented WAN and LAN designs in multi-datacenter configurations.
- Analyzed and defined network requirements, optimization and support for [Type] projects.
- Oversaw development and maintenance of computer systems, server upgrades and operating systems.
- Oversaw network performance, making changes to boost overall efficiency and power.
Infrastructure Manager
Faisal Islamic Bank
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked in team-driven environments and communicated effectively with stakeholders.
- Secured sensitive data by establishing robust cybersecurity measures and protocols.
- Tested network's performance and created strategies to maintain integrity of overall infrastructure.
- Responded to and remedied critical issues that could not be addressed by technicians.
- Implemented virtualization technologies to maximize server utilization and reduce hardware costs.
- Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network issues.
IT Technical Operations Lead
Faisal Islamic Bank
12.2002 - 12.2013
- Stayed informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in order to recommend appropriate tools or processes that could help drive the organization towards its strategic goals.
- Boosted overall network efficiency by conducting routine evaluations and recommending necessary upgrades or modifications based on findings.
- Implemented effective change management processes to facilitate seamless integration of new technologies into existing systems.
- Liaised closely with stakeholders from various departments to gather feedback about their experiences using company-wide technology solutions, leading to the identification of areas for improvement and potential action plans.
Education
MBA - Business Administrator
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Computer And Commercial Sciences -
04.2001 -
Skills
Business process improvement
Infrastructure planning
Information security
Performance tuning
Disaster recovery
IT architecture design
Technical leadership
Data security
System architecture design
Network Troubleshooting
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving aptitude
Cisco switching expertise
Technical Support
Network design coordination
Network security architecture
Certification
Certified SOC Analyst v1
Timeline
Certified SOC Analyst v1
07-2021
IT Enterprise Architect - Faisal Islamic Bank
01.2017 - Current
Infrastructure Manager - Faisal Islamic Bank
01.2014 - 12.2016
IT Technical Operations Lead - Faisal Islamic Bank
12.2002 - 12.2013
International Business Academy Switzerland - MBA, Business Administrator
04.2001 -
Al-Abbasia For Computer And Commercial Sciences - Bachelor of Computer And Commercial Sciences,
04.2001 -