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Hossam Mohammed

Hossam Mohammed

Manager Of Data Center - DR Operations & Core Banking Systems
Cairo,Maadi

Summary

Accomplished Data Center Project Manager with [X years] of experience specializing in Cisco technology and networking solutions. Proven success in overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles, from design and implementation to maintenance, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability within data center environments. Expertise in integrating Cisco switching, Juniper devices, and low current systems (access control, CCTV, fire control). Proficient in managing networking protocols, ISP compliance, and BIA circuits. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget. Seeking a challenging position to leverage my expertise and contribute to a leading technology firm.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Manager of Data Center - DR & Core Banking

Arab Bank
Cairo, New Cairo
07.2021 - Current
  • Results-oriented Manager with proven track record of delivering complex data center projects on time and within budget. Currently spearheading design, implementation, and management of critical disaster recovery (DR) and core banking systems. Extensive expertise in Cisco networking technologies (switching, routing, security) and deep understanding of Juniper devices ensures seamless integration and optimal performance.
  • Proficient in managing low current systems, including access control, CCTV, and fire control, ensuring robust security and compliance within data center environment. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with business objectives. Experienced in working with ISPs to manage BIA circuits and ensure adherence to standards. Additionally, possess strong understanding of IT telephony systems, ensuring effective communication within data center.
  • Passionate about driving innovation and leveraging technology to achieve operational excellence. Seeking challenging role in dynamic organization that values collaboration and fosters professional growth.

Senior Data Center - Core Banking Operation and A

Arab Bank
10.2018 - 07.2021

Senior Arab Bank IT Operator Consists of Basic Operator tasks plus the Hardware and software administrative Tasks on Production, Test and Development IBM Power 7 , 8 & 9 servers By Achieving Many Tasks such as :

  • . Keep up to date with the Core Banking System architectural components, transaction processing workflow,
  • • Perform Core Banking System parametrization requests raised by the parametrization committee as well as a periodic parametrization changes like calendar, financial periods …
  • • Ensure Core Banking System's production and test environments data integrity and proper functioning and problem solving.
  • • Assist Data center manager in creating of backup and replication policies for Core Banking System database
  • • Help Quality Assurance specialist to prepare a test cases to be conducted in UAT servers for a fixes/patches sent by the Vendor before moving to production.
  • • Help software developers to find/confirm a required information sources in the Core Banking System database objects

Data Center - Core Banking Operation and Administ

Arab Bank
11.2016 - 10.2018
  • Working as Arab Bank IT Operator Consists of Datacenter Operator and also Core banking Support to be able to take responsibility for Data Centers Sites (HO and DR) , End of day Processing , New Queries On Live Databases , All Live Services Backend Support , All Live Banking Services Availability And Data Backup.

Central Operations Banker

Banque Du Caire
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Back Office For All Bank Activities related to cards issued by Bank by performing some tasks such as Reviewing Retail customers transactions and investigate cases which requested to be refunded and to reconcile transactions against vendors requests.

Associate Applications Consultant ( Cloud )

Mivors
12.2015 - 08.2016
  • Responsible for Customizing cloud computing new oracle Customer Experience " CX" solution and to deliver best Module that would support customer business from all sides " customizations, user experience, efficiency, integration, and top management view", also to maintain and customize already running systems as per customer request .

Account Adviser and Technical Support

Etisalat UAE
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Supporting Etisalat customers with their problems and to solve it over phone " mostly related to network or configuration" also to support all customer inquiries even it was related to technical issues or non technical .

IT Trainee

Banque Du Caire
07.2014 - 09.2014

Learning and practicing daily banking transactions starting from branches daily tasks and customer support and back office related operations and also Information Technology department overview.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems (MIS)

Sadat Academy For Management Science (SAMS)
Egypt
06.2011 - 06.2015

Skills

Accomplishments

- New Data Center Implementation

Successfully led the implementation of a new data center, resulting in a 20% increase in system uptime and a 15% reduction in operating costs. The project was delivered on time and under budget, exceeding stakeholder expectations.


- Data center Migration

orchestrated a seamless migration of critical data center infrastructure, achieving zero downtime and ensuring uninterrupted service for all business applications. Meticulous planning, thorough testing, and real-time monitoring resulted in a flawless transition, minimizing risk and maximizing operational efficiency.


- 5 Full Disaster Recovery test scenario

Successfully designed and executed five comprehensive disaster recovery test scenarios, encompassing hardware failures, network outages, data corruption, cyberattacks, and natural disasters. Rigorous testing and validation of backup systems, recovery procedures, and failover mechanisms ensured business continuity and minimized potential downtime in the face of unforeseen events.


Timeline

Manager of Data Center - DR & Core Banking

Arab Bank
07.2021 - Current

Senior Data Center - Core Banking Operation and A

Arab Bank
10.2018 - 07.2021

Data Center - Core Banking Operation and Administ

Arab Bank
11.2016 - 10.2018

Central Operations Banker

Banque Du Caire
08.2016 - 11.2016

Associate Applications Consultant ( Cloud )

Mivors
12.2015 - 08.2016

Account Adviser and Technical Support

Etisalat UAE
08.2015 - 12.2015

IT Trainee

Banque Du Caire
07.2014 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems (MIS)

Sadat Academy For Management Science (SAMS)
06.2011 - 06.2015
Hossam MohammedManager Of Data Center - DR Operations & Core Banking Systems