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Mohamed  Ramadan Ateya

Mohamed Ramadan Ateya

Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Cairo

Summary

As an IT management leader, my main responsibility is overseeing the analysis, design, and implementation of systems and networks by our team. I am fully committed to ensuring that our IT infrastructure and cyber security measures not only meet but exceed required quality standards. To effectively achieve this goal, I assign tasks among competent team members while providing guidance, motivation, and constructive feedback when needed. Additionally, staying informed about technological advancements in our industry allows me to remain up-to-date with current trends. By closely monitoring emerging technologies, I aim to identify opportunities for adopting cutting-edge technology that can enhance our overall IT capabilities. With extensive knowledge as a proficient Cyber Security Analyst specializing in addressing various threats such as Distributed Denial of Service Attacks, malware infections, and viruses.

- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Demonstrative Infrastructure Manager with an extensive understanding of disaster recovery, business continuity and virtualization.
- A highly motivated leader with experience developing procedures for the configuration of security devices.
- A confident Infrastructure Manager with exemplary budgeting, needs assessment and task prioritization skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SR.Head of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

ElarabyGroup
Cairo
06.2022 - Current

Propose revision of infrastructure operations and perform complex tasks on critical infrastructure upgrades, security projects and infrastructure enhancements. Develop and implement information technology security policies, procedures, and processes.

  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Head of Infrastructure & IT Services Support

ElarabyGroup
Cairo
05.2020 - 06.2022

responsible for the implementation and operations of all technology infrastructures which includes data center, network and server services, telephony, service monitoring, user support/help desk, workstation management, servers, storage, and related software. This position is operationally responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, and security for all IT systems and infrastructure. Partnering with the Lead for Business Applications, this position will lead the Infrastructure and Operations teams with overall responsibility for technology infrastructure planning and deployment of technology for various projects.

  • Partners with CIO to lead the technology infrastructure strategy and execution for the enterprise.
  • Planning, project management and implementation leadership, identifying opportunities for automation, cost savings, and service quality improvement.
  • Provides infrastructure services vision, enables innovation, and seeks to leverage IT trends that can create business value consistent with the company's requirements and expectations.
  • Development of enterprise standards and technology architecture and the IT operations governance process.
  • Conduct product and vendor evaluations ensuring best in class technologies and partners.
  • Works closely with and manage strategic vendor partner relationships. Setup and run the Governance with the partners. Build strategic relationships for creating value for the organization.
  • Participate in the formulation of the company's enterprise architecture and business system plans; assessing cost and feasibility and ensuring the planes aligned with and supports the strategic goals of the business.
  • Hands-on technical depth enables direct oversight, problem-solving leadership and participation for complex infrastructure implementation, system upgrades and operational troubleshooting.
  • Experience with comprehensive disaster recovery architecture and operations, including storage area network and redundant, highly available server and network architectures.
  • Leadership for delivery of 24/7 service operations and KPI compliance.

Transition Manager

ElarabyGroup
Cairo
01.2017 - 05.2020
  • Led teams of analysts to evaluate, plan and execute projects.
  • Developed solutions to address complex issues and operational gaps.
  • Built support for change throughout business unit through direct outreach strategies.
  • Identified impacted parties, business partners and resources required for planned changes.
  • Partnered with business teams to understand needs and mitigate potential problems.
  • Oversaw change management efforts to support implementation of critical initiatives driving technology, process and culture changes.
  • Created methods to integrate functions, optimize processes and prepare staff through proactive training.
  • Detected workforce collaboration use cases and problems from employees and business partners through interviews, focus groups and surveys.
  • Designed processes and systems supporting business needs before, during and after transitions.
  • Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
  • Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
  • Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.
  • Developed and introduced IT strategies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
  • Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
  • Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
  • Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective IT project plans.
  • Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
  • Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects.
  • Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
  • Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
  • Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT projects.

System Administrator Manager

ElarabyGroup
Cairo
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
  • Introduced management tools to create and manage virtual server computing environment.
  • Migrated data from legacy system to latest databases system.
  • Drove continuous improvement of IT governance processes.
  • Adopted cost-effective, useful solutions to implement into current systems.
  • Served as subject matter expert on proposed technology purchases.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
  • Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues.
  • Oversaw file system and storage upgrades while safeguarding data integrity and redundancy.
  • Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
  • Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
  • Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
  • Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency.
  • Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
  • Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
  • Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
  • Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
  • Performed network security design and integration duties.
  • Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.

System Administrator

ElarabyGroup
Cairo
08.2009 - 01.2013
  • Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
  • Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.
  • Prepare, Install, and configure server's operating systems.
  • Manage Active Directory Domain Services.
  • Manage Exchange as mail system with Kaspersky Mail Gateway and Forefront Online Protection as External Edge.
  • Manage Microsoft LyncServer as the unified communication solution.
  • Manage Symantec Backup Exec and IBM Tivoli as Backup Solutions.
  • Manage Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) as Management Solution. Microsoft System Center Operation Manager (SCOM) as Monitoring Solution.
  • Perform System Monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all server resources.
  • Repair and recover from hardware or software failure.
  • Provide Tier 2 Support, Investigate, and Troubleshooting issues requested from Technical Support Team via Tickets, e-mails, and phone calls.
  • Provide internal workshops for Technical Support Team for services within ElarabyGroup infrastructure so they can highly maintain End-users Requests and Issues.
  • Manage the Day-to-Day operations of ElarabyGroup Infrastructure. Planning and designing for required new services.
  • Manage sizing and capacity planning for current and new services.
  • Scheduling, testing and installing upgrades and security patches for servers.
  • Securing infrastructure from internal and external
  • Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance.

IT Technical Support Specialist

ElarabyGroup
Cairo
08.2008 - 08.2009
    • Offered troubleshooting of connectivity issues across networks such as Wi-Fi, LAN , WAN
    • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
    • Managed high levels of ticket system flow and responded to technical support needs.
    • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
    • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
    • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
    • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
    • Explained security measures in simple terminology to help users understand malware and phishing threats.
    • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
    • Promoted efficiency among departments with prompt resolution of system issues.
    • Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
    • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
    • Documented support interactions for future reference.
    • Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address customer concerns.
    • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
    • Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
    • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
    • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
    • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
    • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
    • Assisted in development of system security protocols.
    • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
    • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Egypt Japan University Of Science & Technology
Alex,Egypt
01.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Elshorouk Academy
Cairo,Egypt
09.2004 - 09.2008

Certifications

CISM Certified

Certified Ethical Hacker V12
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity (Charter)* Certification
Specialty: Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty Certification
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate Certification
Specialty: Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Certification Number
CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE IN SCRUM FUNDAMENTALS (CASF) ISO/IEC 20000 IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE™
ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ASSOCIATE™
ISO/IEC 27001 INFORMATION SECURITY ASSOCIATE™
FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Cisco Cybersecurity
Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
MCP: Microsoft Certified Professional
MCTS: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.
Expert Massaging 2013
Associate: Office 365
Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solution

Brocade Certified Ethernet Fabric Professional
NEC FT & HA Series for Authorized Maintenance Re-sellers
NEC Sigma Blade Series for Authorized maintenance re-sellers
NEC ITPS Basics & 100 Series for Authorized Maintenance Re-sellers
NEC Storage M Series for Authorized Maintenance Re-sellers
NEC Express Cluster Certified Professional
NEC Fault Tolerant Certified Professional
NEC Flex NDV Certified Professional
NEC Sigma Blade Certified Professional
NEC Virtual PC Center 3.0 Certified Professional
NEC Advanced D-Series Storage Certified professional NEC
Express Cluster V3-Basic Certified Professional

Technical Skills

Microsoft Cloud " IaaS, Sass , PaaS "
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Teams

PKI

SQL And Oracle Database
Exchange sever 2010 to 2019
OCS, LYNC 2010, Skype For Bushiness2015
SharePoint 2010, 2013, "Online office 365"
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to 2022
Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
Microsoft Hyper-V
VMware “Workstation , VCenter , Esxi , vxrail “
CCNA "Switching And routing "
Linux (RedHat / Sues)"
VDI Solutions
IBM Tivoli Backup System
Microsoft System Center Family " SCOM – SCCM – SCSM – SCVMM "
Printer Server & Files Services
ISA server 2006 & TMG
Symantec Exec Backup
Microsoft Terminal services
Publishing Application on CITRIX
Kaspersky ADMINKIT For Security
Kaspersky Mail Getaway “Anti-Spam”
Web design (html-java script) Microsoft office
Microsoft Media Server Streaming
Microsoft WSUS
Radius Server
Microsoft MIM
Performance Monitor

Hardware Skills

IBM Power X Server
IBM SAN Storage
IBM FLASH System
IBM Tape Library
IBM SAN Switches
IBM Rack-able And Towers Servers
Oracle SAN Storage AXIOM
NEC Express Server 5800
NEC Blade Server M&H
NEC SAN Storage D Series
NEC SAN Storage M Series
NEC Tape Library
NEC SCASI Switches
NEC FC Switches INTEL Flex-power
HP & Dell Servers
HP SAN Switches
Brocades SAN Switches NEC
Sigma Blade
NEC FT Servers
Dell vxrail Servers
Data Domain "Dell" IBM
TAPE Library

Timeline

SR.Head of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

ElarabyGroup
06.2022 - Current

MBA - Business Administration

Egypt Japan University Of Science & Technology
01.2022 - 02.2023

Head of Infrastructure & IT Services Support

ElarabyGroup
05.2020 - 06.2022

Transition Manager

ElarabyGroup
01.2017 - 05.2020

System Administrator Manager

ElarabyGroup
01.2013 - 01.2017

System Administrator

ElarabyGroup
08.2009 - 01.2013

IT Technical Support Specialist

ElarabyGroup
08.2008 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Elshorouk Academy
09.2004 - 09.2008
Mohamed Ramadan AteyaInfrastructure & Cybersecurity