Data Center Architect

Finding a challenging job that will enrich my leadership skills and technical knowledge in IT Data Center world.

June 2007 ¡V Current Cisco Systems Riyadh
Network Consultant Engineer
„« Data Center assessment and optimization
o Service-oriented data center
o Evolution of data center architecture & high availability design
o Layer 2 and Layer 3 design evaluation and scalability
o Environmental design assessment such as cabinet distribution design, cabling, cooling, and density considerations.
„« Designing Data Center Network based on industry and Cisco best practices
o Data Center Modular Design ¡V Access, Distribution and Core layers
o Collapsed Backbone design
o Best practice routing design ¡V RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
o Switching and data center security design
„« Digital Media Systems (DMS)
o Full Implementation of the DMS solution - configuring two types of access: Digital Signage and Desktop access using Video Portal.
o Configuring two types of encoders for Live events streaming and configuring Windows Media Streaming for the multicasting.
o Deploying the Video on Demand (VoD) training and events.

2001¡V May 2007 Saudi Aramco (contractor employee) Dhahran
SAP R/3 Basis (NetWeaver)
„« Implementation of SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7
„« Applying SAP support packages and plug-ins
„« Performance analysis and tuning of SAP systems including
„« Configuring SAP CCMS to monitor system availability, capacity planning, and system performance
„« Configuring and supporting SAP Transports Management systems (TMS)
„« Working with SAP Solution Manager
„« Client Administration & Software Logistics supports
„« Maintaining users and authorization
Oracle Database Administration
„« Oracle implementation on UNIX environment
„« Applying Oracle bug fixes & patches
„« Oracle performance analysis and tuning
„« Oracle database backup, restore and recovery management
„« Oracle daily operation support
„« Database storage management
„« Setup and administration of Oracle listener and client
BMC Service Management tools
„« Installing, configuring, and maintaining Real Time Cloud (RT-Cloud) and Console server.
„« Installing and administration of Patrol agent on UNIX SUN Solaris and NT machines

2000-2001 Arab National Bank Riyadh
Tandem (Non-Stop Himalaya system) Administrator
„« Migrating from K-series to S-series
„« Working with Tandem S-series system and K-Series

1994-1999 KFUPM Dhahran
B.S., Computer engineering
2006-Expected completion by 2009 Arab Open University Bahrain
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Passed CCIE R&S written Exam and currently preparing for Lab exam
SUN Certified System Administrator for Solaris 10 OS
SAP R/3 Basis Certified Consultant
Oracle 10g DBA Certified Professional (10g OCP)
Oracle 9i DBA Certified Professional (9i OCP)
BMC Software Certified Engineer - PATROL Central Architecture

Training
„X Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices
„X Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
„X Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks
„X Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks
„X Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks
„X Cisco Products (Routers & Switches)
„X Cisco Network Management Tools
„X Cisco Voice Over IP (VoIP)
„X Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
„X Cisco Data Center Networking
„X Cisco networks simulation tools (Dynamips & IOU)
„X SUN Solaris System Administrator for OS 10 operating Systems ¡V Part I & II
„X SAP Basis - full certification track (6 courses)
„X Oracle database 10G: Administration workshop I & II
„X SAP Solution Manager service desktop
„X BMC Patrol Scripting Language ¡V I & II
„X BMC Event Management/Service Impact Manager (BEM/SIM)
„X SAP Business Workflow
„X Java programming Language for J2EE
„X Control-M Batch scheduling Administration
„X ABAP programming ¡V full track (7 courses)
„X Tandem: concept and facilities
„X Effective Business Writing
„X Planning and Time Management