Abdulaziz Alothimeen
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A highly qualified and technically minded IT Specialist with extensive experience in Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR). I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Information Technology, have successfully overseen, and directed large-scale DR testing and project management. My expertise includes designing, executing, and analyzing comprehensive DR tests to identify potential vulnerabilities and enhance resilience strategies. I specialize in managing end-to-end DR initiatives, ensuring thorough documentation and the strategic resolution of issues to strengthen business continuity. Committed to continuous education, certification, and self-improvement, I consistently drive improvements in DR practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disaster Recovery Specialist
STC
07.2022 - Current
- Assess, organize, and oversee end-to-end large-scale tests to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of recovery strategies
- Planned and executed DR activities, including failover/failback exercises for applications to test their functionalities and validate existing recovery plans and strategies
- Reviewed and updated all existing DR procedures, runbooks, and contingency plans to reflect necessary changes
- Appointed as Risk Champion in the General Department (GD) I am part of, responsible for overseeing risk management initiatives and improving risk mitigation strategies.
- Established reports summarizing the activities or exercises conducted, sharing them with senior management, and generating recommendations when needed
- Coordinated with Application Support and Crisis Management Team (CMT) during and after business disruptions to resolve issues within the agreed RTO & RPO.
IT Specialist
Food Key Company
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed and maintained all technology systems within the company
- Took on additional roles such as Marketing and Social Media Officer and Human Resources Officer, successfully managing multiple cross-functional tasks
- Provided technical support and ensured the smooth operation of IT services across the company.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science & Information Technology
King Saud University
Skills
- Risk Management
- Business Continuity Planning
- Operational Management
- Incident Response
- Functional Test Automation Techniques
- Communication skills
- Crisis Management
- Project Management
- Problem solving
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft [Excel, Word, PowerPoint]
Certification
- Disaster Recovery Manager
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Misk Future Path Program for Career Preparation
- The Future of Work Fundamentals
Timeline
Disaster Recovery Specialist
STC
07.2022 - Current
IT Specialist
Food Key Company
11.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science & Information Technology
King Saud University
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