ABDULRAHMAN OMAR BAWAZIR
Saudi Arabia
Summary
Data center operations and facilities professional with extensive experience in managing critical infrastructure. Proven track record in ensuring high availability and operational resilience while executing complex maintenance and rehabilitation projects. Holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Umm Al-Qura University. Committed to leveraging technical expertise to support facility projects and enhance team collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
DATA CENTER FACILITY MANAGER
Center3
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2024.09 - Current
- Led operations for 2 hyperscale Tier III data centres, 30 MW total.
- Managed and maintained multi-vendor critical infrastructure across 24/7 shifts.
- Monitored system performance and directed troubleshooting for data centre security and uptime.
- Performed RCA for repeated alarms to raise system reliability.
- Optimised operations to reduce PUE and improve efficiency measurably.
- Created and upgraded critical site documentation: SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, guidelines.
- Investigated critical infrastructure failures and produced reports with preventive actions.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
- Lead audits, compliance inspections, customer visits, and certification activities, ensuring timely closure of findings.
- Establish and maintain business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency response readiness.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Saudi Aramco (SMP)
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues in surveillance and access control systems to ensure continuous operation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to upgrade security infrastructure, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Responsible for maintaining Aramco security system and providing support for technicians kingdom wide.
- Providing initiative ideas to enhance the security system to be more secure and reliable.
- Led for Rehabilitation program for upgrading multiple systems.
- Delivered high-quality maintenance service with keen attention to detail.
- Handled emergency repairs swiftly-kept downtime minimal.
DATA CENTER ENGINEER - TIER III DATA CENTRE (MOBILY DC)
ACES (MOBILY)
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2023.08 - 2023.09
- Gold Certificate from UPTIME on Operation Sustainability 2023
- Responsible for safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective matter.
- White space and capacity management and responsible for EIR & DCIM.
- Responding fast in any failure incident and analyze the cause and how can be avoided in future.
- Responsible to perform PM, CM and Predictive Maintenance
- Designed and implemented Tier III data center infrastructure upgrades, enhancing system reliability.
AREA OPERATION SUPERVISOR (MOBILY TFM)
ACES (MOBILY)
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Managing 3 TB sites & 5 GSM Mobily sites in Makkah.
- Performing a redundancy power verification for DC & AC power source for sites with telecom clients.
- Leading to successful Ramadan and Hajj 1443 H/ 2022 in Makkah TB & GSM sites.
- Executed quality control measures, maintaining high product standards.
- Reviewed and assessed operations performance, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
FIELD MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (MOBILY TFM)
ACES (MOBILY)
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
2019.07 - 2022.01
- Executed routine and preventive maintenance on telecommunications infrastructure to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Conducted detailed inspections and testing of field equipment to identify faults and recommend corrective actions.
- Reduced downtime through rapid identification and repair of technical issues.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular preventative maintenance checks.
- Maintained high safety standards whilst performing all engineering tasks.
Education
BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Umm Al-Qura University
Makkah, Saudi Arabia 2014.05 - 2019.05
Skills
- Data center infrastructure management
- Security systems operation
- MATLAB programming
- Data analysis and collection
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Technical expertise
- Service level agreement enforcement
- Energy management
- Health and Safety
Personal Information
Title: DATA CENTER FACILITY MANAGER
Certification
CDFM (Certified Data Center Facility Manager), CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional), PMP - Project Management Professional Course, Low Current Systems Design, Electrical Installation in Buildings and Site Management
LANGUAGES
Arabic | Native
Native
English | Advanced
Advanced
Timeline
DATA CENTER FACILITY MANAGER
Center3
2024.09 - Current
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Saudi Aramco (SMP)
2023.09 - 2024.09
DATA CENTER ENGINEER - TIER III DATA CENTRE (MOBILY DC)
ACES (MOBILY)
2023.08 - 2023.09
AREA OPERATION SUPERVISOR (MOBILY TFM)
ACES (MOBILY)
2022.01 - 2023.01
FIELD MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (MOBILY TFM)
ACES (MOBILY)
2019.07 - 2022.01
BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Umm Al-Qura University
2014.05 - 2019.05