Anzal Yusuf Sahib
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished IT professional with extensive expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions, including Microsoft 365. Proficient in managing ERP systems such as SAP Business One and Sage ACCPAC, with a strong focus on network security using technologies like Sophos, Fortinet, and Cisco. Skilled in virtualization and unified communications, leveraging tools like VMware and Asterisk to enhance operational efficiency. Adept at ensuring business continuity through robust backup solutions and vendor management. Committed to driving technological advancements that align with organisational goals.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
IT Manager
NATIONAL LIGHTING COMPANY
Dammam
2013.11 - 2026.08
- Led SAP Business One implementation covering system initialization, authorizations, GL/COA, inventory and asset masters, warehouses, tax configuration, profit centers and foreign currencies.
- Managed ERP data migration, UDF/UDT configuration, formatted searches, Crystal Reports and SQL-based consolidated reporting across branches.
- Delivered end-user training and implementation support and provided management with implementation-status and real-time business reports.
- Managed server, Active Directory, SQL and virtualization environments including HP ProLiant, Hyper-V and VMware.
- Administered enterprise security and connectivity using Sophos, Fortinet, Cyberoam, Cisco, DrayTek and Ubiquiti, including branch IPsec and remote-access SSL VPNs.
- Managed Kaspersky endpoint security, patching, web filtering, firewall/AV subscriptions and technology licensing.
- Managed backup/NAS operations, IP telephony (Grandstream, Yeastar, Asterisk), CCTV, wireless LAN, fingerprint/time-attendance and IT inventory.
- Supported controls intended to align internal network and user authentication with ARAMCO cybersecurity requirements.
Systems Engineer
BOODAI & AL-OMAR CPA
Al-Khobar
2011.07 - 2013.07
- Set up LAN and secure wireless infrastructure for a new office building and implemented/monitored WatchGuard firewall services.
- Team Leader for barcode-system implementation for Saudi Railway Organization inventory, coordinating with the Oracle implementation team (WIPRO).
- Designed and managed Active Directory, accounts/access rights, print services, backups, endpoint protection and HP ProLiant infrastructure.
- Produced operational/system/user documentation and advised on IT equipment selection and procurement.
IT Support Engineer
ELENCO EMIRATES GROUP
Abu Dhabi
2006.10 - 2010.05
- Provided first-line application, hardware and network support for more than 100 on-site users.
- Installed/configured desktops and laptops, managed user access and hardware inventory, performed backups and supported remote users via Cisco VPN.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
Anna University
India 2001.04 - 2006.04
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University
United Arab Emirates 2007.11 - 2009.11
Skills
- IT Infrastructure
- Cybersecurity
- SAP Business One
- Cloud & Microsoft 365
- Virtualization
- Networks & VPN
- Backup & Continuity
- Vendor / Licensing
- ERP & Reporting: SAP Business One, Sage ACCPAC, SQL, Crystal Reports
- Network & Security: Sophos, Fortinet, Cyberoam, WatchGuard, Cisco, DrayTek, Ubiquiti, SSL/IPsec VPN
- Unified Communications: Grandstream, Yeastar, Asterisk, SIP/Analog trunks
- Infrastructure: Active Directory, Windows Server, HP ProLiant, Hyper-V, VMware
- Endpoint & Backup: Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud, server/NAS backup
- Operational Systems: CCTV, WLAN, fingerprint/time-attendance, DNS/domain administration
Certification
- AWS Certified Associate | 2021
- Cisco CCNA | 2005
- Microsoft MCP | 2005
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Arabic
Malayalam
Tamil
Affiliations
- Billiards
- Automobiles & Road Travel
- Cricket
Timeline
IT Manager
NATIONAL LIGHTING COMPANY
2013.11 - 2026.08
Systems Engineer
BOODAI & AL-OMAR CPA
2011.07 - 2013.07
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University
2007.11 - 2009.11
IT Support Engineer
ELENCO EMIRATES GROUP
2006.10 - 2010.05
B.Tech - Information Technology
Anna University
2001.04 - 2006.04