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Farhan Meshal Al-Salman

Computer Engineering

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

IT Project Manager

Ministry of Education - Digital Transformation
Riyadh, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
08.2023 - Current

Working in Strategics and Governance at Digital and Transformation

  • Continually maintained and improved Digital Transformation services .
  • Led team of yearly goals project team.
  • Put together strategic plan to keep solutions in line with MOE and industry standards.
  • Designed internal process improvements to automate repetitive tasks, shortening data delivery times.

General Supervisor Technical Advisor

Ministry of Education - Digital Transformation
Riyadh
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Technical Unit Head
  • Leading BRM team in Digital Transformation goals
  • CAB Committee Member as Business Relationships Management representative
  • Review the acceptance test documents and providing UAT final approvals
  • Manage the projects related to integration, hosting with infrastructure and Application Teams
  • Managing Service Now Demand Management project.
  • Marketing Supervisor contributing and managing Marking and awareness campaigns

Systems Administration Supervisor

SAMBA Technology Group
Riyadh
07.2015 - 09.2021
  • Alternate Data Center Supervisor
  • Keep all technology up to date, developed and their application to institutional needs
  • Effectively assist the IT Operations Division Head in streamlining all aspects of
  • Process/Technical related activities (e.g Compliance, Audit, Productivity, Quality, Change Management, Transfer)
  • Provide efficient Data Processing facility to all organization users
  • Investigate all business service problems and issues for their prompt resolution
  • Provide first-level support for free systems and database servers by troubleshooting issues
  • Ensure the Business Continuity Plan for Corporate Data Centers is maintained, updated, and tested as per corporate policies, guidelines and standards
  • Assist business / application support team for emergency releases and help the business to run smoothly and ensure business as usual

Data Center Supervisor

SAMBA Financial Group / Saudi National Bank
Riyadh
09.2013 - 06.2015

Data Center Operations Supervisor:

  • Managing and providing an on-going support to the Data Centers systems, evaluations, reviews, and functions of DC operations
  • To ensure processing within operations domain is completed and systems are monitored 24/7 and batches executed as scheduled with an aim to maximize systems uptime and timely delivery of services to endorsers
  • Ensure all documented procedures are followed related to Data Center
  • Ensure that all control requirements are met while following procedures
  • All procedure change requirements are highlighted, and necessary changes made in the procedures manual
  • Ensure systems are up during users hours and batch hours and all batch programs are scheduled and completed as desired by business
  • Coordinate with user and technology personnel on all new / modified processes
  • Ensure problems during execution of assigned tasks are documented
  • Developed modification program to determine compatibility with various software.
  • Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX operating systems.
  • Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
  • Integrated and updated software products to boost system compatibility.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.

Senior IT Engineer

King Fahad Medical City
Riyadh
08.2009 - 09.2013
  • IT-technical team support Supervise for medical equipment management system provided by GE (AssetPlus)
  • Quality Control member in the Biomedical Department
  • Medical Equipment recalls and alerts officer
  • Project involved in as a biomedical team member:

1- Changing the way that handling of the work order from papers to an electronic way using AssetPlus

2- Involved in three RFID tracking system proposal using real time system

IT specialist

Saudi IAIC Cooperative Insurance
Riyadh
08.2009 - 09.2009
  • In Riyadh branch since they don't have IT Department in Riyadh

Aircraft Security & Operation, Working with Attar Travel Agency

King Khalid international Airport
Riyadh
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • We care about the situation of luggage transported to the aircraft and its safety and make sure it is free of any risk may be experienced
  • As well as maintain the safety of passengers.

Aircraft Operation

British Airways Aircraft
Riyadh
05.2004 - 06.2004

We care about the situation of luggage transported to the aircraft and its safety and make sure it is free of any risk may be experienced. As well as maintain the safety of passengers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

King Saud University
Saudi Arabia
09.2003 - 07.2009

Skills

Excellent knowledge in UNIX & LUNIXundefined

Accomplishments

    March-2022: Professional in Business Analysis

    o Completing 35 hours of training at Technical and Vocational Training Corporation

    July-2021: Business Continuity Management BCM

    o Accredited by Technical and Vocational Training Corporation

    June-2021: Advanced Project Management Certificate

    o Awarded by Professional Development Center

    June-2021: Project Management Professionals

    o Completing 35 hours of training at Technical and Vocational Training Corporation

    o Advanced Project Management from Professional Development Center

    Jul-2004 to Aug-2004: STC Data Analysis

    o Joining STC Al-Jawal Department for two months training

    July-2005 to Aug-2005: STC Data Analysis

    o Joining STC Saudi DATA Department for two months training

    From April 2009 to May 2009:

    o Working with ANB (Arab National Bank), in the Telecommunication department as ATM field support team member

    July 11th 2018 :

    o Management Skills & Supervision

    July 15th 2018 :

    o Red Hat Server Hardening

Timeline

IT Project Manager

Ministry of Education - Digital Transformation
08.2023 - Current

General Supervisor Technical Advisor

Ministry of Education - Digital Transformation
09.2021 - 08.2023

Systems Administration Supervisor

SAMBA Technology Group
07.2015 - 09.2021

Data Center Supervisor

SAMBA Financial Group / Saudi National Bank
09.2013 - 06.2015

Senior IT Engineer

King Fahad Medical City
08.2009 - 09.2013

IT specialist

Saudi IAIC Cooperative Insurance
08.2009 - 09.2009

Aircraft Security & Operation, Working with Attar Travel Agency

King Khalid international Airport
01.2005 - 01.2006

Aircraft Operation

British Airways Aircraft
05.2004 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

King Saud University
09.2003 - 07.2009
Farhan Meshal Al-SalmanComputer Engineering