Mohamed Risan Mohamed Shaheed
Perfect Presentation (2P)
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Work preference
Work Type
Full time
Location preference
On-siteRemote
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, KSA
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
ر.س240000/yr
Important to me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany cultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programmesHealthcare benefitsWorking remotely optionPaid time offTeam building / company retreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock options / equity / profit sharing
34
Years of experience
2
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
2
Languages
Experienced IT professional specialising in SAN implementation, cloud technologies, and OS deployment. Skilled in SSL/TLS certificate management, VMware vSphere, and Active Directory management. Delivers effective solutions in DNS configuration and Microsoft Exchange Server administration. Focused on advancing enterprise-level infrastructure management while utilising knowledge of endpoint protection solutions and TCP/IP networking.
Work history
Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer
4 Years- Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
- Administer VMware virtualization infrastructure.
- Administer and optimise Dell EMC and HP Storage Area Networks (SAN) to enhance data accessibility and reliability.
- Implement and maintain enterprise backup solutions using Veeam, Dell EMC NetWorker, and Data Domain.
- Oversee operating system patching and hardware firmware upgrades to ensure system integrity and security.
- Administer Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP services.
- Conduct infrastructure monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation to maintain operational efficiency and minimise downtime.
- Deploy and support Blade Server infrastructure.
- Manage SSL/TLS certificates across enterprise systems.
Systems Administrator
9 Years 8 Months- Administered Windows Server environments, optimising user access and system reliability.
- Administered Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
- Administered VMware virtual infrastructure.
- Managed Dell EMC and HP SAN infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance of data storage systems.
- Implemented enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions, safeguarding critical data and ensuring business continuity.
- Performed operating system patch management and firmware upgrades.
- Supervised antivirus solution deployment to protect systems from malware threats.
- Oversaw SSL/TLS certificate management to ensure secure communications for web applications.
- Deployed Blade Server solutions to optimise data centre performance and efficiency.
- Provided Level-3 troubleshooting for enterprise infrastructure.
Senior Systems Coordinator
15 Years 6 Months- Implemented and maintained HP, Dell EMC, and EMC SAN storage solutions.
- Implemented VMware virtualization infrastructure.
- Administered HP-UX and Tru64 UNIX servers to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Deployed and managed Windows NT, Windows 2000, 2003, 2008, and later Windows Server platforms.
- Installed and administered Microsoft Exchange Server.
- Managed operating system patches and firmware upgrades to maintain security and system stability.
- Implemented enterprise backup solutions.
- Managed enterprise antivirus systems.
- Oversaw installation and renewal of SSL/TLS certificates for secure communications.
- Provided enterprise infrastructure support and troubleshooting to resolve issues and minimise downtime.
Systems Administrator
1 Year 1 Month- Administered SCO UNIX servers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
- Managed Fidelio Hotel Management System in multi-user UNIX environment, facilitating seamless operations for hotel staff.
- Performed preventive maintenance for servers, workstations, POS systems, and printers, minimising downtime and ensuring reliability.
- Delivered technical support to end-users in a timely manner.
Systems Administrator
2 Years 6 Months- Installed and maintained LAN infrastructure, enhancing network connectivity and performance.
- Administered Novell NetWare 2.x and 3.x servers to ensure reliable network operations.
- Managed Microsoft Windows for Workgroups environments, facilitating user access and support.
- Supervised a technical support team of five members, ensuring effective collaboration and problem resolution.
Skills
DHCP administration
VMware vSphere and ESXi
VMware vCenter management
SAN management
Dell EMC storage solutions
HP storage systems
Veeam backup and replication
Dell EMC NetWorker
Dell EMC Data Domain
Active Directory
DNS configuration
DHCP administration
Exchange Server management
Patch management
SSL/TLS management
TCP/IP networking
Blade and rack servers management
Cloud technologies
Problem solving
Team collaboration
Blade and rack servers management
Education
Diploma - Computer System Design
Certification
Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) – Novell NetWare 4 (1996), UNIX Administration – HP Saudi Arabia (1998), HP Storage Administration – HP Saudi Arabia (2008), EMC Storage Administration – EMC Saudi Arabia (2012)
Languages
English — Fluent
Arabic — Intermediate
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month – Security Forces Hospital (2009)
- Successfully implemented and maintained mission-critical infrastructure supporting a major government healthcare organization.
- Over 30 years of experience in enterprise systems administration, virtualization, storage, and Windows infrastructure.
- Employee of the Month (2009)
- Increased sales by 225%
Custom
CV Risan
Timeline
Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer
Perfect Presentation (2P)
2022 - 2026Read More
Systems Administrator
Security Forces Hospital (Medical Services Division, Ministry of Interior)
2012.05 - 2022.01Read More
Senior Systems Coordinator
Security Forces Hospital (Medical Services Division, Ministry of Interior)
1996.10 - 2012.04Read More
Systems Administrator
Club Palm Garden Hotel (Four-Star Hotel)
1995.08 - 1996.09Read More
Systems Administrator
Computer Link Limited
1993.01 - 1995.07Read More
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
Diploma from Computer System Design
1991.01 - 1993.01Read More