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Rayan Alhaidare

Rayan Alhaidare

IT Profesional |Risk Management | Business Continuity | IT Disaster Recovery | Digital Transformation
Riyadh

Summary

Strategic Information Technology Manager skilled in guiding navigation of modern technology. Accustomed to driving efficiency and effectiveness by developing, delivering and supporting strategic plans. Demonstrated skill in translating technical requirements to business solutions. Successful 14-year record of building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledgeable IT Manager oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of hardware, software and networking infrastructure. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation. Successful at optimizing security standards, improving planning processes and managing systems implementation. Knowledgeable about disaster recovery planning, roadmapping and team development.

Education

Bachelor of Science - InformationTechnology

Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland
09.2012 - 10.2016

Overview

2
2
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience
26
26
Certificates
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Timeline

Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

01-2024

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

01-2024

IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends

12-2023

Impact from digital transformation A Nano course

12-2023

Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 2

12-2023

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ (CRISC)

11-2023

Digital Transformation Strategy

11-2022

Enterprise Design Thinking - Team Essentials for AI

05-2020

Enterprise Design Thinking Co-CreatorEnterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator

05-2020

ISACA Virtual Summit - IT Risk Management 2019

01-2020

Introduction to Risk Management

01-2020

COBIT® 5 Foundation

12-2019

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

09-2019
Information Technology Manager - Knowledge Economic City
09.2019 - Current

Introduction to Cybersecurity

06-2019

Google Analyics

04-2019

ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

01-2019

Information Security and Privacy Training (ISPT)

12-2018

Google Adwords

10-2018
Information Technology Manager - Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts
10.2017 - 09.2019

Diploma in Blogging and Content Marketing

10-2016
Information Technology Supervisor - Lamaasat Advertising Agency
10.2016 - 10.2017

Diploma in social media marketing

08-2016

Certificate in Project Management

07-2016

The Digital Marketing of The Digital Garage

06-2016

Web Communication with Adobe Dreamweaver CS6

12-2013

Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Rich Media Communication with Adobe Flash Professional CS6

09-2013

Irish Computer Society logo European Computer Driving Licence ( ECDL)

06-2013
Waterford Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, InformationTechnology
09.2012 - 10.2016

Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)

03-2010
Information Technology Coordinator - NetTerminals Telecom
06.2007 - 12.2010
Executive Secretary - Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)
10.2006 - 05.2007
Information Technology Technician - Al, Amani Fantastic Trading. EST
06.2004 - 09.2006

Work History

Information Technology Manager

Knowledge Economic City
Al Madinah, 01
09.2019 - Current

• Ensured seamless integration of new acquisitions into existing IT infrastructure, facilitating smooth transition period for all parties involved.
• Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Implemented cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or theft.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify technology needs and develop customized solutions.
• Led integration of disparate systems to improve data flow between different business units. Implemented continuous improvement strategies by analyzing key performance metrics for ongoing optimization.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members through mentoring, training workshops, and documentation initiatives.
• Managed large-scale IT projects, ensuring on-time completion within budget constraints.
• Provided strategic input during executive meetings, influencing decision-making on technology investments and resource allocation.
• Improved company's overall preparedness by developing and implementing comprehensive business continuity plans.
• Facilitated tabletop exercises and simulations to test effectiveness of business continuity plans, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Managed recovery efforts following critical incidents, ensuring timely restoration of essential services while minimizing long-term impacts on business operations.
• Increased employee awareness of crisis management through regular training sessions and workshops, resulting in more resilient workforce.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, applying insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives within organization.
• Managed successful migration of company data to new platform, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
• Championed best practices in change management processes to ensure smooth transitions during system upgrades or replacements.
• Designed backup strategies which ensured minimal operational impact during disaster recovery scenarios.

Information Technology Manager

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts
Al Madinah, 01
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized software applications for business needs.
  • Aligned IT strategy with organizational goals by collaborating closely with senior leadership on technology roadmap development.
  • Developed disaster recovery plans, ensuring seamless continuity of operations in case of unforeseen events.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
  • Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
  • Assisted in development of long-term strategies to grow department and resources.
  • Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Managed complex IT projects from inception to completion, consistently delivering within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.
  • Managed high-performing team of IT professionals, providing consistent coaching and development opportunities to drive performance.
  • Established IT service management best practices to improve overall service delivery and customer satisfaction levels.
  • Engineered, managed and installed PBX system with ACD and reporting capabilities for client call center.
  • Managed IT staff monitoring and diagnosing server and data center problems and design and implementation of new data center technologies.
  • Supported organizational growth by scaling IT infrastructure in accordance with expanding needs and resources.

Information Technology Supervisor

Lamaasat Advertising Agency
Al Madinah, 01
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Managed diverse team of IT professionals, fostering environment of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Improved IT system efficiency by implementing and managing new software solutions.
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
  • Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
  • Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
  • Increased overall brand awareness through creation of eye-catching logo designs and cohesive visual identities.
  • Increased website traffic by optimizing design elements for search engines and mobile devices.
  • Integrated social media sharing features into web designs, fostering increased online engagement from users.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Integrated new software with existing systems and third-party APIs.
  • Mastered multiple frameworks for software development.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Tested hardware and performed troubleshooting techniques to identify problems.

Information Technology Coordinator

NetTerminals Telecom
Al Madinah, 01
06.2007 - 12.2010
  • Supported organizational growth by scaling IT infrastructure in accordance with expanding needs and resources.
  • Optimized system performance with regular maintenance and updates, ensuring minimal downtime for users.
  • Improved network efficiency by implementing new software and hardware solutions for IT infrastructure.
  • Established disaster recovery plans to minimize impact of unexpected events on critical systems and data integrity.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on IT assets, licenses, contracts, supporting compliance requirements.
  • Coordinated IT support team to quickly resolve technical issues, maintaining high level of user satisfaction.
  • Installed new hardware and oversaw maintenance of existing hardware to provide support for users.
  • Resolved hardware failures by troubleshooting hard drives, diagnosing memory issues and checking power supply.
  • Resolved wireless LAN and WAN connectivity issues to alleviate downtime.
  • Created server accounts to manage network resources.
  • Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
  • Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.

Executive Secretary

Saudi Binladin Group (SBG)
Al Madinah, 01
10.2006 - 05.2007
  • Enhanced overall office efficiency with proactive problem-solving skills applied to daily challenges or unexpected situations.
  • Enhanced executive productivity by efficiently managing schedules and appointments.
  • Collaborated with various departments to develop cohesive strategies for achieving organizational goals.
  • Improved internal communication by creating informative reports, presentations, and memos for executives and team members.
  • Facilitated smooth travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless itineraries and accommodations.
  • Optimized time management for executives through skilled coordination of tasks and priorities.
  • Organized and updated schedules for executives.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Handled confidential information in professional manner.

Information Technology Technician

Al, Amani Fantastic Trading. EST
Al Madinah, 01
06.2004 - 09.2006
  • Improved communication between IT department and end-users through clear explanations of complex technical concepts in easily understood terms when providing support or instruction.
  • Ensured seamless software integration by thoroughly testing new applications prior to deployment across organization.
  • Assisted users with software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks to ensure optimal performance.
  • Implemented remote support tools to increase efficiency in providing technical assistance to end users.
  • Provided after-hours support for critical incidents, demonstrating commitment to maintaining exceptional levels of customer service.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.

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Skills

    Infrastructure Planning

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Rayan AlhaidareIT Profesional |Risk Management | Business Continuity | IT Disaster Recovery | Digital Transformation