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Saleh Alshamrani

Saleh Alshamrani

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project management, technology change management, and project implementation. Demonstrates strong technical support, team leadership, and troubleshooting skills. Proficient in academic writing, time management, decision making, and problem solving. Adept at critical thinking, effective communication, and following-up. Experienced in firewall administration, network security, and artificial intelligence. Committed to risk mitigation planning and project leadership with a focus on flexibility and teamwork. Career goal includes leveraging technical skills to drive innovative solutions in technology-driven environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Enterprise Architect | Senior Consultant

IHR
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2025 - Current
  • Practiced Enterprise Architecture in alignment with Digital Government Authority’s NORA Framework Version 2.
  • Reviewed RFPs to provide technical and strategic feedback.
  • Promoted value of Enterprise Architecture across departments and stakeholders.
  • Updated Enterprise Architecture repository, encompassing strategic objectives and core business functions.
  • Maintained documentation on Business IT alignment initiatives and government services.
  • Tracked KPIs and strategic transformation projects.

Network & Information Security Expert

General Authority for Competition
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained secure network infrastructure (e.g., servers, routers, firewalls)
  • Monitored network performance and ensured uptime for smooth business operations
  • Implemented network segmentation strategies to isolate sensitive data
  • Developed and enforced information security policies and procedures in alignment with the cybersecurity department's overall strategy
  • Conducted regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
  • Implemented security controls like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption
  • Managed user access controls and user accounts in accordance with cybersecurity department protocols
  • Delivered security awareness training programs to educate employees on cyber threats and best practices
  • Developed and tested incident response plans in collaboration with the cybersecurity department to effectively address security breaches
  • Compiled reports on network and security performance for management review
  • Led the project management of implementing a digital forensics lab, ensuring its integration with the existing network infrastructure and adherence to security protocols
  • Spearheaded a data management project to collect and unify disparate data sources across the organization
  • Established a data lakehouse architecture to serve as a centralized, scalable data repository
  • Leveraged AI and machine learning techniques to derive valuable insights from the unified data, enabling more informed decision-making

Network Team Lead

Ministry of Culture
Location
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led the development and execution of project plans for network and security initiatives, from defining scope and writing Statements of Work (SOWs) to project execution and management
  • Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources for network infrastructure upgrades, security control implementations
  • Motivated and led a team of network and security professionals, assigning tasks, delegating responsibilities, and providing performance feedback
  • Fostered a collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
  • Developed and implemented change management strategies for network and security infrastructure upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders throughout the change process, addressing concerns and ensuring smooth adoption
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest cyber threats and security vulnerabilities, implementing proactive measures to mitigate risks
  • Conducted vendor due diligence and managed relationships with security solution providers
  • Compiled and presented security reports to management, providing insights and recommendations

Deep Learning Researcher

IBM
Location, Saudi Arabia
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Leveraged deep learning techniques (e.g., CNNs) to analyze network traffic patterns for anomaly detection, potentially applicable to identifying and mitigating cyber threats
  • Employed deep learning models for image processing and classification within a satellite imagery project
  • This experience strengthens my ability to analyze large datasets and extract valuable insights, which is crucial for network security analysis and threat detection
  • Possess a strong understanding of deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, GANS) and image processing techniques (preprocessing, feature extraction, augmentation)
  • This technical expertise translates well to staying current with evolving security threats and solutions in the network security domain
  • Played a key role in a deep learning research project, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and apply innovative solutions
  • Understanding of deep learning techniques, architectures and algorithms
  • Such as CNNs, RNNs and GANS
  • Image processing and computer vision understanding that includes pre-processing techniques, feature extraction methods and image augmentation
  • Applied statistics and machine learning techniques to explore and understand relationships within datasets.

Sr. Network & Security Specialist

Ministry of Culture
Location
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Designed, deployed, and maintained secure network infrastructure components, including ISE (Identity Services Engine), Infoblox (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), wireless controllers, and VMware Workspace ONE (formerly VMware MDM for mobile device management)
  • Utilized Skybox Security Platform for vulnerability management and network security assessments
  • Monitored network performance using OpManager for proactive issue identification and troubleshooting
  • Migrated network infrastructure to a new data center, ensuring seamless transition and minimal downtime
  • Documented network topology using Visio for clear visualization and future reference
  • Planned and executed a cloud migration strategy for network resources, ensuring security and performance in the cloud environment

Network Engineer

Ministry of Culture
Location
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Designed and implemented network segmentation strategies using VMware NSX for improved security and micro-segmentation within the virtualized environment
  • Managed and maintained vCenter Server, the core platform for provisioning and managing virtual machines within the VMware ecosystem
  • Configured and administered FortiGate firewalls to enforce security policies, control network traffic, and prevent unauthorized access
  • Deployed and maintained Cisco switches and routers to build a robust and secure network foundation
  • Possess expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, demonstrating proficiency in next-generation firewall technologies

Information Technology Engineer

Jawraa
Location, Saudi Arabia
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed employee computer setup and software installations, ensuring efficient onboarding and access to necessary tools
  • Maintained IT inventory through asset coding, ensuring accurate tracking and control of IT equipment
  • Troubleshooted technical issues faced by employees, demonstrating strong problem-solving and analytical skills applicable to network security troubleshooting
  • Managed IT orders for the Ministry of Economy & Planning, ensuring timely completion, which demonstrates project management skills and attention to detail, valuable for security project implementation
  • Conducted periodic meeting room checks, potentially contributing to maintaining physical security protocols within the organization
  • Maintained IT inventory, ensured cost-effective resource allocation.

Information Technology Intern

Ministry of Economy and Planning
Location
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Understanding the institutional structure in terms of departments and their general field of work
  • Understanding the work of the IT department, including its units and responsibilities
  • Understanding the network design, including network devices, security measures, servers, and network zones
  • Providing technical support to employees, including troubleshooting, software installation, and training

Administrative Clerk

Aldrees Petroleum & Transport Services Company
Location
02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Managing and organizing office files and documents, including both paper and digital files
  • Managing the manager/direct manager's schedule, coordinating appointments, meetings, and other commitments
  • Supervising the work of the receptionist and correspondence, ensuring that high-quality services are provided to customers and employees
  • Implementing administrative decisions issued by the manager/direct manager, including requests and instructions
  • Preparing and distributing minutes of meetings with the sales manager after they are completed
  • Processing daily mail (records, circulars, administrative documents, custom reports, memos, property management letters, collection data, etc.)
  • Sorting and processing daily mail, including postal mail, email, and administrative documents
  • Preparing, and printing official correspondence: including business letters, administrative letters, and private messages
  • Receiving, registering, and responding to faxes
  • Coordinating job applications and dealing with job candidates
  • Assisting in the preparation and organization of training and development events

Education

Ph.D. - Computer Software Engineering

King Saud University
01.2025 -

Master of Science - Computer Engineering

King Saud University
Riyadh
09.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor's degree - Computer Engineering

King Saud University
01.2011 - 01.2017

Skills

  • Project Implementation
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Planing

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+.
  • Cisco CCNP.
  • Fortinet NSE 1-4.
  • ITIL Foundation Certification.
  • Machine Learning - Advance.
  • IBM Cloud Core CC0101EN.
  • Machine Learning with Python.
  • Data Analysis With Python.
  • TOGAF® 9 Certified.

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Proficient (C2)

Paper

Prototypical Networks for Remote Sensing Scene Classification: Episodic Versus Classical Training, IEEE / SPA, Poznan, Poland, 09/01/23, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/1027444

Honor

Employee of The Year 2022

Timeline

Enterprise Architect | Senior Consultant

IHR
03.2025 - Current

Ph.D. - Computer Software Engineering

King Saud University
01.2025 -

Network & Information Security Expert

General Authority for Competition
05.2023 - 03.2025

Deep Learning Researcher

IBM
02.2023 - 04.2023

Network Team Lead

Ministry of Culture
10.2022 - 05.2023

Sr. Network & Security Specialist

Ministry of Culture
05.2021 - 10.2022

Master of Science - Computer Engineering

King Saud University
09.2020 - 05.2023

Network Engineer

Ministry of Culture
12.2018 - 05.2021

Information Technology Engineer

Jawraa
08.2017 - 12.2018

Information Technology Intern

Ministry of Economy and Planning
06.2017 - 08.2017

Administrative Clerk

Aldrees Petroleum & Transport Services Company
02.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor's degree - Computer Engineering

King Saud University
01.2011 - 01.2017

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