Munjid M. IT Operations Expert

Over 20 years of experience in planning, developing, and implementing Data Centers, Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, and IT infrastructure services.

UAE, Abu Dhabi
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About Me

Professional Summary

With over twenty years of comprehensive experience in IT operations, I specialize in planning, developing, and implementing enterprise-grade Data Centers, Cloud Services, and Disaster Recovery solutions. My expertise spans across multiple platforms with strategic views on IT and business alignment.

I have successfully led diverse teams and managed complex projects, ranging from short-term tactical implementations to long-term strategic development. My solid technical knowledge, combined with effective communication skills and proven project methodologies, enables me to deliver robust IT solutions that fulfill organizational requirements.

Data Center Expert

Tier III high-availability virtualized data centers

Disaster Recovery

Business continuity and near-zero RPO solutions

Cloud Services

VMware infrastructure and virtualization

Technical Skills

Core Competencies & Technologies

Infrastructure & Virtualization

VMware vSphere VMware SRM VMware Workspace One MDM Citrix VDI vDesktop HPE Blade/Synergy/Proliant HPE Virtual Connect/SAN

Storage & Backup

HPE XP8/XP7 Storages HPE StoreOnce Veeam Backup Veritas Netbackup Veritas Netbackup Veritas Backup Exec Veritas Enterprise Vault

Microsoft Technologies

MS Windows Servers MS Exchange 20XX MS SQL 20XX MS SCOM MS Clustering MS ADS/ADFS

Security & Networking

TrendMicro Deep Security F5 LTM IronPort Delinea PAM Secret Server MS ATA

Frameworks & Methodologies

ITIL Data Center Design Disaster Recovery Planning Project Management

Professional Experience

Career Journey & Achievements

2010 - Present

Senior Information Systems Specialist

Government Sector, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Leading the design, management, and development of Tier III high-availability and secure virtualized data centers based on latest technologies. Developing IT services to fulfill business requirements and implementing comprehensive disaster recovery solutions.

Notable Accomplishments:
  • Implemented 2 Tier III Data Centers with business continuity based on synchronous storage replication achieving near zero RTO
  • Designed 4 virtual data centers hosting 700+ VMs, 300TB Storage, 20+TB RAM, 128 CPU
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive server and storage capacity planning
  • Designed and managed DR project implementation for IT services continuity including applications, Email, Citrix Access, VPN Access, and external DNS Global Load Balancing
  • Implemented agentless AV and IPS for Virtual DC
  • Designed, implemented, and managed VDI solution based on Citrix vApps and vDesktop
  • Established multitenant hosting of mail and web services
  • Designed Enterprise D2D Backup solution with offsite replication and offloading to Tape Library
  • Managed VMware Workspace One MDM Environment
2008 - 2010

Senior System Administration Consultant

Tatweer Software FZE, Dubai, UAE

Worked as outsource system infrastructure consultant, responsible for designing and maintaining IT infrastructure services. Provided technical consultation and support for new IT services.

Notable Accomplishments:
  • Data Center virtualization, upgrade and expansion
  • Virtual DMZ network designing and configuration
  • Storage capacity planning and management
  • Enterprise backup solution implementation
  • IT Service Operations framework planning and monitoring
  • Mail system migration
2006 - 2008

Senior System Administrator

C4 Advanced Solutions, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Worked with a leading company in IT service outsourcing, providing IT services consultation and management to UAE Air Force & Air Defense. Managed a team of IT experts to handle Windows Active Directory Services and related infrastructure.

Notable Accomplishments:
  • Network Operations and Security Center for the UAE Air Force (Partial)
  • Service Desk framework based on ITIL v.2 for UAE Air Force
  • Disaster recovery data center for UAE Air Force
  • Desktop hardware and software security solution using Reflex
  • Desktop management solution using Altiris
  • Mail system migration
2002 - 2006

Senior System Administrator

UAE Government Sector, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Worked as team leader managing IT operations across multiple sites, directing eight site system engineers. Responsible for ensuring service availability and performance reporting to the head of Network and Communication.

2000 - 2002

Support Engineer

Seven Seas Computer, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Worked with a Microsoft solution provider as a member of the support team. Responsible for installing, supporting, and troubleshooting Microsoft products and Compaq servers' hardware, with experience in configuring Cisco switches and routers.

Education & Certifications

Academic Background & Professional Development

Education

2022

AI for Business Leader

Udacity

2006 - 2007

MBA

University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE

1994 - 1999

B.Eng Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering

Amman University, Jordan

Certifications

SSCP (Coursera) AI for Business Leaders (Udacity) VCP 4.1 MCSE NT4/2000 CCNA HP AIS OpenView HP AIS Data Protector CICP

Professional Training

F5 ASM Linux Administration VMware vSphere VMware SRM VMware NSX-V Veritas Netbackup Veritas EnterpriseVault Trend Micro Deepsecurity HPE Synergy Administration Virtual Connect Administration XP7 Administration

Get In Touch

Let's discuss your IT infrastructure needs

Email

com@munjid.com

Phone

+971-55-XXX-XXXX

Location

UAE, Abu Dhabi

Website

munjid.com