Ahmad Alabbassi
@ahmadalabbassi
I manage VMware, storage clusters, and RHEL systems to keep critical infrastructure reliable and secure.
LebanonWhat I'm looking for
At I-Stay, I administer VMware environments, manage storage clusters, support RHEL Linux systems, and oversee SQL upgrades and IIS configurations.
Previously at Premium Service S.A.L., I designed, installed, and troubleshot Windows Server infrastructure while managing Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS, DFS, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, VMware, SCCM, SCOM, and SCVMM. I also supported approximately 150 users, maintained backups and disaster recovery procedures, and built internal technical documentation and IT policies.
My earlier IT roles included maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure, monitoring network traffic and security, managing network hardware and software, and resolving user issues.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior System Administrator at I-Stay
I-Stay
Oct 2022 - Present (4 years)
Administer VMware environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of virtual infrastructure.
Manage and maintain storage clusters, optimizing data access and ensuring robust performance.
Provide Linux administration support for RHEL systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure system reliability.
Handle SQL upgrades and manage IIS configurations, ensuring smoot
System Administrator
Premium Service S.A.L
Sep 2019 - Oct 2022 (3 years 1 month)
• Design, implement, install and troubleshooting Microsoft windows Server 2012 r2/2016.
• Configure and maintain Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS and DFS.
• Exchange Server 2013 administration, including creation, deletion and moving of accounts.
• Building, configuring, patching, upgrading and troubleshooting of physical and virtual Windows servers.
• Configuration of RAID-1 on Lenovo Think Serve
Senior Information Technology Officer
Lebanon
Jan 2016 - Sep 2019 (3 years 8 months)
Administered LANs, WANs, and mainframe networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and system performance. Managed network traffic and security monitoring software, improving overall system optimization. Led data backup operations and disaster recovery strategies. Provided on-demand user support, resolving technical issues, and ensuring smooth system operations for ~150 users.
Senior IT Officer
Premium Service S.A.L
Jan 2016 - Sep 2019 (3 years 8 months)
• Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), mainframe networks, computer workstations, connections to the Internet and peripheral equipment
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software, operating system software and software applications Exchange Server 2013 administration, including creation, deletion and moving of acc
Maintenance of network infrastructure and architecture
Installing Network Hardware components and cables
Configuring Network Software
Troubleshooting and resolves issues with the network
Control over software licensing
Control of the IT budget
Maintained and troubleshot network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance. Installed and configured network hardware and software components. Managed IT budget and software licensing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Richmond Secondary School
Bachelor's Degree, Natural Sciences
Arab Open University - LEBANON
Bachelor of Science, Information Science/Studies
2008 - 2012
Grade: 2.95
Bchamoun Secondary High School
Bachelor's degree, Life Science
2007 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Life Science.
Bchamoun Secondory High School
Bachelor's degree, Life Science
2007 - 2008
Bchamoun Secondary High School
Bachelor's degree, Life Science
2007 - 2008
Completed secondary education with a focus on Life Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
LebanonAuthorized to work in
BrazilSalary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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