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Mazhar Ali

@mazharali1

Experienced senior IT infrastructure and data center executive focused on reliability, security, and service management.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a technical leadership role managing data centers or IT infrastructure where I can improve uptime, security, and DR capabilities while leading projects and teams in a growth-focused organization.

I am a senior IT infrastructure and data center professional with deep experience in operations, IT security, change management, and service management aligned to ISO 20000 and ITIL frameworks.

I have led data center design, disaster recovery planning, power and connectivity upgrades, and server migrations, improving availability and business continuity for multi-site organizations.

My background includes hands-on network and systems administration across Windows, UNIX, and network protocols, plus project leadership following PMI/PMBOK practices and ISO/ITSM compliance efforts.

I drive vendor selection, facility coordination, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure infrastructure and measurable uptime improvements that support business objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Executive Information Services

Tapal Tea

Nov 2004 - Nov 2009 (5 years)

Managed data center and network operations including Windows Server migrations, DR site design and implementation, fiber optic connectivity between sites, and ISO 20000 best-practice adoption for infrastructure and documentation.

Data Center Management Disaster Recovery Windows Server VPN

System / Network Administrator

Export Promotion Bureau

Jul 1994 - Sep 2004 (10 years 2 months)

Maintained UNIX environment and user accounts for ~50 users, led EPB conversion to TDAP project including data migration and VPN implementation, and implemented security and Exchange migration strategies under aggressive timelines.

VPN Security Strategy Data Migration System Administration User Support

Sr. Technology Consultant

Soft Solutions

Delivered consulting services on infrastructure design, computer security (firewalls, antivirus), and network/server troubleshooting for multiple client engagements.

Infrastructure Design Security Consulting client support

Network Administrator

Jamjoom Medical Industries

Planned, designed, and maintained LAN/WAN infrastructure supporting ~280 users across 3 branches, implemented point-to-point connectivity and upgraded power/UPS systems to increase server and network availability from 95% toward 98%.

LAN WAN Windows Server Vendor Management