Abidali P•••

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Abid Ali Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer & Manager Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |(+966) 050 252 4931 | abidali.info7@gmail.com Professional Summary Results-driven Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer and Manager with over 12 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT systems. Proven ability to lead and scale infrastructure projects, optimize cloud environments, enhance network security, and manage cross-functional teams. Adept at delivering high-performance IT services, ensuring system uptime, and driving continuous improvement in technology solutions to align with business goals. Key Skills • IT Infrastructure Management: Server setup and management, cloud infrastructure, network administration • Cloud Solutions: Microsoft Azure (AZ-900, AZ-104), Office 365 • Network Security: FortiGate firewalls, VPN solutions, advanced troubleshooting • System Administration: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, server configuration and maintenance • Project Management: Leadership of IT projects, vendor management, resource allocation, and timeline coordination • Team Leadership & Development: Supervision, mentoring, and skill enhancement of IT teams • Telecommunications Systems: 3CX PBX, Avaya phone systems, VOIP support Professional Experience IT Supervisor & Infrastructure Manager Saudi Hala Auto (Toyota-Lexus Dealer)| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia June 2018 – Present • Led the complete redesign and optimization of IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable and scalable systems for business operations. • Spearheaded the migration to Microsoft Azure, optimizing costs and improving flexibility for business-critical applications. • Designed and managed network security strategies using FortiGate firewalls, VPN configurations, and monitoring solutions, significantly reducing security vulnerabilities. • Successfully implemented and managed 3CX PBX and Avaya phone systems, enhancing internal communications and lowering telephony costs. • Managed a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Ensured team proficiency through targeted training and mentoring. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align IT infrastructure with business goals, increasing operational efficiency.