Strategic IT Manager
13+ years of experience leading IT operations, infrastructure, and cybersecurity across the Oil & Gas, Telecom, Construction, and Automobile sectors. Proven track record in cloud migration, business continuity, and delivering high system availability through automated, secure frameworks.
Core Competencies
Primary operational domains and enterprise strategies managed.
Enterprise Cloud & Identity
Expert administration of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Proven success delivering zero-downtime cloud migrations.
Cybersecurity & BCDR
Implementing network security via SonicWall, ThreatDown endpoint protection, XDR security, and robust disaster recovery frameworks using IDrive and CrashPlan.
IT Operations Leadership
Aligning ITSM & ITIL frameworks. Extensive experience managing cross-functional teams, vendor contracts, IT budgets, and automating workflows with PowerShell.
Professional Experience
13+ years of technical leadership and infrastructure optimization.
Regal Group UAE
IT Manager
Directing comprehensive IT operations and infrastructure for 100+ users across multiple locations, overseeing a dedicated team of 4 IT professionals.
Previous Engineering & Admin Roles
- IT Administrator — Royal Petro Energy (2015 - 2019)
- Senior System Engineer — DBC LLC (2014 - 2015)
- FME Engineer — Trimax (2013 - 2014)
- Customer Support Engineer — CI Infotech (2011 - 2013)
Technical Arsenal
Cloud & Systems
Security, Network & Admin
Education & Certifications
- 🎓MBA in Operations & IT
Graduated 2021
- 🏅Certifications & Continuous LearningOfficial Certifications
- • CompTIA Security+ (ce) — CompTIA (2025–2028)
- • Generative AI Foundations — upGrad (2025)
- • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) — Microsoft (2023)
- • ITIL Foundation Level — AXELOS Global Best Practice (2022)
- • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) — Microsoft (2012)
- • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) — Microsoft (2010)
Professional Development & Training- • PMP Exam Prep – Udemy (2024)
- • AZ-900 Prep Training – Udemy (2022)
- • CompTIA Cloud+ Series (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) – AOE (2021)
- • CISSP Cert Prep: Security & Risk Management – LinkedIn Learning (2021)
- • Cybersecurity Foundations – LinkedIn Learning (2021)
- • Network Server Security & Protection – AOE (2021)
- • IT Management: Software & Databases – AOE (2020)
- • Introduction to IT for Managers – Alison (2019)
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