Emran Akbari
Hartford,USA
Summary
IT & Cybersecurity Specialist | Database Management
Experienced in IT, database management, and cybersecurity with 3+ years in the field.
Worked with national organizations and international donor-funded projects.
Collaborated on initiatives supported by EU, AFD, and Italian Cooperation.
Skilled in system security, data protection, and IT infrastructure management
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT OFFICER
UNICEF
, Afghanistan
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Tested new technologies and developed strategies for their successful integration into existing systems.
- Created user accounts, set passwords and provided access rights to users.
- Implemented backup procedures for data recovery in case of system failure or disaster.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential application within organization's environment.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding IT services in a timely manner.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as defragmenting hard drives and running virus scans.
- Provided support in setting up virtualized environments including VMWare ESXi servers and clusters.
- Managed IT projects from conception through completion.
- Performed troubleshooting on all hardware, software, networking components and peripherals.
- Monitored system performance to ensure proper operation of the network and security protocols.
- Maintained strong knowledge of applicable regulations to guarantee that designs, operations and IT systems met those requirements.
- Provided technical assistance to users with hardware and software issues.
- Supervised lifecycle processes pertaining to IT framework.
- Recommended hardware and software acquisitions to help users assess needs and justify equipment and services.
- Developed and maintained processes and technology roadmap to achieve business objectives.
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
- Reviewed program plans to develop and coordinate activities.
IT OFFICER
EUROPEAN UNION
Kabul, Afghanistan
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: ANHDO PROJECT
- Install, configure, and upgrade hardware and software
- Manage servers, databases, and network resources
- Oversee IT security measures to protect data and systems
- Provide technical assistance and training to employees
- Address queries and provide guidance on using IT tool effectively
- Enforce compliance with IT policies and procedures
- Ensure alignment with data protection laws and cybersecurity standards
- Assist in implementing new IT solutions or systems
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve efficiency
- Monitor and maintain IT systems, including hardware, software, and networks
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues reported by users
- Ensure systems are running smoothly and securely
- ANHDO PROJECT
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing data privacy, storage and use of information technology resources.
- Installed and maintained computer systems, networks, printers and scanners.
- Assisted in developing policies for the secure use of IT systems by staff members.
- Monitored system performance to ensure proper operation of the network and security protocols.
- Recommended hardware and software acquisitions to help users assess needs and justify equipment and services.
- Identified and acted on opportunities to improve and update software and systems.
- Provided company users with tech support for IT problems and account maintenance.
- Analyzed workflows and established priorities for daily operations.
Education
MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION -
Chandigarh, India07.2021
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION -
PTU
Punjab, India12.2018
Skills
- Cybersecurity expertise
- IT service management
- IT compliance
- IT change management
- IT quality assurance
- Network administration
- Virtualization technologies
- IT performance metrics
- IT asset management
- Information security
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/30/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Afghan
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Full Professional
Hindi
Elementary
Websites
Affiliations
- Fitness & Gym Training: Regular strength and endurance workouts to maintain physical fitness and discipline.
- Football: Actively playing and participating in team sports, enhancing teamwork, strategy, and agility.
Certification
- Network + certification: zoom byte
CCNA: certification Zoom byte (Kabul Afghanistan)
MCSE: Certification Zoom byte(Kabul Afghanistan)
Cyber security ethical Hacking and Data Security
(Udemy)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT OFFICER
UNICEF
03.2022 - 02.2024
IT OFFICER
EUROPEAN UNION
02.2018 - 05.2019
MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION -
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION -
PTU
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