Issa Asha
Doha
Summary
An executive-level engineering and IT strategic professional with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. A visionary and innovative thinker who thrives on challenges, converts strategies into tangible initiatives and performance KPIs, and excels in multidisciplinary domains. Experienced in IT operations management, Digital transformation, Data Management & protection, Storage, Backup, UNIX, Windows, Virtual Env., Database, Data centers, Infrastructure & cloud architecture, problem solvers, team motivator and builder. Have worked with prominent companies such as Saudi Aramco, KAUST, Intel Corporation, Dell, and Sidra Medicine. Personable and dedicated Customer Service Representative with extensive experience in IT industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infrastructure Head & Disaster Recovery Manager
Sidra Medicine
Qatar
09.2017 - Current
- Lead long-term and short-term IT digital strategy, Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration business case, Road Map, supporting workflows and IT processes digitization, Application support (IT Infrastructure, Main Applications, Cerner Modules, ERP, E-health applications)
- IT Infrastructure Operation Management
- Operation Excellence and IT Maturity
- ICT Program and PMO Management
- Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Program Management.
CEO & Action CIO
Omranco-RCA
Jeddah
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
- Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
- Drove company vision with collaborative employee engagement techniques and strategic leadership.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
- Projects Director
- Establish vendors partnership & Bushiness Devellopment
- Manage Bids, tenders, and contracts
Infrastructure, DR, BC and Risk Program Manager
KAUST
07.2009 - 06.2015
- Manage and responsible for the Implementation, deployment, and Monitoring of the following IT Programs: IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT & Enterprise Risk, IT & Security Governance, Crisis Management & Emergency Planning Committee Member, IT Infrastructure & Architecture Management.
- Infrastructure Architecture, Data Protection, HPC, Data Center & IT Operation
- PMO Committee
- Infrastructure Master Plan
- Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Migration Lead
- Emerging Technology Committee Member
- IT Security Governance
IT Specialist/DR Coordinator/PMO
Saudi Aramco
10.2003 - 07.2009
- Business continuity, IT Disaster Recovery Programs Coordinator
- Business Impact Assessments, Business Continuity Plan Development, Testing & Governance and Assurance
- Continuity planning, testing and maintenance to ensure an appropriate level of resilience and recovery capability is retained.
- IT systems, Storage & Backup Administration
- Infrastructure Project Management
- SAN , NAS Design, Deployment, commission, & support
Systems Manager - PSG
Dell Computers
Austin
06.1997 - 05.2003
Senior Validation Engineer
Intel Corporation
Portland
02.1991 - 09.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Electrical Engineering
University of Wyoming
Skills
- IT Operations & Management
- Digital & Data Strategies
- Smart Cities and Ecosystems
- IT Planning & Roadmaps
- Program Management
- PMO and Project Management
- IT & Security Governance
- Disaster Recovery
- Risk Management
- Business Continuity
- Digital Transformation & AI
- IP Administration
- HPC Management
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- Product Development
- Cloud Architecture
Certification
- PMP-PMI Project Management
- RMP-PMI Project Risk Management
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery ISO 22301
- Digital Strategy and Roadmap Implementation
- Schneider Data Center
- Schneider Energy Management Engineering
- Management Risk Management
- SNIA Storage Architect s10-300 Certified
- SNIA Storage Engineer s10-200 Certified
- Agility and Digital Transformation
- AI and Machine Learning
- Smart City Ecosystem
- Digital twin and IoT
- Big Data Governance and Classification
- CISM Training
- CISA Training
- ISO 27001 Implementation
- ITIL Certification IT Infrastructure and Service Management
Email Addresses
- Aiiasha@gmail.com
- Iiasha@outlook.com
Professional Development
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- IT, Project & Enterprise Risk Management
- Storage and Data Protection
- Financial Risk Management
- FDIC Contracts
- Brocade Fabric Switches and SAN Design
- ITIL Foundation Certified
- MS Project
- Data Center Facility Professional APC
- Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist
- 7 Habits
- Mcdata Fabric Design and Switches Support
- Symantec NetBackup data Protection Application
- Data Center Facility Professional APC certification
- Wireless WiMax Technology
- Microsoft Boot Camp, Windows 2000 Administration and Server Support
- Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist v2
- CISCO Routers Installation and Configuration CCNA Certified
- ISCSI SAN Design, SAN infrastructure
- Veritas Volume Manager & Net Backup Sales
- PCI, PCIx, PCI Express Protocol- Intel
- Project Management
- Hiring and Firing
- Cadence Verilog Language and Simulation
- Mentor Graphics PCB Design Veribest
Personal Information
Citizenship: Canada
References
- Majed Elminshaway, IT Manager, ME. Schlumberger, UAE-Dubai, +971528004777, menshawy@gmail.com
- Naoufal Rihani, Governance Manager, Deloitte, 97466220081
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infrastructure Head & Disaster Recovery Manager
Sidra Medicine
09.2017 - Current
CEO & Action CIO
Omranco-RCA
07.2015 - 08.2017
Infrastructure, DR, BC and Risk Program Manager
KAUST
07.2009 - 06.2015
IT Specialist/DR Coordinator/PMO
Saudi Aramco
10.2003 - 07.2009
Systems Manager - PSG
Dell Computers
06.1997 - 05.2003
Senior Validation Engineer
Intel Corporation
02.1991 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science Degree - Electrical Engineering
University of Wyoming
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