Fouad Hamdi - CISSP

Fouad Hamdi - CISSP

Systems & Network Administrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal Strategic Solutions Architect

  • Education

    • LYCÉE DIDEROT, Paris

      1995 - 1996
      Preparatory Class Mathematics & Applied Sciences

      Mathématique special TS is a Preparatory Class, commonly called classes prépas or prépas, which are part of the French post-secondary education system. They consist of two years of study (extendable to three or exceptionally four years), which act as an intensive preparatory course (or cram school) with the primary goal of training students for enrolment in one of the “grandes écoles” equivalent to the Ivy League schools in the US. The workload is one of the highest in Europe.

    • LYCÉE JEAN JAURÈS, Chatenay Malabry

      1992 - 1994
      Bachelor’s Degree Electrical and Electronics Engineering Graduate with Honours

      Electronics Engineering degree with a focus on hardware design, Assembly language, and project managementGraduate with Honours

    • LYCÉE JEAN JAURÈS, Chatenay Malabry

      1990 - 1992
      High School Science and Electronics

      Graduate with Honours

    • INSTA

      1996 - 1997
      Bachelor’s Degree Computer and Information Sciences, General

      Bachelor’s Degree in computer science

    • Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers

      2004 - 2007
      Master's Degree in Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General

      The Conservatoire national des arts et métiers is a doctoral degree-granting higher education establishment and Grande école in engineering. Thus, part of the French elite universities league is dedicated to providing education and conducting research to promote science and industry.European Computer science degree, equivalent to a master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Design and Architecture

  • Experience

    • MICRO SERVICE

      Sept 1997 - Dec 2000
      Systems & Network Administrator

      Systems & Network Administrator for a consulting company helping small and medium-size businesses.

    • Louvre Hotels

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2007
      Systems & Network Administrator

      • Oversaw and administered IT infrastructure for a large network spanning 1100+ hotels and restaurants; included responsibility for system administration, Exchange/Active Directory administration, lifecycle project management, and user training.• Spearheaded the design, planning, and execution of multiple network upgrade and migration projects including migrations to Exchange 2003 and Active Directory.• Introduced and deployed a technology training center for Louvre Hôtels to provide hands-on instruction for employees at the organization’s 1100+ hotels. Show less

    • Quest Software

      Jan 2007 - now

      • Establish, build, and strengthen strategic partnerships with new and high-value potential customers of Dell Software Solutions division, which provides migration, administration, Cloud, Infrastructure management and reporting support using Microsoft infrastructure.• Partner with local sales teams, account executives, support managers, and internal subject matter experts to share knowledge and lead the development of competitive solutions for large enterprise license deals and servicing engagements.• Lead 100,000+ user migration solutions for multiple Dell Software projects in the automobile and financial industry.• Architect and take ownership for client-specific technology roadmaps; includes responsibility for technical documentation, drafting formal RFP responses, and communication with client.• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty by investing the on-site time necessary to understand business processes and advocate on behalf of client in designing solutions in consultation with internal business units. • Promote Dell best practices and solutions at marketing road shows and technical seminars as well as gathering competitive intelligence.• Mentor and train new presales and technical personnel to enhance understanding of customer relationship management, business analysis, and Quest solutions. Show less • Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Quest / DELL’s largest and most complex and key customers.• Delivers technical mentoring to members of architect and systems consulting team. • Leads and participates in internal education sessions aimed at Solution Architects, Systems Consultants, Services Consultants, and Support staff.• Recognized as an Industry Level Subject Matter Expert in multiple areas of the DELL’s portfolio and Act as a Trusted Advisor for our customers.• Work closely with the Quest Business Unit’s on product direction and by giving Real World feedback on product • Part of the team who bring new product to Market in Region • Responsible for helping shape the processes we follow to be successful Show less

      • Principal Strategic Systems Consultant

        Mar 2024 - now
      • Senior Strategic Systems Consultant

        May 2021 - Apr 2024
      • Strategic Systems Consultant

        Oct 2015 - May 2021
      • Principal Solutions Architect

        Jul 2012 - Sept 2015
      • Senior Solutions Architect

        Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
      • Solutions Architect

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
      • Systems Consultant

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
  • Licenses & Certifications